The Morning Report — 5/ 8 /25

Good morning kids. Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. That's Victory in Europe Day, as all of us old enough surely know as well as those who escaped the leftist lobotomization of American academia the last couple of decades. It marks the final defeat of Nazi Germany and the liberation of Europe. Considering the state of European society these days, with the malign influence of globalism, communism/socialism and a resurgent Islam, the continent may yet, as Churchill warned on the eve of the Battle of Britain descend into a new dark age. Meanwhile, events on the Indian subcontinent as well as in the middle East have the potential to spark a long-feared third world war that, 80 years ago our victory and subsequent ascendancy in geopolitics was hoped would avert.

Were it not for the wonderful GIs, especially of the 11th armored division who liberated my mother and family, I quite likely would not be here today. So God bless you all.

Moving along, it's a pretty mixed bag of news this morning, with some bright spots here and there. Well, the college of Cardinals did not elect a successor to Pope Fiction Francis. It would be a relief if the next Pope would not be a Peronist Jesuit and Islam-appeaser and once again be a real defender of the faith and with it a defender of Western values and civilization. Perhaps the cardinal from Nigeria or one of the other Africans whose flocks are being decimated by the aforementioned resurgent Islam running wild throughout Africa.

The conclave to select a successor to Pope Francis began earlier in the day, with 135 cardinal-electors from around the world now sequestered inside Vatican City. The cardinals are expected to hold up to four votes per day until a new pope is chosen. The cardinals will vote again on Thursday morning at 9:30 am local time.

The electors are residing at Casa Santa Marta and will continue moving between their lodgings and the Sistine Chapel for the duration of the conclave. The group is composed of 53 cardinals from Europe, 23 from Asia, 18 from Africa, 17 from South America, 16 from North America, and four each from Central America and Oceania.

And despite DEI and whatever other corrosive insanity our military has had to endure especially since the ObamaBiden era, we still managed this.

Five top aides of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado escaped the country after the US helped them foil a siege of the Argentine Embassy in Caracas where they had been holed up for 15 months.

The group is now on US soil after a “precise operation” to free them, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday evening in a post on X, without elaborating.

Machado, who has spearheaded the strongest movement to end Nicolás Maduro’s 12-year rule, praised the “impeccable and epic operation for the freedom of five heroes of Venezuela.”

Maduro’s government had placed permanent check points surrounding the embassy, while his security forces took control of a private house neighboring the residence. The timing of the operation is still unclear, but it was announced when Maduro and other senior officials were in Russia to attend a parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany by the Soviet Union and its allies.

That definition of VE day is by Bloomberg News. Umm, the Soviets were one of the allies, but the effort in the main was spearheaded by the US and Britain. And lest we forget, Hitler would not have started the war had Russia not signed the Molotov Ribbentrop Pact that carved up Poland in September of '39.

Certainly, Russia had the most total casualties of the war of all combatants, but to phrase it the way Bloomberg did is yet another example of the rewriting and bastardization of history.

But I digress. Elsewhere, while Pam Bondi's DOJ is going after drug smugglers and child traffickers, the Deep State is still working behind the scenes to sabotage President Trump.

U.S. intelligence chiefs ordered agencies to tighten surveillance on Greenland, the first tangible step toward President Donald Trump’s oft-stated goal of bringing the Arctic island under American control, sources leaked to The Wall Street Journal.

The directive instructed the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Security Administration (NSA) and the CIA to identify Greenlandic and Danish figures who might back U.S. objectives and to gauge public sentiment toward American resource extraction, the outlet reported Tuesday. Its emergence triggered immediate pushback from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who accused unnamed officials of leaking in order to thwart the administration. (RELATED: Trump Pentagon Cans Greenland Colonel Who Subverted JD Vance) . . “The Wall Street Journal should be ashamed of aiding deep state actors who seek to undermine the President by politicizing and leaking classified information,” Gabbard said in a statement to the Journal. “They are breaking the law and undermining our nation’s security and democracy.”

Ashamed? Hell, in their warped minds they are protecting (our precious democracy!) vomit.

And on the latest podcast, we discussed in disgust the duplicity and treachery of scum like Tom Tillis and the Grifting Oleaginous Parasite party GOP in opposing Ed Martin's nomination as a prosecutor.

And that is just one example. But look at what the GOP is up to in both Idaho

and Florida. With bastions of conservatism like those two the Democrats are finished! Pfft.

And of course the beaks of the usual suspects must remain wet, despite what we want, right?! Preserve protect and defend the grift. So what if Democrats destroy the Republic so long as the RINOs can make a buck off of it.

In early 2025, House Republican leaders tentatively planned to vote on a rescissions package proposed by President Donald Trump during the week of May 5, 2025. The package, expected to be sent to Congress in April 2025, aimed to cancel $9.3 billion in previously approved funding, primarily targeting foreign aid programs, the State Department, and public broadcasting entities like PBS and NPR. The rescissions process, governed by the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, allows the President to propose canceling appropriated funds, which Congress must approve within 45 days of continuous session via a simple majority vote in both chambers. This fast-tracked procedure was seen as a way to formalize spending cuts, particularly those pushed by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, while avoiding legal challenges to unilateral executive action . .

. . . White House Hesitation and Strategic Shifts: Despite initial Republican enthusiasm for a rescissions package to legitimize DOGE’s spending cuts, the White House appeared unhurried to send the proposal to Congress. Reports indicated that the administration was not fully committed to the rescissions process, possibly due to the political risks and the complexity of navigating GOP divisions. Instead, the administration focused on using the budget reconciliation process to achieve broader fiscal goals, such as increasing defense spending and extending tax cuts, which required only a simple majority and faced fewer procedural hurdles. This strategic pivot likely reduced the urgency of pursuing rescissions . . .

. . . In summary, while a rescissions vote was scheduled for early May 2025, it did not happen due to a combination of political opposition, historical caution from a failed 2018 attempt, White House reluctance, legal and public backlash against DOGE’s cuts, and competing legislative priorities. Posts on X also noted significant Republican discontent with the proposed cuts, suggesting that the package “ran into a buzzsaw of opposition” from both House and Senate Republicans, further undermining its chances.

While I applaud Anna Paulina Luna taking a shot at trying to repeal the Patriot Act, Snowball's Chance in Hell comes to mind.

And illegal alien *Muslims* are beating Jews to death in their own homes while Antifa and Tranny Psychos are assaulting normal people with feces and fists. Meh, just more defenders of "our precious democracy" being precious.

*UPDATE: Considering the wave of antisemitic attacks worldwide and here in the USA over these past few years, and that the suspects are from Georgia which is not exactly a philosemitic nation which has a significant Muslim populace, I made the assumption that they were Muslim. And so, perhaps I can be faulted for jumping to the conclusion, but it was not necessarily an unreasonable assumption. So Mea Culpa. JJS

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ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY
• All three are Georgian nationals who now have federal immigration detainers lodged against them, according to the Post, but immigration authorities let them freely roam until it allegedly resulted in bloodshed. 
  Three Illegals Charged with Beating Israeli to Death in His Los Angeles Home
  
• Going Entebbe on the hostage-taking dictator, right in front of his patron, Vladimir Putin.
  Bad day for Venezuela's dirty dictator: U.S. rescues dissidents held hostage in Caracas

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE
• The agency told Congress it was a low-overhead charity sending money to Africans. Then it used them as offshore bank accounts.
  African Aid Agency Used Foreign Pass-Throughs To Hide Money That Went To D.C. Staff, Friends
  
• Once upon a time, Colorado was a devilishly weird purple state — home to moderate-to-conservative Republicans like Ben Nighthorse Campbell and Tom Tancredo, idiosyncratic Democrats like Gary Hart and Richard Lamm, and (outside the Denver-Boulder Axis) a healthy libertarian streak.
  'F' Is for Democrat: Colorado’s Collapse Under One-Party Rule

  
  THE ECONOMY, STUPID

• In summary, while a rescissions vote was scheduled for early May 2025, it did not happen due to a combination of political opposition, historical caution from a failed 2018 attempt, White House reluctance, legal and public backlash against DOGE’s cuts, and competing legislative priorities. Posts on X also noted significant Republican discontent with the proposed cuts, suggesting that the package “ran into a buzzsaw of opposition” from both House and Senate Republicans, further undermining its chances. (Hat-tip to cob CBD - jjs)
  Was Congress scheduled to vote on rescissions? Why didn’t that happen?
  
• The Federal Reserve has chosen to keep its key interest rate steady at 4.3 percent, despite calls from President Donald J. Trump to lower borrowing costs. This decision, announced on Wednesday, marks the third consecutive meeting where rates have remained unchanged after a series of cuts late last year, when then-Vice President Kamala Harris was seeking to succeed then-President Joe Biden. The Fed’s statement claimed increased uncertainty about the economic outlook, noting heightened risks of both inflation and unemployment.
  Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Push for Cut by Trump.
  
• Robert Spencer: Trump is right, and his critics are wrong — again.
  Tariffs Bring Prosperity, Not Disaster
  
• That Japan, of all our solid and cautious allies, with the largest holding of our debt, would open the door to this is a dangerous signal to others.
  Japan just exposed America's real weakness—our trillions in debt
  
• Many of the most successful companies in America (McDonald’s, United Parcel Service, Starbucks) have decided that micromanaging every one of their stores simply isn’t worth the price tag. These large corporations have been willing to cede control of everyday operations to local owners.
  This Small Business Week, Protect Franchisees
  
• His comments received backlash from folks who believe that cheaply made Chinese goods are more important than the health of the American workforce and the longevity of our domestic economy.
  Mike Pence’s Dollar Store Dream Is Killing The American Middle Class

  CIVIL WAR 2.0: J-6 FBI FALSE FLAG "RIOT" & AFTERMATH, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION

• “Ma’am,” Patel responded. “You want to know who was targeted by a weaponized FBI? Me.
  FBI chief Kash Patel turns tables on Democrat accusing him of weaponizing bureau
  
• “For over two decades, rogue actors within our U.S. intelligence agencies have used the PATRIOT Act to create the most sophisticated, unaccountable surveillance apparatus in the Western world,” Luna said in a written statement to Breitbart News.
  Exclusive — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Proposes to ‘Strip’ Deep State Surveillance Tools by Repealing PATRIOT Act
  
• The protest began with around 100 demonstrators, primarily transgender activists, arriving an hour before the event. Antifa members, dressed in black bloc attire to conceal their identities, acted as “security” for the group. Demonstrators carried pro-trans signs and shouted phrases such as “God is trans” to challenge the presence of Gaines and TPUSA on campus.
  Antifa and Transgenders Target Elderly, Throws Feces at TPUSA Event Featuring Riley Gaines.
  
• House Democrats are formally appealing to Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging her to maintain the Community Relations Service, a non-investigative and nonprosecutorial office established under the Department of Justice (DOJ) during the civil rights era. This office, often termed the “peacemakers program,” faces potential closure according to a DOJ memo issued last month.C
  House Democrats Are Begging Pam Bondi Not to Cut DOJ ‘Race Relations’ Office.
  
• Daniel Greenfield: Diversity is the belief that groups think, people don’t.
  Skin Color Is Not a Viewpoint
  
• Every one of them is desperate to achieve ever higher political office, but they have no desire, once in office, to fulfill promises or make American life better.
  For the Left, Power Isn’t a Tool, It’s the Goal

  "BIDEN/HARRIS BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY

• When a judge opens an escape hatch for a fugitive, she doesn’t just defy law enforcement—she slams the rule of law shut.
  Houdini in a Robe: Judge Dugan’s Courthouse Escape Plan
  
• “I am calling upon Governor Pritzker, and other leaders in the state of Illinois, to abandon these dangerous sanctuary policies,” Noem said in a statement provided to Breitbart News exclusively ahead of the event. “We need to return to law and order and put the safety of Americans first.”
  Exclusive — Noem to Challenge Pritzker on Illegal Alien Sanctuary Policies in His Own Backyard: Must ‘Abandon’
  
• Michelle - if you’re really outraged by deportations, take it up with Barack.
  Michelle Obama’s Selective Amnesia: Paging ICE for Reality Check
  
• The FBI has reportedly joined the investigation into the crash due to the two drivers not being from the United States. According to WKRG, a Russian translator had to be called to the scene because one of the drivers, Andrii Dmyterko, did not speak proficient English. Thirty-one-year-old Denys Kucher was Dmyterko’s passenger and also apparently in the U.S. on a work visa.
  Alabama: Truck Drivers in Deadly Collision Were in U.S. on Work Visas

  ISRAEL vs IRAN & GAZA/HAMAS . . . AND BIDEN

• The report, published Friday by the Department of Defense inspector general, offers the most detailed accounting yet of how the Biden junta's Gaza pier rapidly unraveled. The Army and Navy, the report concludes, were “not organized, trained or equipped” to conduct the mission and deployed non-interoperable equipment that failed under heavy seas.
  Turns Out Dozens Of US Soldiers Were Injured Building Biden’s Gimmicky Gaza Pier
  
• Douglas Murray emerges as Israel’s fiercest non-Jewish defender.
  Democracies and Death Cults
  
• May it end in UNRWA losing and left penniless.
  DOJ Says UNRWA Can Be Sued in American Court
  
• Members of the very working class that the campus leftists claim to support.
  Columbia Janitors Sue Their Pro-Hamas Tormentors
  
• So-called “Palestinian nationalism” is just the leftist face of the Muslim Brotherhood’s ultimate plan for a global caliphate.
  The Hamas Masquerade

  WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM

• According to a 2015 police report and locals who spoke with the Free Beacon, the Columbia University activist said he 'like[d] to kill Jews'
  Mohsen Mahdawi, in Deportation Battle With Trump Admin, Bragged to Neighbors About Building Guns for Terrorists: 'He Was a Very Angry Young Man'

  OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY

• The New York Legal Assistance Group's union—a chapter of the United Autoworkers of America—has engaged in anti-Israel activism and allegedly fostered a 'hostile' environment against Jews
  Union Officials Fought to Keep 'Rallying Cries for Murdering Jews' Displayed in Legal Aid Office, Complaint Alleges

  CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY

• The nationwide crackdown resulted in the arrest of 205 suspects charged with various sex crimes.
  Bondi Announces The Rescue Of Over 100 Children In Historic Bust Of Sexual Predators
  
