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Saturday Night "Club ONT" July 5, 2025 [The 3 Ds]
Saturday Night Joke and Other Funnies I went to the doctor recently. He said: "Don't eat anything fatty." I said: "What, like bacon and burgers?" He said, "No fatty, don't eat anything." *****
Target Karen learns a valuable lesson, the hard way. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/N2pYm5lXxK
— KeriA (@KeriA1776again) June 28, 2025
Drink of the Night Orange Crush Cocktail
Maryland Declares the Orange Crush the Official State Cocktail
The Origins of the Orange Crush The Orange Crush cocktail was first crafted in 1995 at Harborside Bar & Grill in West Ocean City, Maryland. The cocktail is easy to make...
It is made with equal parts triple sec and orange vodka, a freshly squeezed orange, and a splash of Sprite.
Juicing your own oranges is imperative to making this a smashing drink, so get yourself one of these handy dandy citrus juices that aren’t only pretty, but totally functional and easy to use.[Disco says: These are outstanding! Take it from a local guy who has had more of these than anyone could count -- the part about juicing your own oranges is VERY important!] Not at all related, yet somehow relevant... REM
The Jets
Club ONT Flag History
Bob created the 50-star flag by cutting up a 48-star flag his parents had received as a wedding present. "I'd watch my mom sew, but I had never sew...and since making the flag of our country, I've never sewn again." Bob's teacher was unimpressed and gave him a B- asking if he even knew how many states we had, and telling him, "If you don't like the grade, get it accepted in Washington then come back and see me." Two years later his perseverance paid off when he received a call from President Dwight D. Eisenhower who invited him to Washington, D.C., for a ceremony adopting his 50-star flag. Bob's teacher also went back and changed his grade to an A.
Police in South Carolina engaged in a not-so-hot pursuit as they chased a tractor excavator down a main highway for more than an hour at the speed an average adult walks. The chase reached speeds of 3 mph early Sunday morning in North Charleston, police said.
Lil Moron He's ready for his Club ONT membership!
— Mens_Corner__ (@Mens_Corner__) July 4, 2025
Club ONT Music Skynyrd. Free Bird. '77. 'Merica.
America? Yeah!
Hendrix is never a bad idea!
Top 10ish Comments of the Week. Or thereabout...
Club ONT brought to you by: Being the rebel you know you are. Ignore the sign below - it is for decoration. Rules are not really a Club thing. Bring what you've got and try not to embarrass yourself too early this evening.
Comments
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Yay, Bikini Day ONT!
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 05, 2025 10:00 PM (lUFok)
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Good Evening
Good Evening
Posted by: four seasons at July 05, 2025 10:00 PM (3ek7K)
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Well, let's see.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 10:00 PM (gKDq2)
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ONT!
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 05, 2025 10:00 PM (dE3DB)
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Evening everyone
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 10:00 PM (+qU29)
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Good Evening Skip. I hope you are enjoying your days off.
Good Evening Skip. I hope you are enjoying your days off.
Posted by: four seasons at July 05, 2025 10:01 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: Tonypete at July 05, 2025 10:01 PM (cYBz/)
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And now we know the rest of the story
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 10:02 PM (+qU29)
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Is being an "Open Blogger" anything like those guys that used to hang around Home Depot waiting to get a gig for the day?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:02 PM (NXz8h)
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3rd night of 4
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 10:02 PM (+qU29)
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Loaded up with steroids and Tylenol and salved down with Benadryl spray. Still uncomfortable but not as miserable as before.
Loaded up with steroids and Tylenol and salved down with Benadryl spray. Still uncomfortable but not as miserable as before.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:05 PM (/HVsR)
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I'm surprised this collaborative ONT approach is still going. A conglomeration, congress, or consortium is often much less than the sum of it's parts. NATO, The Elks Club, and the EU come to mind.
Posted by: Prefer a Dictator at July 05, 2025 10:06 PM (G5+As)
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Today must have been Retarded Driver Day. At least five different retarded drivers tried to kill me today.
Posted by: davidt at July 05, 2025 10:06 PM (i0F8b)
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Loaded up with steroids and Tylenol and salved down with Benadryl spray. Still uncomfortable but not as miserable as before. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
WTH?
WTH?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:06 PM (NXz8h)
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Greetings, horde! (goes back to lurking)
Posted by: RandomDave at July 05, 2025 10:06 PM (akQZV)
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Is being an "Open Blogger" anything like those guys that used to hang around Home Depot waiting to get a gig for the day?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:02 PM (NXz8h)
Signage: WILL WRITE FOR FOOD
Or a drink. Probably the latter.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:02 PM (NXz8h)
Signage: WILL WRITE FOR FOOD
Or a drink. Probably the latter.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 10:07 PM (gKDq2)
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Hadrian if you can get some rest time will help
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 10:07 PM (+qU29)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 05, 2025 10:07 PM (TZf0i)
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Made it safely home from our annual family gathering on the beach for the 4th.
I'm sunburnt, there's nothing safe to eat in the fridge, the grass needs cut and my clothing smells like rotten crab. But, I did get to pick up my year's supply of moonshine and party with my brother's in law.
'Murica!!
I'm sunburnt, there's nothing safe to eat in the fridge, the grass needs cut and my clothing smells like rotten crab. But, I did get to pick up my year's supply of moonshine and party with my brother's in law.
'Murica!!
Posted by: Tonypete at July 05, 2025 10:08 PM (cYBz/)
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12 I'm surprised this collaborative ONT approach is still going. A conglomeration, congress, or consortium is often much less than the sum of it's parts. NATO, The Elks Club, and the EU come to mind.
Posted by: Prefer a Dictator at July 05, 2025 10:06 PM
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Club ONT is more like the A-Team than the EU. Thank you very much.
Posted by: Prefer a Dictator at July 05, 2025 10:06 PM
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Club ONT is more like the A-Team than the EU. Thank you very much.
Posted by: TRex at July 05, 2025 10:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Today must have been Retarded Driver Day. At least five different retarded drivers tried to kill me today.
Around here we call that a typical day on a three day weekend. Tourons just gotta run those red lights.
Around here we call that a typical day on a three day weekend. Tourons just gotta run those red lights.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 05, 2025 10:08 PM (lUFok)
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I'm surprised this collaborative ONT approach is still going.
__________
"All of us are dumber than each of us."
I'm surprised this collaborative ONT approach is still going.
__________
"All of us are dumber than each of us."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:09 PM (/HVsR)
Posted by: TRex at July 05, 2025 10:09 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Today must have been Retarded Driver Day. At least five different retarded drivers tried to kill me today.
Posted by: davidt
Clearly, you turned on the asshole magnet on your vehicle before you pulled out of the driveway.
Posted by: davidt
Clearly, you turned on the asshole magnet on your vehicle before you pulled out of the driveway.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (cYBz/)
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9 Is being an "Open Blogger" anything like those guys that used to hang around Home Depot waiting to get a gig for the day?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
More like free-agent lot lizards.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
More like free-agent lot lizards.
Posted by: Disease Of The Week at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (G5+As)
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Hey hey! I juice my own oranges a couple times a week. You know, on days the wife works....
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (0eaVi)
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Inspired by that Karen joke, here are a couple of joke Karens.
https://is.gd/xp9BDX
https://is.gd/wvIta0
https://is.gd/xp9BDX
https://is.gd/wvIta0
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (L/fGl)
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Off topic post (for an ONT).
I missed the Gardening Thread this morning, and was wondering if any of the "green thumb" Morons could help me?
I failed to sufficiently water some newly purchased plants and they are now stressed. (Just two tomato plants and a plum tree.)
I always observe a little stress when I actually plant new plants in the ground.
Is it better to try and nurse stressed plants back to health in their pots, or is it better to plant them ASAP and see if I can get them to recover in the ground?
I missed the Gardening Thread this morning, and was wondering if any of the "green thumb" Morons could help me?
I failed to sufficiently water some newly purchased plants and they are now stressed. (Just two tomato plants and a plum tree.)
I always observe a little stress when I actually plant new plants in the ground.
Is it better to try and nurse stressed plants back to health in their pots, or is it better to plant them ASAP and see if I can get them to recover in the ground?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (HlyYF)
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WTH?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions.
_______
Ran over a yellow jacket nest while mowing. Paid the price, got stung about 20 times. But who's counting?
WTH?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions.
_______
Ran over a yellow jacket nest while mowing. Paid the price, got stung about 20 times. But who's counting?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (/HVsR)
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Today must have been Retarded Driver Day. At least five different retarded drivers tried to kill me today.
Posted by: davidt at July 05, 2025 10:06 PM (i0F8b)
Is this like having a day meeting nothing except asshoes?
Posted by: davidt at July 05, 2025 10:06 PM (i0F8b)
Is this like having a day meeting nothing except asshoes?
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at July 05, 2025 10:11 PM (r6SF4)
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Hadrian what happened? Poison ivy?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 05, 2025 10:11 PM (GhIJO)
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I came across a video on YouTube that claims our universe is in a black hole. I know, Yo Mama came immediately to mind. I recommend just skipping the whole damn video and just running with the idea.
https://youtu.be/vKeCr-MAyH4
https://youtu.be/vKeCr-MAyH4
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:12 PM (NXz8h)
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Ran over a yellow jacket nest while mowing. Paid the price, got stung about 20 times. But who's counting?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (/HVsR)
😳
😖
🙏
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (/HVsR)
😳
😖
🙏
Posted by: browndog covering his ears at July 05, 2025 10:12 PM (TTAGa)
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Sorry I'm late...just found out I'm going to be a grandfather for the 4th time. Stopped me in my tracks. Very ver happy for my son and his lovely wife. due jan 1st!
Posted by: Admiral Spinebender at July 05, 2025 10:12 PM (hftn9)
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Oh my! 4 Seasons?! Thanks Ds!
Well, better songs than this one for these guys...
But hey....you guys are probably youngsters....
🤪
Well, better songs than this one for these guys...
But hey....you guys are probably youngsters....
🤪
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 05, 2025 10:12 PM (TZf0i)
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Today must have been Retarded Driver Day.
________
I got the guy who just HAD to pull out in front of me, then accelerate at 1 mile per hour per hour.
Today must have been Retarded Driver Day.
________
I got the guy who just HAD to pull out in front of me, then accelerate at 1 mile per hour per hour.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM (/HVsR)
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Is it EVER too early to embarrass myself?
Posted by: GWB at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM (IaONi)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM (63Dwl)
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Ran over a yellow jacket nest while mowing. Paid the price, got stung about 20 times. But who's counting?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Omg
I would be dead
I hope you feel better tomorrow
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Omg
I would be dead
I hope you feel better tomorrow
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 05, 2025 10:14 PM (GhIJO)
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Ran over a yellow jacket nest while mowing. Paid the price, got stung about 20 times. But who's counting?
Posted by: Hadrian
That is what I suspected. I once stepped on a highly aggressive bee type that has its nests in the ground. I think I got stung about 40-50 times. I understand where you're at and it's miserable.
Posted by: Hadrian
That is what I suspected. I once stepped on a highly aggressive bee type that has its nests in the ground. I think I got stung about 40-50 times. I understand where you're at and it's miserable.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:14 PM (NXz8h)
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Thanks for the swell Saturday Night ONT, 3-Ds!
Love the cake with the B-2 and two F-35s. 'Merica!
Love the cake with the B-2 and two F-35s. 'Merica!
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 05, 2025 10:14 PM (kB9dk)
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I hate yellow jackets. The whole wasp family are assholes, worthy of death.
Posted by: Been Bugging Me at July 05, 2025 10:14 PM (G5+As)
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That cocktail....wishin' I had an orange...yum😋
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 05, 2025 10:15 PM (TZf0i)
Posted by: Domin....... at July 05, 2025 10:15 PM (0eaVi)
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41 Love the cake with the B-2 and two F-35s.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 05, 2025 10:14 PM
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Dunno about you, but I just see a white cake.
(Hat tip to LS.)
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 05, 2025 10:14 PM
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Dunno about you, but I just see a white cake.
(Hat tip to LS.)
Posted by: TRex at July 05, 2025 10:15 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Is being an "Open Blogger" anything like those guys that used to hang around Home Depot waiting to get a gig for the day?
Depending on the number of memes posted, it too may result in a trip to Alligator Alcatraz.
Depending on the number of memes posted, it too may result in a trip to Alligator Alcatraz.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at July 05, 2025 10:16 PM (a4flb)
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Evenin'
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 05, 2025 10:16 PM (K9xEt)
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Is it EVER too early to embarrass myself?
Posted by: GWB at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM (IaONi)
Here? Never. You're among fellow embarrassments.
Posted by: GWB at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM (IaONi)
Here? Never. You're among fellow embarrassments.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 10:16 PM (gKDq2)
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Is it better to try and nurse stressed plants back to health in their pots, or is it better to plant them ASAP and see if I can get them to recover in the ground?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
Shade and water til they look okay
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
Shade and water til they look okay
Posted by: MkY at July 05, 2025 10:17 PM (cPGH3)
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I forgot to look, or just stop caring. Were there any ICE riots in LA again?
If they're still worried about ice, they should just cut power to the city. No one will be able to freeze any.
If they're still worried about ice, they should just cut power to the city. No one will be able to freeze any.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 05, 2025 10:17 PM (S/Y4j)
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Watched CNN today to see how many people died since Trump signed the BBB .....
Watched for 15 minutes and nothing ????
I guess they don't count on the weekends ???
Watched for 15 minutes and nothing ????
I guess they don't count on the weekends ???
Posted by: Ferd Berfall at July 05, 2025 10:17 PM (q/j2W)
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11 Loaded up with steroids and Tylenol and salved down with Benadryl spray. Still uncomfortable but not as miserable as before.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:05 PM
Glad to hear you are feeling better! Yellow jackets are dangerous little bastards.
One of my nieces just got a full ride to Georgia Tech. Want me to have her send you some merch? (IYKYK)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:05 PM
Glad to hear you are feeling better! Yellow jackets are dangerous little bastards.
One of my nieces just got a full ride to Georgia Tech. Want me to have her send you some merch? (IYKYK)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 10:17 PM (HlyYF)
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Greetings ONT familia....
Hope everyone is enjoying an astounding July 4th weekend.
Off to read the collaborative content...thank you to the trio....
Hope everyone is enjoying an astounding July 4th weekend.
Off to read the collaborative content...thank you to the trio....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 05, 2025 10:18 PM (QGaXH)
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I made it through the entire movie thread without once bringing up TJM's supposed obsession with Prometheus.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:18 PM (NXz8h)
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Thanks for the great ONT! Love the patriotic cakes and the cocktail.
Posted by: Iris at July 05, 2025 10:18 PM (bOJ2I)
Posted by: TRex at July 05, 2025 10:19 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Saaay...I got to deal with dickheads today, and I only went 10 miles down the mountain....that'll teach me to stay home on the weekends....😑
Saaay...I got to deal with dickheads today, and I only went 10 miles down the mountain....that'll teach me to stay home on the weekends....😑
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 05, 2025 10:19 PM (TZf0i)
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Gents, I have a question for those of you that have battled BPH and won.
What worked for you?
Hubby has been on flomax for several years but he probably needs more than that. We've been reading up but I'd like to hear about real experiences.
What worked for you?
Hubby has been on flomax for several years but he probably needs more than that. We've been reading up but I'd like to hear about real experiences.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 05, 2025 10:19 PM (gDlxJ)
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I got stung ONCE by asshoe wasp five years ago and it left me limping for weeks. The wasp knew exactly where to strike, tendon right above the left heel.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 05, 2025 10:20 PM (gKWVE)
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Last California July 4th, unless things go seriously TU with the move at month's end. Little and I found ourselves together with nowhere to go. We hiked up a trail to get above the local trees and caught the show from the mall about a mile away. Good memories. Next ones will come from the Gulf of America..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 05, 2025 10:20 PM (bA75n)
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34 Sorry I'm late...just found out I'm going to be a grandfather for the 4th time. Stopped me in my tracks. Very ver happy for my son and his lovely wife. due jan 1st!
Posted by: Admiral Spinebender at July 05, 2025 10:12 PM
Congrats all around!
P.S. That is better than tankdemon's lame excuses. (
to tankdemon)
Posted by: Admiral Spinebender at July 05, 2025 10:12 PM
Congrats all around!
P.S. That is better than tankdemon's lame excuses. (
to tankdemon)Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 10:21 PM (HlyYF)
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Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially launched a new political party, announcing the formation of the America Party in a July 5 post on his social media platform X.
“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” Musk wrote, following a poll he posted a day earlier asking his followers whether they would support such an initiative.
Musk’s poll found that 65.4 percent of respondents favored establishing the America Party. The announcement of the new party was made following Musk’s fierce criticism of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping measure signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4.
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially launched a new political party, announcing the formation of the America Party in a July 5 post on his social media platform X.
“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” Musk wrote, following a poll he posted a day earlier asking his followers whether they would support such an initiative.
Musk’s poll found that 65.4 percent of respondents favored establishing the America Party. The announcement of the new party was made following Musk’s fierce criticism of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping measure signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2025 10:21 PM (63Dwl)
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Sorry I'm late...just found out I'm going to be a grandfather for the 4th time. Stopped me in my tracks. Very ver happy for my son and his lovely wife. due jan 1st!
Posted by: Admiral Spinebender
+++
Congratulations. Now you need to tell your daughter-in-law to hurry it up so they can get the tax deduction for this year.
Posted by: Admiral Spinebender
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Congratulations. Now you need to tell your daughter-in-law to hurry it up so they can get the tax deduction for this year.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at July 05, 2025 10:21 PM (Lo97M)
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TRex💕
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 05, 2025 10:21 PM (TZf0i)
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HADRIAN!
Magic Molecule! get it! spray it liberally!
like, many many times a day!
stay on the Benadryl (and prescribed steroids) but the MM will reduce your swelling and clean the stings out.
I just got a terrible spider bite - the kind that in the past I'd end up at urgent care for - nasty. Got the Magic Molecule and sprayed liberally. three days later, that angry swollen mess was totally gone
last summer I got stung like you by ground-nesting Yellowjackets - awful! Magic molecule made it a whole lot shorter.
take care it is NOT FUN
Magic Molecule! get it! spray it liberally!
like, many many times a day!
stay on the Benadryl (and prescribed steroids) but the MM will reduce your swelling and clean the stings out.
I just got a terrible spider bite - the kind that in the past I'd end up at urgent care for - nasty. Got the Magic Molecule and sprayed liberally. three days later, that angry swollen mess was totally gone
last summer I got stung like you by ground-nesting Yellowjackets - awful! Magic molecule made it a whole lot shorter.
take care it is NOT FUN
Posted by: BlackOrchid at July 05, 2025 10:21 PM (Pv3Rg)
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59 I got stung ONCE by asshoe wasp five years ago and it left me limping for weeks. The wasp knew exactly where to strike, tendon right above the left heel.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 05, 2025 10:20 PM (gKWVE)
Yup. That's the spot.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 05, 2025 10:20 PM (gKWVE)
Yup. That's the spot.
Posted by: Achilles at July 05, 2025 10:22 PM (i0F8b)
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Is it EVER too early to embarrass myself?
Posted by: GWB
For some of us, todays embarrassment is merely a continuation of our lives.
Posted by: GWB
For some of us, todays embarrassment is merely a continuation of our lives.
Posted by: Some Rat at July 05, 2025 10:22 PM (TfUTr)
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I hate yellow jackets. The whole wasp family are assholes, worthy of death.
Posted by: Been Bugging Me at July 05, 2025 10:14 PM (G5+As)
* * * *
+1000
Yellow jackets sting because they can. Nasty little suckers.
Posted by: Been Bugging Me at July 05, 2025 10:14 PM (G5+As)
* * * *
+1000
Yellow jackets sting because they can. Nasty little suckers.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 05, 2025 10:22 PM (kB9dk)
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Good Evening to the ONT Horde and our host triumvirate!
Got the grass deflectors on the underside of the mower deck on the Dixon welded up, and went mowing. Machine ran fine, and does cut better with my home-made blades in it. Amazon has proper blades for it, though, so I will order a set, or maybe two sets. They sure do wear out.
