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Wednesday Morning Rant
WaPo decided to interview the head of PBS, Paula Kerger. Unsurprisingly, she talks her book and warns of dire consequences - though not for herself. Oh my, no. The risk to her sinecure is the last thing on her mind, you see. She is just worried about poor rural folks and children!
Most of the money goes to local stations. I was just talking to someone about our station in Kansas, in Smokey Hills; 54 percent of their money comes from the federal government. It is obviously an existential circumstance for them. They do a call-in medical show because they're serving a very large rural area. A lot of what they do -- as all of our stations do -- is try to understand what the local market needs and then they step up to it. A lot of people don't understand that big parts of the country are still without broadband.An existential threat. Sounds bad. Apparently it will be oh-so-bad for rural Americans if their taxpayer-financed propaganda is cut off! We can't have that. But it will, of course, be even worse for "the children." Even while doing the normal ironic dance of how PBS is invincible even as it faces an "existential" threat, it is as usual all about "the children:"
Ironically, I think PBS would exist in some form, but it would be different. And if the goal is to take PBS out, this actually doesn’t accomplish that. What it does do is it removes stations from a lot of communities. It's just heartbreaking to think about it again because for me it's all personal. When I think about all the different visits that I've had, not just with the people that work at the station, but the community and how much they treasure their local stations. I especially feel for kids because kids are getting hit on so many different fronts -- from the nutrition programs, from Medicaid, and then this is just yet another thing on top of it.Those poor, benighted children. They will never recover from reductions in state-owned propaganda networks! Yet the messaging about "The Chidren" (tm) in this interview is particularly contradictory. In the prior excerpt, Kerger went on how vital PBS is to areas without broadband - yet in the same interview, she also talks about the mind-rot kids get on the internet:
A lot of kids are ending up on YouTube. "MrBeast" is one of the most popular programs for young kids. It is not a show for young kids.Man, PBS is way more important than I imagined! It's vital for people without broadband, and the only thing holding the pernicious effects of broadband at bay! It's all so tiresome. Kerger doesn't mention the absurd and transparent left-wing bent in PBS programming. She doesn't talk about the Party-controlled progressive propaganda her network produces. She doesn't talk about the nakedly political operation she runs. She provides no consideration that maybe her brand of social and political obscenity might be bad for people, or whether the argument could even be legitimate. She discusses none of the reasons why Trump and some Republican politicians have finally, apparently, run out of tolerance for America's state-owned propaganda organs. It's just kids and poor rural folks all the way down, with not one word about the real reasons. Is rescission an existential threat to PBS? I seriously doubt it - but a man can dream. Some oxen get gored because they need goring, and PBS desperately needs a good goring.
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Sponge!
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:05 AM (gdBb2)
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Hmm
Posted by: toby928 at July 16, 2025 11:05 AM (jc0TO)
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PHEW
Posted by: Lizzy at July 16, 2025 11:05 AM (GbwPZ)
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rd
Posted by: Michelle Fields! at July 16, 2025 11:05 AM (G5+As)
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Corgis called
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:06 AM (gdBb2)
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I pay for PBS 5 bucks a month to watch a couple favorites... The Government shouldn't be paying..
Posted by: It's me donna at July 16, 2025 11:06 AM (VE6XX)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at July 16, 2025 11:06 AM (3EjYg)
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>>What it does do is it removes stations from a lot of communities. It's just heartbreaking to think about it again because for me it's all personal.
HBO bought Sesame Street.
You can stream any BBC period drama or police show via Britbox.
You can see animal documentaries on Discovery, NatGeo, etc.
Or - get this! - get it for free on CD at your local library.
HBO bought Sesame Street.
You can stream any BBC period drama or police show via Britbox.
You can see animal documentaries on Discovery, NatGeo, etc.
Or - get this! - get it for free on CD at your local library.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 16, 2025 11:07 AM (GbwPZ)
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It's just the one cut - Senate has the 50 votes for now to pass the rest. House shouldn't vote it down based on one removal...so we get $9.3B removed vs $9.6B and we get a rescission done. Aka, every little bit counts, as does moving the needle to making this normal...
On to rescission bill #2...
On to rescission bill #2...
Posted by: Nova Local at July 16, 2025 11:09 AM (tOcjL)
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The more they cry, the more I drink.
Posted by: tankdemon at July 16, 2025 11:09 AM (VSht7)
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What would the poor pioneer children in Kansas do without yet another PBS "documentary" about how blacks today are no better off than they were in the antebellum South?
Seriously, you tiresome old relics, get some new material.
Seriously, you tiresome old relics, get some new material.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:10 AM (Riz8t)
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Even the DOGE head had a hissy fit when it was his ox gored with the elimination of Ev /Green Energy tax credits.
Posted by: polynikes at July 16, 2025 11:10 AM (VofaG)
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Oh no! Where will I watch Bert, Ernie, and the Keno Brothers?
Posted by: Tote Bag Teddy at July 16, 2025 11:10 AM (G5+As)
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They do a call-in medical show because they're serving a very large rural area.
Yeah and some Planned Parenthoods will give mammogram referrals. So what?
Yeah and some Planned Parenthoods will give mammogram referrals. So what?
Posted by: toby928 at July 16, 2025 11:11 AM (jc0TO)
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It's just the one cut - Senate has the 50 votes for now to pass the rest. House shouldn't vote it down based on one removal...so we get $9.3B removed vs $9.6B and we get a rescission done. Aka, every little bit counts, as does moving the needle to making this normal...
On to rescission bill #2...
The money saved from getting rid of PBS is nominal. The value of its removal is as a signal that this time, they're serious about starting to get the budget under control. If they can't even do that, they're not.
On to rescission bill #2...
The money saved from getting rid of PBS is nominal. The value of its removal is as a signal that this time, they're serious about starting to get the budget under control. If they can't even do that, they're not.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:11 AM (Riz8t)
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14 Today will discuss things to do when your arm gets ripped off in a combine.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at July 16, 2025 11:12 AM (gm9Sb)
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Even the DOGE head had a hissy fit when it was his ox gored with the elimination of Ev /Green Energy tax credits.
Posted by: polynikes
Elon's been pretty quiet lately, hasn't he? Uncharacteristically so. Wonder what he's up to.
Posted by: polynikes
Elon's been pretty quiet lately, hasn't he? Uncharacteristically so. Wonder what he's up to.
Posted by: Bulg at July 16, 2025 11:12 AM (77rzZ)
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It's just the one cut - Senate has the 50 votes for now to pass the rest. House shouldn't vote it down based on one removal...so we get $9.3B removed vs $9.6B and we get a rescission done. Aka, every little bit counts, as does moving the needle to making this normal...
Posted by: Nova Local at July 16, 2025 11:09 AM
and it's more defunding of the Bolsheviks. That's what's important to me.
Posted by: Nova Local at July 16, 2025 11:09 AM
and it's more defunding of the Bolsheviks. That's what's important to me.
Posted by: toby928 at July 16, 2025 11:12 AM (jc0TO)
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Today will discuss things to do when your arm gets ripped off in a combine.
Posted by: bill in arkansas
Yay?
Posted by: Michelle Fields
Posted by: bill in arkansas
Yay?
Posted by: Michelle Fields
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:13 AM (gdBb2)
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The money saved from getting rid of PBS is nominal. The value of its removal is as a signal that this time, they're serious about starting to get the budget under control. If they can't even do that, they're not.
and it's more defunding of the Bolsheviks.
Yeah, that too.
and it's more defunding of the Bolsheviks.
Yeah, that too.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:14 AM (Riz8t)
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The biggest scam is that PBS shows like NOVA are produced by a private, for-profit company. They then sell episodes to the NOVA producers, while retaining the resale rights (dvd), merchandise, etc.. Bill Moyers got very wealthy doing "public" tv. Imagine the billions earned selling Sesame Street dvds and merchandise? I am sure BBC makes a ton of money off of PBS airing their shows.
Maybe if PBS created in-house what they broadcast at a reasonable cost they might be worth funding. But all they do is platform programming at government cost while retaining no part of it that would earn the taxpayers back what was spent to do so. They simply help producers earn a ton of revenue while getting to pose as if they are giving back to the community.