• Last week, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ran a series of raids targeting El Paisa’s network. The raids are tied to a 12-count criminal indictment alleging that since July 1, 2024, the group conspired to distribute large quantities of fentanyl — mainly in pill form.
  AG Bondi: Sinaloa Cartel Cell Behind Largest Fentanyl Seizure in U.S. History
  
• Nichols, a 29-year-old black man, died on January 10, three days after Memphis police officers stopped him for “reckless driving.”
  Jury Finds Former Memphis Police Officers Not Guilty in Murder of Tyre Nichols
  
• Rodney Hinton, Jr. ran down a retired deputy, and the left loves him.
  Move over Karmelo Anthony, there’s a new accused killer darling on the scene

  FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH

• The New York Times’ May 4 edition reads less like journalism and more like a sneering screed, baffled that Americans haven’t yet renounced Trump—or themselves.
  How The New York Times Is Destroying America’s Political Discourse

  
  RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS,

• The project produced a logo, but fell behind schedule and failed to deliver a new website
  Trump DOE Cancels $4.5 Million Biden-Era Contract To Develop Green Energy Logo, Website

  
  EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT

• Students using private school vouchers are more likely to attend and graduate college, as school choice expands nationwide—despite legal setbacks in Utah and a looming SCOTUS showdown.
  School Choice Update: The Good, the Bad, and the Controversial
  
• “Democracy cannot thrive without a certain diet of truth."
  The Spoiled Brats of Academe

  ABORTION

• The undercover investigation featured a woman posing as a 16-year-old minor and calling various Planned Parenthood clinics in several states asking for “gender-affirming care.” As many as seven clinics agreed to prescribe the hormones upon a first appointment. Per Fox News: In several instances, Planned Parenthood assured the caller that she could choose to meet with a provider virtually and have access to cross-sex hormones as quickly as the same day, despite the person posing as a minor saying they had just begun considering changing her sex. Facilities in Minnesota and Oregon stated they could schedule the minor within days or on the same day.
  Live Action Reports Planned Parenthood Clinics Offer Hormones to Minors with No Parental Consent

  THE 2020 and SUBSEQUENT ELECTION HEISTS , SHENANIGANS/FRAUD and AFTERMATH

• It is an example of the troubles that plague mail-in voting, and the control county election offices lose when they outsource their work.
  Pennsylvania County Sent Voters Wrong Mail Ballots For May Primary
  
• Wanted to “test” the electronic voting signature verification system by taking ballots, forging voter signatures.
  Colorado Postal Worker Pleads Guilty To Fraudulently Casting Multiple Mail Ballots In 2024 Election

  DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY

• The establishment’s revival in Florida threatens Republican victories in the state long-term and Florida’s policy leadership across the country.
  Statehouse Republicans Work With Democrats To Make Florida Purple Again

• People think of Democrats as being the party of corruption and collusion. So it makes political sense that they would try to hang Trump for their crimes. When will the American people see any movement to end the massive amount of insider trading that is obviously taking place within the halls of Congress? The lore behind Democrat California Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s impeccable trading portfolio led to several people creating AI bots that buy and sell stocks based on her trading habits. Additionally, several members of Congress have better trading percentages than the top brokers on Wall Street.
  There’s A Massive Donkey Blocking Democrats’ New Plan To Attack Trump
  
• I don't believe he's being advanced to the markup. And I met with Mr. Martin. He seems like a good man. Most of my concerns related to January 6 and and he built a compelling case on some of the 1,512 prosecutions that were probably key-to-the-moment bad decisions. But where we probably have a difference is I think anybody that breached the perimeter should have been in prison for some period of time. Whether it's 30 days or three years is debatable, but I have no tolerance for anybody who entered the building on January 6.
  Thom Tillis' Reason for Blocking Ed Martin's Confirmation Will Make Your Blood Boil

  POLITICS

• Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told CNN in an April 27 interview that his party is “totally united in focusing on [President Donald] Trump.” After Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo played a clip of the interview on “Mornings with Maria,” Penn said that Schumer exemplifies how the party is viewed as “purely partisan” and unwilling to work with Trump to achieve progress for Americans.
  Mark Penn Says Dems ‘Problem’ Is ‘They’re Seen As Purely Partisan’ And ‘Off The Deep End’
  
• I&I/TIPP asks yet one other question to sort out how voters view Trump’s overall performance so far: “In general, do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president, or are you not familiar enough to say one way or the other?”
  Trump Rides High With Most Voters, But Democrats Remain Negative: I&I/TIPP Poll
  
• The Illinois governor seems determined to stick with left-wing cultural politics as he eyes a White House bid in 2028.
  Pritzker’s Progressive Trap
  
• Trump’s momentum is fading, and there’s still work ahead to get America back to a constitutional path. Congress isn’t helping, but neither is his team.
  Donald Trump’s Lost Honeymoon

  
  THE UKRAINIAN "FRONT"

• "...it's very important for the Russians and Ukrainians to start talking to one another."
  Vance Says Russia ‘Asking For Too Much’ In Ukraine Peace Talks

  
  FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL

• Heather Mac Donald: A German spy agency deems the party a threat to the “democratic order,” but voters say otherwise—should they be silenced, too?
  After Germany’s Elections, the AfD Could Still Have the Last Laugh
  
• It didn’t take long for a gleeful new anti-Trump narrative to grip the global media after elections in Canada and Australia delivered upset defeats to conservative parties.
  Miranda Devine: Trump electoral ‘kiss of death’ is just more Democrat wishful thinking
  
• A crowning disgrace to a royal mess? A new video from O’Keefe Media Group (OMG) apparently shows a scandalous friend of Prince Andrew, the British royal rumored to have disturbing ties to Jeffrey Epstein, saying Andrew was raping underage girls.
  Former Royal Advisor Filmed Saying Prince Andrew Was a P*do

  AFTER POPE FRANCIS

• No conclave has lasted longer than four days since 1841.
  Black smoke: No new pope elected in first round of conclave vote

  DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS

• . . . Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who accused unnamed officials of leaking in order to thwart the administration. (RELATED: Trump Pentagon Cans Greenland Colonel Who Subverted JD Vance) (It's time for summary executions - jjs)
  Deep State Intel Staffers Once Again Leaking Classified Info To Stop Trump’s Agenda
  
• In a troubling repeat occurrence, an F/A-18 Super Hornet has fallen from the USS Harry S. Truman into the Red Sea, marking the second such incident in a week. The pilot and weapons systems officer aboard the aircraft were compelled to eject after a failed arrestment, resulting in minor injuries. The two were promptly rescued by a helicopter, according to a defense official.
  Second U.S. Fighter Jet Lost from USS Harry S. Truman.

  HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE

• Dr. Casey Means left a lucrative career to challenge the status quo.
  ‘Huge Win For MAHA’: Trump Dumps Surgeon General Nominee, Taps Top MAHA Leader
  
• “We have other ways where people can get access to fluoride,” DeSantis said during his remarks. “When you do this in the water supply, you’re taking away a choice of someone who may not want to have over exposure to fluoride, and there have been studies done …  that there are impacts to pregnant women to children about having too much.”
  MAHA: DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Localities from ‘Unilaterally’ Adding Fluoride in Florida’s Water Supply
  
• While lawmakers are correct that the FDA needs serious reform to address the ongoing tobacco epidemic, more hearings aren’t the solution. Instead of wasting time and taxpayer dollars on performative oversight, Congress should fix the very laws that have hampered innovation and limited adult access to less harmful alternatives to cigarettes. 
  If Congress Wants Real Solutions To So-Called Illicit Vapes, Real Reform – Not Lip Service – Is Required

  ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY

• If all goes right, Resilience will touch down in Mare Frigoris in the northern latitudes of the Moon’s near side, as shown on the map to the right.
  Ispace’s Resilience lander successfully enters lunar orbit
  
• The science team seems to agree with my last guess, as they label this image “Possible basal seepage at flow boundary.” The flow boundary is the edge of a lava flood that scientists believe covered a distance of about 1,400 miles at speeds ranging from 10 to 45 miles per hour.
  Seepage coming from under an ancient Martian flood lava flow?

  FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY

• Republican Gov. Brad Little signed a bill in April barring government entities from displaying flags other than the U.S. flag, POW/MIA flag, or a flag recognized as an official government flag, according to the law’s text. All but one member of the Boise City Council voted in support of a measure to enshrine the pride flag as an official city government flag, the Idaho Statesman reported. (RELATED: Utah Bans Pride Flags From Government Buildings, Schools In Pursuit Of ‘Political Neutrality’
  Boise, Idaho, Makes Pride Flag An ‘Official’ Flag, Circumventing State Law
  
• “Transition signifies letting go of these old attachments.”
  How Society Got a Sex Change

  
  CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE

• New Yorkers passing through Broadway can now look up to see a 12-foot tall Letitia-James-lookalike, pouting at them with her hands on her hips. 
  DEI Statue Depicting Obese Black Woman Looms Over NYC
  
• Rosie Rios, who currently chairs the United States Semi-Quincentennial Commission, “has a track record of extreme partisan bias against [Trump] and [the Trump] administration,” Schmitt said in a letter to the president on Tuesday.
  Calls Grow For Trump To Ditch 250th Anniversary Chair Who Called Mexico ‘My Country’

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Comments

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1 Thirsty Thursday

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 07:25 AM (gbOdA)

2 Good morning horde!

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 08, 2025 07:26 AM (ExV1e)

3 Yonder Horde

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 08, 2025 07:28 AM (Q4IgG)

4 A migrant deported from the United States is the suspected terrorist behind the bombing plot at a Lady Gaga concert in Brazil.

Posted by: fd at May 08, 2025 07:29 AM (vFG9F)

5 Never surrender! Never, Never, Never Surrender!

Posted by: Elrond Hubbard at May 08, 2025 07:31 AM (VJc7E)

6
Exclusive — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Proposes to ‘Strip’ Deep State Surveillance Tools by Repealing PATRIOT Act

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Good idea. Start small and work up to the biggies like the NSA.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - You're pretty when you dress feminine. Men like to see ladies dressed up. at May 08, 2025 07:31 AM (ES0Ym)

7 The group is composed of 53 cardinals from Europe, 23 from Asia, 18 from Africa, 17 from South America, 16 from North America, and four each from Central America and Oceania.

We were always at war with Eastasia.

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 07:31 AM (gbOdA)

8 morning horde.

happy friday eve

time for covfefe & content

Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 08, 2025 07:33 AM (nXhwP)

9 Hey Dylan Mulvaney! Did the Dick Fairy ever get around to leaving a quarter under your pillow?

Posted by: Fenderbender at May 08, 2025 07:33 AM (1FEc1)

10 Nood3d

Posted by: Elrond Hubbard at May 08, 2025 07:33 AM (VJc7E)

11 9 Hey Dylan Mulvaney! Did the Dick Fairy ever get around to leaving a quarter under your pillow?
Posted by: Fenderbender at May 08, 2025 07:33 AM (1FEc1)



You have to put a foreskin under it...

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 08, 2025 07:34 AM (x0n13)

12 . It would be a relief if the next Pope would not be a Peronist Jesuit and Islam-appeaser and once again be a real defender of the faith and with it a defender of Western values and civilization. Perhaps the cardinal from Nigeria or one of the other Africans whose flocks are being decimated by the aforementioned resurgent Islam running wild throughout Africa.


Would a pope from Nigeria be a defender of Western values? Just asking.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at May 08, 2025 07:34 AM (SfhV1)

13 Somebody in Orlando Florida hacked into my walmart.com account and placed an order for grocery delivery using their own credit card. I can't figure out why they didn't make their own account unless they were using a stolen card.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at May 08, 2025 07:35 AM (e5NfL)

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I suppose what we're taught in schools nowadays, if they teach it at all, is that Hitler was defeated totally by the Soviets, that we were too little, too late, that the Americans were inferior to the Germans in men and weapons, that the strategic bombing campaign did nothing to further the war and that we were guilty of many and varied war crimes.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 08, 2025 07:35 AM (QnmlO)

15 No conclave has lasted longer than four days since 1841.
Black smoke: No new pope elected in first round of conclave vote
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I would be very, very surprised if a new pope was elected on the first ballot.

I suspect the first round of ballots is simply to find out which candidates are most viable and then move on from there.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 08, 2025 07:35 AM (7fElN)

16 Good morning again dear horde and happy birthday JJ

JJ what happened to the great bumper music you played on the podcast?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 08, 2025 07:36 AM (RIvkX)

17 The African Development Foundation has an annual budget of just $45 million. But, operating out of sight and out of mind, it might have been the most corrupt agency in Washington.

My guess is 90% of anything with the word Africa in it is fraud.

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 07:37 AM (gbOdA)

18 I couldn't sleep last night so I got up and watched the second round of black smoke. Intriguing even for a Protestant.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at May 08, 2025 07:37 AM (SfhV1)

19 MS

I bet it is stolen card now attached to legitimate account to make it seem legit.

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 07:38 AM (gbOdA)

20
I suspect the first round of ballots is simply to find out which candidates are most viable and then move on from there.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 08, 2025 07:35 AM (7fElN)

Traditionally, the first ballot is the most scattered. Cardinals voting for their pals as a favor, stuff like that. The real nut-cutting comes on the second day.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 08, 2025 07:40 AM (QnmlO)

21 I suspect the first round of ballots is simply to find out which candidates are most viable and then move on from there.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 08, 2025 07:35 AM (7fElN)

Traditionally, the first ballot is the most scattered. Cardinals voting for their pals as a favor, stuff like that. The real nut-cutting comes on the second day.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 08, 2025 07:40 AM (QnmlO)
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Sounds about right...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 08, 2025 07:41 AM (7fElN)

22 "...the effort in the main was spearheaded by the US and Britain."

Bullshit. The Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany, and list more than 20 million people doing so. The US effort pales in comparison.