Done with mowing for a while, I took the carburetor out of the Studebaker Zip Van that flooded out and stalled in my lower yard while I was demo-ing it for a friend. Took the carb apart, fussed with the float, and put it back together, and reinstalled it. It started right up, and ran fine, and I drove it back up close to the shop. Going to sand and prime the body around the holes where the tail lamps and turn signal units go, and then put the lamp bodies back in place.
Got the grass deflectors on the underside of the mower deck on the Dixon welded up, and went mowing. Machine ran fine, and does cut better with my home-made blades in it. Amazon has proper blades for it, though, so I will order a set, or maybe two sets. They sure do wear out.
Done with mowing for a while, I took the carburetor out of the Studebaker Zip Van that flooded out and stalled in my lower yard while I was demo-ing it for a friend. Took the carb apart, fussed with the float, and put it back together, and reinstalled it. It started right up, and ran fine, and I drove it back up close to the shop. Going to sand and prime the body around the holes where the tail lamps and turn signal units go, and then put the lamp bodies back in place.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 05, 2025 10:22 PM (Hyyh7)
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I got the guy who just HAD to pull out in front of me, then accelerate at 1 mile per hour per hour.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM
The NASCAR guys have a nifty solution to that particular problem!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM
The NASCAR guys have a nifty solution to that particular problem!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 10:22 PM (HlyYF)
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Yellowjackets burrowed next to.my compost bin some years ago. Stealthy recon found exactly where they were, early on morning hit them with two cans blazing
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 10:23 PM (+qU29)
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Love the cake with the B-2 and two F-35s.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 05, 2025 10:14 PM
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Dunno about you, but I just see a white cake.
(Hat tip to LS.)
Posted by: TRex at July 05, 2025 10:15 PM (IQ6Gq)
* * * *
*SNORT!*
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 05, 2025 10:14 PM
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Dunno about you, but I just see a white cake.
(Hat tip to LS.)
Posted by: TRex at July 05, 2025 10:15 PM (IQ6Gq)
* * * *
*SNORT!*
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 05, 2025 10:23 PM (kB9dk)
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70 The NASCAR guys have a nifty solution to that particular problem!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 10:22 PM
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I believe they call it the chrome horn. Mighty effective.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 10:22 PM
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I believe they call it the chrome horn. Mighty effective.
Posted by: TRex at July 05, 2025 10:23 PM (IQ6Gq)
74
The B-2 wouldn't melt, so I put it in the pie.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM
You're making stealth bomber pie?
'Murica!!!
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM
You're making stealth bomber pie?
'Murica!!!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 10:24 PM (HlyYF)
75
I hate yellow jackets. The whole wasp family are assholes, worthy of death.
Posted by: Been Bugging Me
Yes! This. plus all mosquito's...Bring back DDT!!!! Kill them all!
Posted by: Been Bugging Me
Yes! This. plus all mosquito's...Bring back DDT!!!! Kill them all!
Posted by: Admiral Spinebender at July 05, 2025 10:24 PM (hftn9)
76
Skynyrd...thanks so much for replaying this...a very different time from now...but one that brings a smile to my face...
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at July 05, 2025 10:25 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Watched CNN today to see how many people died since Trump signed the BBB .....
From what I've been hearing, the Left has been squalling that 14 million Americans are going to lose their lives. I did some estimating and came up with 3100 adults and 750 children should be experiencing sudden onset starvation and death each day because of the BBB. Since it was signed on the 4th, we should have casualty numbers of of 6200 adults and 1500 children by the end of today.
From what I've been hearing, the Left has been squalling that 14 million Americans are going to lose their lives. I did some estimating and came up with 3100 adults and 750 children should be experiencing sudden onset starvation and death each day because of the BBB. Since it was signed on the 4th, we should have casualty numbers of of 6200 adults and 1500 children by the end of today.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:26 PM (NXz8h)
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49 Is it better to try and nurse stressed plants back to health in their pots, or is it better to plant them ASAP and see if I can get them to recover in the ground?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
Shade and water til they look okay
Posted by: MkY at July 05, 2025 10:17 PM
Thanks.
They were getting rained on every other day. However, the rain getting into the pots was clearly less than the rain falling on the ground.
I didn't earn my nic for nothing!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
Shade and water til they look okay
Posted by: MkY at July 05, 2025 10:17 PM
Thanks.
They were getting rained on every other day. However, the rain getting into the pots was clearly less than the rain falling on the ground.
I didn't earn my nic for nothing!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 10:27 PM (HlyYF)
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I disturbed a yellowjacket nest a few years ago. I was running like an NFL player across the backyard, almost getting away, when I tripped and hit the ground, hard.
I lay there for a little while, contemplating the Universe, and remembered it had been years since I had last been stung. I wondered if I had become allergic in that time. I eventually got up and got into the house, bringing a few of the bastards with me. Fortunately, I did not swell up and die.
A few days later I was driving 60 mph with the windows down, when something unknown hit me in the face and stung me. This time I got to wonder it the dozen previous stings had sensitized me. once again, I did not swell up and die.
I am indeed a fortunate son.
I lay there for a little while, contemplating the Universe, and remembered it had been years since I had last been stung. I wondered if I had become allergic in that time. I eventually got up and got into the house, bringing a few of the bastards with me. Fortunately, I did not swell up and die.
A few days later I was driving 60 mph with the windows down, when something unknown hit me in the face and stung me. This time I got to wonder it the dozen previous stings had sensitized me. once again, I did not swell up and die.
I am indeed a fortunate son.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at July 05, 2025 10:28 PM (r6SF4)
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I was early for work yesterday so sat in the car, listening to tunes. Saw a couple of B-2s with escorts, flying to the east. It was very impressive.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 05, 2025 10:28 PM (K9xEt)
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Yay, I survived the 4th with fambly!
Quiet here, so far, tonight. Don't know if any of them will *show up here* later.
I need a drink... headed for the bar...
Anybody else?
Quiet here, so far, tonight. Don't know if any of them will *show up here* later.
I need a drink... headed for the bar...
Anybody else?
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 10:29 PM (rdVOm)
82
The Karen joke is top notch.
Posted by: toby928 at July 05, 2025 10:29 PM (jc0TO)
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I'm been stung by bumblebees and honey bees, stepped on them barefoot while they were feasting on clover flowers. Can't imagine being stung by wasps, hornets, etc., insects with stingers that don't fall off and a nasty attitutude.
After an attack like that, you just have to rest.
I've been lucky. Whenever I've seen those critters, I stay as far away as possible. I may be a Moron but I'm not going to fuck with Mother Nature.
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Oh, and Congrats Joe Kidd. I'm trying to get my friend to move from Staten Island. She's not doing it, you are. Again, congrats. Not easy but sanity requires it.
After an attack like that, you just have to rest.
I've been lucky. Whenever I've seen those critters, I stay as far away as possible. I may be a Moron but I'm not going to fuck with Mother Nature.
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Oh, and Congrats Joe Kidd. I'm trying to get my friend to move from Staten Island. She's not doing it, you are. Again, congrats. Not easy but sanity requires it.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 10:29 PM (gKDq2)
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Evening all you fine morons. We finally got some relief from the hot dry spell. It just poured and dropped 10 degrees here in NW IL.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historical take at July 05, 2025 10:29 PM (55Qr6)
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From what I've been hearing, the Left has been squalling that 14 million Americans are going to lose their lives.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
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I think it's 14 million worldwide -- because we do have an obligation to feed, house, and medicate everyone on the planet.
From what I've been hearing, the Left has been squalling that 14 million Americans are going to lose their lives.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
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I think it's 14 million worldwide -- because we do have an obligation to feed, house, and medicate everyone on the planet.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 05, 2025 10:29 PM (Rrsaq)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 05, 2025 10:30 PM (mlg/3)
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77 Watched CNN today to see how many people died since Trump signed the BBB .....
From what I've been hearing, the Left has been squalling that 14 million Americans are going to lose their lives. I did some estimating and came up with 3100 adults and 750 children should be experiencing sudden onset starvation and death each day because of the BBB. Since it was signed on the 4th, we should have casualty numbers of of 6200 adults and 1500 children by the end of today.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
MATH IS RACIST!!!
From what I've been hearing, the Left has been squalling that 14 million Americans are going to lose their lives. I did some estimating and came up with 3100 adults and 750 children should be experiencing sudden onset starvation and death each day because of the BBB. Since it was signed on the 4th, we should have casualty numbers of of 6200 adults and 1500 children by the end of today.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
MATH IS RACIST!!!
Posted by: Democrats at July 05, 2025 10:30 PM (K9xEt)
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I had lunch today with Salty and was explaining how much I've learned about this town from FB. I learned that the stray cat I'm feeding is also eating at a house the next block over. More troubling is that there is a woman in town that traps cats, then drives them out to a smaller town 10-15 miles away and dumps them. This include pets that are properly licensed and neutered. So far, the city has done nothing, although they do have an ad out for a new Code Enforcement/Animal Control officer. One local woman did find her cat at one of these sites, covered with fleas and ticks and very thin. I've read that this is happening in other areas too. Anyway, as awful as FB is, you might learn some interesting things.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 05, 2025 10:30 PM (AcTAo)
89
The Tour de France got underway today or as I like to call it French NASCAR.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:30 PM (NXz8h)
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81 I need a drink... headed for the bar...
Anybody else?
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 10:29 PM
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Everything should be re-stocked and unlocked. You are clear to launch.
Anybody else?
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 10:29 PM
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Everything should be re-stocked and unlocked. You are clear to launch.
Posted by: TRex at July 05, 2025 10:31 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Today must have been Retarded Driver Day. At least five different retarded drivers tried to kill me today.
Posted by: davidt
You know what they say about meeting a-holes, right?
Posted by: davidt
You know what they say about meeting a-holes, right?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 05, 2025 10:31 PM (mlg/3)
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I need a drink... headed for the bar...
Anybody else?
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 10:29 PM
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Everything should be re-stocked and unlocked. You are clear to launch.
Posted by: TRex
Yes.
Anybody else?
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 10:29 PM
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Everything should be re-stocked and unlocked. You are clear to launch.
Posted by: TRex
Yes.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:32 PM (NXz8h)
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JQ, just to let you know you are in my prayers, and that I appreciate that whatever life throws at you, you face it and survive. I hope that one day we meet a MoMe....
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at July 05, 2025 10:32 PM (IQ6Gq)
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I wonder if Nurse is at the Mariners game. Watching it on FS1. They're playing the minor league team from Pittsburgh.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 05, 2025 10:32 PM (K9xEt)
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13 million illegals will lose heath insurance so that will be the big loss of life. Many won't get that Trannie operation they counted on so will check out on their own.
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 10:33 PM (+qU29)
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Oh, wasps are asshoe!
There's a patch out back, what needs trimmed down. But! There may be ground-nesting b@st@rds out there.
Old doggy (RIP) once sat back there, eating the sky-raisins until she got sick. Vet said give her Benadryl and then let her sleep it off. Scary.
There's a patch out back, what needs trimmed down. But! There may be ground-nesting b@st@rds out there.
Old doggy (RIP) once sat back there, eating the sky-raisins until she got sick. Vet said give her Benadryl and then let her sleep it off. Scary.
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 10:33 PM (rdVOm)
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You know what they say about meeting a-holes, right?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 05, 2025 10:31 PM (mlg/3)
When you look around and everybody's an asshole, you're in the right place?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 05, 2025 10:31 PM (mlg/3)
When you look around and everybody's an asshole, you're in the right place?
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 10:33 PM (gKDq2)
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89 The Tour de France got underway today or as I like to call it French NASCAR.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:30 PM
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That crash at the mid-stage points line on the cobble stones was bizzare and awful. Feel bad for the guy that crashed earlier - didn't even make it to the end of the first stage on the first day.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:30 PM
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That crash at the mid-stage points line on the cobble stones was bizzare and awful. Feel bad for the guy that crashed earlier - didn't even make it to the end of the first stage on the first day.
Posted by: TRex at July 05, 2025 10:33 PM (IQ6Gq)
99
Elon doesn't seem to care that a quasi-conservative 3rd party would siphon votes from R candidates and elect Ds.
Ross Perot gave Bill Clinton the WH with just 43% of the vote
57% of voters wanted someone else
that's what 3rd parties do
Elon wants to be a chaos agent
Ross Perot gave Bill Clinton the WH with just 43% of the vote
57% of voters wanted someone else
that's what 3rd parties do
Elon wants to be a chaos agent
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 10:34 PM (AOsQT)
100
Mhmm.
Posted by: Walter Freeman at July 05, 2025 10:35 PM (xSYff)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:35 PM (/HVsR)
102
Ran over a yellow jacket nest while mowing. Paid the price, got stung about 20 times. But who's counting?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (/HVsR)
Benedryl. Applied topically and internally. Crack a couple between your rear molars just to be save And rum and coke when you wake up again. It will take the bitterness out of your mouth and may keep you from swearing when you get up.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (/HVsR)
Benedryl. Applied topically and internally. Crack a couple between your rear molars just to be save And rum and coke when you wake up again. It will take the bitterness out of your mouth and may keep you from swearing when you get up.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 05, 2025 10:35 PM (D7oie)
103
BlackOrchid, where do you buy Magic Molecule?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 05, 2025 10:36 PM (dE3DB)
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14 Million Americans are going to die, according to the Democrats? Why does that bother them? The Earf is over populated. This will reduce the surplus population. That's good for mommy Earf, right? For The Greater Good and all that.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 05, 2025 10:36 PM (K9xEt)
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Since it was signed on the 4th, we should have casualty numbers of of 6200 adults and 1500 children by the end of today.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
MATH IS RACIST!!!
Posted by: Democrats
I should also like to point out that these casualty numbers are 1/10 of what took place at the recent LA Mexican flag waving meet up. Which raises another point. If all these illegals are living in the shadows out of fear of being deported, what the hell were they doing on the freeway waving Mexican flags?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
MATH IS RACIST!!!
Posted by: Democrats
I should also like to point out that these casualty numbers are 1/10 of what took place at the recent LA Mexican flag waving meet up. Which raises another point. If all these illegals are living in the shadows out of fear of being deported, what the hell were they doing on the freeway waving Mexican flags?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:36 PM (NXz8h)
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By the way, CAFE is dead. All penalties for making cars that are above the mileage target for the required maximum footprint has been set to "zero"
I can haz a Hilux!
I can haz a Hilux!
Posted by: Kindltot at July 05, 2025 10:37 PM (D7oie)
107
Rockies are losing again.
To the White Sox.
To the White Sox.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 05, 2025 10:37 PM (gKWVE)
108
A protest outside a Portland ICE facility turned into a scary scene Friday night ... as demonstrators clashed with law enforcement in riot gear and tear gas filled the air.
Video is now circulating on X capturing the shouting, shoving and even law enforcement tackling protesters.
Tear gas canisters are exploding all over the place, and what sounds like the popping of gunshots -- reportedly "crowd control munitions" -- can be heard in the background of the clip.
https://t.ly/6L9BU
A protest outside a Portland ICE facility turned into a scary scene Friday night ... as demonstrators clashed with law enforcement in riot gear and tear gas filled the air.
Video is now circulating on X capturing the shouting, shoving and even law enforcement tackling protesters.
Tear gas canisters are exploding all over the place, and what sounds like the popping of gunshots -- reportedly "crowd control munitions" -- can be heard in the background of the clip.
https://t.ly/6L9BU
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2025 10:37 PM (63Dwl)
109
Freebird is the greatest example of America Fuck Yeah ever. I love that song.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Goose-bumps, You Guys at July 05, 2025 10:38 PM (0aYVJ)
110
42
Yes.Assholes.
What I learned is that I now am impervious to stings. Was it worth it?...maybe...doesn't bother me anymore...
Yes.Assholes.
What I learned is that I now am impervious to stings. Was it worth it?...maybe...doesn't bother me anymore...
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 05, 2025 10:38 PM (TZf0i)
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>>>>>>>>>More troubling is that there is a woman in town that traps cats, then drives them out to a smaller town 10-15 miles away and dumps them. This include pets that are properly licensed and neutered.
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*type/delete* x 1000 on that one!
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*type/delete* x 1000 on that one!
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 10:38 PM (rdVOm)
112
So my sock made the comment of the week list as ironically , the straight man for snark against my hash.
I feel attacked !
I feel attacked !
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 10:38 PM (VofaG)
113
More troubling is that there is a woman in town that traps cats, then drives them out to a smaller town 10-15 miles away and dumps them. This include pets that are properly licensed and neutered. So far, the city has done nothing, although they do have an ad out for a new Code Enforcement/Animal Control officer. One local woman did find her cat at one of these sites, covered with fleas and ticks and very thin. I've read that this is happening in other areas too. Anyway, as awful as FB is, you might learn some interesting things.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 05, 2025 10:30 PM (AcTAo)
That cat-napper needs all four tires on her car slashed; as a warning.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 05, 2025 10:30 PM (AcTAo)
That cat-napper needs all four tires on her car slashed; as a warning.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 05, 2025 10:39 PM (Hyyh7)
114
Elon's motivation is to get to Mars. This budget that passed took away EV credits (or whatever it was), and that will make Elon's motivation in life harder. I appreciate Elon's love of this country and free speech, but he's not nearly as altruistic as he appears.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 05, 2025 10:39 PM (K9xEt)
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 10:39 PM (AOsQT)
116
polynikes, at least it's not "bussy" or something like that
Posted by: gKWVE at July 05, 2025 10:39 PM (gKWVE)
117
vmom,
I have been taking the generic Flomax for 2-3 years.
I thought maybe it was working?
Went on a trip and forgot to pack that med. Had to wake up at night and pee WAY more often.
The Flomax may not be a panacea, but IMO it does work.
If I have important job stuff the next day and need a good night's sleep, I will pound 8 glasses of water before 2PM, and then just a few ounces with dinner. If I do that, I sometimes can sleep straight through.
I have been taking the generic Flomax for 2-3 years.
I thought maybe it was working?
Went on a trip and forgot to pack that med. Had to wake up at night and pee WAY more often.
The Flomax may not be a panacea, but IMO it does work.
If I have important job stuff the next day and need a good night's sleep, I will pound 8 glasses of water before 2PM, and then just a few ounces with dinner. If I do that, I sometimes can sleep straight through.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 10:41 PM (HlyYF)
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I should also like to point out that these casualty numbers are 1/10 of what took place at the recent LA Mexican flag waving meet up. Which raises another point. If all these illegals are living in the shadows out of fear of being deported, what the hell were they doing on the freeway waving Mexican flags?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:36 PM (NXz8h)
Invading armies planting their flag(s). I look at it no other way.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:36 PM (NXz8h)
Invading armies planting their flag(s). I look at it no other way.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 10:41 PM (gKDq2)
119
Elon wants to be a chaos agent
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 10:34 PM (AOsQT)
Elon is an immature genius.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 10:34 PM (AOsQT)
Elon is an immature genius.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 10:41 PM (VofaG)
120
For stings:
make a tobacco juice poultice
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This works! Just like granddaddy did: break off about 1/2 inch of a cigarette, moisten and bruise the tobacco (chew on it for a bit) and slap it onto the sting a.s.a.p.
make a tobacco juice poultice
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This works! Just like granddaddy did: break off about 1/2 inch of a cigarette, moisten and bruise the tobacco (chew on it for a bit) and slap it onto the sting a.s.a.p.
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 10:41 PM (rdVOm)
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Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially launched a new political party, announcing the formation of the America Party in a July 5 post on his social media platform X.
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Meh.
Let me know when he starts his own doomsday cult.
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Meh.