Maybe if PBS created in-house what they broadcast at a reasonable cost they might be worth funding. But all they do is platform programming at government cost while retaining no part of it that would earn the taxpayers back what was spent to do so. They simply help producers earn a ton of revenue while getting to pose as if they are giving back to the community.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 16, 2025 11:14 AM (GbwPZ)
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I'd bet a call-in "resale" show like Tradio does more for peoples' wellbeing than that call-in medical show.
"Hi. This is Jimmy in Olathe. I have a '93 GMC 3/4 ton pickup I no longer use much, but it runs great. I want twelve hundred bucks for it. 555-1234"
Mike in Manhattan buys it, and uses it to haul his chickens to market, raising his monthly income a little.
"Hi. This is Jimmy in Olathe. I have a '93 GMC 3/4 ton pickup I no longer use much, but it runs great. I want twelve hundred bucks for it. 555-1234"
Mike in Manhattan buys it, and uses it to haul his chickens to market, raising his monthly income a little.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 11:14 AM (jYEBg)
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Why do so many people think they have a legitimate claim on my earnings? How about you get Bill Gates to spend his money to facilitate the spread of AIDS and get Obama to spend his ill-gotten money to keep the PBS station in Smokey Hills, Kansas from closing.
I'm trying to pay my bills, pay off my kids' schooling, and save for retirement. I just had one kid's car head gasket blown and he needs the car to get to his job. Fuck DC.
I'm trying to pay my bills, pay off my kids' schooling, and save for retirement. I just had one kid's car head gasket blown and he needs the car to get to his job. Fuck DC.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at July 16, 2025 11:15 AM (Dv3i1)
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Maybe if PBS created in-house what they broadcast at a reasonable cost they might be worth funding.
But why then do we need them? If people wanted to pay for it, they could.
But why then do we need them? If people wanted to pay for it, they could.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:15 AM (Riz8t)
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Do you have any idea how many MILLIONS of kids will die if Big Bird gets defunded?
Well, DO YOU???
Well, DO YOU???
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 16, 2025 11:16 AM (vYDwg)
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>>Elon's been pretty quiet lately, hasn't he? Uncharacteristically so. Wonder what he's up to.
Interacting with his interactive anime Ai tart, Ani?
Interacting with his interactive anime Ai tart, Ani?
Posted by: Lizzy at July 16, 2025 11:16 AM (GbwPZ)
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But why then do we need them? If people wanted to pay for it, they could.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:15 AM
and receive a beautiful totebag.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:15 AM
and receive a beautiful totebag.
Posted by: toby928 at July 16, 2025 11:16 AM (jc0TO)
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17 Even the DOGE head had a hissy fit when it was his ox gored with the elimination of Ev /Green Energy tax credits.
Posted by: polynikes
Elon's been pretty quiet lately, hasn't he? Uncharacteristically so. Wonder what he's up to.
Posted by: Bulg at July 16, 2025 11:12 AM (77rzZ)
He got a $200M AI government contract with DoD recently...so he got his payout to play nice over EV last week...thus, he stopped b&tching...
Posted by: polynikes
Elon's been pretty quiet lately, hasn't he? Uncharacteristically so. Wonder what he's up to.
Posted by: Bulg at July 16, 2025 11:12 AM (77rzZ)
He got a $200M AI government contract with DoD recently...so he got his payout to play nice over EV last week...thus, he stopped b&tching...
Posted by: Nova Local at July 16, 2025 11:16 AM (tOcjL)
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>>Do you have any idea how many MILLIONS of kids will die if Big Bird gets defunded?
Well, DO YOU???
"Over here, buddy!"
*waves from HBO channel*
-- Big Bird and friends
Well, DO YOU???
"Over here, buddy!"
*waves from HBO channel*
-- Big Bird and friends
Posted by: Lizzy at July 16, 2025 11:17 AM (GbwPZ)
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They do a call-in medical show because they're serving a very large rural area.
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Welcome to the"Slap a Hot Iron to It Hour with your host, Dr. Seamus Muldoon.
Intro music
Dr. M. "Go ahead caller, you're on the air."
Caller: "Yeah doc, I fell into an industrial meat grinder."
Dr. M. "Slap a hot iron to it. Next caller..."
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Welcome to the"Slap a Hot Iron to It Hour with your host, Dr. Seamus Muldoon.
Intro music
Dr. M. "Go ahead caller, you're on the air."
Caller: "Yeah doc, I fell into an industrial meat grinder."
Dr. M. "Slap a hot iron to it. Next caller..."
Posted by: muldoon at July 16, 2025 11:17 AM (poXs5)
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Whenever this argument comes up, I point out that I like classical music. There's a DC NPR station that plays it, and they're very good. However, Sirius has multiple classical channels, and I choose to pay for them. So why do we need NPR?
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:17 AM (Riz8t)
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I was arguing with a journalist on X last night who claimed that by running through the revision bill on a party line vote, Republicans were ensuring that Democrats we could never cooperate with them on bipartisan bills again.
I pointed out that none of his ilk expressed this concern when Democrats rammed through Biden's "Inflation Reduction Act" through on a party line vote.
I pointed out that none of his ilk expressed this concern when Democrats rammed through Biden's "Inflation Reduction Act" through on a party line vote.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 16, 2025 11:18 AM (hXMJW)
Posted by: toby928 at July 16, 2025 11:18 AM (jc0TO)
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Nobody listens to radio or watches tv anymore. Putting aside the political angle, it’s retarded for the govt to fund a dying technology. It would be like funding rotary phones or typewriters.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:18 AM (ImXfC)
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Put it on YouTube. Start a Patreon for it. Like everyone else does. It ain't really difficult.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 16, 2025 11:19 AM (RlmPm)
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>>The money saved from getting rid of PBS is nominal. The value of its removal is as a signal that this time, they're serious about starting to get the budget under control. If they can't even do that, they're not.
Kinda like "Alligator Alcatraz," then!
But there's an extra benefit of causing all the uber-smug PBS and NPR people to lose their sh#t over being deemed expendable.
Kinda like "Alligator Alcatraz," then!
But there's an extra benefit of causing all the uber-smug PBS and NPR people to lose their sh#t over being deemed expendable.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 16, 2025 11:19 AM (GbwPZ)
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Elon's been pretty quiet lately, hasn't he? Uncharacteristically so. Wonder what he's up to.
Perhaps he's trying to get a handle on the explicit racial bias at Grok.
https://is.gd/AtDuS8
Perhaps he's trying to get a handle on the explicit racial bias at Grok.
https://is.gd/AtDuS8
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:19 AM (Riz8t)
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There's a DC NPR station that plays it, and they're very good. However, Sirius has multiple classical channels, and I choose to pay for them. So why do we need NPR?
______________________________
There is also Spotify, which would have awed me as a teenager. Create my own playlists? Music from around the world? In my pocket?
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There is also Spotify, which would have awed me as a teenager. Create my own playlists? Music from around the world? In my pocket?
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 16, 2025 11:19 AM (hXMJW)
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Caller 2: "Yeah Doc. I accidentally slapped myself with a hot iron."
Dr. M - "Hmm. That's a tough one. Have you tried rubbing some dirt on it?"
Dr. M - "Hmm. That's a tough one. Have you tried rubbing some dirt on it?"
Posted by: muldoon at July 16, 2025 11:19 AM (poXs5)
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Someone explain to me why the US taxpayer is required to give money to global aids funding.
All of this money that is being spent is taken from the pockets of working Americans, or borrowed in their names, and those doing the spending treat it like monopoly money.
All of this money that is being spent is taken from the pockets of working Americans, or borrowed in their names, and those doing the spending treat it like monopoly money.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 16, 2025 11:20 AM (Vfq+S)
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There is also Spotify, which would have awed me as a teenager. Create my own playlists? Music from around the world? In my pocket?
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 16, 2025 11:19 AM (hXMJW)
Sounds like what happens to carpets when you bring home a new puppy.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 16, 2025 11:19 AM (hXMJW)
Sounds like what happens to carpets when you bring home a new puppy.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 11:20 AM (jYEBg)
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You know.