Posted by: Galt at May 08, 2025 07:41 AM (9UnaD)

23 Exclusive — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Proposes to ‘Strip’ Deep State Surveillance Tools by Repealing PATRIOT Act

Here Luna is being smart but she seems to be all over the map. Wasn’t she throwing a hissy fit recently because the freedom caucus wouldn’t back some special privileges for Congress-critters who were mothers? Remote voting IIRC which is a very stupid idea

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 08, 2025 07:42 AM (6RwsA)

24 Former Vice President Mike Pence jumped on the bandwagon in an interview with CNN to declare that “Cheap goods are a big part of the American Dream.”

My goodly G Dly stand up Christian Man sure does love that chinaman slavery.

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 07:44 AM (gbOdA)

25 "...the effort in the main was spearheaded by the US and Britain."

Bullshit. The Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany, and list more than 20 million people doing so. The US effort pales in comparison.
Posted by: Galt at May 08, 2025 07:41 AM (9UnaD)

True… BUT without lend-lease and US manufacturing might the USSR would’ve run out of equipment and succumbed well before our troops hit the beaches on D-Day

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 08, 2025 07:45 AM (6RwsA)

26 "Would a pope from Nigeria be a defender of Western values? Just asking."

Ask a Nigerian immigrant what he thinks of American blacks, and I guarantee what you'll hear is a defense of Western values.

Posted by: Galt at May 08, 2025 07:46 AM (9UnaD)

27 Ask a Nigerian immigrant what he thinks of American blacks, and I guarantee what you'll hear is a defense of Western values.

Posted by: Galt at May 08, 2025 07:46 AM (9UnaD)


Thank you.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at May 08, 2025 07:47 AM (SfhV1)

28 President Donald Trump on Wednesday dumped Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, his nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, and instead tapped Dr. Casey Means, a leader in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
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The article doesn't really say why.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 08, 2025 07:47 AM (RIvkX)

29 " . . . Maduro and other senior officials were in Russia to attend a parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany by the Soviet Union and its allies."

***
I don't think that's so much an anti-American bastardization of history. Because Maduro and his officials were in Russia, they're simply relating what the Russian viewpoint on WWII was and probably still is. Now if Maduro and his officials were in Paris or London or DC, and the news bite still reported it from the Russian point of view, then yes, WTF are you thinking.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 08, 2025 07:49 AM (omVj0)

30 True… BUT without lend-lease and US manufacturing might the USSR would’ve run out of equipment and succumbed well before our troops hit the beaches on D-Day.

Totally false. The nominal amount of materiel that made it through Murmansk made no difference to the outcome. Look up the Soviet and German produ lion stats - the Soviets completely out-produced the Germans

Posted by: Galt at May 08, 2025 07:49 AM (9UnaD)

31 "third world war"

Heh!

Posted by: pawn at May 08, 2025 07:49 AM (QB+5g)

32 Tillis is a scumbag therefore, pliable.
Story at the Blaze.
He's running a family " business ", just like Biden

Posted by: Elrond Hubbard at May 08, 2025 07:50 AM (VJc7E)

33 Good morning, one and all. On account of a sudden car repair, I am at home and waiting for the mechanic to call me. As much as it pains me, I'm probably going to be keeping close track of the repair bills and looking into another vehicle.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2025 07:51 AM (lXCUP)

34 Would a pope from Nigeria be a defender of Western values? Just asking.

I am not Catholic. That having been said, I think Catholics - and the world, in general - would be better served by a Pope who defended Christianity first, Catholic dogma second, and left secular considerations - western or otherwise - to others.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 08, 2025 07:51 AM (ExV1e)

35 This thread will now re-fight the War In Europe, 1939-1945.

Posted by: Don Black at May 08, 2025 07:51 AM (AOsQT)

36 God is trans
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Their God might be. But I'm pretty sure the Bible is clear about Him.

Maybe they can educate Him on Judgment Day.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 07:54 AM (MNQG6)

37 As much as it pains me, I'm probably going to be keeping close track of the repair bills and looking into another vehicle.

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This is a difficult time to make those kinds of decisions because of the wildly inflated new and used car market. You're unlikely to find a decent and even remotely low mileage used car for under $10k nowadays, and trucks will be even worse.

Even if it's a $5000 engine with a 3 year warranty, it might make sense to consider it. Good luck.

Posted by: Boron Quidquid - Nose rings and tattoos show that her trauma is her personality at May 08, 2025 07:54 AM (V+CNe)

38 All I know is we would have starved without those cans of SPAM.

Posted by: Zombie Joe Stalin, In Hell And Loving It! at May 08, 2025 07:54 AM (imQ+3)

39 “Fast, cheap, or good. Pick two”

McDonald’s almost had that axiom beat. A long time ago. I disagree with people who complain today, in our modernized confetti buck economy - “Fast food is supposed to be cheap!!”

It was never cheap as I recall anyway. But they had a sharp pencil, and the micromanaging brought a high level of consistency. And it was tasty. Oops.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 08, 2025 07:56 AM (LVnr9)

40
Amount of materiel sent to USSR by Lend-Lease: 18 million tons.

Amount of materiel sent to the ETO: 22 million tons.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 08, 2025 07:56 AM (QnmlO)

41 Trump to formally announce first new trade deal with the UK this morning. Turns out tariffs work.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 08, 2025 07:56 AM (viF8m)

42 This thread will now re-fight the War In Europe, 1939-1945.
Posted by: Don Black at May 08, 2025 07:51 AM (AOsQT)
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The Russians call it the Great Patriotic War.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 08, 2025 07:56 AM (RIvkX)

43 >>The article doesn't really say why.

Don't care why. Her participation with nurses in those stupid dancing Tik-Tok videos during the Covid is reason enough for me. Good riddance.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 08, 2025 07:56 AM (Y1sOo)

44 Thursday memes - https://tinyurl.com/2trnv6s2+

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 08, 2025 07:56 AM (ExV1e)

45 The article doesn't really say why.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 08, 2025 07:47 AM (RIvkX)

Articles don't say much of anything these days. And when they do they usually contradict their top line message.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 07:56 AM (MNQG6)

46 JJ the top meme is just brutal.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 08, 2025 07:57 AM (RIvkX)

47 37 Posted by: Boron Quidquid - Nose rings and tattoos show that her trauma is her personality at May 08, 2025 07:54 AM (V+CNe)



Luckily My insurance claim covered the complete repair of my '01 Buick and she runs like a charm! The damage was mostly body work and the engine and trans and all the critical running components are in great shape. I just want her to outlive me and I think she has at least another 15 years! God willing.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 08, 2025 07:58 AM (x0n13)

48 Posted by: Galt at May 08, 2025 07:49 AM (9UnaD)

From the National WW2 museum:

Assisting the Soviet war effort American Lend-Lease eventually transferred over $11 billion dollars of goods to Soviet Russia—roughly the equivalent of $250 billion today. Those shipments included 400,000 vehicles, 14,000 aircraft, 13,000 tanks, 8,000 tractors, 4.5 million tons of food, and 2.7 million tons of petroleum products, as well as millions of blankets, uniforms, and boots, and 107,000 tons of cotton. While a significant effort on the part of the United States, official Soviet history claims that only 12 percent of airplanes, 10 percent of tanks, and 2 percent of artillery pieces from Lend-Lease were used in the fight. Downplaying the American contributions, Nikolai Voznesky, chairman of Soviet State Planning Committee (Gosplan), reported that Lend-Lease amounted to only 4 percent of Red Army material production. This statement was readily repeated by Soviet apparatchiks during the Cold War despite an unclear definition of just what “material production” they were actually referring to.

Yes the Soviets bore the brunt of the fighting but lend lease didn’t matter is Soviet propaganda

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 08, 2025 08:00 AM (i5Vkf)

49 The dirt on Tillis, whatever it is, should be the leverage needed to get his ass in gear and his head on straight. If he's still being a piss ant, dump the info publicly.

Flush the turd and his grift.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 08, 2025 08:01 AM (Q4IgG)

50 It’s surprisingly difficult to find an organized or comprehensive table of everything lend leased or sent gratis to the Soviet Union by the USA but it is truly staggering the amount of supplies and materials. I’m not sure why our leaders decided supporting russian communism over german communism was such a great idea. Was there a third way, I dunno.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 08, 2025 08:01 AM (LVnr9)

51 Luckily My insurance claim covered the complete repair of my '01 Buick and she runs like a charm!
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We had someone run into us recently. No big deal, no injuries or anything significant. But I learned a valuable lesson from it and one I'll share with the Horde-

We don't live in the America we grew up in. If you have to deal with someone elses insurance company, don't. Call your insurance company and have them handle it all. It's what you pay them for, and the other insurance company is going to do their best to cheat you out of as little as ten bucks if they can. And they can.

Let your guys handle it all.

Posted by: Boron Quidquid - Nose rings and tattoos show that her trauma is her personality at May 08, 2025 08:02 AM (V+CNe)

52 Great content as always JJ

Posted by: Jonah at May 08, 2025 08:06 AM (YCxFk)

53 I find it amazing that only now the GOP is getting around to dicking with the coming CR and apparently, closeted homosexual and all around sexual deviant, Mike Johnson apparently cancelled rescission hearing for the WFAA that the DOGE Boys have uncovered.

Yet again, proving for the upteenth time, The GOP is a useless pile of dog shit.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:06 AM (XV/Pl)

54 “ Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but anyone who swears by the gold of the temple is bound by that oath.’ You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes the gold sacred?”

Matthew 23:16-17

Posted by: Marcus T at May 08, 2025 08:07 AM (KFYTi)

55 You have to put a foreskin under it...
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 08, 2025 07:34 AM (x0n13)

***

I've heard so many jokes...

Posted by: A Mohel at May 08, 2025 08:07 AM (1FWWQ)

56 Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 08, 2025 08:01 AM (Q4IgG)

I like to joke about the blackmail stuff bur honestly this only ever goes in one direction meaning it's not blackmail, it's just that these people are scum.

I remember when Lindsey started making conservative noises (as he does when there's an election coming) and many were convinced that McCain was dead and the blackmail "died with him" and now we had a real firebrand

It was an entertaining idea but the guy remains scum and revels in being it. Plus I think it just pays better.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 08:07 AM (MNQG6)

57 "The nationwide crackdown resulted in the arrest of 205 suspects charged with various sex crimes."

I would like to see a list of names, occupations, and political orientation. Is that something AI can do?

Posted by: fd at May 08, 2025 08:07 AM (vFG9F)

58 Tillis is the situation the GOP always runs into. We are warned it we go after him, he will retire and then Roy Cooper will flip the seat. So he never gets rousted by Senate leadership like Murkowski. Ed Martin thing is a big deal

Posted by: Jonah at May 08, 2025 08:07 AM (YCxFk)

59 The article doesn't really say why.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 08, 2025 07:47 AM (RIvkX)

Her Resume is total BS

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 08:08 AM (gbOdA)

60 This is a difficult time to make those kinds of decisions because of the wildly inflated new and used car market.

Agreed. I can handle the expense although I'll be doing my damnedest to pay it off in three years. The big hurdle I have is my job. My daily commute is 100 miles total and that adds up after a while. I stay on top of the routine maintenance but nothing lasts forever. Except my mom's 1980 Datsun King Cab which lasted way longer than it should have.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2025 08:08 AM (lXCUP)

61 49. Exactly. Conservative media should keep this behind closed doors, to try and get Tillis on right track, not damage him for a GE

Posted by: Jonah at May 08, 2025 08:09 AM (YCxFk)

62 I believe one of those caught in the sex crime bust was a Georgia Democrat politician.

Posted by: fd at May 08, 2025 08:09 AM (vFG9F)

63 Don't forget about us!

200,000! Wow! I don't think the russkies even knew how to make a dependable truck back then.

Posted by: Studebaker Trucks, Commie's Loved 'Em! at May 08, 2025 08:10 AM (imQ+3)

64 Call it a hunch.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 08:11 AM (MNQG6)

65 Tillis becomes much more important, after Anti Trump pissants Sununu and Kemp passed on winnable Dem Seats.

If we lose the Senate, Trump will not be able to confirm one judge for 2 years

Posted by: Jonah at May 08, 2025 08:11 AM (YCxFk)

66 I stay on top of the routine maintenance but nothing lasts forever. Except my mom's 1980 Datsun King Cab which lasted way longer than it should have.
Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2025 08:08 AM (lXCUP)

How many miles was on it?

Posted by: dantesed at May 08, 2025 08:11 AM (Oy/m2)

67 JJ, in case you don't know about the 11th Armored Division Legacy Group website, here's the link. Other Hordians may find it interesting.

http://www.11tharmoreddivision.com/

Saaa-lute!

Posted by: Gref at May 08, 2025 08:11 AM (aBgBM)

68 61 This is a difficult time to make those kinds of decisions because of the wildly inflated new and used car market.

Agreed. I can handle the expense although I'll be doing my damnedest to pay it off in three years. The big hurdle I have is my job. My daily commute is 100 miles total and that adds up after a while. I stay on top of the routine maintenance but nothing lasts forever. Except my mom's 1980 Datsun King Cab which lasted way longer than it should have.
Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2025 08:08 AM (lXCUP)

I would recommend a Toyota, from personal experience. If your main concern is getting from point A to point B without fail, they are the vehicle to own.

Posted by: tubal at May 08, 2025 08:11 AM (PCK5/)

69 Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde.

Posted by: Inogame at May 08, 2025 08:11 AM (53oGX)

70 Good morning Horde, thx JJ and happy birthday.
On the second hole. First day this week with no rain . Swampy areas
Sunny until the pm and then more rain

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2025 08:13 AM (vmkyp)

71 I would recommend a Toyota, from personal experience. If your main concern is getting from point A to point B without fail, they are the vehicle to own.
Posted by: tubal

Given that my very first vehicle was a Toyota Tercel, I agree. I'm contemplating them along with another Subaru. But for now, I'm only in the "what if" stage of planning.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2025 08:14 AM (lXCUP)

72 I wonder who paid for the Empowered Obese Fat Black Woman statue in NY. How edgy! How artistic! What a statement it makes!

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 08, 2025 08:14 AM (qBdHI)

73 How many miles was on it?
Posted by: dantesed

If I had to guess, I'd say at least 300,000. It got to the point her old mechanic was the only one working on it because the parts he needed required machining skills.