Let me know when he starts his own doomsday cult.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 05, 2025 10:41 PM (/lPRQ)
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I've thought that someone should go in the alley, behind her house and spray for wasps. The smell of the spray would discourage cats and it would be a sneaky way to deal with it. It's the kind of thing that generates feuds.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 05, 2025 10:42 PM (AcTAo)
123
A protest outside a Portland ICE facility turned into a scary scene Friday night ... as demonstrators clashed with law enforcement in riot gear and tear gas filled the air.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
The Summer of Love 2025 Portland Edition has been going on for a number of weeks. Unlike the previous one, Antifa is a lot more up close and personal this time around.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
The Summer of Love 2025 Portland Edition has been going on for a number of weeks. Unlike the previous one, Antifa is a lot more up close and personal this time around.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:43 PM (NXz8h)
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Good evening morons und Danke to the Triaddd
"Free Bird" was the theme to my senior class yearbook
"Free Bird" was the theme to my senior class yearbook
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2025 10:43 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2025 10:44 PM (63Dwl)
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 10:45 PM (VofaG)
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36
Today must have been Retarded Driver Day.
________
I got the guy who just HAD to pull out in front of me, then accelerate at 1 mile per hour per hour.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM (/HVsR)
There seems to be a 1:1 correspondence between those who make rolling rights-on-red lights and painfully slow accelerations.....
Today must have been Retarded Driver Day.
________
I got the guy who just HAD to pull out in front of me, then accelerate at 1 mile per hour per hour.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM (/HVsR)
There seems to be a 1:1 correspondence between those who make rolling rights-on-red lights and painfully slow accelerations.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 05, 2025 10:45 PM (QGaXH)
128
Elon hasn't figured out what the Dems will do to his businesses if they gain control.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 05, 2025 10:46 PM (AcTAo)
129
Elon wants to be a chaos agent
Trump is head of CONTROL
Elon is head of KAOS
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2025 10:44 PM (63Dwl)
Is Trump Agent 86 ?
Trump is head of CONTROL
Elon is head of KAOS
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2025 10:44 PM (63Dwl)
Is Trump Agent 86 ?
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 10:47 PM (VofaG)
130
Melania is Agent 99
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 10:48 PM (AOsQT)
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I've thought that someone should go in the alley, behind her house and spray for wasps. The smell of the spray would discourage cats and it would be a sneaky way to deal with it. It's the kind of thing that generates feuds.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 05, 2025 10:42 PM (AcTAo)
Or simply steal her traps. Fishing pole with some 50 lb test line, treble hook, small weight. From the alley, cast until you snag the trap, drag it to the fence, and pick it up with a gaff hook. Destroy the trap, and leave the wreckage in the alley.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 05, 2025 10:42 PM (AcTAo)
Or simply steal her traps. Fishing pole with some 50 lb test line, treble hook, small weight. From the alley, cast until you snag the trap, drag it to the fence, and pick it up with a gaff hook. Destroy the trap, and leave the wreckage in the alley.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 05, 2025 10:48 PM (Hyyh7)
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Trump is head of CONTROL
Elon is head of KAOS
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2025 10:44 PM (63Dwl)
*
Is Trump Agent 86 ?
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025
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No, Trump is smart and competent. (To be fair, Maxwell Smart was courageous and loyal, and he loved 99. But he was nobody's genius.)
Elon is head of KAOS
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2025 10:44 PM (63Dwl)
*
Is Trump Agent 86 ?
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025
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No, Trump is smart and competent. (To be fair, Maxwell Smart was courageous and loyal, and he loved 99. But he was nobody's genius.)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 05, 2025 10:49 PM (omVj0)
133
So has the Left removed the fatwa on Tesla vehicles now?
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 10:49 PM (VofaG)
134
Jeebus.. enough with the fireworks..
Posted by: A dude in MI at July 05, 2025 10:49 PM (bVkgR)
135
Melania is Agent 99
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025
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She's certainly tall and with a sultry-eyed look.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025
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She's certainly tall and with a sultry-eyed look.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 05, 2025 10:49 PM (omVj0)
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>>>>>>>>>More troubling is that there is a woman in town that traps cats, then drives them out to a smaller town 10-15 miles away and dumps them. This include pets that are properly licensed and neutered.
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Out of necessity found that here it is illegal for anyone other than a licensed 'trapper' to 'relocate' animals.
If one has a problem with this person they are complaining to the wrong enforcement agency.
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Out of necessity found that here it is illegal for anyone other than a licensed 'trapper' to 'relocate' animals.
If one has a problem with this person they are complaining to the wrong enforcement agency.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 05, 2025 10:50 PM (/lPRQ)
137
I got the guy who just HAD to pull out in front of me, then accelerate at 1 mile per hour per hour.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM (/HVsR)
There seems to be a 1:1 correspondence between those who make rolling rights-on-red lights and painfully slow accelerations.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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Then there's the hybrid of those two:
They wait until a line of cars is nearly past their intersection, and then pull out in front of the last car in that line (you! never mind that there are no more cars behind *you*), only to just barely creep up to 10-below speed limit.
"WTF? Thought ya were in such a GD hurry?!"
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:13 PM (/HVsR)
There seems to be a 1:1 correspondence between those who make rolling rights-on-red lights and painfully slow accelerations.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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Then there's the hybrid of those two:
They wait until a line of cars is nearly past their intersection, and then pull out in front of the last car in that line (you! never mind that there are no more cars behind *you*), only to just barely creep up to 10-below speed limit.
"WTF? Thought ya were in such a GD hurry?!"
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 10:50 PM (rdVOm)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 05, 2025 10:51 PM (TZf0i)
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Driving my long commute at rush hour I am beginning to detest people who have to have over 100 yards between them and car in front.
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 10:51 PM (+qU29)
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Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 05, 2025 10:49 PM (omVj0)
It’s not funny snark if it has to be explained. My bad. ( riffing on Comey’s shell 86)
It’s not funny snark if it has to be explained. My bad. ( riffing on Comey’s shell 86)
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 10:51 PM (VofaG)
141
Jeebus.. enough with the fireworks..
Posted by: A dude in MI at July 05, 2025 10:49 PM (bVkgR)
Talk about timing. I read this, then heard someone start firing theirs off.
Posted by: A dude in MI at July 05, 2025 10:49 PM (bVkgR)
Talk about timing. I read this, then heard someone start firing theirs off.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 05, 2025 10:51 PM (S/Y4j)
142
The Summer of Love 2025 Portland Edition has been going on for a number of weeks. Unlike the previous one, Antifa is a lot more up close and personal this time around.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:43 PM (NXz8h)
Trump needs to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization, and all its members to be hostis humanii generis. Declare open season on them. Shoot one of them, and you are retroactively deputized to the U.S. Marshals, so that city and state Democrats cannot have you arrested.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:43 PM (NXz8h)
Trump needs to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization, and all its members to be hostis humanii generis. Declare open season on them. Shoot one of them, and you are retroactively deputized to the U.S. Marshals, so that city and state Democrats cannot have you arrested.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 05, 2025 10:52 PM (Hyyh7)
143
Free bird is what you yell to the cover band at your party to play.
FREEBIRD !!!!
Posted by: polynikes
..!.. ..!.. ..!.. ..!.. ..!..
"On the house!!"
FREEBIRD !!!!
Posted by: polynikes
..!.. ..!.. ..!.. ..!.. ..!..
"On the house!!"
Posted by: the cover band at July 05, 2025 10:52 PM (DgGvY)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:52 PM (/HVsR)
145
I certainly hope to get some sleep tonight.
Derps were blowing shit up on the beach until
Damn near 4am.
Going to the baseball game tomorrow with son #1. Day game v the Pirates. Aaaaargh! It’s going to be a gorgeous day, high in the mid 70s.
Derps were blowing shit up on the beach until
Damn near 4am.
Going to the baseball game tomorrow with son #1. Day game v the Pirates. Aaaaargh! It’s going to be a gorgeous day, high in the mid 70s.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2025 10:52 PM (mT+6a)
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Good evening, Horde. Busy day of setting forms to pour steps at the hunting shack. A bit of tractoring. Time for a beverage and some ibuprofen.
Posted by: scampydog at July 05, 2025 10:53 PM (LVaYG)
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128 Elon hasn't figured out what the Dems will do to his businesses if they gain control.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 05, 2025 10:46 PM (AcTAo)
I believe he's very well aware of what the Dems will do to his businesses - they're doing it now and gloating about it. Mo Kanna is trying to change that by reaching out to him, but that's not going anywhere.
This is a proxy fight between wings of the Republican Party, and Trump owns the wing that matters. Elon will either see the light or feel the heat, and they will ultimately make up. Trump and Elon need each other. Mark Halperin has noted that while Trump may not forget, he is more than willing to forgive people that he needs. He needs Elon.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 05, 2025 10:46 PM (AcTAo)
I believe he's very well aware of what the Dems will do to his businesses - they're doing it now and gloating about it. Mo Kanna is trying to change that by reaching out to him, but that's not going anywhere.
This is a proxy fight between wings of the Republican Party, and Trump owns the wing that matters. Elon will either see the light or feel the heat, and they will ultimately make up. Trump and Elon need each other. Mark Halperin has noted that while Trump may not forget, he is more than willing to forgive people that he needs. He needs Elon.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 05, 2025 10:53 PM (0CU3H)
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There seems to be a 1:1 correspondence between those who make rolling rights-on-red lights and painfully slow accelerations.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
There is a rule that if you go slow enough you do not have to stop, ever.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
There is a rule that if you go slow enough you do not have to stop, ever.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 05, 2025 10:53 PM (/lPRQ)
149
Trump may not forget, he is more than willing to forgive people that he needs. He needs Elon.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 05, 2025 10:53 PM (0CU3H)
Why does he need Elon. He’d rather not have to fight against him but he doesn’t need him imo.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 05, 2025 10:53 PM (0CU3H)
Why does he need Elon. He’d rather not have to fight against him but he doesn’t need him imo.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 10:56 PM (VofaG)
150
71 Yellowjackets burrowed next to.my compost bin some years ago. Stealthy recon found exactly where they were, early on morning hit them with two cans blazing
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 10:23 PM (+qU29)
Skunks love yellowjacket nests. They scope them out during the day, then go back at night when they're sleeping and dig up the holes and go to town. Happened at my house. I have a newfound appreciation for the little guys.
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 10:23 PM (+qU29)
Skunks love yellowjacket nests. They scope them out during the day, then go back at night when they're sleeping and dig up the holes and go to town. Happened at my house. I have a newfound appreciation for the little guys.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 05, 2025 10:57 PM (0CU3H)
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There is a rule that if you go slow enough you do not have to stop, ever.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
Stopping is a good way to get completely lost.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
Stopping is a good way to get completely lost.
Posted by: Heisenberg at July 05, 2025 10:57 PM (DgGvY)
Posted by: toby928 at July 05, 2025 10:57 PM (jc0TO)
153
This is a proxy fight between wings of the Republican Party, and Trump owns the wing that matters. Elon will either see the light or feel the heat, and they will ultimately make up. Trump and Elon need each other. Mark Halperin has noted that while Trump may not forget, he is more than willing to forgive people that he needs. He needs Elon.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 05, 2025 10:53 PM (0CU3H)
Let Elon form his America Party, and if it gets legs, Trump can take it over, and shitcan the GOPe.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 05, 2025 10:53 PM (0CU3H)
Let Elon form his America Party, and if it gets legs, Trump can take it over, and shitcan the GOPe.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 05, 2025 10:58 PM (Hyyh7)
154
We took a drive, today and turned onto the wrong road. But we saw some magnificent countryside. Idaho is filled with wonders. And the little towns we saw are likely populated by folks with impressive arsenals.
Posted by: Pug Mahon Does Not Miss Colorado at July 05, 2025 10:58 PM (0aYVJ)
155
Watched an amazing interview with an British SAS dude who worked with our Delta force. This dude had more pride in OUR American flag than all the dems and the left put together. I have no words. You have to hear it for yourself. Its long, but you only need to listen to the first 5 minutes to get the full depth of this dude's attitude, but 3:00 to around 5:15 is the real meat. Makes july 4 a little bit sweeter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybIFDj-z3u0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybIFDj-z3u0
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 10:59 PM (snZF9)
156
Am I late?
🙋♂️
Top comment: Afterward comes the branding
You should have included the delurked's classic response: Backs slowly away (something like that, not going looking)
🤔
The doc has me abstaining currently. I'd order a virgin Orange Crush, but I'd be afraid that's like ordering turkey bacon.
Wasn't there sody pop Orange (and other flavors) Crush? I seem to remember them from summers in my long-ago yout'.
🙋♂️
Top comment: Afterward comes the branding
You should have included the delurked's classic response: Backs slowly away (something like that, not going looking)
🤔
The doc has me abstaining currently. I'd order a virgin Orange Crush, but I'd be afraid that's like ordering turkey bacon.
Wasn't there sody pop Orange (and other flavors) Crush? I seem to remember them from summers in my long-ago yout'.
Posted by: mindful webworker - had a thing for Grape Crush IIRC at July 05, 2025 10:59 PM (OZEHh)
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Why does he need Elon. He’d rather not have to fight against him but he doesn’t need him imo.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 10:56 PM (VofaG)
Elon is the richest man in the world, and he owns the most important social media platform in the world. Elon is the de facto head of Silicon Valley, and he was the one who made it OK to jump into the MAGA pool. I'd say that the person who was most directly responsible for getting Trump elected this time around - outside of Trump himself - was Elon.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 10:56 PM (VofaG)
Elon is the richest man in the world, and he owns the most important social media platform in the world. Elon is the de facto head of Silicon Valley, and he was the one who made it OK to jump into the MAGA pool. I'd say that the person who was most directly responsible for getting Trump elected this time around - outside of Trump himself - was Elon.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 05, 2025 10:59 PM (0CU3H)
158
Speaking of Idaho, any further news on the creep that shot up the firefighters in CdA?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 05, 2025 11:00 PM (Hyyh7)
159
A protest outside a Portland ICE facility turned into a scary scene Friday night ... as demonstrators clashed with law enforcement in riot gear and tear gas filled the air.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
The Summer of Love 2025 Portland Edition has been going on for a number of weeks. Unlike the previous one, Antifa is a lot more up close and personal this time around.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:43 PM
Those officers have the patience of Job. I'd be calling artillery.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
The Summer of Love 2025 Portland Edition has been going on for a number of weeks. Unlike the previous one, Antifa is a lot more up close and personal this time around.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 10:43 PM
Those officers have the patience of Job. I'd be calling artillery.
Posted by: toby928 at July 05, 2025 11:00 PM (jc0TO)
160
Let Elon form his America Party, and if it gets legs, Trump can take it over, and shitcan the GOPe.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
All the other MAGA republicans have to come along. Otherwise it's Perot II as mentioned above.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
All the other MAGA republicans have to come along. Otherwise it's Perot II as mentioned above.
Posted by: mikeski at July 05, 2025 11:00 PM (DgGvY)
161
138 107
The Rockies could lose to their blind next door neighbors....
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 05, 2025 10:51 PM
Nope. The doped up hippies baseball team in Boulder is even worse than the Rockies!
The Rockies could lose to their blind next door neighbors....
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 05, 2025 10:51 PM
Nope. The doped up hippies baseball team in Boulder is even worse than the Rockies!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 11:00 PM (HlyYF)
162
Watched an amazing interview with an British SAS dude who worked with our Delta force. This dude had more pride in OUR American flag than all the dems and the left put together. I have no words. You have to hear it for yourself. Its long, but you only need to listen to the first 5 minutes to get the full depth of this dude's attitude, but 3:00 to around 5:15 is the real meat. Makes july 4 a little bit sweeter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybIFDj-z3u0
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 10:59 PM (snZF9)
Apply for American citizenship. We would gladly welcome him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybIFDj-z3u0
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 10:59 PM (snZF9)
Apply for American citizenship. We would gladly welcome him.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:01 PM (VofaG)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2025 11:01 PM (63Dwl)
164
Speaking of Idaho, any further news on the creep that shot up the firefighters in CdA?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
===
Tranny.
Nevermind.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
===
Tranny.
Nevermind.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 05, 2025 11:02 PM (/lPRQ)
165
All the other MAGA republicans have to come along. Otherwise it's Perot II as mentioned above.
Posted by: mikeski at July 05, 2025 11:00 PM (DgGvY)
That's a given, yes.
Posted by: mikeski at July 05, 2025 11:00 PM (DgGvY)
That's a given, yes.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 05, 2025 11:03 PM (Hyyh7)
166
got stung about 20 times. But who's counting?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (/HVsR)
Ayeeeee!!!!!!!
That brings back memories.... of running, throwing my jacket over my head... agonizing whether it was a bite or a sting on my neck (because I was allergic)....
I really hope you're getting better, man. Sympathies.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2025 10:10 PM (/HVsR)
Ayeeeee!!!!!!!
That brings back memories.... of running, throwing my jacket over my head... agonizing whether it was a bite or a sting on my neck (because I was allergic)....
I really hope you're getting better, man. Sympathies.
Posted by: GWB at July 05, 2025 11:03 PM (IaONi)
167
I'm thinking I'm just not gonna keep up tonight...
Love youz guys! Good night....
Love youz guys! Good night....
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 05, 2025 11:03 PM (TZf0i)
168
It would be turrible if someone were to "relocate" a couple dozen skunks into the house of the catnapping bint, just turrible.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 05, 2025 11:03 PM (ULPxl)
169
Going to the baseball game tomorrow with son #1. Day game v the Pirates. Aaaaargh! It’s going to be a gorgeous day, high in the mid 70s.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2025 10:52 PM
Skenes is the projected starter tomorrow. He is the only guy on the Pirates that is NOT a minor-leaguer.
Should be eye-opening to watch him pitch in person!
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2025 10:52 PM
Skenes is the projected starter tomorrow. He is the only guy on the Pirates that is NOT a minor-leaguer.
Should be eye-opening to watch him pitch in person!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 11:03 PM (HlyYF)
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Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 05, 2025 10:59 PM (0CU3H)
I disagree with most of that but even if it was true, why does Trump need Elon now? .
I disagree with most of that but even if it was true, why does Trump need Elon now? .
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:03 PM (VofaG)
Posted by: GWB at July 05, 2025 11:03 PM (IaONi)
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#120-JQ
That's what people do around here. Takes the pain away.
I hate when bees build underground nests. Have to waste my gasoline pouring it down the hole, but that does the trick.
That's what people do around here. Takes the pain away.
I hate when bees build underground nests. Have to waste my gasoline pouring it down the hole, but that does the trick.
Posted by: Case at July 05, 2025 11:05 PM (ilX37)
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Idaho Shooter...
https://bayourenaissanceman.blogspot.com/
2025/07/was-idaho-shooter-just-another-victim.html
https://bayourenaissanceman.blogspot.com/
2025/07/was-idaho-shooter-just-another-victim.html
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 05, 2025 11:05 PM (/lPRQ)
174
Watched an amazing interview with an British SAS dude who worked with our Delta force. This dude had more pride in OUR American flag than all the dems and the left put together. I have no words. You have to hear it for yourself. Its long, but you only need to listen to the first 5 minutes to get the full depth of this dude's attitude, but 3:00 to around 5:15 is the real meat. Makes july 4 a little bit sweeter.
sted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 10:59 PM (snZF9)
"I fucking respect that flag to death and I'd die for it."
{Wipes tear}
sted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 10:59 PM (snZF9)
"I fucking respect that flag to death and I'd die for it."
{Wipes tear}
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:06 PM (gKDq2)
175
Why not call it the 'Cut off your Nose' party?
Or the 'Step on our dicks' party?
Thanks for the ONT.
Or the 'Step on our dicks' party?
Thanks for the ONT.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 05, 2025 11:06 PM (bss/y)
176
The neighborhood must have expended all ordnance last night. Quiet tonight.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 11:06 PM (AOsQT)
177
Wasn't there sody pop Orange (and other flavors) Crush? I seem to remember them from summers in my long-ago yout'.
Posted by: mindful webworker
It still exists. But shittied up with HFCS like all the other sodas.
You can find a retro sugar version, in glass bottles, sometimes. Check Olde Fashioned candy stores.
Posted by: mindful webworker
It still exists. But shittied up with HFCS like all the other sodas.
You can find a retro sugar version, in glass bottles, sometimes. Check Olde Fashioned candy stores.
Posted by: mikeski at July 05, 2025 11:06 PM (DgGvY)
178
Tranny, originally man or woman?