Even though 9.6 billion (or whatever the number was) seems like a drop in the bucket, it is important to remember that 1,000 drops in the bucket actually add up. I’m happy to save ten bucks for crying out loud. The mentality of “it’s too small to even matter” isn’t going to get us anywhere. Take
The win, no matter how small.
They add up.
Even though 9.6 billion (or whatever the number was) seems like a drop in the bucket, it is important to remember that 1,000 drops in the bucket actually add up. I’m happy to save ten bucks for crying out loud. The mentality of “it’s too small to even matter” isn’t going to get us anywhere. Take
The win, no matter how small.
They add up.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 16, 2025 11:21 AM (W2Pud)
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Schiff For Brains is on point.
Adam Schiff@SenAdamSchiff
Donald Trump is calling for me to be criminally prosecuted.
It's nothing new – but his attacks on the rule of law are more dangerous than ever.
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Prosecuting charges against Schiff is attacking the rule of law!
Adam Schiff@SenAdamSchiff
Donald Trump is calling for me to be criminally prosecuted.
It's nothing new – but his attacks on the rule of law are more dangerous than ever.
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Prosecuting charges against Schiff is attacking the rule of law!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:21 AM (L/fGl)
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Elon's been pretty quiet lately, hasn't he?
______________________
Disillusioned by politics I imagine. A black pilled Elon will be interesting.
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Disillusioned by politics I imagine. A black pilled Elon will be interesting.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 16, 2025 11:21 AM (hXMJW)
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I was arguing with a journalist on X last night who claimed that by running through the revision bill on a party line vote, Republicans were ensuring that Democrats we could never cooperate with them on bipartisan bills again.
Yeah, they've been so helpful over the last couple of decades. There's a price to pay for being such intransigent, hysterical, political a***oles. Time for them to pay up.
Yeah, they've been so helpful over the last couple of decades. There's a price to pay for being such intransigent, hysterical, political a***oles. Time for them to pay up.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:21 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Joe Mama at July 16, 2025 11:21 AM (2sMLA)
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People who go into politics and get "elected" at the national level soon realize the amount of graft they can siphon off the public is massively larger and more lucrative than anything imaginable at the local level.
And they're schooled on how to keep that cool, cool grift coming in. It's no wonder every politico is a multi-millionaire within a year or two.
Lastly, their "job" is to make sure the money flows. Into their pockets and out of yours.
And they're schooled on how to keep that cool, cool grift coming in. It's no wonder every politico is a multi-millionaire within a year or two.
Lastly, their "job" is to make sure the money flows. Into their pockets and out of yours.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 16, 2025 11:22 AM (Q4IgG)
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>> I especially feel for kids because kids are getting hit on so many different fronts -- from the nutrition programs, from Medicaid, and then this is just yet another thing on top of it.
Here's a thought: let parents parent their kids instead of Uncle Sam?
Here's a thought: let parents parent their kids instead of Uncle Sam?
Posted by: Lizzy at July 16, 2025 11:22 AM (GbwPZ)
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:22 AM (ImXfC)
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40 "Doc, I want to know, as does my girlfriend, the difference between leakage and seepage. We seem to have a mutual problem".
"Caller, this might be a time not to slap hot iron".
"Caller, this might be a time not to slap hot iron".
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at July 16, 2025 11:22 AM (gm9Sb)
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I was arguing with a journalist on X last night who claimed that by running through the revision bill on a party line vote, Republicans were ensuring that Democrats we could never cooperate with them on bipartisan bills again.
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Lol. So the number of bipartisan bills will go from zero to what, negative zero?
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Lol. So the number of bipartisan bills will go from zero to what, negative zero?
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:23 AM (ImXfC)
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Posted by: muldoon at July 16, 2025 11:23 AM (poXs5)
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>> Someone explain to me why the US taxpayer is required to give money to global aids funding.
Oilfield_Rando
I’m sick of my earnings being confiscated and sent to Africa because they can’t figure out safe sex in the year 2025.
Oilfield_Rando
I’m sick of my earnings being confiscated and sent to Africa because they can’t figure out safe sex in the year 2025.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 16, 2025 11:23 AM (GbwPZ)
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My grandkids won't watch PBS. There is always some descriptive dialog that distracts them, they leave and go play. I use it for exactly that.
Saturday night british comedy has been a staple in my household for over 30 years. We donate every now and then.
I'm torn here. Sesame Street taught me to read before kindergarden. Back then it wouldn't have existed without public funding. Now though they've made billions and what did they do with it?
They can afford to feed themselves. Cut it.
Saturday night british comedy has been a staple in my household for over 30 years. We donate every now and then.
I'm torn here. Sesame Street taught me to read before kindergarden. Back then it wouldn't have existed without public funding. Now though they've made billions and what did they do with it?
They can afford to feed themselves. Cut it.
Posted by: Reforger at July 16, 2025 11:24 AM (lPvx2)
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The"Slap a Hot Iron to It Hour" has been brought to you by Mercurochrome, "The Orange Color Tells You It's Working!"
Posted by: muldoon at July 16, 2025 11:23 AM
The Sting is the Thing.
Posted by: muldoon at July 16, 2025 11:23 AM
The Sting is the Thing.
Posted by: toby928 at July 16, 2025 11:24 AM (jc0TO)
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Sounds like what happens to carpets when you bring home a new puppy.
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I'm at work listening to Tokyo Shoegaze music. Is 1991 me impressed?
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I'm at work listening to Tokyo Shoegaze music. Is 1991 me impressed?
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 16, 2025 11:25 AM (hXMJW)
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Why do so many people think they have a legitimate claim on my earnings?
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That's really the crux of the matter. And its not just Democrats who need to be forced to answer. Murk, Collins, and McConnell need this question forced upon them over and over and over until they get tired of facing it.
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That's really the crux of the matter. And its not just Democrats who need to be forced to answer. Murk, Collins, and McConnell need this question forced upon them over and over and over until they get tired of facing it.
Posted by: Crusader at July 16, 2025 11:25 AM (TN0g+)
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The"Slap a Hot Iron to It Hour" has been brought to you by Mercurochrome, "The Orange Color Tells You It's Working!"
Posted by: muldoon
MONKEY BLOOD FTW!
Posted by: muldoon
MONKEY BLOOD FTW!
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:25 AM (gdBb2)
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Here's a thought: let parents parent their kids instead of Uncle Sam?
Posted by: Lizzy
Did you ever think that these are children of migrants?
Do you know how little the migrants earn to harvest your food, clean your toilets, keeping your landscaping pristine and your pool crystal clear, and your fleet of cars spotless? Why do you hate children of migrants? Hand over your paycheck, racist.
Posted by: Lizzy
Did you ever think that these are children of migrants?
Do you know how little the migrants earn to harvest your food, clean your toilets, keeping your landscaping pristine and your pool crystal clear, and your fleet of cars spotless? Why do you hate children of migrants? Hand over your paycheck, racist.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at July 16, 2025 11:25 AM (Dv3i1)
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Caller 2: "Yeah Doc. I accidentally slapped myself with a hot iron."
Dr. M - "Hmm. That's a tough one. Have you tried rubbing some dirt on it?"
Posted by: muldoon at July 16, 2025 11:19 AM
And this is why we keep coming back here every day.
Dr. M - "Hmm. That's a tough one. Have you tried rubbing some dirt on it?"
Posted by: muldoon at July 16, 2025 11:19 AM
And this is why we keep coming back here every day.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 16, 2025 11:26 AM (dPfyF)
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Why is the American taxpayer responsible for funding AIDS prevention for backwater regressive non-functioning countries in Africa? As Kim du Toit has oft opined, let Africa sink. You cannot civilize nor modernize them. Half a dozen once "great" empires tried and failed, wasting billions of dollars and thousands of lives.
Posted by: Grayman27 at July 16, 2025 11:26 AM (gRqLE)
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What I have never seen addressed is just how many such places there are, which have only NPR to turn to, and where they are.
That's always left out of these stories.
That's always left out of these stories.
Posted by: Eeyore at July 16, 2025 11:26 AM (od0dV)
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Want to get gored in a good way?
Check out my debut album. The percussion will have you tapping your toes and solving your problems in no time!
Check out my debut album. The percussion will have you tapping your toes and solving your problems in no time!