And it absolutely broke her heart when she had to have it scrapped.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2025 08:15 AM (lXCUP)

74 I would recommend a Toyota, from personal experience. If your main concern is getting from point A to point B without fail, they are the vehicle to own.
Posted by: tubal

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It's no longer true, sadly. Trucks especially. Having to chase constant absurd EPA standards has ruined them, and engines aren't making it past the warranty period. Honda is similar, with cars shutting off or refusing to crank apparently from the auto stop/start feature that saves 0.000003 gallons of gas over the life of the vehicle.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:16 AM (q43oI)

75 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:16 AM (Zz0t1)

76 @69

>>I would recommend a Toyota, from personal experience. If your main concern is getting from point A to point B without fail, they are the vehicle to own.


The problem with Toyotas is they are highly sought after vehicles new or used and thus their prices are often inflated, but you really can't go wrong buying a Honda, Toyota or Subaru new or used.

Subaru in particular has held the line on pricing and jacked up msrp the least of the automanufactuers over the last 5 years, Jeep by contrast has hiked their prices in the neighborhood of 60pct over the last five years.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:16 AM (XV/Pl)

77 I would not get a Subi if I was interested in longevity. Toyotas are solid.

Posted by: fd at May 08, 2025 08:16 AM (vFG9F)

78 Your experience may vary.

Posted by: fd at May 08, 2025 08:17 AM (vFG9F)

79 No offense intended to anyone here...

I don't like that whole "H" in the name" Thom.

Makes me want to say he's Thong Tillis.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:18 AM (13bqY)

80 Subaru has the "refuse to start" issue as well.

I don't know what the right answer is. It's a weird time in cars when Ford is as or more reliable than Honda, Toyota, and Subaru.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:18 AM (q43oI)

81 I wonder who paid for the Empowered Obese Fat Black Woman statue in NY. How edgy! How artistic! What a statement it makes!
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 08, 2025 08:14 AM (qBdHI)

***

I literally thought that was Tish James.

Posted by: Life of Wryly at May 08, 2025 08:18 AM (1FWWQ)

82 All I really know about vehicles is based on personal experience so anecdotal I suppose.

Posted by: tubal at May 08, 2025 08:19 AM (PCK5/)

83 Ukraine parliament unanimously approves minerals deal with US.

Another one of those things that won't happen just happened.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 08, 2025 08:20 AM (viF8m)

84 JJ won't be able to use lizzo's current picture, she's lost a lot of weight. She's still heavy but not obese and claims she lost weight with exercise and diet. Still don't want to see her in the outfit up top, actually I don't want to see her at all. Not even sure why I looked up her current picture.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 08, 2025 08:20 AM (2NHgQ)

85 I don't know what the right answer is. It's a weird time in cars when Ford is as or more reliable than Honda, Toyota, and Subaru.
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I drive a used Ford. Other than the stupid double clutch it runs like a top. Not much to look at, though.

Posted by: Pudinhead at May 08, 2025 08:20 AM (pZ64F)

86 House overwhelmingly passes bill to stop organ harvesting. Okay, great. We know you can play to the cheap seats. Where is the passion for bills to advance Trump's policies and codify his EOs? The GOP seizes up. Useless, cowardly twats.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 08, 2025 08:20 AM (vsTPo)

87 So is that how it works at Ace of Spades now?

You point out that JJ completely lies in his post to gin up some Muzzie hate and you get banned?

This place is getting to be like Jew CNN with its fake news.

Posted by: Christ is King at May 08, 2025 08:21 AM (jf1tg)

88 It's common enough in Subarus that the company is putting it on their website.

https://tinyurl.com/mr328ftw

Now get in there and diagnose that brake pedal switch on your new $40,000 car when you're late for work, consumer.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:21 AM (q43oI)

89 Right now, my Forester is at 205K. It was a loaner car at the dealer and I got a decent price on it.

Funny story though: My wife has a Crosstrek and we were getting it fixed a few months ago at the dealer from a hit and run. They let her borrow a new Forester.

"Ah. Just like mine."
The dealer looked over at my car and said "This one is better."
My instant response? "Mine is paid for."

Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2025 08:21 AM (lXCUP)

90 So he's today's Person We're Supposed To Hate?

Posted by: Just got here at May 08, 2025 08:21 AM (bCBbM)

91 Yeah, it's VD Day, but why's everybody looking at me?

Posted by: Slick Willie at May 08, 2025 08:21 AM (G5+As)

92 I wonder who paid for the Empowered Obese Fat Black Woman statue in NY. How edgy! How artistic! What a statement it makes!
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 08, 2025 08:14 AM (qBdHI)

***

I literally thought that was Tish James.
Posted by: Life of Wryly at May 08, 2025 08:18 AM (1FWWQ)

Mike Gallagher talked about that on the radio yesterday. It was funny because he couldn’t read any text messages he was getting for fear of getting fired

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 08, 2025 08:22 AM (i5Vkf)

93 All I really know about vehicles is based on personal experience so anecdotal I suppose.
Posted by: tubal

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Yeah, if you could find a 2000-2010 or so Toyota with low miles for a good price I'd absolutely snatch it up, especially a Tundra. The 2007 or so engine is a 300K+ mile engine.

Most of those owners know that the only way to get rid of those vehicles is if they're totaled or you die, though.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:22 AM (q43oI)

94 2nd vote done - still NO Pope...

Posted by: Nova Local at May 08, 2025 08:22 AM (tOcjL)

95 "As faux historians, faux conservatives, and former MMA tough guys vie with each other to be the biggest antisemitic influencers in the dank sewer known as social media,.."

Uff Da!

Posted by: runner at May 08, 2025 08:23 AM (g47mK)

96 Thank you for the roundup JJ!
Always great.

Posted by: runner at May 08, 2025 08:24 AM (g47mK)

97 (tries to think of a way to incorporate "Jew CNN" into my name field)

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:24 AM (q43oI)

98 jf1tg is not just a few crayons short of a box, it's an art project on a blackout night with a blindfolded toddler holding the crayons.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:24 AM (g3uJd)

99 2nd vote done - still NO Pope...
Posted by: Nova Local at May 08, 2025 08:22 AM (tOcjL)
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It would not surprise me if this process takes several days...maybe even a week or more.

Does the new pope need to achieve 50%+1 of the vote? Or is there a different threshold? (e.g., 2/3)

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 08, 2025 08:25 AM (7fElN)

100 Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:24 AM (g3uJd)


How are you doing?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:25 AM (Zz0t1)

101 The Russians not only had the most killed, most of them died in their own country.

The Germans were killing and raping their families.

It was personal.

Posted by: pawn at May 08, 2025 08:25 AM (QB+5g)

102 Today is Coconut Cream Pie Day.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 08, 2025 08:26 AM (NpAcC)

103 How are you doing?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:25 AM (Zz0t1)

--

Stable. Concerned about you and yours. How are things for you?

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:26 AM (g3uJd)

104 Good morning JJ and horde

Posted by: Skip at May 08, 2025 08:26 AM (Jh8wP)

105 Oh, I will add:

Reliable 3.8L Buicks can be found for fairly reasonable prices, too, which would be great for a commuter.

You have to be able to overcome the brand stigma, though. Not everyone can do that.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:26 AM (q43oI)

106 I HATE new cars... I think it is ridiculous to go balls deep in debt to have these comfort wagons with all the qizbang bullshit that doesn't allow you f=to drive your own ride. I have a 2006 Honda Accord with 316,000 miles on it and it is the most comfortable car I've ever had. It just won't die. I also have a 2007 Honda Pilot with 279,000 miles on it. I will driver them until the wheels fall off.

Posted by: Life of Wryly at May 08, 2025 08:27 AM (1FWWQ)

107 Yeah, if you could find a 2000-2010 or so Toyota with low miles for a good price I'd absolutely snatch it up, especially a Tundra. The 2007 or so engine is a 300K+ mile engine.

Most of those owners know that the only way to get rid of those vehicles is if they're totaled or you die, though.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:22 AM (q43oI)


I'm currently selling my dad's Corrola. 207k miles. Manual trans. It's not too bad, but I don't like the clutch. He said it was replaced not too long ago, but I don't have any evidence of that.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:27 AM (Zz0t1)

108 Posted by: Ordinary American at May 08, 2025 08:20 AM (vsTPo)

Were still making bioweapons in third world labs though, right?

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 08:27 AM (MNQG6)

109 (testing out a hypothesis)


Jew 3.8L Buicks


(yep, it looks just as stupid)

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:28 AM (q43oI)

110 Celtics blow two twenty point third quarter leads. Against the Knicks.

Posted by: mr tmz at May 08, 2025 08:28 AM (rJ48h)

111 " On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization"

My library network has a handful of copies , and ...I am like 100th in line...

Posted by: runner at May 08, 2025 08:28 AM (g47mK)

112 107

I'm currently selling my dad's Corrola. 207k miles. Manual trans. It's not too bad, but I don't like the clutch. He said it was replaced not too long ago, but I don't have any evidence of that.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:27 AM (Zz0t1)

Corollas are amazing little cars..

Posted by: tubal at May 08, 2025 08:28 AM (PCK5/)

113 @107

>>I'm currently selling my dad's Corrola. 207k miles. Manual trans. It's not too bad, but I don't like the clutch. He said it was replaced not too long ago, but I don't have any evidence of that.

Slap a dual friction clutch and short throw shifter into that bad boy and you will be ready to rock and roll every night and part of every day.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:29 AM (XV/Pl)

114
Stable. Concerned about you and yours. How are things for you?
Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:26 AM (g3uJd)


I appreciate that. We're doing ok. First Lady has been laying low to avoid illness that she seems to get every other week. Insurance reset May 1st, so ER visits will get really expensive again.

We do have a weekend of travel and celebrations this weekend (graduation and a wedding) so hopefully all goes well there.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:29 AM (Zz0t1)

115
Lend-Lease was so unimportant that Stalin was always demanding more of it.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 08, 2025 08:29 AM (QnmlO)

116 99 2nd vote done - still NO Pope...
Posted by: Nova Local at May 08, 2025 08:22 AM (tOcjL)
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It would not surprise me if this process takes several days...maybe even a week or more.

Does the new pope need to achieve 50%+1 of the vote? Or is there a different threshold? (e.g., 2/3)

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 08, 2025 08:25 AM (7fElN)

2/3

Posted by: Nova Local at May 08, 2025 08:29 AM (tOcjL)

117
Corollas are amazing little cars..
Posted by: tubal at May 08, 2025 08:28 AM (PCK5/)


I don't really like it all that much, but my dad was really fond of it. He even added more fracture to his relationship with my brother over it.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:30 AM (Zz0t1)

118 Isn't it almost time for Jew Mother's Day? I think a Jew dinner out with some Jew flowers and a Jew Spa Day is appropriate.

Boron Cobbie, you're right. It doesn't really work.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:30 AM (g3uJd)

119 >>Mike Gallagher talked about that on the radio yesterday. It was funny because he couldn’t read any text messages he was getting for fear of getting fired

"Looks like she's standing at the counter of a McDonald's complaining that they got her order wrong."

Posted by: one hour sober at May 08, 2025 08:30 AM (Y1sOo)

120
Considering what is happening all over the world and more and more here in the USA. That an Israeli citizen was beaten to death and that the suspects were illegal aliens from Georgia, which is not exactly a philosemitic/tolerant country, assuming them to be muslim is not a stretch.

You can fault me for not writing that out, but my point stands.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 08, 2025 08:30 AM (x0n13)

121 Slap a dual friction clutch and short throw shifter into that bad boy and you will be ready to rock and roll every night and part of every day.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:29 AM (XV/Pl)


I'd need a turbo or two on the 4 cyl to justify that.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:30 AM (Zz0t1)

122 Today is Coconut Cream Pie Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 08, 2025 08:26 AM (NpAcC)

***

That fucking Bitch Maryann cannot compete with my pie... Just ask the professor

Posted by: Ginger at May 08, 2025 08:30 AM (1FWWQ)

123 I HATE new cars... I think it is ridiculous to go balls deep in debt to have these comfort wagons

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The car manufacturers are fronts for the lending companies, and somewhere around COVID they cracked the code. Prices went up like crazy because of "shortages", and they never went down. People paid the prices and now accept that car costs and payments are roughly equal to mortgages.

I'm hoping once all the illegals are driven out of the country we can start seeing reasonable used car prices again since they won't be competing with Americans for them.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:31 AM (q43oI)

124

Does the new pope need to achieve 50%+1 of the vote? Or is there a different threshold? (e.g., 2/3)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 08, 2025 08:25 AM (7fElN)

___________

Two thirds, unless it goes for more than a week, then it's a majority.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 08, 2025 08:31 AM (QnmlO)

125 I will say this, I regret getting rid of my Honda Fit, best damn little hatchback Honda ever made.

It's a shame they are discontinued in the US, and I really dislike the styling of the HRV, especially the interior.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:31 AM (XV/Pl)

126 Isn't it almost time for Jew Mother's Day? I think a Jew dinner out with some Jew flowers and a Jew Spa Day is appropriate.

Boron Cobbie, you're right. It doesn't really work.
Posted by: WitchDoktor

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Thanks for that, I need to put a Jew card in the mail.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:32 AM (q43oI)

127 I appreciate that. We're doing ok. First Lady has been laying low to avoid illness that she seems to get every other week. Insurance reset May 1st, so ER visits will get really expensive again.

We do have a weekend of travel and celebrations this weekend (graduation and a wedding) so hopefully all goes well there.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:29 AM (Zz0t1)

--

You have a lot of people who support and pray for you. I'm one of them.

It sounds like a busy weekend. Do you have to travel far?

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:32 AM (g3uJd)

128 It's Thom.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2025 08:33 AM (bF7Q5)

129 The Honda Fit and Element were both magical little cars in their own ways, and it's a shame we don't have the continued evolution of them. The Fit was more fun than a little car like that deserved to be, and the Element was almost like a Tardis. The space management inside that thing was incredible.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:33 AM (q43oI)

130 Does the new pope need to achieve 50%+1 of the vote? Or is there a different threshold? (e.g., 2/3)

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 08, 2025 08:25 AM (7fElN)

2/3
Posted by: Nova Local at May 08, 2025 08:29 AM (tOcjL)
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That makes sense. Means the voting will take longer as the cardinals hone in on the consensus candidate.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 08, 2025 08:33 AM (7fElN)

131 @121

>>I'd need a turbo or two on the 4 cyl to justify that.