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 11:06 PM (+qU29)
179
176 The neighborhood must have expended all ordnance last night. Quiet tonight.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 11:06 PM (AOsQT)
Here they did another round for about an hour and a half.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 11:06 PM (AOsQT)
Here they did another round for about an hour and a half.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 05, 2025 11:08 PM (bss/y)
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155 Watched an amazing interview with an British SAS dude who worked with our Delta force. This dude had more pride in OUR American flag than all the dems and the left put together. I have no words. You have to hear it for yourself. Its long, but you only need to listen to the first 5 minutes to get the full depth of this dude's attitude, but 3:00 to around 5:15 is the real meat. Makes july 4 a little bit sweeter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybIFDj-z3u0
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 10:59 PM
No surprise at all.
All of the special forces guys I have met that have had their OWN ass on the line, seem to be big supporters of meritocracy over advancement based on your degree of wokeness!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybIFDj-z3u0
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 10:59 PM
No surprise at all.
All of the special forces guys I have met that have had their OWN ass on the line, seem to be big supporters of meritocracy over advancement based on your degree of wokeness!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 05, 2025 11:08 PM (HlyYF)
181
Couple of airbursts could have been slipped in there ..I think the windows bowed in
Posted by: A dude in MI at July 05, 2025 11:08 PM (bVkgR)
182
Wasn't there sody pop Orange (and other flavors) Crush? I seem to remember them from summers in my long-ago yout'.
Posted by: mindful webworker
It still exists. But shittied up with HFCS like all the other sodas.
You can find a retro sugar version, in glass bottles, sometimes. Check Olde Fashioned candy stores.
Posted by: mikeski
===
The original had some bits and pieces swirling around the bottom too.
Posted by: mindful webworker
It still exists. But shittied up with HFCS like all the other sodas.
You can find a retro sugar version, in glass bottles, sometimes. Check Olde Fashioned candy stores.
Posted by: mikeski
===
The original had some bits and pieces swirling around the bottom too.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 05, 2025 11:08 PM (/lPRQ)
183
"I fucking respect that flag to death and I'd die for it."
{Wipes tear}
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:06 PM (gKDq2)
Right? To hear that dude talk that way was just unreal.
{Wipes tear}
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:06 PM (gKDq2)
Right? To hear that dude talk that way was just unreal.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:08 PM (snZF9)
184
Elon isn’t very politically savvy. Putting a few recent polls together, Trump still has the support of about 92% of the MAGA crowd, and that doesn’t leave room for anyone else to move in. So who is Musks target market (politically)? Never Trumpers and non crazy Dems, which will actually split the left, not the right.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 05, 2025 11:09 PM (Lhvai)
185
Wasn't there sody pop Orange (and other flavors) Crush? I seem to remember them from summers in my long-ago yout'.
Posted by: mindful webworker
Professionals only drink Nehi.
Posted by: mindful webworker
Professionals only drink Nehi.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:09 PM (gKDq2)
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154 We took a drive, today and turned onto the wrong road. But we saw some magnificent countryside. Idaho is filled with wonders. And the little towns we saw are likely populated by folks with impressive arsenals.
Posted by: Pug Mahon
Get a DelOrme Gazetteer for Idaho. Shows all the roads, interstate, state, dirt, forest. Take the road less traveled. It’s so fun!
Posted by: Pug Mahon
Get a DelOrme Gazetteer for Idaho. Shows all the roads, interstate, state, dirt, forest. Take the road less traveled. It’s so fun!
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2025 11:11 PM (lDvhi)
187
Used to love getting an Orange Julius before getting on the E train.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2025 11:12 PM (RIvkX)
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Elon Musk Formally Announces Launch of New Political Movement: “The American Party”
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Cast a wider net - call it "The African-American Party".
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Cast a wider net - call it "The African-American Party".
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 05, 2025 11:12 PM (/lPRQ)
189
Right? To hear that dude talk that way was just unreal.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:08 PM (snZF9)
He needs to do a college tour, talking of his experiences. A slightly different perspective.
I agree, crowd fund that dude's citizenship costs. We need him and his progeny.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:08 PM (snZF9)
He needs to do a college tour, talking of his experiences. A slightly different perspective.
I agree, crowd fund that dude's citizenship costs. We need him and his progeny.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:12 PM (gKDq2)
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So who is Musks target market (politically)? Never Trumpers and non crazy Dems, which will actually split the left, not the right.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 05, 2025 11:09 PM (Lhvai)
And maybe that is the fiendishly clever plan, eh?
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 05, 2025 11:09 PM (Lhvai)
And maybe that is the fiendishly clever plan, eh?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 05, 2025 11:13 PM (Hyyh7)
191
The early dynastic Egyptians or somebody like that claimed the observable starry skies and Milky Way were the … um. (Should switch to Latin, to protect delicate sensibilities) Ejaculate of a certain god. Celestial Spooge, as it were.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:13 PM (gu2bt)
192
And maybe that is the fiendishly clever plan, eh?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 05, 2025 11:13 PM (Hyyh7)
It'd be nice, but I think this is one dimensional chess on Elon's part.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 05, 2025 11:13 PM (Hyyh7)
It'd be nice, but I think this is one dimensional chess on Elon's part.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 05, 2025 11:14 PM (bss/y)
193
Elon took a twitter poll, which apparently he interprets as the national mood.
Actually it's the mood of people who follow Elon on X.
Actually it's the mood of people who follow Elon on X.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 11:14 PM (AOsQT)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 05, 2025 11:14 PM (/lPRQ)
195
Skenes is the projected starter tomorrow. He is the only guy on the Pirates that is NOT a minor-leaguer.
Should be eye-opening to watch him pitch in person!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
He'll pitch a no hitter and the Pirates will still figure out a way to lose.
Should be eye-opening to watch him pitch in person!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
He'll pitch a no hitter and the Pirates will still figure out a way to lose.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 05, 2025 11:14 PM (K9xEt)
196
Melania is Agent 99
Posted by: Don Black
I saw two smears on Melania on "news" sites today.
1) Trump’s pet name for her is First Lady. This bad because it is demeaning and he is basically reminding himself and her that whatever she is is because of him.
2) Melania briefly busted a move a la Trump dance. This is bad because, well, duhhh.
Posted by: Don Black
I saw two smears on Melania on "news" sites today.
1) Trump’s pet name for her is First Lady. This bad because it is demeaning and he is basically reminding himself and her that whatever she is is because of him.
2) Melania briefly busted a move a la Trump dance. This is bad because, well, duhhh.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 05, 2025 11:14 PM (L/fGl)
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The neighborhood must have expended all ordnance last night. Quiet tonight.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 11:06 PM (AOsQT)
They just finished round 2 around here. They always seem to hold some for the next night. One of my neighbors was blowing up shit for at least 2 hours tonight.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 11:06 PM (AOsQT)
They just finished round 2 around here. They always seem to hold some for the next night. One of my neighbors was blowing up shit for at least 2 hours tonight.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:15 PM (snZF9)
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Prayers for Kerrville, Texas flooding victims. The poor souls that got trapped in that, especially those children at summer camp. That water came up fast and high in ways that I didn't think water could do.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 05, 2025 11:15 PM (NXz8h)
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I have one more sequel idea that I didn't get a chance to mention in the last thread.
Glory Hole Girls 2: This Time It's Tim Walz
Ah! I got it!
Glory Hole Girls 2: Hole in the Walz
Glory Hole Girls 2: This Time It's Tim Walz
Ah! I got it!
Glory Hole Girls 2: Hole in the Walz
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 05, 2025 11:15 PM (144I4)
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Spoke too soon, they're back to blowing up more shit. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:16 PM (snZF9)
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Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 05, 2025 11:14 PM (L/fGl)
Huh. Calling her First Lady is kind of a more familiar 'Princess' or 'Muh Queen.'
Huh. Calling her First Lady is kind of a more familiar 'Princess' or 'Muh Queen.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 05, 2025 11:16 PM (bss/y)
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Get a DelOrme Gazetteer for Idaho. Shows all the roads, interstate, state, dirt, forest. Take the road less traveled. It’s so fun!
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2025 11:11 PM (lDvhi)
Already have the Idaho atlas. Also, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Alaska, Northern California, Texas, Nebraska and Kansas. Never did get the Dakotas.
We only consult the atlas if we are truly lost. What we found today was a wonder.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2025 11:11 PM (lDvhi)
Already have the Idaho atlas. Also, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Alaska, Northern California, Texas, Nebraska and Kansas. Never did get the Dakotas.
We only consult the atlas if we are truly lost. What we found today was a wonder.
Posted by: Pug Mahon Does Not Miss Colorado at July 05, 2025 11:16 PM (0aYVJ)
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so will check out on their own.
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 10:33 PM (+qU29)
They could just use the app for that, but they're stubborn....
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 10:33 PM (+qU29)
They could just use the app for that, but they're stubborn....
Posted by: GWB at July 05, 2025 11:16 PM (IaONi)
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Right now the Pirates/Mariners game is scoreless. They just showed the 1979 All Star game clip of the late, great, Dave Parker throwing that rope from right field to Gary Carter to throw the guy out at home plate. Amazing throw and Parker threw another in the same game, to Third base, throwing that guy out.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 05, 2025 11:17 PM (K9xEt)
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>>>Tear gas canisters are exploding all over the place, and what sounds like the popping of gunshots -- reportedly "crowd control munitions" -- can be heard in the background of the clip.
https://t.ly/6L9BU
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
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Pathetic. Rubber bullets, shotgun bean bags and Billy clubs would put an end to that silliness in short order.
https://t.ly/6L9BU
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
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Pathetic. Rubber bullets, shotgun bean bags and Billy clubs would put an end to that silliness in short order.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:17 PM (xCsAY)
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The early dynastic Egyptians or somebody like that claimed the observable starry skies and Milky Way were the … um. (Should switch to Latin, to protect delicate sensibilities) Ejaculate of a certain god. Celestial Spooge, as it were.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:13 PM (gu2bt)
As good a theory as any. Has anyone actually collected any stuff from Deep Space?
I'm gonna create a religion.
Sperms and eggs float through space. Eventually they penetrate a planet. And here we are.
We will pray to the Great God Ejaculate.
Or just read the ONT.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:13 PM (gu2bt)
As good a theory as any. Has anyone actually collected any stuff from Deep Space?
I'm gonna create a religion.
Sperms and eggs float through space. Eventually they penetrate a planet. And here we are.
We will pray to the Great God Ejaculate.
Or just read the ONT.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:18 PM (gKDq2)
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Have to waste my gasoline pouring it down the hole, but that does the trick.
Posted by: Case
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Yes, it does! And no need to light it!
(in fact, works best if one does not light it, but I totally understand the urge to make them die in a fire, m0therfakkers!)
Posted by: Case
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Yes, it does! And no need to light it!
(in fact, works best if one does not light it, but I totally understand the urge to make them die in a fire, m0therfakkers!)
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 11:19 PM (rdVOm)
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Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 05, 2025 11:14 PM (L/fGl)
Huh. Calling her First Lady is kind of a more familiar 'Princess' or 'Muh Queen.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 05, 2025 11:16 PM (bss/
He should refer to her as The Finest Lady
Huh. Calling her First Lady is kind of a more familiar 'Princess' or 'Muh Queen.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 05, 2025 11:16 PM (bss/
He should refer to her as The Finest Lady
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:19 PM (VofaG)
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>>>Tear gas canisters are exploding all over the place, and what sounds like the popping of gunshots -- reportedly "crowd control munitions" -- can be heard in the background of the clip.
https://t.ly/6L9BU
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
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Pathetic. Rubber bullets, shotgun bean bags and Billy clubs would put an end to that silliness in short order.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
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Environmentally friendly steel buck ricocheting off pavement into ankles, shins, and knees could persuade the crowd they have better things to do.
https://t.ly/6L9BU
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
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Pathetic. Rubber bullets, shotgun bean bags and Billy clubs would put an end to that silliness in short order.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
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Environmentally friendly steel buck ricocheting off pavement into ankles, shins, and knees could persuade the crowd they have better things to do.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 05, 2025 11:20 PM (/lPRQ)
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198 Prayers for Kerrville, Texas flooding victims. The poor souls that got trapped in that, especially those children at summer camp. That water came up fast and high in ways that I didn't think water could do.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions.
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One measurement said it went from 500 cu.ft. /per to 112,000 in 45 minutes.
Daily Mail has a comprehensive article on the Texas Flood with lots of pics.
https://tinyurl.com/3c6ev268
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions.
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One measurement said it went from 500 cu.ft. /per to 112,000 in 45 minutes.
Daily Mail has a comprehensive article on the Texas Flood with lots of pics.
https://tinyurl.com/3c6ev268
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:21 PM (xCsAY)
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He needs to do a college tour, talking of his experiences. A slightly different perspective.
I agree, crowd fund that dude's citizenship costs. We need him and his progeny.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:12 PM (gKDq2)
Unfortunately his own country, the lovely UK fucked him over royally. He was supposed to come here to help train, or consult, or some shit, but some pencil pusher decided to bring his team up on murder charges after they took out 2 dirtbags, the right dirtbags on a sanctioned mission. Because of that he couldn't get a US visa because he was under investigation. He was eventually cleared, but I think the damage was done. Not sure if he made it here yet, if he even can. If not, trump needs to make that dude a citizen and get him the fuck out of the UK. They don't deserve a dude like that.
I agree, crowd fund that dude's citizenship costs. We need him and his progeny.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:12 PM (gKDq2)
Unfortunately his own country, the lovely UK fucked him over royally. He was supposed to come here to help train, or consult, or some shit, but some pencil pusher decided to bring his team up on murder charges after they took out 2 dirtbags, the right dirtbags on a sanctioned mission. Because of that he couldn't get a US visa because he was under investigation. He was eventually cleared, but I think the damage was done. Not sure if he made it here yet, if he even can. If not, trump needs to make that dude a citizen and get him the fuck out of the UK. They don't deserve a dude like that.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:21 PM (snZF9)
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RE: Musk's party
I doubt there's any there there.
Musk's natural affinity, it seems to me, would be with the Libertarians and/or Rand Paul.
I'll have to see it to believe it's viable. I can't envision him building/paying for a grass roots thing-y to get ballot access. Collecting signatures in 50 states?
RE: Musk's party
I doubt there's any there there.
Musk's natural affinity, it seems to me, would be with the Libertarians and/or Rand Paul.
I'll have to see it to believe it's viable. I can't envision him building/paying for a grass roots thing-y to get ballot access. Collecting signatures in 50 states?
Posted by: mnw at July 05, 2025 11:21 PM (kd60y)
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The urge to light it up would be too much for me I think
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 11:22 PM (+qU29)
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Trump’s pet name for her is First Lady.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
"He's demeaning his previous wives!"
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
"He's demeaning his previous wives!"
Posted by: The MSM, 97% probability at July 05, 2025 11:22 PM (DgGvY)
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99 Elon doesn't seem to care that a quasi-conservative 3rd party would siphon votes from R candidates and elect Ds.
Ross Perot gave Bill Clinton the WH with just 43% of the vote
57% of voters wanted someone else
that's what 3rd parties do
Elon wants to be a chaos agent
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 10:34 PM (AOsQT)
Agree - Ross Perot threw the '92 election to Clinton. I remember that election and the mainstream (only) media saying Perot (Big Ears my dad called him) was 'drawing equally' from both sides. Of course that wasn't the case. Everyone I knew who said they were going for Perot had voted for Bush in '88. Of course, after the election the media concluded that Perot drew from Republicans 2 or more to 1 vs. Democrats.
One difference - Elon wasn't born here so he can't run for President. Still, I don't think it will take much for Elon for queer it for the Republicans. Hillary may have her day in the sun yet....Clinton-Ocasio-Cortez (COC) in '28?
Ross Perot gave Bill Clinton the WH with just 43% of the vote
57% of voters wanted someone else
that's what 3rd parties do
Elon wants to be a chaos agent
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 10:34 PM (AOsQT)
Agree - Ross Perot threw the '92 election to Clinton. I remember that election and the mainstream (only) media saying Perot (Big Ears my dad called him) was 'drawing equally' from both sides. Of course that wasn't the case. Everyone I knew who said they were going for Perot had voted for Bush in '88. Of course, after the election the media concluded that Perot drew from Republicans 2 or more to 1 vs. Democrats.
One difference - Elon wasn't born here so he can't run for President. Still, I don't think it will take much for Elon for queer it for the Republicans. Hillary may have her day in the sun yet....Clinton-Ocasio-Cortez (COC) in '28?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 05, 2025 11:22 PM (QGaXH)
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My elderly grandmother used to drink a soda called Squirt, a lemon-lime concoction that would put your salivary glands into hyper-drive. Had a distinctive spiral bottle. Once soda companies went to corn syrup and cheaped out on flavorings they all taste kind of fake or derivative. I’ve come to the conclusion Harvard MBA beancounters should be keelhauled. They ruin everything. Over 25 years ago I took KAL flight and had a Coca-Cola bottled (canned) in Hong Kong and it was excellent. Kind of depressing to note America couldn’t even make a Coke worth a damn any longer.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (1Ggkx)
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>>>Musk’s poll found that 65.4 percent of respondents favored establishing the America Party. The announcement of the new party was made following Musk’s fierce criticism of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping measure signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
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He should stick to mechanical things and accounting.
He'll find out.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
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He should stick to mechanical things and accounting.
He'll find out.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (xCsAY)
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Meanwhile, in Ukraine:
1. Ukraine has been hammered with hundreds of drones and missiles over the last couple of nights. Zelensky is asking for more air defense systems, but it is doubtful that any current ones could defend against this volume.
2. The Russians have made another cross-border attack, this time in the northeast in the direction of Kharkov. If the Ukrainians can't scrape up some resources to stop them, the Russians could quickly acquire some substantial acreage.
3. The Russians continue to push forward in multiple locations, with the Ukrainians having their hands full just avoiding being surrounded.
1. Ukraine has been hammered with hundreds of drones and missiles over the last couple of nights. Zelensky is asking for more air defense systems, but it is doubtful that any current ones could defend against this volume.
2. The Russians have made another cross-border attack, this time in the northeast in the direction of Kharkov. If the Ukrainians can't scrape up some resources to stop them, the Russians could quickly acquire some substantial acreage.
3. The Russians continue to push forward in multiple locations, with the Ukrainians having their hands full just avoiding being surrounded.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (r6SF4)
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has been set to "zero"
Posted by: Kindltot at July 05, 2025 10:37 PM (D7oie)
If I had a couple billion $, I would start a car company that would build old cars, on frames (not unibodies), and then modernize them (to the customer's liking). So, some of those 1930s retro-future cars, old Studebakers, Triumph-style roadsters, etc. You could choose between normally aspirated engines and full EFI, fancy electronics or just knobs, and so on. Engine configuration might not be the same as the originals, but would be intended to allow for easy work on anything in there.
And the number of any one kind would be kept below the "fleet" numbers so I could dodge CAFE standards.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 05, 2025 10:37 PM (D7oie)
If I had a couple billion $, I would start a car company that would build old cars, on frames (not unibodies), and then modernize them (to the customer's liking). So, some of those 1930s retro-future cars, old Studebakers, Triumph-style roadsters, etc. You could choose between normally aspirated engines and full EFI, fancy electronics or just knobs, and so on. Engine configuration might not be the same as the originals, but would be intended to allow for easy work on anything in there.
And the number of any one kind would be kept below the "fleet" numbers so I could dodge CAFE standards.
Posted by: GWB at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (IaONi)
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He should refer to her as The Finest Lady
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:19 PM (VofaG)
The Finest Lady. Just the greatest. A tall beautiful First Lady. The best.
We all know Trump can't stop himself from blabbering on. We may not appreciate it, but he loves a camera because he plays the camera, not the other way around (like with Biden).
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:19 PM (VofaG)
The Finest Lady. Just the greatest. A tall beautiful First Lady. The best.
We all know Trump can't stop himself from blabbering on. We may not appreciate it, but he loves a camera because he plays the camera, not the other way around (like with Biden).