Posted by: Al Gore Rhythm Section at July 16, 2025 11:26 AM (0sNs1)
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Someone explain to me why the US taxpayer is required to give money to global aids funding.
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Because the global elite doesn't want to catch AIDS when they bang their child prostitutes.
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Because the global elite doesn't want to catch AIDS when they bang their child prostitutes.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 16, 2025 11:26 AM (hXMJW)
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NPR/PBS are not "biased". Bias is unintentional. Literally every thing NPR/PBS broadcasts is completely intentional. Either omission or commission. They know exactly what they're doing and have been doing since I first started listening to NPR many, MANY years ago in college. Nothing has changed.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 16, 2025 11:26 AM (b294k)
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Here's a thought: let parents parent their kids instead of Uncle Sam?
Posted by: Lizzy
Did you ever think that these are children of migrants?
Do you know how little the migrants earn to harvest your food, clean your toilets, keeping your landscaping pristine and your pool crystal clear, and your fleet of cars spotless? Why do you hate children of migrants? Hand over your paycheck, racist.
Let's compromise. We'll fund PBS in their home countries, and they can go home and watch to their heart's content.
Posted by: Lizzy
Did you ever think that these are children of migrants?
Do you know how little the migrants earn to harvest your food, clean your toilets, keeping your landscaping pristine and your pool crystal clear, and your fleet of cars spotless? Why do you hate children of migrants? Hand over your paycheck, racist.
Let's compromise. We'll fund PBS in their home countries, and they can go home and watch to their heart's content.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:26 AM (Riz8t)
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That's really the crux of the matter. And its not just Democrats who need to be forced to answer. Murk, Collins, and McConnell need this question forced upon them over and over and over until they get tired of facing it.
Posted by: Crusader at July 16, 2025 11:25 AM (TN0g+)
For the greater good, it takes a village, it's the Christian thing to do. Pick any 1 of 1000 boilerplate bs pablum.
Posted by: Crusader at July 16, 2025 11:25 AM (TN0g+)
For the greater good, it takes a village, it's the Christian thing to do. Pick any 1 of 1000 boilerplate bs pablum.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 11:27 AM (MGB5H)
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Sesame Street taught me to read before kindergarden
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My kids also leaned to read pre kindergarten. Weirdly enough without Sesame Street but by, you know, parental involvement.
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My kids also leaned to read pre kindergarten. Weirdly enough without Sesame Street but by, you know, parental involvement.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:27 AM (ImXfC)
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What I have never seen addressed is just how many such places there are, which have only NPR to turn to, and where they are.
That's always left out of these stories.
Posted by: Eeyore
It's somewhere over there.
*waves disinterested hand in a somewhat easterly direction.
That's always left out of these stories.
Posted by: Eeyore
It's somewhere over there.
*waves disinterested hand in a somewhat easterly direction.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:28 AM (gdBb2)
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Where will all the inner-city, POCs get their classical music when they are up picnicking on the roof at their "Tar Beach"?
Posted by: The Huge Manatee! at July 16, 2025 11:28 AM (G5+As)
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60 "Doc, honest , I just sat on it and I've tried everything to get it out".
"Caller, I know it gets lonely on the prairie, but better choices have to be made".
"Caller, I know it gets lonely on the prairie, but better choices have to be made".
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at July 16, 2025 11:28 AM (gm9Sb)
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I'd just appreciate it if one of these outfits on the gov't teat would respect taxpayers enough to at least try to justify the public funding. You know, like: here's what your tax money will do, and why it's a worthy expenditure of your money. Or even, God forbid, change their programming to actually provide public service rather than narrowcasting to the upscale liberal segment.
But no -- all we get are ransom demands: pay up or children will die, or farm kids will be stupid, or Africa will starve, or ....
But no -- all we get are ransom demands: pay up or children will die, or farm kids will be stupid, or Africa will starve, or ....
Posted by: pikkumatti at July 16, 2025 11:29 AM (FY8nG)
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57
‘ Murk, Collins, and McConnell need this question forced upon them over and over and over until they get tired of facing it.’
And then a hundred times more.
‘ Murk, Collins, and McConnell need this question forced upon them over and over and over until they get tired of facing it.’
And then a hundred times more.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at July 16, 2025 11:29 AM (jbnUc)
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Murkie and Colins just need to switch parties. Bitch the Tuttle is leaving next year so whatever.
It’s a 50-50 senate for all intents and purposes. Why keep up the charade?
It’s a 50-50 senate for all intents and purposes. Why keep up the charade?
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:29 AM (ImXfC)
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Sesame Street taught me to read before kindergarden
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My kids also leaned to read pre kindergarten. Weirdly enough without Sesame Street but by, you know, parental involvement.
We've heard similar claims for Head Start for 60 years, and nobody has produced a single fact supporting the idea that HS actually improves long-term educational outcomes.
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My kids also leaned to read pre kindergarten. Weirdly enough without Sesame Street but by, you know, parental involvement.
We've heard similar claims for Head Start for 60 years, and nobody has produced a single fact supporting the idea that HS actually improves long-term educational outcomes.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:29 AM (Riz8t)
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"Global AIDS funding"
How many 100s of billions (trillions?) have already been poured down this rancid bunghole of perverted ass-raping faggots and simian-fucking perverts?
I'll happily leave them in peace to fuck their monkeys so long as they leave me alone.
How many 100s of billions (trillions?) have already been poured down this rancid bunghole of perverted ass-raping faggots and simian-fucking perverts?
I'll happily leave them in peace to fuck their monkeys so long as they leave me alone.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 11:29 AM (iFTx/)
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PBS doesn't need government funding, it is just a drop in the bucket of total funding anyway.
Also, PBS will cease to exist in so many needy communities without goverment funding.
Also, PBS will cease to exist in so many needy communities without goverment funding.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at July 16, 2025 11:30 AM (Dv3i1)
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Let's compromise. We'll fund PBS in their home countries, and they can go home and watch to their heart's content.
Posted by: Archimedes
Yay! Farfour the Hamas Mouse!
Posted by: Archimedes
Yay! Farfour the Hamas Mouse!
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:30 AM (gdBb2)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:30 AM (L/fGl)
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👍
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski seems to be the lead against the rescission package with Collins and McConnell backing her.
>Forbes Breaking News, yesterday: JUST IN: Lisa Murkowski Bucks Trump And Announces No Vote For Advancing Rescissions Package. (YouTube)
On the Senate floor, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) said she'd vote no on advancing the rescissions package.
Yes, "gutting" Public Broadcasting was within her explanation. Something else she said that was interesting (to me): There's been no successful recission package in the Senate in 33 years.
It's a fact! As of July 16, 2025, there has not been a successful, presidentially proposed rescission package enacted into law in the Senate in the last 33 years. The last successful presidential rescission package to pass both chambers on a largely bipartisan basis was under President George H.W. Bush in 1992.
Never ceding a bit of power.
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski seems to be the lead against the rescission package with Collins and McConnell backing her.
>Forbes Breaking News, yesterday: JUST IN: Lisa Murkowski Bucks Trump And Announces No Vote For Advancing Rescissions Package. (YouTube)
On the Senate floor, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) said she'd vote no on advancing the rescissions package.
Yes, "gutting" Public Broadcasting was within her explanation. Something else she said that was interesting (to me): There's been no successful recission package in the Senate in 33 years.
It's a fact! As of July 16, 2025, there has not been a successful, presidentially proposed rescission package enacted into law in the Senate in the last 33 years. The last successful presidential rescission package to pass both chambers on a largely bipartisan basis was under President George H.W. Bush in 1992.
Never ceding a bit of power.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 16, 2025 11:30 AM (NFX2v)
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How many 100s of billions (trillions?) have already been poured down this rancid bunghole of perverted ass-raping faggots and simian-fucking perverts?
I'll happily leave them in peace to fuck their monkeys so long as they leave me alone.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 11:29 AM
Harsh. And so soon after Pride Month?
I'll happily leave them in peace to fuck their monkeys so long as they leave me alone.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 11:29 AM
Harsh. And so soon after Pride Month?
Posted by: Miss Lindsay at July 16, 2025 11:31 AM (0sNs1)
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People who go into politics and get "elected" at the national level soon realize the amount of graft they can siphon off the public is massively larger and more lucrative than anything imaginable at the local level.