You can do that too, run it at around 18lbs of boost, add some NOS and you will be flying. Literally.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:33 AM (XV/Pl)

132 124

Does the new pope need to achieve 50%+1 of the vote? Or is there a different threshold? (e.g., 2/3)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 08, 2025 08:25 AM (7fElN)

___________

Two thirds, unless it goes for more than a week, then it's a majority.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 08, 2025 08:31 AM (QnmlO)

NO, ALWAYS 2/3 - what happens if they can't decide is after 21 votes, ONLY the TOP 2 candidates from the last vote can now be elected, and those 2 no longer vote.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 08, 2025 08:33 AM (tOcjL)

133 Dealers don't sell vehicles anymore, they sell payment plans.

Posted by: davidt at May 08, 2025 08:34 AM (i0F8b)

134 nazis fkd up with attacking the USSR, Abwehr underestimated the number of USSR divisions , BY A LOT. nazis by 1942/43 found out that the early victories on the Eastern front were not due to the fighting men, but to Stavka's incompetence that was later corrected, that the industrial base they intended to destroy was moved behind the Urals and further East, that USSR and the Capitalist are capable of making alliances.

Posted by: runner at May 08, 2025 08:34 AM (g47mK)

135 They only need 10 Cardinals for cloture though. And then the rest is just negotiation, who gets a new church where, new welfare funding, etc

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 08:35 AM (MNQG6)

136 The conclave is like the NBA playoff, they will keep it going till Game Seven!

Posted by: runner at May 08, 2025 08:35 AM (g47mK)

137 Be sure and call Thom Tillis office and tell him to support Ed Martin. This is more than J6. This is about Democrats always allowed to have activist judges that support men in women's sports, the sexualization and mutilation of our children and illegals over citizens.

Phone: (202) 224-6342
Greensboro, NC 27408
Phone: (336) 885-0685

Posted by: redridinghood at May 08, 2025 08:35 AM (NpAcC)

138 You have a lot of people who support and pray for you. I'm one of them.

It sounds like a busy weekend. Do you have to travel far?
Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:32 AM (g3uJd)


I know and we're eternally grateful to all who take the time to pray for us. It's been one hell of a journey thus far and this place has been absolutely amazing.

2 hours drive north tomorrow, then return home Sunday morning, then another hour drive southwest for the afternoon.

Her stamina has gotten a lot better, so we'll see how she fares. Should be Ok.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:35 AM (Zz0t1)

139 2 hours drive north tomorrow, then return home Sunday morning, then another hour drive southwest for the afternoon.

Her stamina has gotten a lot better, so we'll see how she fares. Should be Ok.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:35 AM (Zz0t1)

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It will be just fine. If you're driving then you have a lot of control over when to stop and rest, etc. I'll be praying for you all.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:37 AM (g3uJd)

140 I don't think you'll have any problem selling that Corolla, Sponge. Make sure you absolutely need to, though, because once it's gone you won't ever be able to replace it. It might be best to just park it and crank it every month.

(need it like I need a Jew hole in my head, forcibly stops myself from asking how much you're looking to get for it)

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:37 AM (q43oI)

141 Mornin’, All. Happy Thursday.

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 08:37 AM (77rzZ)

142 "I'm hoping once all the illegals are driven out of the country we can start seeing reasonable used car prices again since they won't be competing with Americans for them."

Unfortunately, that hope is headed to the same fate as those who were looking forward to the "peace dividend"

The only markets that have had any downward pressure are ones where the Chinese duplicated the infrastructure to be manned by peasants dreaming of getting out of poverty.

Posted by: pawn at May 08, 2025 08:37 AM (QB+5g)

143
It will be just fine. If you're driving then you have a lot of control over when to stop and rest, etc. I'll be praying for you all.
Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:37 AM (g3uJd)


The most sincerest of thank yous to you, sir.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)

144 It's Tillis!!!

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 08:38 AM (MNQG6)

145 So, China just bought 14 Boeing planes before planned talks Saturday...yeah, I think someone is getting a touch desperate...

Posted by: Nova Local at May 08, 2025 08:38 AM (tOcjL)

146 The new Pope, I mean.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 08:38 AM (MNQG6)

147 So, is the Times Square sculpture the Statue of Lizzoty?

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 08:38 AM (77rzZ)

148 Certainly, Russia had the most total casualties of the war of all combatants, but to phrase it the way Bloomberg did is yet another example of the rewriting and bastardization of history.

This area gets a bit complex.

The Soviets were ALLIED to the NAZIs at the start of the war - that's how they invaded Poland together. The Soviets wanted to extend this alliance and the Germans did not since the latter was planning on sneak attacking the Soviets anyway.

The USSR lost so many men because Stalin managed the war and its preparation so poorly. Fortunately for him once the US entered the war it supplied a ridiculous number of supplies so the Soviets could draft much more of their male population then other countries could - for much of the war the Soviets had more soldiers on the front then the Axis powers even though the Axis powers had more people to in theory draft.

So both the Soviets and the US were critical to defeating the National Socialists and honestly absent a communist Russia there isn't even a WWII because the Germans are too worried about re-running WWI.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 08, 2025 08:39 AM (t0Rmr)

149 @129

>>The Honda Fit and Element were both magical little cars in their own ways, and it's a shame we don't have the continued evolution of them.

Checking Cargurus, there are only (3) Orange Honda Fit EX-L for sale in the entire country and (3) Orange Honda Elements.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:39 AM (XV/Pl)

150 Does just the pitchins staff get to vote?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2025 08:39 AM (bF7Q5)

151 And to borrow from Larry Correia, I will buy used and let new car depreciation be someone else's problems.

Heck, I may even give Carmax a second chance after they were dead to me for so long.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2025 08:39 AM (lXCUP)

152 My four vehicles are a combined 185 years old. My Westfalia became eligible for Medicare on April 28. Unlikely to ever buy a new car.

Posted by: Luddite Louie at May 08, 2025 08:40 AM (G5+As)

153 I don't think you'll have any problem selling that Corolla, Sponge. Make sure you absolutely need to, though, because once it's gone you won't ever be able to replace it. It might be best to just park it and crank it every month.

(need it like I need a Jew hole in my head, forcibly stops myself from asking how much you're looking to get for it)
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:37 AM (q43oI)


It's been sitting in my dad's shop for years. I spent 12+ hours cleaning and shampooing the interior as it was downright nasty.

After the rift between my dad and brother over it, I kinda just want it gone.

I've already got 4 vehicles on the payroll (not counting the restoration project in the garage), so I'm good.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:40 AM (Zz0t1)

154 We already have a big beautiful deal with the UK. I don;t know what the UK produces, other than whiny ex-royals, Banking and Insurance, but..ok. Great!

Posted by: runner at May 08, 2025 08:40 AM (g47mK)

155 Ashamed? Hell, in their warped minds they are protecting (our precious democracy!) vomit.
_____

Everything becomes clear, like pulling the curtain on the old man in the Wizard of Oz, when you understand that "Precious Democracy" and "Norms" refers to the international orgs and NGOs that have built up since the post-WWII years by the military-industrial complex.

If the will of the voters seeks to limit the power of these institutions in any way, because they are seen as ineffective, corrupt or simply that we can no longer afford to fund them, this is called an "attack on Democracy" by the people whose lives, careers and fortunes depend on these institutions.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 08, 2025 08:40 AM (Dv3i1)

156 Yeah, if you could find a 2000-2010 or so Toyota with low miles for a good price I'd absolutely snatch it up, especially a Tundra.


Posted by: Boron Cobbie

Bought a 2006 corrolla two years ago with 75K. Now have 125K and still runs like a champ.

My commute is ~100 miles per day.

Had a 1993 tacoma that had 335K on the engine when the Mrs. traded it in.

Can't go wrong with a Toyota

Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at May 08, 2025 08:40 AM (FxH7T)

157 Checking Cargurus, there are only (3) Orange Honda Fit EX-L for sale in the entire country and (3) Orange Honda Elements.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:39 AM (XV/Pl)


The Element is one of the ugliest vehicles ever.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:41 AM (Zz0t1)

158 I propose and support getting vehicles like the Toyota Hilux into the US Market and any politician who objects is thrown off a tall building until the rest fall in line.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2025 08:42 AM (lXCUP)

159 @157

>>The Element is one of the ugliest vehicles ever.

The Pontiac Aztek has entered the chat.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:42 AM (XV/Pl)

160

Is basal seepage like pesky anal rundown?

Posted by: Joey Bidet, Crack SBD Pilot at May 08, 2025 08:42 AM (XsNiE)

161 Inscription at base of 12 ft woman

Wha had happen was

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 08:42 AM (gbOdA)

162 If Trump does send most of the illegals home the biggest impact will likely be on housing. Yes they stack illegals in low end apartments but once they leave the demand will start declining across all housing levels.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 08, 2025 08:42 AM (t0Rmr)

163 Jill Biden's explosive secret White House diary and how it could make her and Joe $30M

https://tinyurl.com/26s5cvb4

Posted by: redridinghood at May 08, 2025 08:43 AM (NpAcC)

164 159 @157

>>The Element is one of the ugliest vehicles ever.

The Pontiac Aztek has entered the chat.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:42 AM (XV/Pl)

Get off my lawn.

Posted by: The Gremlin at May 08, 2025 08:43 AM (i0F8b)

165 I haven't watched the NBA in over 20 years now.

Posted by: dantesed at May 08, 2025 08:43 AM (Oy/m2)

166 Since we're talking cars...

One of the jobs I had in college was as a lot boy for a local Honda/Geo dealership. Yeah, Geo. Back in the days when the Honda Prelude was around.

One of the things the lot crew would do after a snow is take a Geo Metro demo car and spin it around the back lot doing donuts and things.

Fun times. In a Geo. I'm old

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:44 AM (g3uJd)

167 No Ciudadanos sin Pasaporte Solamente - Entre Aqui !

Posted by: runner at May 08, 2025 08:44 AM (g47mK)

168
The Pontiac Aztek has entered the chat.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:42 AM (XV/Pl)


Heh......

Part of the initial revulsion for the Aztek was that customers in the early 2000s were mostly interested in full-sized SUVs or economical sedans, and the Aztek landed squarely in between those two extremes. A design-by-committee approach was meant to incorporate elements of the Chevy Blazer and Camaro with the upright stance of a minivan, and resulted in an ugly form. Despite that, design elements like plastic body armor and a front end that resembles the face of a "Star Wars" character have become the standard on modern crossovers. The Aztek also had a customizable digital dashboard and head-up display long before those features were commonplace. 

The much-maligned Aztek got a boost when "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan assigned one to schoolteacher-turned methamphetamine kingpin Walter White (Bryan Cranston), and Edmunds ranked it among the 10 most popular vehicles for millennials during the show's last few seasons. 

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:44 AM (Zz0t1)

169 The nation of Georgia has a 10% Muslim population.

Modebadze is a Georgian surname. Is it a "stretch of the imagination" to assume he was a Muslim, too?

Posted by: Christ is King at May 08, 2025 08:45 AM (jf1tg)

170
The Pontiac Aztek has entered the chat.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:42 AM (XV/Pl)


My brother ate the airbag in a Geo Metro convertible once. Good riddance. That 3 cyl engine was garbage. You needed a power boost? Turn off the A/C. Instant turbo.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:46 AM (Zz0t1)

171 I am trying to figure out what the process will be with the inevitable collapse of "the full faith and credit of the US."

In the 90's the Russian Ruble collapsed, yet Russia continued to exist as a functioning society. People went to work, stuff got done. So who survived? The elderly pensioners got destroyed, I realize, but a regular schmoe with a job probably just soldiered on with his "new" ruble salary.

Will we slowly devalue the dollar thru printing or just say 100 to 1 happens today...surprise!

I own my house "free and clear" notwithstanding property taxes, so that's a "real" asset. I guess the lenders and the banks will be destroyed, and the pensioners.

Posted by: actually inside the beltway at May 08, 2025 08:46 AM (ntk8v)

172 The Pontiac Aztek has entered the chat.

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Another extremely well-packaged car ruined by bad decisions in the design committee where no one could speak up and say "That looks horrible." Literally:

"The guy in charge of product development was Don Hackworth, an old-school guy from the tradition of shouts, browbeating, and by-God-I-want-it-done. He said, “Look. We’ve all made up our minds that the Aztek is gonna be a winner. It’s gonna astound the world. I don’t want any negative comments about this vehicle. None. Anybody who has bad opinions about it, I want them off the team.”


If that had been even just a tad more attractive I suspect it would've been one of GM's best sellers of all time. Instead it was miserable failure and a joke that will likely last decades.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 08:46 AM (q43oI)

173 162 If Trump does send most of the illegals home the biggest impact will likely be on housing. Yes they stack illegals in low end apartments but once they leave the demand will start declining across all housing levels.
____

Yes please. Columbus OH could use some serious ICE enforcement.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 08, 2025 08:47 AM (Dv3i1)

174 I haven't watched the NBA in over 20 years now.
Posted by: dantesed at May 08, 2025 08:43 AM (Oy/m2)


The only thing the NBA could do to restore a slight percentage of it's prowess would be to move the 3-point line WAY back and make them play basketball again instead of everyone jacking up 3's every 8 seconds.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:47 AM (Zz0t1)

175
The Element is one of the ugliest vehicles ever.

Sometimes aesthetics don't matter. We almost bought one of the early Elements because it would have fit dog crates very nicely. The later models were all suburbified with upholstered rear seats and there was less room.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 08, 2025 08:47 AM (QnmlO)

176 Wow....copy/paste and attention fail.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:48 AM (Zz0t1)

177
Will we slowly devalue the dollar thru printing or just say 100 to 1 happens today...surprise! /i]

Everyone lost about half their savings under Biden due to his hyperinflation. I think the election of Trump was mostly due to Bidenflation but I also suspect the Uniparty has learned nothing from this and if we get another Dem president we will get another round of hyperinflation.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 08, 2025 08:48 AM (t0Rmr)

178 Everyone lost about half their savings under Biden due to his hyperinflation. I think the election of Trump was mostly due to Bidenflation but I also suspect the Uniparty has learned nothing from this and if we get another Dem president we will get another round of hyperinflation.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 08, 2025 08:48 AM (t0Rmr)


Because you peons don't deserve to keep more of your money. You exist to fund OUR desires. Period.