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:24 PM (gKDq2)
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Squirt is some form is still out there, with Wink, and zero calorie Fresca.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 05, 2025 11:24 PM (/lPRQ)
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AngryCops discussing the riots in LA. Around the 20 min mark you can see a smelly hippie trying to grab the horses of mounted police and getting beaten with what look like axe handles.
https://tinyurl.com/yrtc9rsb
https://tinyurl.com/yrtc9rsb
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 05, 2025 11:24 PM (bss/y)
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We only consult the atlas if we are truly lost. What we found today was a wonder.
Posted by: Pug Mahon
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If'n you're thinking about driving around the State, be sure to check:
511.idaho.gov/#:Alerts
I-DOT map of construction, closures, etc.
US-95 at Riggins (a main N/S passage) is closed due to landslide a couple days ago. Don't know when it'll reopen.
Posted by: Pug Mahon
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If'n you're thinking about driving around the State, be sure to check:
511.idaho.gov/#:Alerts
I-DOT map of construction, closures, etc.
US-95 at Riggins (a main N/S passage) is closed due to landslide a couple days ago. Don't know when it'll reopen.
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 11:24 PM (rdVOm)
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Pathetic. Rubber bullets, shotgun bean bags and Billy clubs would put an end to that silliness in short order.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:17 PM
The officers are doing it backwards. The ones you shoot with the paintballs, tear gas, and bean bags are the "peaceful" dindonuffins. They provide the cover for the hard men. Make the chicks, soibois, and elderly want to leave.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:17 PM
The officers are doing it backwards. The ones you shoot with the paintballs, tear gas, and bean bags are the "peaceful" dindonuffins. They provide the cover for the hard men. Make the chicks, soibois, and elderly want to leave.
Posted by: toby928 at July 05, 2025 11:25 PM (jc0TO)
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Thanks Pillage
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 05, 2025 11:26 PM (dE3DB)
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Over 25 years ago I took KAL flight and had a Coca-Cola bottled (canned) in Hong Kong and it was excellent. Kind of depressing to note America couldn’t even make a Coke worth a damn any longer.
Posted by: Common Tater
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7Up used to to be bright, light and highly carbonated. Now, it's like drinking syrup.
Posted by: Common Tater
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7Up used to to be bright, light and highly carbonated. Now, it's like drinking syrup.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:26 PM (xCsAY)
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Pathetic. Rubber bullets, shotgun bean bags and Billy clubs would put an end to that silliness in short order.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:17 PM
The officers are doing it backwards. The ones you shoot with the paintballs, tear gas, and bean bags are the "peaceful" dindonuffins. They provide the cover for the hard men. Make the chicks, soibois, and elderly want to leave.
Posted by: toby928 at July 05, 2025 11:25 PM (jc0TO)
May I suggest using your nightstick officer?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:17 PM
The officers are doing it backwards. The ones you shoot with the paintballs, tear gas, and bean bags are the "peaceful" dindonuffins. They provide the cover for the hard men. Make the chicks, soibois, and elderly want to leave.
Posted by: toby928 at July 05, 2025 11:25 PM (jc0TO)
May I suggest using your nightstick officer?
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:26 PM (VofaG)
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I finished watching the second season of True Detective. I see it got mixed ratings when it came out but I liked it.
Minor spoiler: The backdrop of the show is that a group of mobsters, politicians, and businessmen are trying to get rich off the high speed rail project in CA
Major spoiler: They mostly succeed. But...that's what happened in real life isn't it? The rail road wasn't built, but the real mobsters, politicians, and businessmen got rich.
Minor spoiler: The backdrop of the show is that a group of mobsters, politicians, and businessmen are trying to get rich off the high speed rail project in CA
Major spoiler: They mostly succeed. But...that's what happened in real life isn't it? The rail road wasn't built, but the real mobsters, politicians, and businessmen got rich.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2025 11:27 PM (t0Rmr)
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My elderly grandmother used to drink a soda called Squirt, a lemon-lime concoction that would put your salivary glands into hyper-drive. Had a distinctive spiral bottle. Once soda companies went to corn syrup and cheaped out on flavorings they all taste kind of fake or derivative. I’ve come to the conclusion Harvard MBA beancounters should be keelhauled. They ruin everything. Over 25 years ago I took KAL flight and had a Coca-Cola bottled (canned) in Hong Kong and it was excellent. Kind of depressing to note America couldn’t even make a Coke worth a damn any longer.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (1Ggkx)
I remember Squirt.
Stop it. Get yer minds outta the gutter.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (1Ggkx)
I remember Squirt.
Stop it. Get yer minds outta the gutter.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:28 PM (gKDq2)
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Was it Mr. Perot’s intent to get Clinton elected? My understanding is he was a real standup guy. Rumors of powerful interests encouraged him to drop out. Wonder who that was?
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:28 PM (gUqk9)
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Any updates today on Ciampino?
Posted by: scampydog at July 05, 2025 11:29 PM (LVaYG)
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Mike Burrows is pitching for the Pirates tonight. He's doing really well. Just 3 hits, no runs. Looks great. The bats for the Pirates, well, they couldn't hit a beach ball.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 05, 2025 11:29 PM (K9xEt)
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7Up used to to be bright, light and highly carbonated. Now, it's like drinking syrup.
American food is doused in sugar.
Its partially because the government went on a jihad against fat, the alternative flavor add, but mostly because apparently people do want everything to be sweet.
American food is doused in sugar.
Its partially because the government went on a jihad against fat, the alternative flavor add, but mostly because apparently people do want everything to be sweet.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2025 11:29 PM (t0Rmr)
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I always used sprite or 7 up with my bourbon . Never liked a coke mixer.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:29 PM (VofaG)
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I’m not allowed to watch the game. I have to listen on the radio.
In order to see the team, who’s stadium my tax dollars built and who’s infrustructure my tax dollars support, I would have to spend about 2k a year.
I’m not doing that. Besides, it’s more fun to listen on the radio while I get kind of smashed and sit on the beach.
In order to see the team, who’s stadium my tax dollars built and who’s infrustructure my tax dollars support, I would have to spend about 2k a year.
I’m not doing that. Besides, it’s more fun to listen on the radio while I get kind of smashed and sit on the beach.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2025 11:31 PM (5MU6/)
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Was it Mr. Perot’s intent to get Clinton elected? My understanding is he was a real standup guy. Rumors of powerful interests encouraged him to drop out. Wonder who that was?
Perot mostly went after Bush 41. It always seemed odd because out of the two party choices Clinton was the one farther from Perot's politics.
At the time it seemed Perot was pissed at Bush and trying to throw the election to Slick, but looking at everything that has come out about recent politics its hard to say really what happened back then
Perot mostly went after Bush 41. It always seemed odd because out of the two party choices Clinton was the one farther from Perot's politics.
At the time it seemed Perot was pissed at Bush and trying to throw the election to Slick, but looking at everything that has come out about recent politics its hard to say really what happened back then
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2025 11:31 PM (t0Rmr)
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I’ve come to the conclusion Harvard MBA beancounters should be keelhauled. They ruin everything. Over 25 years ago I took KAL flight and had a Coca-Cola bottled (canned) in Hong Kong and it was excellent. Kind of depressing to note America couldn’t even make a Coke worth a damn any longer.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (1Ggkx)
The first story I remember reading about MBAs fucking things up was with the airlines back in the '80s. They decided they could save x number of dollars by making the in-flight salads with one olive instead of two. It's been downhill ever since.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (1Ggkx)
The first story I remember reading about MBAs fucking things up was with the airlines back in the '80s. They decided they could save x number of dollars by making the in-flight salads with one olive instead of two. It's been downhill ever since.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:32 PM (gKDq2)
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Was it Mr. Perot’s intent to get Clinton elected? My understanding is he was a real standup guy. Rumors of powerful interests encouraged him to drop out. Wonder who that was?
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:28 PM (gUqk9)
He hated the Bushes with a passion. He believed false rumors of Bush trying to ruin his daughter’s wedding. Perot was eccentric to say the least.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:28 PM (gUqk9)
He hated the Bushes with a passion. He believed false rumors of Bush trying to ruin his daughter’s wedding. Perot was eccentric to say the least.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:32 PM (VofaG)
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Mountain Dew is something I couldn’t drink without getting an instant headache.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:34 PM (VofaG)
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Any updates today on Ciampino?
Posted by: scampydog at July 05, 2025 11:29 PM (LVaYG)
Damn, what happened to him now?
Posted by: scampydog at July 05, 2025 11:29 PM (LVaYG)
Damn, what happened to him now?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:34 PM (snZF9)
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I caught some FNM "news" coverage of the BBB today. You'll be shocked to know we have a deficit. And an incredibly large national debt and the Republicans are bad, bad men for increasing both.
The talking point from the last few years that the deficit and debt don't matter and anyone that cares about them is a science hating NAZI has apparently disappeared.
Oh and also the budget is EVVVVIIIILLLLL because it cut aid to "those in need".
So, spends too much and not enough if you are catching that...
The talking point from the last few years that the deficit and debt don't matter and anyone that cares about them is a science hating NAZI has apparently disappeared.
Oh and also the budget is EVVVVIIIILLLLL because it cut aid to "those in need".
So, spends too much and not enough if you are catching that...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2025 11:35 PM (t0Rmr)
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He hated the Bushes with a passion. He believed false rumors of Bush trying to ruin his daughter’s wedding. Perot was eccentric to say the least.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:32 PM (VofaG)
Don't they call that 'being on the spectrum' now?
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:32 PM (VofaG)
Don't they call that 'being on the spectrum' now?
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:35 PM (gKDq2)
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Any updates today on Ciampino?
Posted by: scampydog at July 05, 2025 11:29 PM (LVaYG)
Damn, what happened to him now?
In the hospital for dehydration was the last I heard.
Posted by: scampydog at July 05, 2025 11:29 PM (LVaYG)
Damn, what happened to him now?
In the hospital for dehydration was the last I heard.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 05, 2025 11:36 PM (lUFok)
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Any updates today on Ciampino?
Posted by: scampydog at July 05, 2025 11:29 PM (LVaYG)
Damn, what happened to him now?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:34 PM (snZF9)
Severely dehydrated again and kidney issue. (tumor/cyst IIRC)
Posted by: scampydog at July 05, 2025 11:29 PM (LVaYG)
Damn, what happened to him now?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:34 PM (snZF9)
Severely dehydrated again and kidney issue. (tumor/cyst IIRC)
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:36 PM (VofaG)
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Analysis of the effect of the Perot vote on the 1992 general election? He hurt Bush & Clinton about equally.
No-one will ever believe that, though. It's one of those things that just SHOULD be true.
No-one will ever believe that, though. It's one of those things that just SHOULD be true.
Posted by: mnw at July 05, 2025 11:37 PM (kd60y)
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I'm trying to get my friend to move from Staten Island. She's not doing it, you are. Again, congrats. Not easy but sanity requires it.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 10:29 PM
Thanks Rick. I was glad to leave New Jersey in '98, but my departure from California seems more urgent. Lots of angry libs here, and I'm in county that tends to be conservative. Yesterday some asshole had his 20' American flag upside down. SMDH
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 10:29 PM
Thanks Rick. I was glad to leave New Jersey in '98, but my departure from California seems more urgent. Lots of angry libs here, and I'm in county that tends to be conservative. Yesterday some asshole had his 20' American flag upside down. SMDH
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 05, 2025 11:37 PM (bA75n)
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Damn, what happened to him now?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:34 PM (snZF9)
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WaZ nuT uS
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:34 PM (snZF9)
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WaZ nuT uS
Posted by: His Kittehs at July 05, 2025 11:37 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:38 PM (VofaG)
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@MarcACaputo
For the first time since JFK’s assassination nearly 62 years ago, the CIA tacitly admitted Thursday that an agent specializing in psychological warfare, George Joannides, ran an operation that came into contact with Lee Harvey Oswald before the killing.
For the first time since JFK’s assassination nearly 62 years ago, the CIA tacitly admitted Thursday that an agent specializing in psychological warfare, George Joannides, ran an operation that came into contact with Lee Harvey Oswald before the killing.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 11:39 PM (AOsQT)
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Been banging on all day here and didn't see anything on Ciampino
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 11:39 PM (+qU29)
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Damn, what happened to him now?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:34 PM (snZF9)
Severely dehydrated again and kidney issue. (tumor/cyst IIRC)
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Damn. Was hoping they'd get some fluids in him and he'd be on his way home. Thanks for the update.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 05, 2025 11:34 PM (snZF9)
Severely dehydrated again and kidney issue. (tumor/cyst IIRC)
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Damn. Was hoping they'd get some fluids in him and he'd be on his way home. Thanks for the update.
Posted by: scampydog at July 05, 2025 11:40 PM (LVaYG)
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Been mostly quiet here in Surf City so far (sunset was about 30 minutes ago) but now starting to hear some ordnance cooking off.....(look at me...like I know what I'm talking about...LOL!)
Disneyland's show isn't for another hour yet so it must be local stuff....
Disneyland's show isn't for another hour yet so it must be local stuff....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 05, 2025 11:42 PM (QGaXH)
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Deaths seem to be happening to quickly hete, I think Jay's wife broke the bad news
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 11:42 PM (+qU29)
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For the first time since JFK’s assassination nearly 62 years ago, the CIA tacitly admitted Thursday that an agent specializing in psychological warfare, George Joannides, ran an operation that came into contact with Lee Harvey Oswald before the killing.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 11:39 PM (AOsQT)
You mean more than just the years keeping track of him after going to the Soviet Union?
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2025 11:39 PM (AOsQT)
You mean more than just the years keeping track of him after going to the Soviet Union?
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:43 PM (VofaG)
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7Up used to to be bright, light and highly carbonated. Now, it's like drinking syrup.
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American food is doused in sugar.
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Well not exactly, it’s doused in Corn Syrup. It’s chemically similar, though not to the human body. The fructose can only be metabolized in the liver, period. Obesity almost always is strongly correlated with non-alcoholic fatty liver, or impaired liver function.
Plus, it leaves a slimy, sour after taste. It doesn’t seem to satisfy the way a soda made with sugar. It seems to interfere with the carbonation as well, probably because they have to use a lot of it.. A soda made with sugar has a clean crisp carbonation that is noticeable right away.
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American food is doused in sugar.
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Well not exactly, it’s doused in Corn Syrup. It’s chemically similar, though not to the human body. The fructose can only be metabolized in the liver, period. Obesity almost always is strongly correlated with non-alcoholic fatty liver, or impaired liver function.
Plus, it leaves a slimy, sour after taste. It doesn’t seem to satisfy the way a soda made with sugar. It seems to interfere with the carbonation as well, probably because they have to use a lot of it.. A soda made with sugar has a clean crisp carbonation that is noticeable right away.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:44 PM (eFKVH)
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Feels like a Sunday night, LOL.
It's so terribly quiet in the neighborhood now. Guess everybody sh0t off all they had last night.
I have *one* packet of firecrackers left, but not the strength to go out & light 'em up. Meh. Save it for NYE.
It's so terribly quiet in the neighborhood now. Guess everybody sh0t off all they had last night.
I have *one* packet of firecrackers left, but not the strength to go out & light 'em up. Meh. Save it for NYE.
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 11:44 PM (rdVOm)
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>>>230 Was it Mr. Perot’s intent to get Clinton elected? My understanding is he was a real standup guy. Rumors of powerful interests encouraged him to drop out. Wonder who that was?
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It was business. Escapes the mind at the moment.
Bush did something by going back on his word that harmed his business. Caused him enough difficulty that he decided Bush would not be president.
Looking back at the election period Perot ran hard and was up in the polls and then he pulled back, almost disappeared from the contest until Bush started polling better then Perot campaigned again but just enough to pull votes from Bush but not enough to win.
Posted by: Common Tater
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It was business. Escapes the mind at the moment.
Bush did something by going back on his word that harmed his business. Caused him enough difficulty that he decided Bush would not be president.
Looking back at the election period Perot ran hard and was up in the polls and then he pulled back, almost disappeared from the contest until Bush started polling better then Perot campaigned again but just enough to pull votes from Bush but not enough to win.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:44 PM (xCsAY)
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Posted by: scampydog at July 05, 2025 11:40 PM (LVaYG)
Not an update but the reason he went to the hospital again. The first time he was also severely dehydrated because of the infection from his cats.
Not an update but the reason he went to the hospital again. The first time he was also severely dehydrated because of the infection from his cats.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:45 PM (VofaG)
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Bush family were longstanding backstabbers.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:45 PM (xCsAY)
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De Mohrenschildt is another spook associated with Oswald.
They had to cover up their involvement and, subsequent FUBAR handling. Ordinarily a Soviet defector would have been rounded up or detained prior to a high level visit by CINC. Ya Think? At the height of the cold war?
They had to cover up their involvement and, subsequent FUBAR handling. Ordinarily a Soviet defector would have been rounded up or detained prior to a high level visit by CINC. Ya Think? At the height of the cold war?
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:48 PM (eFKVH)
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It was Buchanan who really allowed Clinton to win. He’s the one who started the Read My Lips which the Dems continued and pushed people to Perot.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:48 PM (VofaG)
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Most repeated report on Jay’s passing was aneurysm. Cerebral. Very sad.
But I will say if I were given the choice (I won’t) I’d choose fast over slow every time.
But I will say if I were given the choice (I won’t) I’d choose fast over slow every time.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 05, 2025 11:50 PM (Lhvai)
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Aneurysm. That's what got my dad's father.
He was in a store, waiting for a clerk to assist him.
BAM.
Dead before he hit the ground.
He was in a store, waiting for a clerk to assist him.
BAM.
Dead before he hit the ground.
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 11:52 PM (rdVOm)
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Does anyone know why the media is blaming Noem for the flooding in Texas? I have seen two headlines today saying that. Didn't read the articles, the headlines disgusted me.
Does anyone know why the media is blaming Noem for the flooding in Texas? I have seen two headlines today saying that. Didn't read the articles, the headlines disgusted me.
Posted by: four seasons at July 05, 2025 11:52 PM (3ek7K)
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Aneurysm. That's what got my dad's father.
He was in a store, waiting for a clerk to assist him.
BAM.
Dead before he hit the ground.
Posted by: JQ
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My mom - same. Two days shy of her 54th.
He was in a store, waiting for a clerk to assist him.
BAM.
Dead before he hit the ground.
Posted by: JQ
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My mom - same. Two days shy of her 54th.
Posted by: scampydog at July 05, 2025 11:53 PM (LVaYG)
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Posted by: Tom Servo at July 05, 2025 11:50 PM (Lhvai)
Just make sure you’re prepared if your preferred departure occurs.
Just make sure you’re prepared if your preferred departure occurs.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:53 PM (VofaG)
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>>>Thanks Rick. I was glad to leave New Jersey in '98, but my departure from California seems more urgent. Lots of angry libs here, and I'm in county that tends to be conservative. Yesterday some asshole had his 20' American flag upside down. SMDH
Posted by: Joe Kidd
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Speculating; When the CA house of cards folds the housing market will also. Home prices will drop exponentially along with income - it will be foreclosure city. Only the few will get by unharmed.
Posted by: Joe Kidd
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Speculating; When the CA house of cards folds the housing market will also. Home prices will drop exponentially along with income - it will be foreclosure city. Only the few will get by unharmed.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:54 PM (xCsAY)
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He hated the Bushes with a passion. He believed false rumors of Bush trying to ruin his daughter’s wedding. Perot was eccentric to say the least.
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:32 PM (VofaG)
Yeah, I really believe it was a personal thing. Perot had some good ideas, but the Bushes had their fill of that kind of conservatism with Reagan. They ignored Perot, he went ballistic, ended up resonating with more voters than he intended (myself included), and dropped out. When he got back in, I knew he wasn't serious and chose Herby Walker in the general...
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:32 PM (VofaG)
Yeah, I really believe it was a personal thing. Perot had some good ideas, but the Bushes had their fill of that kind of conservatism with Reagan. They ignored Perot, he went ballistic, ended up resonating with more voters than he intended (myself included), and dropped out. When he got back in, I knew he wasn't serious and chose Herby Walker in the general...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 05, 2025 11:54 PM (bA75n)
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My mom - same. Two days shy of her 54th.