Remember when the Clintons got in trouble for one of their early grifts, Whitewater? They stood to make maybe $150K-$200K. Doesn't that level of graft seem quaint compared to what we see everyday now?
Remember when the Clintons got in trouble for one of their early grifts, Whitewater? They stood to make maybe $150K-$200K. Doesn't that level of graft seem quaint compared to what we see everyday now?
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 16, 2025 11:31 AM (b294k)
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>>Did you ever think that these are children of migrants?
Heh.
Yesterday's WSJ had a piece about how food banks are hurting. Why are food banks hurting, one wonders. Oh right, because apparently many of them are now relying on government funding.
What?
Apparently, our migrants/refugees now get government funded food stamps, SNAP, public school free breakfast/lunch/dinner and weekend groceries *and* free food from food banks.
Heh.
Yesterday's WSJ had a piece about how food banks are hurting. Why are food banks hurting, one wonders. Oh right, because apparently many of them are now relying on government funding.
What?
Apparently, our migrants/refugees now get government funded food stamps, SNAP, public school free breakfast/lunch/dinner and weekend groceries *and* free food from food banks.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 16, 2025 11:31 AM (GbwPZ)
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This nonsense about not being the only source of information for people is like the voter ID myth. Ask any black person they’ll say of course I have ID. Ask anyone in America do you have access to streaming services that provide music or other entertainment and 99.99% will say yes.
It’s all lies up and down.
It’s all lies up and down.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:31 AM (ImXfC)
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It’s a 50-50 senate for all intents and purposes. Why keep up the charade?
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A lot of unaddressed shenanigans in Senate races the last election. Probably shouldn't have ignored it.
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A lot of unaddressed shenanigans in Senate races the last election. Probably shouldn't have ignored it.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at July 16, 2025 11:31 AM (Dv3i1)
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I would pay double to never hear the whispery voices of NPR ever again.
Posted by: toby928 at July 16, 2025 11:31 AM (jc0TO)
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Vaguely related to good radio, there’s a site called ”Serenade Radio” out of, I think, Australia that plays great music most of the time, by way of various hosts including a DJ named “Mark Steyn”.
Currently they’re playing Pinky And Perky, “Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf”.
I often tune in on Saturdays for Steyn, and end up listening for several hours later.
Currently they’re playing Pinky And Perky, “Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf”.
I often tune in on Saturdays for Steyn, and end up listening for several hours later.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 16, 2025 11:32 AM (EXyHK)
Posted by: Paul Pelosi at July 16, 2025 11:32 AM (5hfjS)
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OMG! Trump is dying!!!
https://is.gd/mN3qIp
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:30 A
The walls are closing in, fo real this time.
https://is.gd/mN3qIp
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:30 A
The walls are closing in, fo real this time.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 11:32 AM (MGB5H)
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PBS made Garrison Keillor rich. For that alone, they should die.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 16, 2025 11:32 AM (hXMJW)
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> Why do so many people think they have a legitimate claim on my earnings?
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Notice that the public is almost always referred to as "taxpayers."
Not the public. Not citizens. Not Americans.
Taxpayers.
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Notice that the public is almost always referred to as "taxpayers."
Not the public. Not citizens. Not Americans.
Taxpayers.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 16, 2025 11:32 AM (Q4IgG)
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OMG! Trump is dying!!!
https://is.gd/mN3qIp
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:30 A
The walls are closing in, fo real this time.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 11:32 AM
And what of the wheels?
https://is.gd/mN3qIp
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:30 A
The walls are closing in, fo real this time.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 11:32 AM
And what of the wheels?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 16, 2025 11:34 AM (dPfyF)
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Didn’t Joetato and Kumallah fix broadband access with $4+ billion in pork or was that where Kumallah got zero users on broadband internet? Yeah the latter.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at July 16, 2025 11:34 AM (17s+e)
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Serenade Radio might be out of the UK; that’s whose time they have on their menu bar.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 16, 2025 11:34 AM (EXyHK)
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Walk it off > rub some dirt on it > slap a hot iron on it.
The ABC's of Horde emergency response.
Now let me tell you about the last car crash I encountered...
The ABC's of Horde emergency response.
Now let me tell you about the last car crash I encountered...
Posted by: Reforger at July 16, 2025 11:34 AM (lPvx2)
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And what of the wheels?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 16, 2025 11:34 AM (dPfyF)
2 are off and 2 are loose
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 16, 2025 11:34 AM (dPfyF)
2 are off and 2 are loose
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 11:34 AM (MGB5H)
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Notice that the public is almost always referred to as "taxpayers."
Not the public. Not citizens. Not Americans.
Taxpayers.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
I like that distinction. Taxpayers a small minority of the public. I like that they’re identified as the ones who pay for all the bullshit.
Not the public. Not citizens. Not Americans.
Taxpayers.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
I like that distinction. Taxpayers a small minority of the public. I like that they’re identified as the ones who pay for all the bullshit.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:35 AM (ImXfC)
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It’s a 50-50 senate for all intents and purposes. Why keep up the charade?
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
The Republicans let 4 Senate seats slip through their fingers to Democrat election fraud (Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada and Arizona). Some were declared the "winners" weeks after the election. Hey, those ballots don't cast themselves!
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
The Republicans let 4 Senate seats slip through their fingers to Democrat election fraud (Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada and Arizona). Some were declared the "winners" weeks after the election. Hey, those ballots don't cast themselves!
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 16, 2025 11:35 AM (b294k)
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Rent-A-Protester CEO Rejects $20 Million Contract To Stage Anti-Trump Protests
"We had to reject an offer worth around $20 million for nationwide, large-scale demonstrations across the country. Personally, I don't think it's effective. I'm rejecting the contract not because I don't want the business, but because, frankly, this is going to be ineffective and make us all look bad."
... who has a spare $20 million ?
"We had to reject an offer worth around $20 million for nationwide, large-scale demonstrations across the country. Personally, I don't think it's effective. I'm rejecting the contract not because I don't want the business, but because, frankly, this is going to be ineffective and make us all look bad."
... who has a spare $20 million ?
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 11:37 AM (RHGPo)
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This nonsense about not being the only source of information for people is like the voter ID myth. Ask any black person they’ll say of course I have ID. Ask anyone in America do you have access to streaming services that provide music or other entertainment and 99.99% will say yes.
Let's just assume for the sake of argument that there are some folks out there who don't have access to internet, cable, or newspapers. (If they don't, it's because they want it that way) It would be far, far cheaper simply to buy them a Starlink dish and a laptop. But then, the Dems couldn't broadcast their undiluted propaganda.
Let's just assume for the sake of argument that there are some folks out there who don't have access to internet, cable, or newspapers. (If they don't, it's because they want it that way) It would be far, far cheaper simply to buy them a Starlink dish and a laptop. But then, the Dems couldn't broadcast their undiluted propaganda.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:37 AM (Riz8t)
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Thank God we have had true conservative Mitch McTurtle as the leader of the senate republicans. He has done more for the democrat party than any democrat ever has.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at July 16, 2025 11:37 AM (17s+e)
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Didn’t Joetato and Kumallah fix broadband access with $4+ billion in pork or was that where Kumallah got zero users on broadband internet? Yeah the latter.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable
I've read it was $42 Billion. And Kamel-Toe connected exactly zero to the internet.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable
I've read it was $42 Billion. And Kamel-Toe connected exactly zero to the internet.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 16, 2025 11:37 AM (b294k)
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A lot of people don't understand that big parts of the country are still without broadband.
Biden had money for that and did nothing
Biden had money for that and did nothing
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 11:38 AM (RHGPo)
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Truth be told, JJ Sefton completely filled the cargo area of his Gremlin with Channel 13 Tote Bags on his westward migration from the Big Apple.
Posted by: Esprit D'Core at July 16, 2025 11:38 AM (G5+As)
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34 Nobody listens to radio or watches tv anymore. Putting aside the political angle, it’s retarded for the govt to fund a dying technology. It would be like funding rotary phones or typewriters.
hmmmm..... *scribbles note* rotary typewriters
hmmmm..... *scribbles note* rotary typewriters
Posted by: anachronda at July 16, 2025 11:38 AM (v3pYe)
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103 A lot of people don't understand that big parts of the country are still without broadband.