Posted by: Democrats at May 08, 2025 08:50 AM (Zz0t1)

179 The design of the Aztec is something that was done on a Friday at 5:00 when the only choices were "unfortunate," "regrettable," and "No seriously, is that the best we've got?"

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:50 AM (g3uJd)

180 @172

>>If that had been even just a tad more attractive I suspect it would've been one of GM's best sellers of all time. Instead it was miserable failure and a joke that will likely last decades.

All GM had to do was get rid of the fast back design of the hatch, make it more vertical, make the front more boxy, and that grill.... oh man... Pontiacs and Buicks have always had the worst grills.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:50 AM (XV/Pl)

181 Posted by: 18-1 at May 08, 2025 08:48 AM (t0Rmr)

The election of Trump was almost entirely Trump. All three times. See: the GOP's recent rousing successes

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 08:50 AM (MNQG6)

182
Two thirds, unless it goes for more than a week, then it's a majority.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

I-ve not seen this. Where did you read it if you would share.

Posted by: Dandolo at May 08, 2025 08:50 AM (3QsZU)

183 Checking Cargurus, there are only (3) Orange Honda Fit EX-L for sale in the entire country and (3) Orange Honda Elements.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 08, 2025 08:39 AM (XV/Pl)


The Element is one of the ugliest vehicles ever.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:41 AM (Zz0t1)

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Pontiac Aztek enters the chat...

Posted by: Life of Wryly at May 08, 2025 08:51 AM (1FWWQ)

184
Pontiac Aztek enters the chat...
Posted by: Life of Wryly at May 08, 2025 08:51 AM (1FWWQ)


To be fair, I didn't say the Element was alone at the top of the heap. I said 'one of' the ugliest.

Posted by: Democrats at May 08, 2025 08:52 AM (Zz0t1)

185 Ugh........


I'm tired.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:52 AM (Zz0t1)

186 Here in our rural part of KY there are not that many illegals. Hispanic workers, yes. But apparently they're here legally as the home building and restaurant businesses are thriving.

Haven't read about an ICE raid anywhere nearby since Trump assumed office.

Yet the left is apocalyptic about the illegals imminent deportation.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 08, 2025 08:52 AM (Q4IgG)

187 Fan sues NFL for $100M after Shedeur Sanders’ late draft pick

citing among other allegations...racism. Heh.

https://is.gd/7pF7qJ

Posted by: muldoon at May 08, 2025 08:53 AM (HOX+I)

188 Good advice for the Papal election from one of my favorite bloggers:
https://mundabor.wordpress.com/

Posted by: sal at May 08, 2025 08:54 AM (f+FmA)

189 Ugh........


I'm tired.
Posted by: Sponge

Constantly being first must be exhausting.

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 08:54 AM (77rzZ)

190 Posted by: Christ is King at May 08, 2025 08:45 AM (jf1tg)

For someone using the nic you're using, you sure seem to want to pick a fight in defense of international Islam.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 08, 2025 08:54 AM (ExV1e)

191 SANDERS: No. You run a campaign and do you three or four or five rallies in a week, the only way you can get around to talk to 30,000 people, you think I’m going to be sitting on a waiting line at United waiting while 30,000 people are waiting?

Socialism is not for the Socialist.

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 08:54 AM (gbOdA)

192 The nation of Georgia has a 10% Muslim population.

Modebadze is a Georgian surname. Is it a "stretch of the imagination" to assume he was a Muslim, too?

==

How far is Georgia from Chechnya ? How porous is Georgia's border? How many islamic countries surround Georgia?

Posted by: runner at May 08, 2025 08:54 AM (g47mK)

193 No votes for the Chevy Vega hatchback.

Posted by: dantesed at May 08, 2025 08:55 AM (Oy/m2)

194 The appearance not the design of the Aztec is what puts people off I assume.

This is what you get from a team when someone like Don Hackworth threatens peoples jobs for pushing back.

They just went trough the motions and let the market "push back".

Posted by: pawn at May 08, 2025 08:55 AM (QB+5g)

195 Fan sues NFL for $100M after Shedeur Sanders’ late draft pick

citing among other allegations...racism. Heh.

https://is.gd/7pF7qJ
Posted by: muldoon at May 08, 2025 08:53 AM (HOX+I)


Figures.

Shedeur was a HORRIBLE interview, according to multiple sources. It's been reported that during an interview with the Giants, he took a Facetime call in the middle, then left the call active during the remainder of the meeting.

His ego was cashing checks unwritten.

A judge should see this and tell the individual to f*ck off and fine him for wasting everyone's time and taxpayer money.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:56 AM (Zz0t1)

196
Constantly being first must be exhausting.
Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 08:54 AM (77rzZ)


That must be it......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:57 AM (Zz0t1)

197 You know WHO ELSE was from Georgia...?

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 08:57 AM (77rzZ)

198 Shouldn't we be angry that someone got 4.5 million of our hard-earned dollars to create a logo and website for greenyism and failed to do so?

Posted by: Rock-Ribbed Ron at May 08, 2025 08:57 AM (G5+As)

199 Shouldn't we be angry that someone got 4.5 million of our hard-earned dollars to create a logo and website for greenyism and failed to do so?
Posted by: Rock-Ribbed Ron at May 08, 2025 08:57 AM (G5+As)


Not when you find that at least of 2 million went straight back into Democrat coffers. That makes everything fine.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:58 AM (Zz0t1)

200 Reading jf1tg is like the mental equivalent of the Dark Ages, but even those had the decency to end.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:58 AM (Ldgt5)

201 No votes for the Chevy Vega hatchback.
Posted by: dantesed at May 08, 2025 08:55 AM (Oy/m2)

***

My best friends brother made the mistake of letting him use the car while he went on vacation. Mike and I totally destroyed that car. 17 year old boys are good at wrecking shit and the aluminum block engine does NOT like to be pushed to the extremes.

Posted by: Life of Wryly at May 08, 2025 08:58 AM (1FWWQ)

202 193 No votes for the Chevy Vega hatchback.
Posted by: dantesed at May 08, 2025 08:55 AM (Oy/m2)

The Panel Express we very cool.

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 08:59 AM (gbOdA)

203 So I haven't been paying attention to the news. My understanding is Bernie fell late in the NFL draft and Georgia is 10% muslim because they don't want to live in Florida anymore?

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 08:59 AM (MNQG6)

204 >>I haven't watched the NBA in over 20 years now.

Yeah, been many years since I've been interested. However, I am thoroughly enjoying the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jocik

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2025 08:59 AM (ke82b)

205 > Good advice for the Papal election from one of my favorite bloggers
-------
Let Christ decide?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 08, 2025 08:59 AM (Q4IgG)

206 166 Since we're talking cars...

One of the jobs I had in college was as a lot boy for a local Honda/Geo dealership. Yeah, Geo. Back in the days when the Honda Prelude was around.

One of the things the lot crew would do after a snow is take a Geo Metro demo car and spin it around the back lot doing donuts and things.

Fun times. In a Geo. I'm old

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 08:44 AM (g3uJd)

My high school girlfriend drove a Geo Metro until she lost control one rainy day and almost got hit by an oncoming semi truck hauling logs. She ended up getting some other small car, maybe an old Sentra? Can't remember anymore. That semi would have completely destroyed her and the Geo Metro and it probably would have only felt like a speed bump to the truck driver.

Posted by: Farquad at May 08, 2025 09:00 AM (bwvMs)

207 A judge should see this and tell the individual to f*ck off and fine him for wasting everyone's time and taxpayer money.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 08:56 AM (Zz0t1)

Nah. Let it go to trial and, when he loses, require him to pay the NFL's legal expenses... talk about emotional stress.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 08, 2025 09:00 AM (ExV1e)

208 You know WHO ELSE was from Georgia...?
Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 08:57 AM (77rzZ)

Dzhugashvili was a Gorets. Probably descendant of those bloodthirsty Persians who conquered that region.

Posted by: runner at May 08, 2025 09:00 AM (g47mK)

209 >>So I haven't been paying attention to the news. My understanding is Bernie fell late in the NFL draft and Georgia is 10% muslim because they don't want to live in Florida anymore?


"Exactly!"
- Rosann Rosannadanna

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2025 09:00 AM (ke82b)

210 Inscription at base of 12 ft woman

Wha had happen was
Posted by: rhennigantx

--

It's been determined that it's this woman (link goes to youtube)

THEY MADE THEY FLIGHT!!!

https://tinyurl.com/3wnazyrf

I wasn't casually posting or joking when I noted that this behavior, anger, obesity, etc. is encouraged so that they can be used the same way a junkyard uses aggressive dogs.

These poor women are being used, and they'd be useless to the corporations if they were feminine. And they celebrate the behavior without any awareness of why they're groomed and encouraged to be that way.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 09:00 AM (q43oI)

211 You know WHO ELSE was from Georgia...?
Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 08:57 AM (77rzZ)

***

Newt Gingtich

Posted by: Life of Wryly at May 08, 2025 09:00 AM (1FWWQ)

212 Every time I saw a Honda Element I kept wondering where the little door is that I open to feed the fish.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:01 AM (Ldgt5)

213 My high school girlfriend drove a Geo Metro until she lost control one rainy day and almost got hit by an oncoming semi truck hauling logs. She ended up getting some other small car, maybe an old Sentra? Can't remember anymore. That semi would have completely destroyed her and the Geo Metro and it probably would have only felt like a speed bump to the truck driver.
Posted by: Farquad at May 08, 2025 09:00 AM (bwvMs)

--

The biggest selling point of the Geo Metro hatchback was that if it broke down, which was often, you could call up your dad and put it in the trunk of his Buick. Saves a lot on towing charges!

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:03 AM (Ldgt5)

214 The Bee says India retaliated against Pakistan by scamming them out of millions in Amazon gift cards (and selling them extended auto warranties probably)

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 08, 2025 09:03 AM (OhBRn)

215 For someone using the nic you're using, you sure seem to want to pick a fight in defense of international Islam.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 08, 2025 08:54 AM (ExV1e)


I know this will seem strange for a Christian to say, but I believe all human beings are made in the image of God.

Which means I believe even a Muslim has value to the Creator and can be won to the truth of Jesus Christ, just as I was from my decadent secular mindset and lifestyle.

Therefor, I take issue with the constant drum-beat pretext for an all out war in the Middle East which will destroy millions of souls.

Fault me for that, if you like, but I don't hold to the idea that some souls are extra-special to the Lord, and others worthless.

Posted by: Christ is King at May 08, 2025 09:03 AM (jf1tg)

216 205 > Good advice for the Papal election from one of my favorite bloggers
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Let Christ decide?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 08, 2025 08:59 AM (Q4IgG)

Actually, they ask for the Holy Spirit to guide their votes.
It's a choosing, not an election.
No one "runs" for the office.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 08, 2025 09:04 AM (tOcjL)

217 Actually one of the biggest car crimes was what they did to the Civic hatchback between 2001 and 2002. If you told me it was part of a giant psy op, to this day I would believe it.

2001: https://is.gd/ZFHRP8
2002: https://is.gd/QBAZqC

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 09:04 AM (MNQG6)

218 >>The Bee says India retaliated against Pakistan by scamming them out of millions in Amazon gift cards (and selling them extended auto warranties probably)


How can we make this happen?!
America's seniors would like a freakin' break, and no one on office/government seems to care.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2025 09:04 AM (ke82b)

219 Cap and trade!

Posted by: Newt Gettinrich at May 08, 2025 09:05 AM (UbjG+)

220 Nissan Cube and Juke are the very pinnacle of automotive styling. Others only pretend.

Posted by: Hollywood Fashion Plate at May 08, 2025 09:05 AM (G5+As)

221 Every time I see a Volkswagen, I think of Herbie.

Posted by: dantesed at May 08, 2025 09:05 AM (Oy/m2)

222
Therefor, I take issue with the constant drum-beat pretext for an all out war in the Middle East which will destroy millions of souls.

Fault me for that, if you like, but I don't hold to the idea that some souls are extra-special to the Lord, and others worthless.
Posted by: Christ is King at May 08, 2025 09:03 AM (jf1tg)


Then you should get over there and start converting them to Christ and stop pissing on us.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:05 AM (Zz0t1)

223 Tillis is hiding something. I guess it's homosexual relations with congressional staffers.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 08, 2025 09:06 AM (/U5Yz)

224 good morning JJ, Horde

Posted by: callsign claymore at May 08, 2025 09:06 AM (w+dhY)

225 If Lizzo lost a lot of weight as reported here, what did they do with the extra skin? Tie it in a topknot?

Posted by: Not Gonna Look at May 08, 2025 09:07 AM (G5+As)

226 My first new car was a 1981 Toyota Celica. It looked exactly like this car:
https://tinyurl.com/27vgco8t
Nice looking car, but the handling was crap, and the engine prone to minor issues (stuck throttle, etc.).

Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at May 08, 2025 09:07 AM (y2f7I)

227 Tillis is hiding something. I guess it's homosexual relations with congressional staffers.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 08, 2025 09:06 AM (/U5Yz)


Epstein or Diddy. Pick a tape.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:07 AM (Zz0t1)

228 I'm sitting right here.

Posted by: AMC Pacer at May 08, 2025 09:07 AM (UbjG+)

229 Wow. As discussed yesterday, the knives really are out for Fetterman:

AP: Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers union in his home state when things quickly devolved.

Before long, Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting and questioning why “everybody is mad at me,” “why does everyone hate me, what did I ever do” and slamming his hands on a desk, according to one person who was briefed on what occurred.

As the meeting deteriorated, a staff member moved to end it and ushered the visitors into the hallway, where she broke down crying. The staffer was comforted by the teachers who were themselves rattled by Fetterman’s behavior, according to a second person who was briefed separately on the meeting.

The interaction at Fetterman’s Washington office came the day before New York Magazine published a story in which former staff and political advisers to Fetterman aired concerns about the senator’s mental health.