Posted by: scampydog
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So young!
Sorry, Doggo. What a heartache.
Posted by: scampydog
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So young!
Sorry, Doggo. What a heartache.
Posted by: JQ at July 05, 2025 11:56 PM (rdVOm)
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The flooding in Texas was just a freak occurrence of nature,
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2025 11:57 PM (+qU29)
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They also ruined canned soups and things like Chili. Hormel brand, in 1997 (Oh, tell it again Grampa! Tell it again!) “New and Improved” right on the label. Formerly had a layer of congealed fat when the can was opened. Fat is about 90 or 100 calories per tablespoon. At around 400 calories per can, how did they maintain the food value after the fat reduction, of 100 calories or so? Yep. Corn Syrup.
Another execrable invention was “Meat Glue”. It used to be they used Stew meat in stews. Not any longer. Chunked and Formed glued together scraps and “pink slime”, that resembles meat, sort of. Bahstids. How do you fuck up stew meat? Well they did.
Another execrable invention was “Meat Glue”. It used to be they used Stew meat in stews. Not any longer. Chunked and Formed glued together scraps and “pink slime”, that resembles meat, sort of. Bahstids. How do you fuck up stew meat? Well they did.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2025 11:58 PM (RdGct)
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Fireworks continue tonight, although much lighter than last night, and no sky displays, just bangbangs. Sounds like one neighbor ran out of crackers and turned to gunshots.
🐝Years ago, I mowed over a bees' nest and they swarmed around me. Fortunately, they were carpenter bees (I think that's what they're called), big, noisy, but generally not stinging. Still, being surrounded by a cloud of them was irrepressibly spooky. I shut off the mower, climbed slowly off and walked away for a while to let them, and me, calm down.
I think it's time for me to bee in bed now.
G'nite, y'all.
🐝Years ago, I mowed over a bees' nest and they swarmed around me. Fortunately, they were carpenter bees (I think that's what they're called), big, noisy, but generally not stinging. Still, being surrounded by a cloud of them was irrepressibly spooky. I shut off the mower, climbed slowly off and walked away for a while to let them, and me, calm down.
I think it's time for me to bee in bed now.
G'nite, y'all.
Posted by: mindful webworker - bee kind to each other at July 05, 2025 11:58 PM (OZEHh)
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Does anyone know why the media is blaming Noem for the flooding in Texas? I have seen two headlines today saying that. Didn't read the articles, the headlines disgusted me.
Posted by: four seasons at July 05, 2025 11:52 PM (3ek7K)
Blaming Trump because they say cuts to the National Weather Service delayed warnings. The Left are sick insane douchnozzles. .
Posted by: four seasons at July 05, 2025 11:52 PM (3ek7K)
Blaming Trump because they say cuts to the National Weather Service delayed warnings. The Left are sick insane douchnozzles. .
Posted by: polynikes at July 05, 2025 11:58 PM (VofaG)
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Speculating; When the CA house of cards folds the housing market will also. Home prices will drop exponentially along with income - it will be foreclosure city. Only the few will get by unharmed.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:54 PM (xCsAY)
Like those in California who could buy Duesenbergs in the 1930s?
Hooray for Hollywood!
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:54 PM (xCsAY)
Like those in California who could buy Duesenbergs in the 1930s?
Hooray for Hollywood!
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:58 PM (gKDq2)
Posted by: four seasons at July 05, 2025 11:59 PM (3ek7K)
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If I had a couple billion $, I would start a car company that would build old cars, on frames (not unibodies), and then modernize them (to the customer's liking). So, some of those 1930s retro-future cars, old Studebakers, Triumph-style roadsters, etc. You could choose between normally aspirated engines and full EFI, fancy electronics or just knobs, and so on. Engine configuration might not be the same as the originals, but would be intended to allow for easy work on anything in there.
And the number of any one kind would be kept below the "fleet" numbers so I could dodge CAFE standards.
Posted by: GWB at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (IaONi)
I'd like to endow a 'car history' museum where not only did you see the cars, but learned about the innovations and patents that brought us from the early 'horseless carriage' to the modern day engineering marvels. Things like how carburetion is based on Bernoulli's principal and carbure is a French word meaning 'carbide' and denotes mixing air with a hydrocarbon to create the air fuel mixture...or how air conditioning is fundamentally based on the ideal gas equation PV=nRT.
If I had a couple billion $, I would start a car company that would build old cars, on frames (not unibodies), and then modernize them (to the customer's liking). So, some of those 1930s retro-future cars, old Studebakers, Triumph-style roadsters, etc. You could choose between normally aspirated engines and full EFI, fancy electronics or just knobs, and so on. Engine configuration might not be the same as the originals, but would be intended to allow for easy work on anything in there.
And the number of any one kind would be kept below the "fleet" numbers so I could dodge CAFE standards.
Posted by: GWB at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (IaONi)
I'd like to endow a 'car history' museum where not only did you see the cars, but learned about the innovations and patents that brought us from the early 'horseless carriage' to the modern day engineering marvels. Things like how carburetion is based on Bernoulli's principal and carbure is a French word meaning 'carbide' and denotes mixing air with a hydrocarbon to create the air fuel mixture...or how air conditioning is fundamentally based on the ideal gas equation PV=nRT.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 06, 2025 12:01 AM (QGaXH)
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Does anyone know why the media is blaming Noem for the flooding in Texas? I have seen two headlines today saying that. Didn't read the articles, the headlines disgusted me.
Posted by: four seasons
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They tried to blame Trump but he said, GFY.
It's got to be the Republican's fault. It couldn't, you know, be an act of God or something.
An earlier local press conference - local media was, 'why didn't you let the people know?' Response, last nights news all of you predicted a light shower, didn't you? Why didn't your newscast tell us we were going to get 6 inches an hour? He looked right at the news people "Tell me."
No response.
Does anyone know why the media is blaming Noem for the flooding in Texas? I have seen two headlines today saying that. Didn't read the articles, the headlines disgusted me.
Posted by: four seasons
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They tried to blame Trump but he said, GFY.
It's got to be the Republican's fault. It couldn't, you know, be an act of God or something.
An earlier local press conference - local media was, 'why didn't you let the people know?' Response, last nights news all of you predicted a light shower, didn't you? Why didn't your newscast tell us we were going to get 6 inches an hour? He looked right at the news people "Tell me."
No response.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 12:02 AM (xCsAY)
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*hic*
Posted by: Hillary! Dark Horse Candidate 2028 at July 06, 2025 12:05 AM (JkO4W)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 12:06 AM (xCsAY)
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I blame SRV for the Texas flood.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 06, 2025 12:06 AM (hY4dx)
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There actually was a general flood watch 12 hours in advance, and a flash flood watch 3 hours in advance. Given how rapidly conditions developed, that was the best that could have been done - and it’s stupid to say any forecaster could have done better.
As far as those who were trapped, I’m sure that even those who heard the warnings couldn’t believe it could develop as fast as it did.
As far as those who were trapped, I’m sure that even those who heard the warnings couldn’t believe it could develop as fast as it did.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 06, 2025 12:07 AM (Lhvai)
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>>>Bernoulli's principal and carbure is a French word meaning 'carbide' and denotes mixing air with a hydrocarbon to create the air fuel mixture...or how air conditioning is fundamentally based on the ideal gas equation PV=nRT.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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And Ace Venturi.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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And Ace Venturi.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 12:08 AM (xCsAY)
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I'd be calling artillery.
Posted by: toby928 at July 05, 2025 11:00 PM (jc0TO)
I'd be happy to provide close air support. If somebody could finance an OV-10 for me, I'm on it.
Posted by: toby928 at July 05, 2025 11:00 PM (jc0TO)
I'd be happy to provide close air support. If somebody could finance an OV-10 for me, I'm on it.
Posted by: GWB at July 06, 2025 12:09 AM (IaONi)
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https://youtu.be/OQuY7dHfWrM?si=TU9foB9XXoLnS14W
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 06, 2025 12:10 AM (hY4dx)
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280 I blame SRV for the Texas flood.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 06, 2025 12:06 AM (hY4dx)
Probably the BBBs fault.
Or net neutrality.
Or the Supreme Court striking down Roe.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 06, 2025 12:06 AM (hY4dx)
Probably the BBBs fault.
Or net neutrality.
Or the Supreme Court striking down Roe.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 06, 2025 12:10 AM (bss/y)
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Don't pour gasoline on an anthill and light it, unless you're prepared to put out a prairie fire 100 yards away from the anthill.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 06, 2025 12:11 AM (QnXVi)
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If I had a couple billion $, I would start a car company that would build old cars, on frames (not unibodies), and then modernize them (to the customer's liking). So, some of those 1930s retro-future cars, old Studebakers, Triumph-style roadsters, etc. You could choose between normally aspirated engines and full EFI, fancy electronics or just knobs, and so on. Engine configuration might not be the same as the originals, but would be intended to allow for easy work on anything in there.
And the number of any one kind would be kept below the "fleet" numbers so I could dodge CAFE standards.
Posted by: GWB at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (IaONi)
Rent them out for special events - weddings, proms..give people the sense of driving solid steel powered by a big block engine. Remind them of what that felt like...
If I had a couple billion $, I would start a car company that would build old cars, on frames (not unibodies), and then modernize them (to the customer's liking). So, some of those 1930s retro-future cars, old Studebakers, Triumph-style roadsters, etc. You could choose between normally aspirated engines and full EFI, fancy electronics or just knobs, and so on. Engine configuration might not be the same as the originals, but would be intended to allow for easy work on anything in there.
And the number of any one kind would be kept below the "fleet" numbers so I could dodge CAFE standards.
Posted by: GWB at July 05, 2025 11:23 PM (IaONi)
Rent them out for special events - weddings, proms..give people the sense of driving solid steel powered by a big block engine. Remind them of what that felt like...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 06, 2025 12:12 AM (bA75n)
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282 >>>Bernoulli's principal and carbure is a French word meaning 'carbide' and denotes mixing air with a hydrocarbon to create the air fuel mixture...or how air conditioning is fundamentally based on the ideal gas equation PV=nRT.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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And Ace Venturi.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 12:08 AM (xCsAY)
All the above.
We had a car museum in El Segundo that actually gave rides in the cars on Sundays but they closed down late last year.
Not sure what they're doing with the cars. I'd like to volunteer in a place like that just to be around the old cars...
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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And Ace Venturi.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 12:08 AM (xCsAY)
All the above.
We had a car museum in El Segundo that actually gave rides in the cars on Sundays but they closed down late last year.
Not sure what they're doing with the cars. I'd like to volunteer in a place like that just to be around the old cars...
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 06, 2025 12:13 AM (QGaXH)
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285 280 I blame SRV for the Texas flood.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 06, 2025 12:06 AM (hY4dx)
Probably the BBBs fault.
Or net neutrality.
Or the Supreme Court striking down Roe.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
JOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSS
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 06, 2025 12:06 AM (hY4dx)
Probably the BBBs fault.
Or net neutrality.
Or the Supreme Court striking down Roe.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
JOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSS
Posted by: Future Mayor of NYC at July 06, 2025 12:14 AM (K9xEt)
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JOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSS
Posted by: Future Mayor of NYC at July 06, 2025 12:14 AM (K9xEt)
Right. The weather machine.
Posted by: Future Mayor of NYC at July 06, 2025 12:14 AM (K9xEt)
Right. The weather machine.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 06, 2025 12:15 AM (bss/y)
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If you haven't seen the new sculpture in NYC, look it up. It's very large and pink.
If you haven't seen the new sculpture in NYC, look it up. It's very large and pink.
Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2025 12:16 AM (3ek7K)
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Yeah, third parties don't have a good track record in the US (the last one with long-term success was something called the "Republican Party" way back in 1854... you may have heard of it).
On the other hand, I don't recall that any of the previous third parties were started by a guy with $400 billion.
So... there's that.
On the other hand, I don't recall that any of the previous third parties were started by a guy with $400 billion.
So... there's that.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:17 AM (qpyNK)
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Good news! No visitors tonight. Everyone's tired after yesterday/last night's festivities.
Yay!
*deep breath*
*exhales slowly*
Ahhhhh......
Yay!
*deep breath*
*exhales slowly*
Ahhhhh......
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:19 AM (rdVOm)
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>>>As far as those who were trapped, I’m sure that even those who heard the warnings couldn’t believe it could develop as fast as it did.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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Difficult to imagine people from Texas not aware of the Hill Country flood danger. I think the warning came after the 10 o'clock news. They need horns. Here in Littleton they have horns that sound like old air raid sirens and if it's not 9 AM (test time) you better check and find out what's up.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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Difficult to imagine people from Texas not aware of the Hill Country flood danger. I think the warning came after the 10 o'clock news. They need horns. Here in Littleton they have horns that sound like old air raid sirens and if it's not 9 AM (test time) you better check and find out what's up.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 12:19 AM (xCsAY)
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292 Yeah, third parties don't have a good track record in the US (the last one with long-term success was something called the "Republican Party" way back in 1854... you may have heard of it).
On the other hand, I don't recall that any of the previous third parties were started by a guy with $400 billion.
So... there's that.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:17 AM (qpyNK)
I think - could be wrong - third parties are typically started by the guy who wants to be at the top of the ticket. In Elon's case that's a non-starter - he was born in S. Africa so isn't eligible to be El Presidente....
On the other hand, I don't recall that any of the previous third parties were started by a guy with $400 billion.
So... there's that.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:17 AM (qpyNK)
I think - could be wrong - third parties are typically started by the guy who wants to be at the top of the ticket. In Elon's case that's a non-starter - he was born in S. Africa so isn't eligible to be El Presidente....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 06, 2025 12:20 AM (QGaXH)
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Gotta purty sunset out there in Seattle right now. FS1 just showed it. Near a port, saw some of those huge cranes they use to unload boats.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 06, 2025 12:21 AM (K9xEt)
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JQ!
Good to hear no visitors.
Are you tending the ONT bar this evening? I can take over, but you’re so much more gracious and kind.
Good to hear no visitors.
Are you tending the ONT bar this evening? I can take over, but you’re so much more gracious and kind.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 06, 2025 12:21 AM (mT+6a)
Posted by: Soothsayer at July 06, 2025 12:22 AM (WMlDI)
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> On the other hand, I don't recall that any of the previous third parties were started by a guy with $400 billion.
Perot was rich, but nowhere near the same category as Musk. From what I'm seeing his net worth when he died was around $4.8 billion (2023 dollars), only a little over 1% of Musk's net worth.
Perot was rich, but nowhere near the same category as Musk. From what I'm seeing his net worth when he died was around $4.8 billion (2023 dollars), only a little over 1% of Musk's net worth.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:22 AM (qpyNK)
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286 Don't pour gasoline on an anthill and light it, unless you're prepared to put out a prairie fire 100 yards away from the anthill.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
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Cool
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
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Cool
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 12:23 AM (xCsAY)
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:24 AM (rdVOm)
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> In Elon's case that's a non-starter - he was born in S. Africa so isn't eligible to be El Presidente....
I think that one of the planks in Musk's platform is calling a Constitutional Convention, so that could change if he succeeds.
Everything, and I mean everything (except two, or at least an equal number, of Senators per state) is up for grabs if a Convention is seated.
I think that one of the planks in Musk's platform is calling a Constitutional Convention, so that could change if he succeeds.
Everything, and I mean everything (except two, or at least an equal number, of Senators per state) is up for grabs if a Convention is seated.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:25 AM (qpyNK)
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Molten aluminum is OK, right?
Posted by: Skip at July 06, 2025 12:25 AM (+qU29)
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I would do molten lead
Posted by: Skip at July 06, 2025 12:26 AM (+qU29)
Posted by: mikeski at July 06, 2025 12:26 AM (DgGvY)
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> 280 I blame SRV for the Texas flood.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 06, 2025 12:06 AM (hY4dx)
Possibly with help from the Grateful Dead ("Wake of the Flood").
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 06, 2025 12:06 AM (hY4dx)
Possibly with help from the Grateful Dead ("Wake of the Flood").
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:27 AM (qpyNK)
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Damn, they're still blowing shit up out there.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2025 12:27 AM (snZF9)
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Fambly hasn't left town yet. They're just resting tonight. Likely, will be visiting others for the next day or two also. Yay!
We can get together again later this week. Have a taco-feed or something.
I need some rest. Not used to so much activity, what with the young 'uns around.
We can get together again later this week. Have a taco-feed or something.
I need some rest. Not used to so much activity, what with the young 'uns around.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:27 AM (rdVOm)
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297 JQ!
Good to hear no visitors.
Are you tending the ONT bar this evening? I can take over, but you’re so much more gracious and kind.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 06, 2025 12:21 AM (mT+6a)
That reminds me- I'm going to have a cold one...
Good to hear no visitors.
Are you tending the ONT bar this evening? I can take over, but you’re so much more gracious and kind.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 06, 2025 12:21 AM (mT+6a)
That reminds me- I'm going to have a cold one...
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 06, 2025 12:27 AM (QGaXH)
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> It's very large and pink.
Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2025 12:16 AM (3ek7K)
That's what she said.
(sorry, had to be done)
Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2025 12:16 AM (3ek7K)
That's what she said.
(sorry, had to be done)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:28 AM (qpyNK)
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LOL Rodrigo!
LOL Rodrigo!
Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2025 12:29 AM (3ek7K)
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Mariners WIN!!!!
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 06, 2025 12:29 AM (mT+6a)
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Good grief. Seattle's relief pitcher could just toss the ball underhand, and still strike out the Pirates. Game over, thankfully. Damn good pitching with anemic hitting. Meh.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 06, 2025 12:29 AM (K9xEt)
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*slides a cold one down the bar for ARiK*
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:29 AM (rdVOm)
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Sorry I am late with an update on Ciampino. My sister was visiting him.
She found out why he's still sounding dehydrated. Apparently they do not have him on IV fluids even though he's dehydrated. Supposedly they don't want him on fluids because of his legs retaining fluid. They don't want fluids to end up around his lungs. The strange thing is that they didn't have this concern the last two hospital stays. We don't understand why it is all of a sudden a concern.
His kidney cyst is causing discomfort and pain. We don't know when the surgery will be. The doctor wants to do three days of iron and then go from there.
Dad has been given a list of nursing homes with rehab facilities to choose from. One of them I know from personal experience, but the others I know nothing about. Some locals have recommended one place, but others have said it is no longer a good place. There are two 5-star rated facilities, but both are in towns 30-40 minutes away.
He still isn't sleeping well even though he's very tired. It is almost like his mind won't let him rest. Light is also bothering him, so he keeps his room lights off.
She found out why he's still sounding dehydrated. Apparently they do not have him on IV fluids even though he's dehydrated. Supposedly they don't want him on fluids because of his legs retaining fluid. They don't want fluids to end up around his lungs. The strange thing is that they didn't have this concern the last two hospital stays. We don't understand why it is all of a sudden a concern.
His kidney cyst is causing discomfort and pain. We don't know when the surgery will be. The doctor wants to do three days of iron and then go from there.
Dad has been given a list of nursing homes with rehab facilities to choose from. One of them I know from personal experience, but the others I know nothing about. Some locals have recommended one place, but others have said it is no longer a good place. There are two 5-star rated facilities, but both are in towns 30-40 minutes away.
He still isn't sleeping well even though he's very tired. It is almost like his mind won't let him rest. Light is also bothering him, so he keeps his room lights off.
Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2025 12:30 AM (sPQoU)
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It's very large and pink.
Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2025 12:16 AM (3ek7K)
That's what she said.
(sorry, had to be done)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
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Nah. Pink? Nope.
Wait until it's.... Purple.
Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2025 12:16 AM (3ek7K)
That's what she said.
(sorry, had to be done)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
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Nah. Pink? Nope.
Wait until it's.... Purple.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:31 AM (rdVOm)
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*wraps apron around waist*
JQ,
May I serve you?