Biden had money for that and did nothing
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 11:38 AM (RHGPo)
Didn't Starlink make that now unnecessary?
Biden had money for that and did nothing
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 11:38 AM (RHGPo)
Didn't Starlink make that now unnecessary?
Posted by: Nova Local at July 16, 2025 11:39 AM (tOcjL)
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Didn’t Joetato and Kumallah fix broadband access with $4+ billion in pork or was that where Kumallah got zero users on broadband internet? Yeah the latter.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable
I've read it was $42 Billion. And Kamel-Toe connected exactly zero to the internet.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 16, 2025 11:37 AM (b294k)
Makes mayor Pete's 7 chargers look like a downright bargain.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable
I've read it was $42 Billion. And Kamel-Toe connected exactly zero to the internet.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 16, 2025 11:37 AM (b294k)
Makes mayor Pete's 7 chargers look like a downright bargain.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 11:39 AM (MGB5H)
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"We had to reject an offer worth around $20 million for nationwide, large-scale demonstrations across the country.
... who has a spare $20 million ?
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Pretty much any NGO funded by the taxpayer.
... who has a spare $20 million ?
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Pretty much any NGO funded by the taxpayer.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at July 16, 2025 11:39 AM (Dv3i1)
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Sorry. My money is on the Clot Shot.
Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies suddenly on ‘Annabelle’ haunted doll tour
As part of his tour, Rivera was traveling around the US with other members of the NESPR to show off Annabelle, the creepy and allegedly demonic doll.
His death came after he finished a three-day sold-out stop in Gettysburg from Friday through Sunday, hosted by “Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours” at the Soldiers National Orphanage, the NESPR said Monday.
https://tinyurl.com/46tvxjfb
Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies suddenly on ‘Annabelle’ haunted doll tour
As part of his tour, Rivera was traveling around the US with other members of the NESPR to show off Annabelle, the creepy and allegedly demonic doll.
His death came after he finished a three-day sold-out stop in Gettysburg from Friday through Sunday, hosted by “Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours” at the Soldiers National Orphanage, the NESPR said Monday.
https://tinyurl.com/46tvxjfb
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:39 AM (gdBb2)
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Say what you will about bureaucracy, it can exhibit an Ace level cruel humor. Replying to the NYT piece "I Was One of Biden’s Border Advisers. Here’s How to Fix Our Immigration System."
Homeland Security@DHSgov
“I was Humpty Dumpty. Here’s how to sit on a wall.”
Homeland Security@DHSgov
“I was Humpty Dumpty. Here’s how to sit on a wall.”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:39 AM (L/fGl)
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‘ The Republicans let 4 Senate seats slip through their fingers to Democrat election fraud’
This continues to gall me. 4 goddamn seats stolen.
‘ The Republicans let 4 Senate seats slip through their fingers to Democrat election fraud’
This continues to gall me. 4 goddamn seats stolen.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at July 16, 2025 11:40 AM (jbnUc)
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> A lot of people don't understand that big parts of the country are still without broadband.
Biden had money for that and did nothing
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Well... he and his cronies stole the funds. So, not exactly "nothing."
Biden had money for that and did nothing
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Well... he and his cronies stole the funds. So, not exactly "nothing."
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 16, 2025 11:40 AM (Q4IgG)
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A lot of people don't understand that big parts of the country are still without broadband.
Biden had money for that and did nothing
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 11:38 AM (RHGPo)
Didn't Starlink make that now unnecessary?
Posted by: Nova Local
Yes. And a hell of a lot cheaper.
Biden had money for that and did nothing
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 11:38 AM (RHGPo)
Didn't Starlink make that now unnecessary?
Posted by: Nova Local
Yes. And a hell of a lot cheaper.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:40 AM (gdBb2)
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A lot of people don't understand that big parts of the country are still without broadband.
They may not have cabled broadband, but they have satellite service.
They may not have cabled broadband, but they have satellite service.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:41 AM (Riz8t)
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There are about 140 million personal tax returns filed. Say 1/2 of them are joint files that means 210M people filing taxes. Less than 1/2 of them pay any income tax. Call it 100M. Out of a population of 350M.
When only 30% of the population pays taxes, it’s easy to understand why politicians never cut spending and always increase taxes.
When only 30% of the population pays taxes, it’s easy to understand why politicians never cut spending and always increase taxes.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:41 AM (ImXfC)
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A lot of people don't understand that big parts of the country are still without broadband.
I don't even have a landline, much less broadband.
I don't even have a landline, much less broadband.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:41 AM (gdBb2)
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115 There are about 140 million personal tax returns filed. Say 1/2 of them are joint files that means 210M people filing taxes. Less than 1/2 of them pay any income tax. Call it 100M. Out of a population of 350M.
When only 30% of the population pays taxes, it’s easy to understand why politicians never cut spending and always increase taxes.
I remember W boasting about all the people who no longer had to pay taxes under his tax system. Good call, you cretin.
When only 30% of the population pays taxes, it’s easy to understand why politicians never cut spending and always increase taxes.
I remember W boasting about all the people who no longer had to pay taxes under his tax system. Good call, you cretin.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:42 AM (Riz8t)
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people don't understand that big parts of the country are still without broadband.
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Tough shit. If you choose to live in the middle of nowhere, that’s up to you. Why do I have to pay to bring broadband to you?
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Tough shit. If you choose to live in the middle of nowhere, that’s up to you. Why do I have to pay to bring broadband to you?
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:43 AM (ImXfC)
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$42 billion? I stand corrected. So let’s see carry the 1 and that works out to infinity per person hooked up to democrat broadband under Joepedo Kumallah’s junta. What efficiency and a hell of a bargain.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at July 16, 2025 11:43 AM (17s+e)
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Very little of any foreign aid funding gets to the alleged recipients of the foreign aid.
Most of the money falls off of the back of the truck and into the hands of the people that authorized the funding through different mechanisms.
You ever wonder why BO and his odious wife got a 65m book deal, or how commie Bernie Sanders ended up with 3 multi-million dollar homes, this is how.
Most of the money falls off of the back of the truck and into the hands of the people that authorized the funding through different mechanisms.
You ever wonder why BO and his odious wife got a 65m book deal, or how commie Bernie Sanders ended up with 3 multi-million dollar homes, this is how.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 16, 2025 11:43 AM (XV/Pl)
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Now let me tell you about the last car crash I encountered...
Posted by: Reforger at July 16, 2025 11:34 AM
That'll buff out.
Posted by: Reforger at July 16, 2025 11:34 AM
That'll buff out.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 16, 2025 11:43 AM (dPfyF)
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‘ Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies suddenly on ‘Annabelle’ haunted doll tour’
This guy knows how to get an audience.
‘ Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies suddenly on ‘Annabelle’ haunted doll tour’
This guy knows how to get an audience.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at July 16, 2025 11:44 AM (jbnUc)
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Apple Agrees To $500M Deal To Buy Rare Earths From American Company, Reduce China Dependence
The agreement marks yet another positive economic and national security development for President Donald Trump.
D'Oh!
https://is.gd/XCFwkF
The agreement marks yet another positive economic and national security development for President Donald Trump.
D'Oh!
https://is.gd/XCFwkF
Posted by: China at July 16, 2025 11:44 AM (Riz8t)
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remember W boasting about all the people who no longer had to pay taxes under his tax system. Good call, you cretin.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:42 AM (Riz8t)
Yep. Created an entire new class of welfare dependency. Looking back on it I wish those hanging chads had gone the other way.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:42 AM (Riz8t)
Yep. Created an entire new class of welfare dependency. Looking back on it I wish those hanging chads had gone the other way.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:44 AM (ImXfC)
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This nonsense about not being the only source of information for people is like the voter ID myth. Ask any black person they’ll say of course I have ID.
... this is all centered around "mick-faced" lawyer Marc Elias who goes around the country telling judges that black and other minorities are just "too plain stupid to get ID". (There was a case in Philadelphia of a black women not being able to get an ID. After the case went on for months, the woman took 3 buses, waited for hours and got an ID. The lawyers had to scurry to get a new defendant.) Worse yet, there are judges who believe this nonsense. They should be hung by their thumbs.