Something ain't right here. Ultimately I just hope we don't get screwed out of a Dem Senator.

we have to force the nutcase out. Governor Shapiro could appoint a far more capable person

Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 08, 2025 09:07 AM (JCZqz)

230 Then you should get over there and start converting them to Christ and stop pissing on us.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:05 AM (Zz0t1)

Yup.

No one is beyond redemption, but it must be sought out and not simply bestowed.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:07 AM (Ldgt5)

231 Every time I see a Volkswagen, I think of Herbie.
Posted by: dantesed at May 08, 2025 09:05 AM (Oy/m2)

***

I think of Hitler

Posted by: Life of Wryly at May 08, 2025 09:07 AM (1FWWQ)

232 The pinnacle of automotive styling? Maybe the Pacer? Closest thing to the Jetson's flying car in shape and appearance.

Or that weird, 3-door Hyundai Veloster.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 08, 2025 09:09 AM (Q4IgG)

233 Hi Lizzy! How are you managing with your dad, etc?

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 09:09 AM (MNQG6)

234 Then you should get over there and start converting them to Christ and stop pissing on us.


Maybe you should enlist in the military and go shoot a few, chickenhawk.

Posted by: Christ is King at May 08, 2025 09:10 AM (jf1tg)

235 Or that weird, 3-door Hyundai Veloster.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 08, 2025 09:09 AM (Q4IgG)

I totally forgot about that one! Weird is an understatement.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:10 AM (cBhy9)

236 Is the Element the one with the weird rearview window?

It's not symmetrical. Me no likey.

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:10 AM (77rzZ)

237 225 If Lizzo lost a lot of weight as reported here, what did they do with the extra skin? Tie it in a topknot?
Posted by: Not Gonna Look

I've some experience in these matter. Consider, a broad strip of skin, to be taken from the head to the heel, to make therewith a baldrick for her flute.

Posted by: William Wallace at May 08, 2025 09:10 AM (JCZqz)

238 Democrats will never get fooled by mental problems in their elected officials again! Fetterman is proof they are ON IT.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 09:11 AM (MNQG6)

239 223 Tillis is hiding something. I guess it's homosexual relations with congressional staffers.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 08, 2025 09:06 AM (/U5Yz)

It has something to do with properties and moving titles and deeds.

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 09:11 AM (gbOdA)

240 The pinnacle of automotive styling? Maybe the Pacer? Closest thing to the Jetson's flying car in shape and appearance.

Or that weird, 3-door Hyundai Veloster.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 08, 2025 09:09 AM (Q4IgG)


Wheeler Dealers got a Pacer in the workshop once. Edd China went crazy with the restore, blowing serious coin on some wacky glow in the dark paint job as a part of the restoration. They couldn't sell the car and ended up auctioning it off for charity and writing it off.

That MIGHT be one big reason why China 'left the show.'

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:11 AM (Zz0t1)

241 Every time I see a Volkswagen, I think of Herbie.
Posted by: dantesed at May 08, 2025 09:05 AM (Oy/m2)

***

I think of Hitler
Posted by: Life of Wryly

So was Dantesed. He was referring to Herbie Hitler, der Fuehrer's long-forgottten second cousin once removed.

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:12 AM (77rzZ)

242 >>If Lizzo lost a lot of weight as reported here, what did they do with the extra skin? Tie it in a topknot?


Do any of us really want to know?
Pretty sure there's plastic surgery to do it. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2025 09:12 AM (ke82b)

243 Is the Element the one with the weird rearview window?

It's not symmetrical. Me no likey.
Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:10 AM (77rzZ)

Hey!

Yeah, it's like it's one half of a big box that somehow got separated in transit.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:12 AM (cBhy9)

244 There's making trouble and then there's being a troublemaker. Which one are you?

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 09:12 AM (MNQG6)

245 Then you should get over there and start converting them to Christ and stop pissing on us.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Yup. No one is beyond redemption, but it must be sought out and not simply bestowed.
Posted by: WitchDoktor

Ironic, coming from someone known as WitchDoktor...

Posted by: Emperor Palpatine at May 08, 2025 09:12 AM (JCZqz)

246 I Meme Therefore I Am
@ImMeme0
Feminist activists release pink smoke in protest of the Vatican’s male-only conclave, calling for greater representation of women.

https://tinyurl.com/pfy5pfme

Posted by: redridinghood at May 08, 2025 09:13 AM (NpAcC)

247 Maybe you should enlist in the military and go shoot a few, chickenhawk.
Posted by: Christ is King at May 08, 2025 09:10 AM (jf1tg)


Really? What a Christ like response. I ask you to save souls and you ask me to kill said souls.

Seems you've lost your way and should seek guidance.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:13 AM (Zz0t1)

248 Feminist activists release pink smoke in protest of the Vatican’s male-only conclave, calling for greater representation of women.
---------

So they know what a woman is again? That was fast.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 09:14 AM (MNQG6)

249 242 >>If Lizzo lost a lot of weight as reported here, what did they do with the extra skin? Tie it in a topknot?


Do any of us really want to know?
Pretty sure there's plastic surgery to do it. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2025 09:12 AM (ke82b)

======

Turned on Peloton this morning. Saw a new instructor's picture.

Wait...not a new instructor.

It's the fat black lady they hired a couple of years ago. Definitely hired for the "healthy at any size" thing. I know she taught yoga. Never took any of her classes.

She's now...fairly fit.

Weird how working out regularly changed that.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, smashy-smashy with Godzilla at May 08, 2025 09:14 AM (GBKbO)

250 Reliable 3.8L Buicks can be found for fairly reasonable prices, too, which would be great for a commuter.

You have to be able to overcome the brand stigma, though. Not everyone can do that.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025

***
After ten years in '80s and '90s Mercedes, I overcame that brand stigma about eighteen years ago. With the exception of a spring fling with a BMW 3 Series (that was totaled in a flood), I've had Buicks ever since, and loved 'em.

People who know the brand know what a bargain they are. You get seventy percent of the Mercedes/BMW driving experience for fifty percent of the price -- especially when they are used and well cared for.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 08, 2025 09:14 AM (omVj0)

251 234 Then you should get over there and start converting them to Christ and stop pissing on us.


Maybe you should enlist in the military and go shoot a few, chickenhawk.

Posted by: Christ is King at May 08, 2025 09:10 AM (jf1tg)

Whoa, what a argument. We got a genius here guys.

Posted by: Farquad at May 08, 2025 09:14 AM (bwvMs)

252 Gee, telling someone to shut up and join the military is so 2010's stupid talking point.

Get an updated script.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:14 AM (cBhy9)

253 Good morning!

Posted by: We Must Not Allow A Mineshaft gp! at May 08, 2025 09:14 AM (Jp8LL)

254 Guess I stumbled into a car discussion forum this morning. Huh. I'll mosey on over to the Tri-Five Chevy forum instead or the Mustang Forum for a while.

Note to J.J: Post an Open Thread each morning instead. LOL!!

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at May 08, 2025 09:14 AM (5xuJ/)

255
She's now...fairly fit.

Weird how working out regularly changed that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, smashy-smashy with Godzilla at May 08, 2025 09:14 AM (GBKbO)


Her body, her choice, racist bigot.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:15 AM (Zz0t1)

256 Thom McAnn > Thom Tillis

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 08, 2025 09:15 AM (RIvkX)

257 "Would a pope from Nigeria be a defender of Western values? Just asking."

Odds are, you'll get a much more conservative Catholic from Nigeria than you will from Western Europe.

Posted by: callsign claymore at May 08, 2025 09:16 AM (w+dhY)

258 Note to J.J: Post an Open Thread each morning instead. LOL!!
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at May 08, 2025 09:14 AM (5xuJ/)

It would be a cool topic for a weekend open thread, now that you mention it.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:16 AM (cBhy9)

259 Federalist asks "Do Senate Republicans Want Far-Left D.C. Judges To Appoint The Country’s No. 2 Prosecutor?"

Lemme help: Yes.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 08, 2025 09:16 AM (1Tl5o)

260 246 I Meme Therefore I Am
@ImMeme0
Feminist activists release pink smoke in protest of the Vatican’s male-only conclave, calling for greater representation of women.

https://tinyurl.com/pfy5pfme
Posted by: redridinghood at May 08, 2025 09:13 AM (NpAcC)

Retaliate by releasing orange smoke. That'll really get their heads spinning.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at May 08, 2025 09:16 AM (N39Ws)

261 >>Tillis is hiding something. I guess it's homosexual relations with congressional staffers.

People have been digging:

@DataRepublican
I’ll post a full thread on this tomorrow, but the short version is:
@SenThomTillis
rose quickly to powerful foreign policy positions right after being elected to the Senate (his first federal role) despite having no military background. The reason why is he is a True Believer in the "Open Society" agenda from the very beginning.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2025 09:16 AM (ke82b)

262 Maybe you should enlist in the military and go shoot a few, chickenhawk.
Posted by: Christ is King at May 08, 2025 09:10 AM (jf1tg)


Really? What a Christ like response. I ask you to save souls and you ask me to kill said souls.

Seems you've lost your way and should seek guidance.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

God has a hard-on for Marines because we kill everything we see! He plays His games, we play ours! To show our appreciation for so much power, we keep heaven packed with fresh souls!

Posted by: Gunny Sergeant Hartman at May 08, 2025 09:16 AM (JCZqz)

263 Every time I see a Volkswagen, I think of Herbie.
Posted by: dantesed
_______

Slug bug! *punches little sister*

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at May 08, 2025 09:17 AM (EXfKk)

264 Tillis is hiding something. I guess it's homosexual relations with congressional staffers.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 08, 2025 09:06 AM (/U5Yz)



A live boy or a dead girl, as someone once quipped!!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 08, 2025 09:17 AM (x0n13)

265 Tillis also wants to go after J6er again. Why I wonder?
Maybe he thinks it is a law and order but it seems it helped (D) losses last year as PDT ran on pardons.

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 09:17 AM (gbOdA)

266
Slug bug! *punches little sister*
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at May 08, 2025 09:17 AM (EXfKk)


Daughter got me with that not long ago. Twice because convertible.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:18 AM (Zz0t1)

267 259 Federalist asks "Do Senate Republicans Want Far-Left D.C. Judges To Appoint The Country’s No. 2 Prosecutor?"

Lemme help: Yes.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 08, 2025 09:16 AM (1Tl5o)

======

It'll be some careerist in the DC office, and Trump will still have the power to fire the appointee.

Tillis is still an ass, and I hope he just doesn't run for re-election.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, smashy-smashy with Godzilla at May 08, 2025 09:18 AM (GBKbO)

268 God has a hard-on for Marines because we kill everything we see! He plays His games, we play ours! To show our appreciation for so much power, we keep heaven packed with fresh souls!
Posted by: Gunny Sergeant Hartman at May 08, 2025 09:16 AM (JCZqz)

Wasn't there a saying that the streets of Heaven are protected by the United States Marine Corps?

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:18 AM (cBhy9)

269 This guy is digging, too:

@JamesHartline
Thom Tillis is completely bought and paid for DC Swamp crony. Look who the top donors are to his 2026 re-election campaign.

https://tinyurl.com/3y2p6m8e

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2025 09:19 AM (ke82b)

270 A live boy or a dead girl, as someone once quipped!!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 08, 2025 09:17 AM (x0n13)

Just ask Joe Scarborough.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:19 AM (cBhy9)

271 Wasn't there a saying that the streets of Heaven are protected by the United States Marine Corps?
Posted by: WitchDoktor

Are there crayons in Heaven?

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:19 AM (77rzZ)

272 Feminist activists release pink smoke in protest of the Vatican’s male-only conclave, calling for greater representation of women.

That's SOOOO two-thousand late. Even rainbow smoke would be a little passé today.

Posted by: Sam Brinton at May 08, 2025 09:20 AM (JCZqz)

273 Is Lizzo under 200lbs?

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 09:20 AM (q43oI)

274 Really glad to see the Georgian Anti Defamation League defending the honor of Georgian gangsters.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 08, 2025 09:20 AM (RIvkX)

275
Just ask Joe Scarborough.
Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:19 AM (cBhy9)


She was just a lowly intern. COMPLETELY expendable.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:20 AM (Zz0t1)

276 Is Lizzo under 200lbs?
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 09:20 AM (q43oI)


Not since birth.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:21 AM (Zz0t1)

277 Wasn't there a saying that the streets of Heaven are protected by the United States Marine Corps?
Posted by: WitchDoktor

Are there crayons in Heaven?
Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:19 AM (77rzZ)

As I'm former Navy I have no official comment.

I will say that one time a Marine was seasick and a corpsman asked him if he needed anything. The Marine said "an island."

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:21 AM (cBhy9)

278 Feminist activists release pink smoke in protest of the Vatican’s male-only conclave, calling for greater representation of women.

-

This is fairly reasonable. They succeeded in seating a non-Catholic male, so a Catholic woman seems like a fairly natural next step.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - smile and satisfy your boss' every desire, but not tonight dear I have a headache at May 08, 2025 09:21 AM (q43oI)

279 Buster Brown and Tige>>Thom McCan>>Thom Tillis

Posted by: Lives in A Shoe at May 08, 2025 09:22 AM (G5+As)

280 Guess I stumbled into a car discussion forum this morning.

That's my fault since I mentioned my car is in the shop and I may have to consider a new one at some point.

Wasn't there a saying that the streets of Heaven are protected by the United States Marine Corps?

Which means that my Heavenly Reward includes Fire Watch. I should have gone to the Air Force.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2025 09:22 AM (lXCUP)

281 https://tinyurl.com/3y2p6m8e

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Lot of PACs.

Posted by: runner at May 08, 2025 09:22 AM (g47mK)

282 Are there crayons in Heaven?
Posted by: Bulg

Well, it's Heaven so I assume yes.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2025 09:22 AM (lXCUP)

283 Thom Tillis is completely bought and paid for DC Swamp crony. Look who the top donors are to his 2026 re-election campaign.

https://tinyurl.com/3y2p6m8e
Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2025 09:19 AM (ke82b)
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Appropriately, since we are talking about Tillis, the "National Turkey Federation" is on the list.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 08, 2025 09:23 AM (1Tl5o)

284 As I'm former Navy I have no official comment.
Posted by: WitchDoktor

What'd you do in the Navy, WD?