Everybody else belly up. It’s been awhile. Last time I tended bar it was the early 90s in Seattle. There were a few bands getting their starts. Thankfully, it won’t be quite as grungy tonight.
JQ,
May I serve you?
Everybody else belly up. It’s been awhile. Last time I tended bar it was the early 90s in Seattle. There were a few bands getting their starts. Thankfully, it won’t be quite as grungy tonight.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 06, 2025 12:32 AM (mT+6a)
Posted by: toby928 at July 06, 2025 12:34 AM (jc0TO)
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I think the warning came after the 10 o'clock news. They need horns. Here in Littleton they have horns that sound like old air raid sirens and if it's not 9 AM (test time) you better check and find out what's up.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 12:19 AM (xCsAY)
I believe the flash flood warning was issued at 5:54 am. I’ve seen posts on X tonight saying that, with the rapidly increasing population along the Guadalupe River, Texas should have been building a series of sirens and other warning systems downstream, but that hasn’t ever been done.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 12:19 AM (xCsAY)
I believe the flash flood warning was issued at 5:54 am. I’ve seen posts on X tonight saying that, with the rapidly increasing population along the Guadalupe River, Texas should have been building a series of sirens and other warning systems downstream, but that hasn’t ever been done.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 06, 2025 12:35 AM (Lhvai)
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Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2025 12:30 AM
Thank you for the update.
Prayers up for Ciampino, you, and all of your family, for comfort and strength.
Thank you for the update.
Prayers up for Ciampino, you, and all of your family, for comfort and strength.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:35 AM (rdVOm)
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It's very large and pink.
Posted by: four seasons
That's what she said.
(sorry, had to be done)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
Nah. Pink? Nope.
Wait until it's.... Purple.
Posted by: JQ
Grip.
Posted by: four seasons
That's what she said.
(sorry, had to be done)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
Nah. Pink? Nope.
Wait until it's.... Purple.
Posted by: JQ
Grip.
Posted by: just the one-word punchline at July 06, 2025 12:36 AM (DgGvY)
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Got a call after a recent blood test. Said results were okay, but I'm a little bit dehydrated. I said I'm on a water pill and was told not to drink as much water as recommended. He said, oh yeah, fluid build-up. I said, yes, I'll have to talk to the doctor about this.
So they tell me not to drink as much fluids, and I'm on a script that makes me pee often, sometimes every 20 minutes. (I've learned not to take it if I have to go out.) So now I'm slightly dehydrated. Please, guys, make up your mind.
So they tell me not to drink as much fluids, and I'm on a script that makes me pee often, sometimes every 20 minutes. (I've learned not to take it if I have to go out.) So now I'm slightly dehydrated. Please, guys, make up your mind.
Posted by: RickZ at July 06, 2025 12:36 AM (gKDq2)
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Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2025 12:30 AM (sPQoU)
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Thank you for the update. Well wishes to your dad and fam.
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Thank you for the update. Well wishes to your dad and fam.
Posted by: scampydog at July 06, 2025 12:37 AM (LVaYG)
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Joyenz yes thanks a lot for the update.
Posted by: Skip at July 06, 2025 12:37 AM (+qU29)
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:38 AM (rdVOm)
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I think that one of the planks in Musk's platform is calling a Constitutional Convention, so that could change if he succeeds.
Everything, and I mean everything (except two, or at least an equal number, of Senators per state) is up for grabs if a Convention is seated.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:25 AM (qpyNK)
People who support that idea have no understanding that there is no possible way a single new constitution would result. 3 or 4 new constitutions, with 3 or 4 successor states, is far more likely.
Everything, and I mean everything (except two, or at least an equal number, of Senators per state) is up for grabs if a Convention is seated.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:25 AM (qpyNK)
People who support that idea have no understanding that there is no possible way a single new constitution would result. 3 or 4 new constitutions, with 3 or 4 successor states, is far more likely.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 06, 2025 12:38 AM (Lhvai)
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Grip.
Posted by: just the one-word punchline
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LOL
Better, though, if it can stand up purple on its own...
Posted by: just the one-word punchline
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LOL
Better, though, if it can stand up purple on its own...
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:39 AM (rdVOm)
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I am more afraid of what happens to MAGA when we lose Trump one way or another.. for whatever reason, he connects with the normies and is the ultimate influence decider. Musk will learn that he doesn't have that sort of pull if he keeps openly fighting Trump. If money alone wins the oligarchs would have already crushed MAGA. Biggest problem as always is human nature. How do you find enough people to go into government without the main goals of getting rich and getting control for the sake of control? There has been a good start of purging but it seems that only Trump Actual has the power of approval that strikes fear into the DC corruptos of both nominal parties.
Posted by: azjaeger at July 06, 2025 12:41 AM (3/XaG)
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My pleasure, JQ
Joyeze,
Thank you for keeping us utd on your pops. He’s special to us too. Know he has loads of folks praying for him and you and your sibs.
Take care of the kitties. He loves them so.
Joyeze,
Thank you for keeping us utd on your pops. He’s special to us too. Know he has loads of folks praying for him and you and your sibs.
Take care of the kitties. He loves them so.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 06, 2025 12:42 AM (mT+6a)
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Damn, they're still blowing shit up out there.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Are they trying to secede from the cul-de-sac? Or annex the next block?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Are they trying to secede from the cul-de-sac? Or annex the next block?
Posted by: scampydog at July 06, 2025 12:43 AM (LVaYG)
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I bought all the stuff today, to make poppers and tacos. Fambly lurves all that (and so do I).
Will make extra, for next ClubONT.
Will make extra, for next ClubONT.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:43 AM (rdVOm)
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302 > In Elon's case that's a non-starter - he was born in S. Africa so isn't eligible to be El Presidente....
I think that one of the planks in Musk's platform is calling a Constitutional Convention, so that could change if he succeeds.
Everything, and I mean everything (except two, or at least an equal number, of Senators per state) is up for grabs if a Convention is seated.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:25 AM (qpyNK)
I'd be willing to give the states a minimum of 2 representatives in the house instead of the current 1, but still keep the current number of representatives overall. That would throw incrementally more power to the smaller (less populated) states. Of course that includes Delaware, Rhode Island and Hawaii....
Any changes a constitutional convention makes would still have to be approved by 2/3rds of the states - a pretty high bar for shenanigans.
I think that one of the planks in Musk's platform is calling a Constitutional Convention, so that could change if he succeeds.
Everything, and I mean everything (except two, or at least an equal number, of Senators per state) is up for grabs if a Convention is seated.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:25 AM (qpyNK)
I'd be willing to give the states a minimum of 2 representatives in the house instead of the current 1, but still keep the current number of representatives overall. That would throw incrementally more power to the smaller (less populated) states. Of course that includes Delaware, Rhode Island and Hawaii....
Any changes a constitutional convention makes would still have to be approved by 2/3rds of the states - a pretty high bar for shenanigans.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 06, 2025 12:43 AM (QGaXH)
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Just had some BIG booms here too.
Lucy is gone again. Thankfully, she’s an indoor kitty and I left some closet doors open.
Lucy is gone again. Thankfully, she’s an indoor kitty and I left some closet doors open.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 06, 2025 12:44 AM (mT+6a)
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246 Yesterday some asshole had his 20' American flag upside down. SMDH
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 05, 2025 11:37 PM (bA75n)
That's a recognized sign of distress.
All during the Obama and Biden reign of error any time I mailed a letter, I used American flag stamps and placed them upside down as a sign of distress.
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 05, 2025 11:37 PM (bA75n)
That's a recognized sign of distress.
All during the Obama and Biden reign of error any time I mailed a letter, I used American flag stamps and placed them upside down as a sign of distress.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 06, 2025 12:46 AM (QGaXH)
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Cat was hanging out with us last night, until he knew that the dog (old, deaf & not a problem) could see him. Haha. So he went under my car for a while.
Booms didn't faze him a bit.
Booms didn't faze him a bit.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:47 AM (rdVOm)
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Joyenz - Thanks for the update. Thoughts and prayers for you all will continue.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 06, 2025 12:48 AM (XeU6L)
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All during the Obama and Biden reign of error any time I mailed a letter, I used American flag stamps and placed them upside down as a sign of distress.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK)
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Wow - Horde mind. I did the same during the Obama years.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK)
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Wow - Horde mind. I did the same during the Obama years.
Posted by: scampydog at July 06, 2025 12:48 AM (LVaYG)
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All during the Obama and Biden reign of error any time I mailed a letter, I used American flag stamps and placed them upside down as a sign of distress.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK)
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Wow - Horde mind. I did the same during the Obama years.
Posted by: scampydog
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Yep. Me three.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK)
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Wow - Horde mind. I did the same during the Obama years.
Posted by: scampydog
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Yep. Me three.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:49 AM (rdVOm)
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Article V convention would be opening a door without knowing what's behind it. It would be tempting fate.
IMO
IMO
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2025 12:49 AM (AOsQT)
Posted by: Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury at July 06, 2025 12:51 AM (UZTGl)
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267 Speculating; When the CA house of cards folds the housing market will also. Home prices will drop exponentially along with income - it will be foreclosure city. Only the few will get by unharmed.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:54 PM (xCsAY)
Property tax revenue is directly tied to home prices here. A catastrophic drop in prices will be accompanied by an equally catastrophic drop in tax revenue to the state. Of course rents would then crash too, as renters pile into the housing market.
We'd go back to the days when Neil Diamond sang:
LA's fine, the sun shines most the time
And the feeling is laid back
Palm trees grow, and rents are low....
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 05, 2025 11:54 PM (xCsAY)
Property tax revenue is directly tied to home prices here. A catastrophic drop in prices will be accompanied by an equally catastrophic drop in tax revenue to the state. Of course rents would then crash too, as renters pile into the housing market.
We'd go back to the days when Neil Diamond sang:
LA's fine, the sun shines most the time
And the feeling is laid back
Palm trees grow, and rents are low....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 06, 2025 12:52 AM (QGaXH)
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Some fireworks here, but NYE is the big day for fireworks here in Alaska.
Can't see 'em well in the summer.
Can't see 'em well in the summer.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:52 AM (qpyNK)
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Have not noodled on the Article V Convention in many years. When I last did, could not get away from the unintended consequences rabbit hole - potential for a runaway convention, I think/recall was my concern.
Posted by: scampydog at July 06, 2025 12:53 AM (LVaYG)
Posted by: Prudent Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury at July 06, 2025 12:55 AM (UZTGl)
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314 *slides a cold one down the bar for ARiK*
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:29 AM (rdVOm)
Thank you JQ
Hope we can do that for real someday....
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 12:29 AM (rdVOm)
Thank you JQ
Hope we can do that for real someday....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 06, 2025 12:57 AM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Ordinary American at July 06, 2025 12:57 AM (wQOIH)
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So they tell me not to drink as much fluids, and I'm on a script that makes me pee often, sometimes every 20 minutes. (I've learned not to take it if I have to go out.) So now I'm slightly dehydrated. Please, guys, make up your mind.
Posted by: RickZ at July 06, 2025 12:36 AM (gKDq2)
They gave me that shit after my surgery last year. Fucking annoying it was. The downside is they almost killed my kidneys. I made the mistake of trying a different cardiologist because they said he was good. My original cardiologist took me off the lasix pills, new guy puts me back on. I start to see kidney function dropping at each new blood test. New guy's office calls and says oh everything is good. I said what about the kidney function, a few numbers lower and I'll be in big trouble. Oh doctor says it's improving. Oh really? Not what I'm seeing. Tell the doctor to take the bone out of his nose and suck a dick, seeya. So I stuck with the original dude, dropped the lasix, and next blood test everything was back to normal. Can't be on that shit for long periods of time.
Posted by: RickZ at July 06, 2025 12:36 AM (gKDq2)
They gave me that shit after my surgery last year. Fucking annoying it was. The downside is they almost killed my kidneys. I made the mistake of trying a different cardiologist because they said he was good. My original cardiologist took me off the lasix pills, new guy puts me back on. I start to see kidney function dropping at each new blood test. New guy's office calls and says oh everything is good. I said what about the kidney function, a few numbers lower and I'll be in big trouble. Oh doctor says it's improving. Oh really? Not what I'm seeing. Tell the doctor to take the bone out of his nose and suck a dick, seeya. So I stuck with the original dude, dropped the lasix, and next blood test everything was back to normal. Can't be on that shit for long periods of time.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2025 12:58 AM (snZF9)
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> 344 I would do molten lead
Posted by: Skip
*declines to assault Skip's castle*
Posted by: Prudent Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury at July 06, 2025 12:55 AM (UZTGl)
Lead is definitely the way to go, if you can afford the up-front investment. The nice thing about molten lead is that it solidifies and can be picked up for reuse.
Boiling oil is effective, but expensive, and basically a one-time-use option.
Same with boiling piss, with the added burden of having to either collect it in a hurry or have vats of piss staged and ready to go all the time.
Over time, lead is the most economical choice for the frugal castle owner.
Posted by: Skip
*declines to assault Skip's castle*
Posted by: Prudent Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury at July 06, 2025 12:55 AM (UZTGl)
Lead is definitely the way to go, if you can afford the up-front investment. The nice thing about molten lead is that it solidifies and can be picked up for reuse.
Boiling oil is effective, but expensive, and basically a one-time-use option.
Same with boiling piss, with the added burden of having to either collect it in a hurry or have vats of piss staged and ready to go all the time.
Over time, lead is the most economical choice for the frugal castle owner.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 06, 2025 12:59 AM (qpyNK)
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>>>Cool
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
>>Next Club ONT's lesson; rattlesnake dens and problem-solving with dynamite.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
>>Next Club ONT's lesson; rattlesnake dens and problem-solving with dynamite.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 06, 2025 12:59 AM (QnXVi)
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>>Next Club ONT's lesson; rattlesnake dens and problem-solving with dynamite.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
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*Screenshots and scribbles notes*
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
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*Screenshots and scribbles notes*
Posted by: scampydog at July 06, 2025 01:01 AM (LVaYG)
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Didn't try any Melatonin all week but took one awhile ago. See if it helps.
Have a great night everyone
Have a great night everyone
Posted by: Skip at July 06, 2025 01:02 AM (+qU29)
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Fun fact:
Late BF was a construction worker (yeah, that's partly why my posts are full of *colorful metaphors*) and would salvage... interesting things... from the job sites.
There's a brass bar rail out in the storage shed. Came out of a remodel he worked on. LOL.
Considering how to incorporate it when I get the deck rebuilt.
Late BF was a construction worker (yeah, that's partly why my posts are full of *colorful metaphors*) and would salvage... interesting things... from the job sites.
There's a brass bar rail out in the storage shed. Came out of a remodel he worked on. LOL.
Considering how to incorporate it when I get the deck rebuilt.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 01:03 AM (rdVOm)
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If I had a couple billion $, I would start a car company that would build old cars, on frames
I got hit with a suggested post like that on FB the other day. Some company offering a completely new 67 Mustang fastback..didn't get very far into it cause they said the starting price was $250k. I would imagine that for even 100k tops you could get a concours level show winning 67 Mustang as long as it wasn't an actual Bullitt movie one or something
I got hit with a suggested post like that on FB the other day. Some company offering a completely new 67 Mustang fastback..didn't get very far into it cause they said the starting price was $250k. I would imagine that for even 100k tops you could get a concours level show winning 67 Mustang as long as it wasn't an actual Bullitt movie one or something
Posted by: azjaeger at July 06, 2025 01:04 AM (3/XaG)
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349 >>>Cool
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
>>Next Club ONT's lesson; rattlesnake dens and problem-solving with dynamite.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 06, 2025 12:59 AM (QnXVi)
Mo' money, mo' problems....
Mo' dynamite, less problems???
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
>>Next Club ONT's lesson; rattlesnake dens and problem-solving with dynamite.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 06, 2025 12:59 AM (QnXVi)
Mo' money, mo' problems....
Mo' dynamite, less problems???
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 06, 2025 01:04 AM (QGaXH)
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Joyenz, you're probably back to business by now, but in case you dip back in, I'm fervently hoping your father gets comfortable soon and emerges from surgery healthy (if in need of rehab).
Joyenz, you're probably back to business by now, but in case you dip back in, I'm fervently hoping your father gets comfortable soon and emerges from surgery healthy (if in need of rehab).
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 06, 2025 01:08 AM (Rrsaq)
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Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2025 12:58 AM (snZF9)
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Wow, you're lucky you could pick your doctor.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2025 12:58 AM (snZF9)
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Wow, you're lucky you could pick your doctor.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 06, 2025 01:09 AM (Rrsaq)
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"Does anyone know why the media is blaming Noem for the flooding in Texas?"
They're lazy, partisan, hacks.
They're lazy, partisan, hacks.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 06, 2025 01:09 AM (K9xEt)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 06, 2025 01:16 AM (QGaXH)
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>>>Mo' money, mo' problems....
Mo' dynamite, less problems???
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK)
>River fishing from a jon boat with surplus dynamite is every bit as fun as it sounds but separating the chum from the quarry is its own problem.
Mo' dynamite, less problems???
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK)
>River fishing from a jon boat with surplus dynamite is every bit as fun as it sounds but separating the chum from the quarry is its own problem.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 06, 2025 01:18 AM (QnXVi)
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Un real.... there are three articles up on the MSN main news page, blaming Trump and the National Weather service.... for a flash flood which killed people in Texas.
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 06, 2025 01:19 AM (mP0Kj)
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>>>Perot was rich, but nowhere near the same category as Musk. From what I'm seeing his net worth when he died was around $4.8 billion (2023 dollars), only a little over 1% of Musk's net worth.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
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He's swimming up stream. He's looking for Rand Paul's and Massie's. He doesn't understand that there are not thousands of single issue voters. He doesn't understand that Rand Paul is an odd ball and that Massie is a grifter.
He should stick with rockets.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
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He's swimming up stream. He's looking for Rand Paul's and Massie's. He doesn't understand that there are not thousands of single issue voters. He doesn't understand that Rand Paul is an odd ball and that Massie is a grifter.
He should stick with rockets.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 01:20 AM (xCsAY)
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There's a brass bar rail out in the storage shed. Came out of a remodel he worked on. LOL.
Considering how to incorporate it when I get the deck rebuilt.
Posted by: JQ
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Love it. Now thinking about how to incorporate one into my basement bar.
Considering how to incorporate it when I get the deck rebuilt.
Posted by: JQ
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Love it. Now thinking about how to incorporate one into my basement bar.
Posted by: scampydog at July 06, 2025 01:20 AM (LVaYG)
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>"Does anyone know why the media is blaming Noem for the flooding in Texas?"
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because Trump won
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because Trump won
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2025 01:21 AM (AOsQT)
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"Does anyone know why the media is blaming Noem for the flooding in Texas?"
They're lazy, partisan, hacks.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 06, 2025 01:09 AM (K9xEt)
Every 'reporter' now wants to be a Woodward or a Bernstein, 'bringing down a President'. Woodward and Bernstein were lying pieces of shit. So the media want to be lying pieces of shit. They are succeeding at their goal.
They're lazy, partisan, hacks.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 06, 2025 01:09 AM (K9xEt)
Every 'reporter' now wants to be a Woodward or a Bernstein, 'bringing down a President'. Woodward and Bernstein were lying pieces of shit. So the media want to be lying pieces of shit. They are succeeding at their goal.
Posted by: RickZ at July 06, 2025 01:21 AM (gKDq2)
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 01:22 AM (rdVOm)
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>>>360 Un real.... there are three articles up on the MSN main news page, blaming Trump and the National Weather service.... for a flash flood which killed people in Texas.
Posted by: Romeo13
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That's what they do. And their 30% are over in the corner with a bottle of lube. MSMs are not influencing new audience or voters.
Posted by: Romeo13
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That's what they do. And their 30% are over in the corner with a bottle of lube. MSMs are not influencing new audience or voters.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 01:22 AM (xCsAY)
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Now thinking about how to incorporate one into my basement bar.
Posted by: scampydog
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Mine is probably 15 feet long (shaddup, Morons! LOL)
A bit much for a basement bar at home?