... this is all centered around "mick-faced" lawyer Marc Elias who goes around the country telling judges that black and other minorities are just "too plain stupid to get ID". (There was a case in Philadelphia of a black women not being able to get an ID. After the case went on for months, the woman took 3 buses, waited for hours and got an ID. The lawyers had to scurry to get a new defendant.) Worse yet, there are judges who believe this nonsense. They should be hung by their thumbs.
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 11:44 AM (RHGPo)
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Tough shit. If you choose to live in the middle of nowhere, that’s up to you. Why do I have to pay to bring broadband to you?
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
Same could be said for welfare. If you chose not to work, why do I have yo pay to feed you?
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
Same could be said for welfare. If you chose not to work, why do I have yo pay to feed you?
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:44 AM (gdBb2)
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Worse yet, there are judges who believe this nonsense. They should be hung by their thumbs.
They don't really believe it, it's just a convenient excuse to rule the way they want to.
They don't really believe it, it's just a convenient excuse to rule the way they want to.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:45 AM (Riz8t)
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115 There are about 140 million personal tax returns filed. Say 1/2 of them are joint files that means 210M people filing taxes. Less than 1/2 of them pay any income tax. Call it 100M. Out of a population of 350M.
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A goodly portion of those only filled to get the EIC credit so they are actually a drain on social security, the treasury, and the real taxpayers.
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A goodly portion of those only filled to get the EIC credit so they are actually a drain on social security, the treasury, and the real taxpayers.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at July 16, 2025 11:46 AM (17s+e)
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> this is all centered around "mick-faced" lawyer Marc Elias who goes around the country telling judges that black and other minorities are just "too plain stupid to get ID".
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He's also fomenting/funding/agitating the judicial coup against the administration.
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He's also fomenting/funding/agitating the judicial coup against the administration.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 16, 2025 11:47 AM (Q4IgG)
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They don't really believe it, it's just a convenient excuse to rule the way they want to.
I’m not sure this is true. When you look at the actions of the left as well as their words, both in their public and private life, they really do seem to act as if they believe (a) everyone is more stupid than them, and (b) non-whites, especially blacks, are even more stupid than the white left.
I’m not sure this is true. When you look at the actions of the left as well as their words, both in their public and private life, they really do seem to act as if they believe (a) everyone is more stupid than them, and (b) non-whites, especially blacks, are even more stupid than the white left.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 16, 2025 11:47 AM (EXyHK)
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Same could be said for welfare. If you chose not to work, why do I have yo pay to feed you?
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:44 AM (gdBb2)
Absolutely.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:44 AM (gdBb2)
Absolutely.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:47 AM (ImXfC)
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A lot of people don't understand that big parts of the country are still without broadband.
Most of that is pretty empty territory though.
Most of that is pretty empty territory though.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 11:48 AM (dfIr7)
133
Axios@axios
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
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Shadow forces or black-robed forces?
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
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Shadow forces or black-robed forces?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:48 AM (L/fGl)
134
*sits impatiently waiting for ACE to post about Trump today*
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 11:49 AM (dfIr7)
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I would assume, since PBS is carried by cable providers, they receive a cut of that pie. And, PBS also charges money for their premium streaming service.
If the model is breaking down, not my problem.
If the model is breaking down, not my problem.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 16, 2025 11:49 AM (tT6L1)
136
Same could be said for welfare. If you chose not to work, why do I have yo pay to feed you?
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:44 AM (gdBb2)
Absolutely.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
And school taxes. If I don't have kids, or have ever had kids in school, why do I have to pay to educate yours?
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:44 AM (gdBb2)
Absolutely.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
And school taxes. If I don't have kids, or have ever had kids in school, why do I have to pay to educate yours?
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:49 AM (gdBb2)
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133 Axios@axios
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
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Shadow forces or black-robed forces?
I'm pretty sure black-robed liberals don't cast shadows.
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
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Shadow forces or black-robed forces?
I'm pretty sure black-robed liberals don't cast shadows.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:49 AM (Riz8t)
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Shadow forces or black-robed forces?
Yeah, I’m pretty sure the “MAGA” base has a very good idea of who is working to unravel every gain. It’s not like they’re being silent about it.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure the “MAGA” base has a very good idea of who is working to unravel every gain. It’s not like they’re being silent about it.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 16, 2025 11:49 AM (EXyHK)
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121 Now let me tell you about the last car crash I encountered...
Posted by: Reforger at July 16, 2025 11:34 AM
That'll buff out.
so... fine sandpaper attached to a hot iron?
Posted by: Reforger at July 16, 2025 11:34 AM
That'll buff out.
so... fine sandpaper attached to a hot iron?
Posted by: anachronda at July 16, 2025 11:50 AM (v3pYe)
140
Didn’t Joetato and Kumallah fix broadband access with $4+ billion in pork or was that where Kumallah got zero users on broadband internet? Yeah the latter.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable
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Great breakdown of that whole debacle in a discussion between Ezra Klein and Jon Stewart, believe it or not. They laugh, they cry, they moan as they trace the Biden administration's every step to doom.
Didn’t Joetato and Kumallah fix broadband access with $4+ billion in pork or was that where Kumallah got zero users on broadband internet? Yeah the latter.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable
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Great breakdown of that whole debacle in a discussion between Ezra Klein and Jon Stewart, believe it or not. They laugh, they cry, they moan as they trace the Biden administration's every step to doom.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 11:50 AM (HL/Ld)
Posted by: IBM Selectric at July 16, 2025 11:50 AM (w9Wax)
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Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
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Lol.
So Trump won an election it means all the leftist vermin just shrugged and went away. Soros stopped funding all his causes? Hawaiian judges stopped ruling? Antifa shut down?
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Lol.
So Trump won an election it means all the leftist vermin just shrugged and went away. Soros stopped funding all his causes? Hawaiian judges stopped ruling? Antifa shut down?
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:50 AM (ImXfC)
143
And good morning!
And good morning!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 11:50 AM (HL/Ld)
144
I'm pretty sure black-robed liberals don't cast shadows.
Shades of the zombie scene in An American Carol.
Shades of the zombie scene in An American Carol.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 16, 2025 11:50 AM (EXyHK)
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122 109 ‘ Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies suddenly on ‘Annabelle’ haunted doll tour’
This guy knows how to get an audience.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at July 16, 2025 11:44 AM (jbnUc)
Let's see if when can get a signal from Dan. DAN. DAN IF YOUR HERE MAKE THIS LIGHT FLASH.
*light flashes
Ha. That's what you get for travelling around stealing everybody's stories.
This guy knows how to get an audience.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at July 16, 2025 11:44 AM (jbnUc)
Let's see if when can get a signal from Dan. DAN. DAN IF YOUR HERE MAKE THIS LIGHT FLASH.
*light flashes
Ha. That's what you get for travelling around stealing everybody's stories.
Posted by: Local ghost hunter tour guide at July 16, 2025 11:51 AM (lPvx2)
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. A lot of people don't understand that big parts of the country are still without broadband.
i was under the impression that the politically-correct term was "garter belt".
i was under the impression that the politically-correct term was "garter belt".
Posted by: anachronda at July 16, 2025 11:51 AM (v3pYe)
147
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
If Trump is at the apex of power, and is the fascist they say he is, why aren't they all in camps?
If Trump is at the apex of power, and is the fascist they say he is, why aren't they all in camps?
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:51 AM (Riz8t)
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I'm pretty sure black-robed liberals don't cast shadows.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:49 AM (Riz8t)
Because they're vampires.
Oh wait, no that's mirrors.
.... ghosts?
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:49 AM (Riz8t)
Because they're vampires.
Oh wait, no that's mirrors.
.... ghosts?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 16, 2025 11:51 AM (RlmPm)
149
Axios@axios
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
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Well, aren't there? It ain't paranoia if they're really out to get you.
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
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Well, aren't there? It ain't paranoia if they're really out to get you.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM (iFTx/)
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So Trump won an election it means all the leftist vermin just shrugged and went away. Soros stopped funding all his causes? Hawaiian judges stopped ruling? Antifa shut down?