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:23 AM (77rzZ)

285 >>Tillis also wants to go after J6er again. Why I wonder?


https://tinyurl.com/2s4ccdba

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2025 09:23 AM (ke82b)

286 live boy or a dead girl, as someone once quipped!!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 08, 2025 09:17 AM (x0n13)

Now as we've learned the two can be one and the same!

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2025 09:23 AM (MNQG6)

287 Fault me for that, if you like, but I don't hold to the idea that some souls are extra-special to the Lord, and others worthless.
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Right.

Some who watch CNN and the rest watch Jew CNN.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 08, 2025 09:23 AM (RIvkX)

288 Daughter got me with that not long ago. Twice because convertible.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
______

Forgot that rule. I understand there was a north/south divide on slug bug vs punch bug.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at May 08, 2025 09:24 AM (EXfKk)

289 What'd you do in the Navy, WD?
Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:23 AM (77rzZ)

TC in a P3 stationed in Sicily chasing down biologicals. 🤣

At least I had a window.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:24 AM (cBhy9)

290 I'm tired of people like Mangione and Tillis sullying the surnames of fine musicians.

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:24 AM (77rzZ)

291 I Meme Therefore I Am
@ImMeme0
Feminist activists release pink smoke in protest of the Vatican’s male-only conclave, calling for greater representation of women.

https://tinyurl.com/pfy5pfme
Posted by: redridinghood at May 08, 2025 09:13 AM (NpAcC)

Retaliate by releasing orange smoke. That'll really get their heads spinning.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at May 08, 2025 09:16 AM (N39Ws)

Bundle them off to the convent.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 08, 2025 09:24 AM (ExV1e)

292 276 Is Lizzo under 200lbs?
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - at May 08, 2025 09:20 AM (q43oI)

Not since birth.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Sadly, they didn't have the livestreaming video up at the Detroit Zoo back in '88, so only the handful of people there live got to witness the magical moment.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at May 08, 2025 09:25 AM (JCZqz)

293 TC in a P3 stationed in Sicily chasing down biologicals. 🤣

At least I had a window.
Posted by: WitchDoktor


Cool. I was a CTI. Russian linguist.

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:25 AM (77rzZ)

294 happily, it looks like President Boasberg will not get to name the Star Chamber Prosecutor. There are options, it looks like, should Thumb Tillis prevail:

Under the Vacancies Reform Act, the president may designate as acting U.S. attorney an official already holding a Senate-confirmed position. Alternatively, absent a presidential designation, the first assistant U.S. attorney may assume the position. An acting U.S. attorney would be able to serve for up to 210 days.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 08, 2025 09:26 AM (1Tl5o)

295 Cool. I was a CTI. Russian linguist.
Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:25 AM (77rzZ)


"Hi. What's your name?"

"F*ck off......"

"Fukov. Really? Are you Russian?"

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:26 AM (Zz0t1)

296 Wasn't there a saying that the streets of Heaven are protected by the United States Marine Corps?
Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:18 AM (cBhy9)

It's part of the Marine Corp Hymn. Truth is, though, they mostly guard the Heavenly Crayon Repository.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 08, 2025 09:26 AM (ExV1e)

297 Which means that my Heavenly Reward includes Fire Watch. I should have gone to the Air Force.
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Snort. Me too.

Posted by: Pudinhead at May 08, 2025 09:26 AM (pZ64F)

298 284 As I'm former Navy I have no official comment.
Posted by: WitchDoktor

What'd you do in the Navy, WD?
Posted by: Bulg

Kiss and tell?!?!? You cad! Now...spill ALL the juicy tea, girlfriend!

Posted by: Pete Buttigieg at May 08, 2025 09:27 AM (JCZqz)

299 Cool. I was a CTI. Russian linguist.
Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:25 AM (77rzZ)

Sweet! Had no idea you were a spook.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:27 AM (cBhy9)

300 298 284 As I'm former Navy I have no official comment.
Posted by: WitchDoktor

What'd you do in the Navy, WD?
Posted by: Bulg

Kiss and tell?!?!? You cad! Now...spill ALL the juicy tea, girlfriend!
Posted by: Pete Buttigieg at May 08, 2025 09:27 AM (JCZqz)

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Buttigieg was Army, wasn't he?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, smashy-smashy with Godzilla at May 08, 2025 09:27 AM (GBKbO)

301 Buttigieg was Army, wasn't he?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, smashy-smashy with Godzilla at May 08, 2025 09:27 AM (GBKbO)

He liked to dabble.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:28 AM (cBhy9)

302 Some who watch CNN and the rest watch Jew CNN.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 08, 2025 09:23 AM (RIvkX)
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Is that one included in the ESPN 8 "the Ocho" subscription package?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 08, 2025 09:28 AM (1Tl5o)

303
Buttigieg was Army, wasn't he?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, smashy-smashy with Godzilla at May 08, 2025 09:27 AM (GBKbO)


3rd Battalion Rump Ranger.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:28 AM (Zz0t1)

304 297 Air Force takes the best care of its joes. Best chow, too.

Posted by: callsign claymore at May 08, 2025 09:29 AM (w+dhY)

305 At least I had a window.
Posted by: WitchDoktor

The highlight of each flight was watching the feathering of the #1 engine.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 08, 2025 09:29 AM (Y1sOo)

306 He liked to dabble.
Posted by: WitchDoktor

Dabbling in watercolors? I never understood that line from Roger Rabbit, when Delores sees Eddie with his pants around his ankles and Jessia Rabbit with him. I always did watercolors with my pants on.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at May 08, 2025 09:30 AM (JCZqz)

307 Best chow, too.
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The 75th Rangers have the best chow hall throughout DoD. Five Star quality.

Posted by: Pudinhead at May 08, 2025 09:30 AM (pZ64F)

308 As for Fetterman... At least the Left crucifies its apostates instead of just giving them whatever they want every single time.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 08, 2025 09:31 AM (BI5O2)

309 I always did watercolors with my pants on.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at May 08, 2025 09:30 AM (JCZqz)
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thanks for that news...I guess

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 08, 2025 09:31 AM (1Tl5o)

310 Sweet! Had no idea you were a spook.
Posted by: WitchDoktor


Yeah. It was fun.

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:31 AM (77rzZ)

311
A
R
T

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 08, 2025 09:32 AM (gbOdA)

312 A cunning linguist? Tell me more...

Posted by: Sandra Fluke at May 08, 2025 09:32 AM (UbjG+)

313 The 75th Rangers have the best chow hall throughout DoD. Five Star quality.
Posted by: Pudinhead

In the Navy, the best chow is on subs.

Posted by: Bulg at May 08, 2025 09:32 AM (77rzZ)

314 The highlight of each flight was watching the feathering of the #1 engine.
Posted by: one hour sober at May 08, 2025 09:29 AM (Y1sOo)

I'm told that there is a preprinted gripe sheet with that issue. Crew just takes one off the stack and hands it in.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:33 AM (jH5TK)

315 NOODlum.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2025 09:33 AM (Zz0t1)

316 309 I always did watercolors with my pants on.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at May 08, 2025 09:30 AM (JCZqz)



Where's the fun in that?

Posted by: Balthus at May 08, 2025 09:34 AM (G5+As)

317 Last!

Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:34 AM (jH5TK)

318 Want to know where their definition of "our precious democracy" comes from? DataRepublican on "X" exposes the source of that use of the term.

https://x.com/DataRepublican/status/1919443205847974007

Posted by: geoffb at May 08, 2025 09:37 AM (r//c2)

319 Last!
Posted by: WitchDoktor at May 08, 2025 09:34 AM (jH5TK)

Wanna bet..

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at May 08, 2025 09:43 AM (2J/Lj)

320 Wonder why more people don't point out the NY Times is owned by a Mexican... and that might mean something.

Posted by: Inogame at May 08, 2025 09:53 AM (53oGX)

321 Keep in mind, it was the STATE of Idaho which banned all non conforming flags.
It is the CITY of Boise that refuses to comply.
Unfortunately, Boise, with the state capitol and the university,
has become the Austin of Idaho.

Posted by: Tbone at May 08, 2025 09:54 AM (R9jOj)

322 Good morning, all, and thank you, J.J.

>Rep. Elise Stefanik R, NY is all over the local news with her grilling of the president of Haverford College regarding campus antisemitism & disciplinary action.

The NY Times' related headline, 11 hours ago: 'Congress Grills College Presidents with an Old Script and New Threats'
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>Trump has announced a major trade deal with UK. Joe and Mike were mild in their reporting.
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>1010 WCSI dot com: 'Boasberg grills DOJ over remarks from Trump and Noem, floats moving migrants to Gitmo...'

Since he's floating it, what's the flaw? Something's up, it must benefit progressives in the future.
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>From above: 'Pennsylvania County Sent Voters Wrong Mail Ballots For May Primary'

This f*cking state.

In part, "Election Systems and Software (ES&S), a Nebraska-based voting machine company that also prints ballots, apologized and took responsibility for the blunder, said Beth Hopkins, director of the Lackawanna Department of Elections and Voter Registration, in a statement."

Back in 2019, it was reported by ProPublica, "The Market for Voting Machines Is Broken. This Company Has Thrived in It.'

Cont'd -

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 08, 2025 10:14 AM (NFX2v)

323 Company Has Thrived in It.' Half the country votes on machines made by ES&S. Many experts and election officials say the manufacturer remains dominant because there’s little government regulation and almost no oversight, by Jessica Huseman Oct. 28, 2019
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How many years has Pennsylvania had ES&S also print county ballots? How many times have there been errors, distribution & shipping problems, etc. since & including 2019?

From the link, above, about Florida & The Federalist:

“Florida was very atypical for six years, and then now it’s just going right back into typical mode, which is more like a Texas or an Indiana or a Georgia, a red legislature that, ‘We’re going to do everything we can to bring Walmart’s tax rate to the lowest level imaginable’ and then do absolutely nothing to combat things that affect the quality of life for the desiccating middle class,” says Anthony Sabatini, a Republican former state representative who is now a county commissioner outside Orlando."

Wow! Apparently, much like PA but we're not going to fret up here 'cause sooner or later, there'll be legal pot (the union push, baby) to go with Medicaid, a state controlled program. Back to Blue!

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 08, 2025 10:14 AM (NFX2v)

324 >Click2Houston com: 'Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials, AP sources say'

(Been wondering why the teachers unions have been so quiet for months. But as every progressive group has its assigned areas of responsibility, they're back!)

In part, "The teachers union encounter adds to the questions being raised about Fetterman's mental health and behavior barely three years after he survived a stroke on the 2022 campaign trail that he said almost killed him. That was followed by a bout with depression that landed him in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for six weeks, barely a month after he was sworn into the Senate.

The scrutiny also comes at a time when Fetterman, now serving third year of his term, is being criticized by many rank-and-file Democrats in his home state for being willing to cooperate with President Donald Trump, amid Democrats' growing alarm over Trump's actions and agenda."

It's wrong, it's cruel. And where's the damn "Decency" Joey & the other US Democratic politicians preach - especially the washed out blonde women's brigade, US Repres. of SE PA & certain US Senators?
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She was right.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 08, 2025 10:14 AM (NFX2v)

325 As a North Carolinian, I have to ask: Who compromised Tillis... Epstein or Diddy?

Posted by: Cooper Wesley at May 08, 2025 10:15 AM (uXaUY)

326 Re: Idaho.

That was the Boise city council, not the state of Idaho Boise has had a ginormous influx of people fleeing the other places they ruined, like California, as well as a crazy amount of treehuggers and liberal outdoorsy people, all turning Boise Blue. I saw a bumper sticker on a car that made me want to vomit: "Just a blue girl living in a red state." Go home! Boise has gone down the toilet

Posted by: Someone Else at May 08, 2025 10:34 AM (IrqeV)

327 If they don't pick a new pope soon, I believe Judge Boasberg get to pick. Rules are rules.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at May 08, 2025 10:49 AM (a8zb2)

328 "Maduro and other senior officials were in Russia to attend a parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany by the Soviet Union and its allies."

Sorry to nitpick, but if the parade was held in Russia, then the purpose of the parade was to commemorate Russia, and some other stuff. I don't think that was US Journalists editorializing on the importance, or lack thereof, of US contributions in WWII.

Posted by: Darin Zimmerman at May 08, 2025 10:58 AM (55jmf)

329 1/2
Let me tell you a story about the GOP protecting grift and profit regardless of the damage to the Republic.

Illinois elected a Republican Senator. But, not one who was the chosen candidate of the GOP party. No, he was an outsider who put together his own primary race, beat the party's man, and then beat the Dem's man in the general election. Once in office and as per long-standing custom, he recommended a new U.S. Attorney for Northern Illinois. But, again, not a man the local GOP and powers-that-be wanted. Not a local attorney who was well connected to the Illinois Combine. No, he brought in a States Attorney from New York who had spent the last few years throwing Mafiosi in jail.

This gentleman, once confirmed by the Senate, found himself in a target-rich environment and proceeded to throw more than 60 Illinois politicians, lobbyists and others in jail for public corruption. His efforts reached all the way to the top, ending up with putting George Ryan, by then ex-Governor of Illinois, in jail.

Posted by: RonF at May 08, 2025 12:38 PM (l8nW6)

330 2/2
The public was thrilled, correctly seeing the elimination of public corruption in high office as a top priority. The Combine, not so much. They couldn't do much about the U.S. Attorney, so they went after the GOP Senator who appointed him. In an election year when the majority in the Senate was at stake, the Illinois GOP put up a candidate against a sitting GOP Senator in the primary, showering their guy with funds and labor while withholding everything from their own actual Senator. Rather than face attacks from his own party and an exhaustion of his own finances, he stood down.

The GOP party man then faced an attack from the Chicago Tribune, who forced open the records from his divorce, which had been sealed. Once it was revealed that one of the reasons for his divorce was that he had taken his wife to a Parisian sex club and paid to watch her get F'd by some stud his goose was cooked, and Illinois lost it's last GOP Senator as the seat switched to Democrat.

How badly did that screw over not just Illinois but the nation? His Democratic opponent was State Senator Barack Obama. But the grift was protected, and that's what mattered to the Illinois State GOP establishmen

Posted by: RonF at May 08, 2025 12:45 PM (l8nW6)

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