Posted by: scampydog
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Mine is probably 15 feet long (shaddup, Morons! LOL)
A bit much for a basement bar at home?
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 01:25 AM (rdVOm)
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Because after a tactic works once, they keep using it. Katrina, somehow got blamed on Bush- so they will keep doing it to the people they do not like.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 06, 2025 01:26 AM (bss/y)
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Superman works for the Coast Guard:
@FoxNews
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29m
Coast Guard Serviceman Scott Ruskin saved 165 lives on his first mission during the devastating Texas floods, demonstrating extraordinary courage and dedication to duty, @Sec_Noem
said.
@FoxNews
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29m
Coast Guard Serviceman Scott Ruskin saved 165 lives on his first mission during the devastating Texas floods, demonstrating extraordinary courage and dedication to duty, @Sec_Noem
said.
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2025 01:26 AM (AOsQT)
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Good evening horde. Any post Fourth hangovers being alleviated today?
Posted by: Pete Bog at July 06, 2025 01:27 AM (hpnR6)
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'Evening, Bog. No hangover, but JQ has 15ft of brass rail.
Posted by: scampydog at July 06, 2025 01:29 AM (LVaYG)
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Good evening horde. Any post Fourth hangovers being alleviated today?
Posted by: Pete Bog
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*raises paw*
But, it's more from fambly than booze. LOL!
Posted by: Pete Bog
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*raises paw*
But, it's more from fambly than booze. LOL!
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 01:29 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 06, 2025 01:30 AM (mT+6a)
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>>>Considering how to incorporate it when I get the deck rebuilt.
Posted by: JQ
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Times past one could purchase a sheet of plywood with a mahogany or the wood of choice veneered on one side.
Put that on a bed of glued 2x6s with the brass rail and you've
got a mini-Kentucky club bar.
Posted by: JQ
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Times past one could purchase a sheet of plywood with a mahogany or the wood of choice veneered on one side.
Put that on a bed of glued 2x6s with the brass rail and you've
got a mini-Kentucky club bar.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2025 01:31 AM (xCsAY)
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Jeez, Nurse. For a left-tarded area, they sure do loves them some patriotic stuff, huh?
I'm in a blood-red area, and nary a *peep* this evening! It was a warzone last night, though...
I'm in a blood-red area, and nary a *peep* this evening! It was a warzone last night, though...
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 01:33 AM (rdVOm)
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I have plenty of complaints about the current state of Fox News, but I must admit, firing Tucker Carlson has proven to be a wise decision.
Posted by: Rusty Nail at July 06, 2025 01:34 AM (TdCYS)
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G'night, Horde. JQ, you've got the keys? See you all Tuesday night.
Posted by: scampydog at July 06, 2025 01:35 AM (LVaYG)
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Depends on the media you listen to. Most of the media is full of sh*t. Trump has nothing to do with the Texas flood. That has happened more than a few times in the past.Thing is this time it happened on a long holiday weekend in the summer when lots of people were out. The flood happened in the middle of the night, people were sleeping. It was just a bad time for this to happen. And it happened fast. There was no time for evacuation. However the weather forecast did call for rain and thunderstorms. I guess most people didn't think it would be this bad. But it was.
Posted by: Case at July 06, 2025 01:40 AM (ilX37)
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JQ you have officially been authorized to start the rager!
Posted by: Pete Bog at July 06, 2025 01:41 AM (hpnR6)
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'Night, Doggo!
I promise to clean up any messes...
**********************
Alrighty then.
PARTY!!!!!!
youtu.be/mPQPdYttl7U
I promise to clean up any messes...
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Alrighty then.
PARTY!!!!!!
youtu.be/mPQPdYttl7U
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 01:44 AM (rdVOm)
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JQ you have officially been authorized to start the rager!
Posted by: Pete Bog
*rolls in keg*
*puts in galvanized tub*
*dumps the ice*
*does hand stand on keg while Doof affixes tap*
Posted by: Pete Bog
*rolls in keg*
*puts in galvanized tub*
*dumps the ice*
*does hand stand on keg while Doof affixes tap*
Posted by: Party Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury at July 06, 2025 01:46 AM (UZTGl)
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youtu.be/Rqnw5IfbZOU
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 01:50 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Failed Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury at July 06, 2025 01:52 AM (UZTGl)
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Wasn't there sody pop Orange (and other flavors) Crush? I seem to remember them from summers in my long-ago yout'.
Posted by: mindful webworker
Professionals only drink Nehi.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:09
We recently discovered that Fanta Orange is the best orange soda. Tho Nehi is very close.
Posted by: mindful webworker
Professionals only drink Nehi.
Posted by: RickZ at July 05, 2025 11:09
We recently discovered that Fanta Orange is the best orange soda. Tho Nehi is very close.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historical take at July 06, 2025 01:53 AM (55Qr6)
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There's a brass bar rail out in the storage shed. Came out of a remodel he worked on. LOL.
Considering how to incorporate it when I get the deck rebuilt.
Posted by: JQ
I have to redo my deck. Its 40 years old. Its one of the last big projects left. No clue how I'll do it yet. I'm sure it won't be frigging normal. lol
Considering how to incorporate it when I get the deck rebuilt.
Posted by: JQ
I have to redo my deck. Its 40 years old. Its one of the last big projects left. No clue how I'll do it yet. I'm sure it won't be frigging normal. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2025 01:54 AM (snZF9)
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We recently discovered that Fanta Orange is the best orange soda. Tho Nehi is very close.
Posted by: Farmer
I've been drinkin nehi since I was a knee-high Grasshopper
Snatch the Nehi from my hand
Posted by: Farmer
I've been drinkin nehi since I was a knee-high Grasshopper
Snatch the Nehi from my hand
Posted by: Blind Monk Ralph of Shaolin at July 06, 2025 01:55 AM (UZTGl)
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I have to redo my deck. Its 40 years old. Its one of the last big projects left. No clue how I'll do it yet. I'm sure it won't be frigging normal. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Use extra cinder blocks.
The serious shit weighs
And moves
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Use extra cinder blocks.
The serious shit weighs
And moves
Posted by: Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury knoes Things at July 06, 2025 01:59 AM (UZTGl)
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I have to redo my deck. Its 40 years old. Its one of the last big projects left. No clue how I'll do it yet. I'm sure it won't be frigging normal. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Yep. 40 years here as well.. got some hunks of plywood and T-111 covering the worst places. It's getting hazardous out there.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Yep. 40 years here as well.. got some hunks of plywood and T-111 covering the worst places. It's getting hazardous out there.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:01 AM (rdVOm)
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Once, I had the ambition to be A One Hit Wonder
Posted by: Failed Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury
You were
Posted by: Failed Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury
You were
Posted by: girlfriends of Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury at July 06, 2025 02:03 AM (UZTGl)
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Wood products are soooo fk'ing expensive now. If prices don't relax, may need to just rip out the deck. I guess?
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:05 AM (rdVOm)
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Wood products are soooo fk'ing expensive now. If prices don't relax, may need to just rip out the deck. I guess?
Posted by: JQ
We used dirt
Posted by: JQ
We used dirt
Posted by: people not old enough to have lived through the Depression, but lie at July 06, 2025 02:07 AM (UZTGl)
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If I tear out the deck, will need to have new steps/stairs. Ground level is about 2-3 ft. below patio door. Not happy to think about more concrete, or mowing more area... ugh.
But paying for about 500 sq ft of deck, remove & replace = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
But paying for about 500 sq ft of deck, remove & replace = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:13 AM (rdVOm)
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Re Article V Convention and fears it could run amok. It very well could, but it takes 3/4 of the states to ratify any such output of a convention.
Fun fact: the closest we ever came to a ConCon was just one state shy of the 2/3 required to convene one after the SCROTUS infamous "one man, one vote" ruling, which was idiotic. This ruled unconstitutional things like states used to do. Here in SC, each county got one senator, and the county elected said senator. The House was proportional to population in districts, a mirror of the federal system.
That ruling said no, can't do that, one man, one vote, so the Senate must be by population as well. That pissed off a lot of states.
Re Article V Convention and fears it could run amok. It very well could, but it takes 3/4 of the states to ratify any such output of a convention.
Fun fact: the closest we ever came to a ConCon was just one state shy of the 2/3 required to convene one after the SCROTUS infamous "one man, one vote" ruling, which was idiotic. This ruled unconstitutional things like states used to do. Here in SC, each county got one senator, and the county elected said senator. The House was proportional to population in districts, a mirror of the federal system.
That ruling said no, can't do that, one man, one vote, so the Senate must be by population as well. That pissed off a lot of states.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2025 02:18 AM (w6EFb)
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But paying for about 500 sq ft of deck, remove & replace = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:13 AM (rdVOm)
Just make a stack of pallets.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:13 AM (rdVOm)
Just make a stack of pallets.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2025 02:18 AM (Hyyh7)
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AOP, that's my best bet-- if I *must* have a wooden floor.
Naw, I'll think of something. I want a permanent cover over it, whatever "it" ends up being. Maybe just level the ground and gravel it. I dunno. I don't want any more lawn, and don't want to pour a slab.
Naw, I'll think of something. I want a permanent cover over it, whatever "it" ends up being. Maybe just level the ground and gravel it. I dunno. I don't want any more lawn, and don't want to pour a slab.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:21 AM (rdVOm)
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Naw, I'll think of something. I want a permanent cover over it, whatever "it" ends up being. Maybe just level the ground and gravel it. I dunno. I don't want any more lawn, and don't want to pour a slab.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:21 AM (rdVOm)
Concrete is pretty damned expensive, too, you know. One thing about wood, you can salvage old wood from demolished buildings, and repurpose it. I still have some lumber salvaged from the wreck of a grain elevator they knocked down here close to 20 years ago. Rough 2X8 planks, very good grade of spruce, too.
Maybe you could build a deck from old railway ties. Railroads replace ties all the time. Now I think contractors buy them up to sell at garden stores, etc., but I'd bet you could mooch a couple of pickup loads if you sweet-talked the rail crew doing the tie replacement.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:21 AM (rdVOm)
Concrete is pretty damned expensive, too, you know. One thing about wood, you can salvage old wood from demolished buildings, and repurpose it. I still have some lumber salvaged from the wreck of a grain elevator they knocked down here close to 20 years ago. Rough 2X8 planks, very good grade of spruce, too.
Maybe you could build a deck from old railway ties. Railroads replace ties all the time. Now I think contractors buy them up to sell at garden stores, etc., but I'd bet you could mooch a couple of pickup loads if you sweet-talked the rail crew doing the tie replacement.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2025 02:27 AM (Hyyh7)
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There are two methods of ratifying amendments, by 3/4 of the state legislatures, or 3/4 of state ratifying conventions.
The latter method has been used just once. Guess which amendment that was?
There are two methods of ratifying amendments, by 3/4 of the state legislatures, or 3/4 of state ratifying conventions.
The latter method has been used just once. Guess which amendment that was?
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2025 02:27 AM (w6EFb)
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>>Maybe you could build a deck from old railway ties. Railroads replace ties all the time. Now I think contractors buy them up to sell at garden stores, etc., but I'd bet you could mooch a couple of pickup loads if you sweet-talked the rail crew doing the tie replacement.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Don't have the connections for that, LOL. Plus, do I want to be tracking creosote into the house? Ties are messy.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Don't have the connections for that, LOL. Plus, do I want to be tracking creosote into the house? Ties are messy.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:31 AM (rdVOm)
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Well, getting late here. I have to hit the sack. Night, Horde. My heartbeat aggravation has been pretty slight for the last few days. Going in for the cardiac perfusion scan in a week and a half. Looks like I will be able to hold out that long, no problem.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2025 02:33 AM (Hyyh7)
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:35 AM (rdVOm)
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AoS Headline from July 2018:
Must Eat Jim Acosta
By Rich "Psycho" Giamboni
Well, I haven't seen the little twerp lately.
Must Eat Jim Acosta
By Rich "Psycho" Giamboni
Well, I haven't seen the little twerp lately.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 06, 2025 02:35 AM (wGK1C)
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My only real solution, is to win the lottery. I'm too broken-down to hold a "real job" now. SS isn't enough to do more than *exist*
This house is a POS. Really don't want to pour ANY money into it, deck or no deck.
Ok, fk all that............
youtu.be/5HTVMh7fur4
This house is a POS. Really don't want to pour ANY money into it, deck or no deck.
Ok, fk all that............
youtu.be/5HTVMh7fur4
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:46 AM (rdVOm)
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youtu.be/v4azbl96BJY
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:54 AM (rdVOm)
404
youtu.be/eud5AurOxm0
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 03:00 AM (rdVOm)
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Gonna go sit outside with Cat for a bit...
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 03:11 AM (rdVOm)
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Sweet Jesus, hold everyone in Texas in the palm of your hand. Bring all those missing girls to the wonder of your choice for them. Bring all their parents the consolation of your Sacred Heart. Bring all of your good from every evil you allow. Bless every first responder, and bless all families and those who grieve. Your will be done, and let us all agree that Your Will is the answer to all of our questions.
Amen.
Amen.
Posted by: tcn in AK at July 06, 2025 03:21 AM (1Gsou)
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We are quite concerned with what the doctor is doing to my Dad. We took him to the hospital because he was severely dehydrated. They put him on a lasix pill, but give him no IV fluids. So they make him urinate more of what little fluid he has left. He can't drink enough to keep up and is still mumbling his speech. I'm no expert, but this just sounds like doing more damage to the patient than helping.
We're wondering if we need to transfer him to another hospital.
We're wondering if we need to transfer him to another hospital.
Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2025 03:49 AM (sPQoU)
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I have to redo my deck. Its 40 years old. Its one of the last big projects left. No clue how I'll do it yet. I'm sure it won't be frigging normal. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Yep. 40 years here as well.. got some hunks of plywood and T-111 covering the worst places. It's getting hazardous out there.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:01
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Ours is only 37 yrs but it is failing. We are having t stained this summer by a bunch of college kids. Anyone heard of this group? They supposedly train with Sherwin-Williams.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Yep. 40 years here as well.. got some hunks of plywood and T-111 covering the worst places. It's getting hazardous out there.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 02:01
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Ours is only 37 yrs but it is failing. We are having t stained this summer by a bunch of college kids. Anyone heard of this group? They supposedly train with Sherwin-Williams.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historical take at July 06, 2025 03:51 AM (55Qr6)
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We're wondering if we need to transfer him to another hospital.
Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2025 03:49 AM (sPQoU)
No, you need to raise hell with the "hospitalist." There is a person there who decides what treatment is given to which patient. Read that person the riot act, and don't take no for an answer.
They will try to put you off. Remain calm but don't be put off.
Hospitals are combat zones, particularly where the elderly are concerned. They will tell you that treatment is some sort of cruelty and you should just let your elderly relative pass away. That is blatant crap.
If your person is dehydrated, then get an IV going right damned now. Fluids never hurt anyone, no matter the situation. If he has fluids around his heart, then they need to treat that, but his brain can't go without water, period.
Be firm, but calm. If they refuse, then ask for a review at the corporate level. If that doesn't scare them, get a lawyer involved.
Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2025 03:49 AM (sPQoU)
No, you need to raise hell with the "hospitalist." There is a person there who decides what treatment is given to which patient. Read that person the riot act, and don't take no for an answer.
They will try to put you off. Remain calm but don't be put off.
Hospitals are combat zones, particularly where the elderly are concerned. They will tell you that treatment is some sort of cruelty and you should just let your elderly relative pass away. That is blatant crap.
If your person is dehydrated, then get an IV going right damned now. Fluids never hurt anyone, no matter the situation. If he has fluids around his heart, then they need to treat that, but his brain can't go without water, period.
Be firm, but calm. If they refuse, then ask for a review at the corporate level. If that doesn't scare them, get a lawyer involved.
Posted by: tcn in AK at July 06, 2025 03:57 AM (1Gsou)
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Joyenz, what a tough situation!
Dehydration can cause delirium, I think, but what's the alternative? Fluid on the lungs? Hmm... I'm inclined to believe the Dr. is choosing the lesser of evils here.
*I am not a Dr., nor do I play one on TV*
I'm so sorry. Prayers continuing!
Dehydration can cause delirium, I think, but what's the alternative? Fluid on the lungs? Hmm... I'm inclined to believe the Dr. is choosing the lesser of evils here.
*I am not a Dr., nor do I play one on TV*
I'm so sorry. Prayers continuing!
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 03:59 AM (rdVOm)
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Tcn has raised an important point.
I will withdraw my previous comment, Joyenz.
Again, praying for all of you...
I will withdraw my previous comment, Joyenz.
Again, praying for all of you...
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 04:01 AM (rdVOm)
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We're wondering if we need to transfer him to another hospital.
Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2025 03:49
Best of luck to you J. I just went thru my Dad being hospitalized since Sept, he just passed May 29.
He went in because he fell. He could walk then, but unsteady. Next we know he can't walk and has a stage 4 bedsore that will never heal. This is great medical care?
Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2025 03:49
Best of luck to you J. I just went thru my Dad being hospitalized since Sept, he just passed May 29.
He went in because he fell. He could walk then, but unsteady. Next we know he can't walk and has a stage 4 bedsore that will never heal. This is great medical care?
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historical take at July 06, 2025 04:02 AM (55Qr6)
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Farmer, if your deck is "failing" why are you bothering to get it re-stained?
(My deck is sh0t. No doubt about it. No amount of stain or paint or other slop will rejuvenate it at this point.)
(My deck is sh0t. No doubt about it. No amount of stain or paint or other slop will rejuvenate it at this point.)
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 04:03 AM (rdVOm)
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Posted by: tcn in AK at July 06, 2025 03:57 AM (1Gsou)
They're saying the lasix is because of the fluid retention in his legs (he's had bypass) and they don't want to give him IV fluids because they don't want fluid buildup around his lungs. Thing is, when he was hospitalized in March and I think it was May, they gave him fluids and his legs have been this way for a few years.
This is why we don't understand what the heck they're doing this time and they want to do a procedure on him in a couple of days. I don't think he'll make it in his current condition, even though it isn't full anesthesia and more like twilight.
They're saying the lasix is because of the fluid retention in his legs (he's had bypass) and they don't want to give him IV fluids because they don't want fluid buildup around his lungs. Thing is, when he was hospitalized in March and I think it was May, they gave him fluids and his legs have been this way for a few years.
This is why we don't understand what the heck they're doing this time and they want to do a procedure on him in a couple of days. I don't think he'll make it in his current condition, even though it isn't full anesthesia and more like twilight.
Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2025 04:06 AM (sPQoU)
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Thanks JQ and sorry for your loss Farmer.
This is the hospital that killed our mother in 2021. They gave her blood thinner for two blood clots, but failed to catch her bleeding out into her abdomen because of the thinner.
This is the hospital that killed our mother in 2021. They gave her blood thinner for two blood clots, but failed to catch her bleeding out into her abdomen because of the thinner.
Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2025 04:10 AM (sPQoU)
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This is the hospital that killed our mother in 2021. They gave her blood thinner for two blood clots, but failed to catch her bleeding out into her abdomen because of the thinner.
Posted by: Joyenz
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UGH!
Follow your 'gut instinct' on this one.
Posted by: Joyenz
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UGH!
Follow your 'gut instinct' on this one.
Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2025 04:21 AM (rdVOm)
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Thanks Joyenz. I was up with Dad until Jules got sick. You really have to keep an eye on these guys treating the elderly.
Some may remember I was in WI with Dad till Jules almost died of septic shock. Never saw him after, couldn't leave her.
There is no reason he should have gotten that bedsore with proper medical care. When I was there I had to complain for 13 days before he got an air mattress that the doc had ordered.
Some may remember I was in WI with Dad till Jules almost died of septic shock. Never saw him after, couldn't leave her.
There is no reason he should have gotten that bedsore with proper medical care. When I was there I had to complain for 13 days before he got an air mattress that the doc had ordered.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historical take at July 06, 2025 04:30 AM (55Qr6)
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Pixy's up!
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youtu.be/VegvworoMX4
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Joyenz, his kidneys may not be able to process the extra fluids and the resultant edema is worse than the dehydration at this point.
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