The entrenched far left bureaucracy surrendered and are completely obedient? The international Bond villain cabal of WEF is not working to undermine everything?
The entrenched far left bureaucracy surrendered and are completely obedient? The international Bond villain cabal of WEF is not working to undermine everything?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM (dfIr7)
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And school taxes. If I don't have kids, or have ever had kids in school, why do I have to pay to educate yours?
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:49 AM (gdBb2)
In my perfect world there would be no public education. I don’t know if you’re trying to gotcha me, but I’m in agreement with your statements.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:49 AM (gdBb2)
In my perfect world there would be no public education. I don’t know if you’re trying to gotcha me, but I’m in agreement with your statements.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM (ImXfC)
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Will no one think of the guacamole and sour cream?
Nick Sortor@nicksortor
BREAKING: An Arizona taco shop owner has been ARRESTED by the Trump admin for employing and HARBORING illegal aliens
Nick Sortor@nicksortor
BREAKING: An Arizona taco shop owner has been ARRESTED by the Trump admin for employing and HARBORING illegal aliens
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM (L/fGl)
153
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
If Trump is at the apex of power, and is the fascist they say he is, why aren't they all in camps?
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:51 AM (Riz8t)
For a fascist he's quite bad at fascisting.
If Trump is at the apex of power, and is the fascist they say he is, why aren't they all in camps?
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:51 AM (Riz8t)
For a fascist he's quite bad at fascisting.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM (MGB5H)
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The entrenched far left bureaucracy surrendered and are completely obedient? The international Bond villain cabal of WEF is not working to undermine everything?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM (dfIr7)
This guy gets it.
-Axios
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM (dfIr7)
This guy gets it.
-Axios
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:53 AM (ImXfC)
155
Will no one think of the guacamole and sour cream?
Nick Sortor@nicksortor
BREAKING: An Arizona taco shop owner has been ARRESTED by the Trump admin for employing and HARBORING illegal aliens
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025
And the kicker, he was also illegal.
Nick Sortor@nicksortor
BREAKING: An Arizona taco shop owner has been ARRESTED by the Trump admin for employing and HARBORING illegal aliens
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025
And the kicker, he was also illegal.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 11:53 AM (MGB5H)
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This is yet another case of the government taxing middle/working class shlubs to pay for the upper class's fetish for "public" broadcasting.
And here I'd offer a choice to the left. The budget for this shit gets zeroed out or Prager and Peterson are but in charge of the money and only fund things they approve of.
And here I'd offer a choice to the left. The budget for this shit gets zeroed out or Prager and Peterson are but in charge of the money and only fund things they approve of.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 16, 2025 11:53 AM (t0Rmr)
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141 hmmmm..... *scribbles note* rotary typewriters
Posted by: anachronda
Too late.
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kerchunk
schwick brrrr THWACK!
schwick brr THWACK!
bite me
Posted by: anachronda
Too late.
schwick brrr THWACK!
schwick br THWACK!
schwick brrrrr THWACK!
schwick brrrrrrr THACK!
kerchunk
schwick brrrr THWACK!
schwick brr THWACK!
bite me
Posted by: anachronda at July 16, 2025 11:54 AM (v3pYe)
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PBS is hot garbage these days… way worse than the supposed balance between Mark Shields and David Gergen (hint… they were both apologists for the establishment)…. Now they don’t even pretend to be balanced. Their “conservative” is open Trump hater David Brooks
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 16, 2025 11:54 AM (OW907)
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If Trump is at the apex of power, and is the fascist they say he is, why aren't they all in camps?
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:51 AM (Riz8t)
Worst
Fascist
Ever
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:51 AM (Riz8t)
Worst
Fascist
Ever
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:54 AM (ImXfC)
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I pointed out that none of his ilk expressed this concern when Democrats rammed through Biden's "Inflation Reduction Act" through on a party line vote.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 16, 2025 11:18 AM (hXMJW)
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I think we've learned over the years anything which has "bipartisan support" is not a good deal for the average American.
I pointed out that none of his ilk expressed this concern when Democrats rammed through Biden's "Inflation Reduction Act" through on a party line vote.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 16, 2025 11:18 AM (hXMJW)
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I think we've learned over the years anything which has "bipartisan support" is not a good deal for the average American.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 16, 2025 11:54 AM (tT6L1)
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In my perfect world there would be no public education. I don’t know if you’re trying to gotcha me, but I’m in agreement with your statements.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
Not trying to gotcha. Agreeing with you.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
Not trying to gotcha. Agreeing with you.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:54 AM (gdBb2)
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Nick Sortor@nicksortor
BREAKING: An Arizona taco shop owner has been ARRESTED by the Trump admin for employing and HARBORING illegal aliens
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM (L/fGl)
Which taco shop? There must be ten thousand of them in AZ. Name 'em and shame 'em, Nick.
BREAKING: An Arizona taco shop owner has been ARRESTED by the Trump admin for employing and HARBORING illegal aliens
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM (L/fGl)
Which taco shop? There must be ten thousand of them in AZ. Name 'em and shame 'em, Nick.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 11:54 AM (p7LNr)
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Axios@axios
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
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Did Axios *talk* to anyone in this "populist base"? There's nothing shadowy about these forces. They're operating in broad daylight, publishing and signing their judicial opinions, and, in the case of other activists, going on talk shows. Duh.
Axios@axios
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
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Did Axios *talk* to anyone in this "populist base"? There's nothing shadowy about these forces. They're operating in broad daylight, publishing and signing their judicial opinions, and, in the case of other activists, going on talk shows. Duh.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 11:55 AM (HL/Ld)
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I pointed out that none of his ilk expressed this concern when Democrats rammed through Biden's "Inflation Reduction Act" through on a party line vote.
The correct response is "elections have consequences".
The correct response is "elections have consequences".
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:55 AM (Riz8t)
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Public education works out like any other government expenditure, no concern for the consumers because they aren't directly paying for it.
The voucher system would address that and still making sure everyone gets a free education.
The voucher system would address that and still making sure everyone gets a free education.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 16, 2025 11:55 AM (t0Rmr)
166
Axios@axios
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
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Uh, maybe our paranoia is well earned, based on what happened from 2016 to November, 2024?
Even at the apex of power, MAGA's populist base remains convinced that shadowy forces are working to unravel its every gain.
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Uh, maybe our paranoia is well earned, based on what happened from 2016 to November, 2024?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 16, 2025 11:55 AM (tT6L1)
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Well "free" education.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 16, 2025 11:56 AM (t0Rmr)
168
This is yet another case of the government taxing middle/working class shlubs to pay for the upper class's fetish for "public" broadcasting.
All they had to do, all PBS and NPR had to do, was dial back the slavering far left rhetoric a bit. Just be less extremist, less so obviously pro-communism and anti-America. And they couldn't even manage that small concession. Even the idiot commies in the 50s and 60s understood that you do just a little in each product to push your ideology, not full force constant madness.
All they had to do, all PBS and NPR had to do, was dial back the slavering far left rhetoric a bit. Just be less extremist, less so obviously pro-communism and anti-America. And they couldn't even manage that small concession. Even the idiot commies in the 50s and 60s understood that you do just a little in each product to push your ideology, not full force constant madness.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 11:56 AM (dfIr7)
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If these colleges believed in real equity and “equal outcomes”, they would all step aside so others could have the opportunity to be a college professor or administrator, but for some self-centered narcissistic reason, they persist in those roles.
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 11:56 AM (RHGPo)
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Not trying to gotcha. Agreeing with you.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:54 AM (gdBb2)
Got it. Hard to tell sometimes between snark and legit.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:54 AM (gdBb2)
Got it. Hard to tell sometimes between snark and legit.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:56 AM (ImXfC)
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Public education works out like any other government expenditure, no concern for the consumers because they aren't directly paying for it.
The voucher system would address that and still making sure everyone gets a free education.
Agree. The country has a vested interest in an educated populace, but the worst advocate for public education funding is the current "education" system.
The voucher system would address that and still making sure everyone gets a free education.
Agree. The country has a vested interest in an educated populace, but the worst advocate for public education funding is the current "education" system.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:56 AM (Riz8t)
172
Not sure if anyone has seen Trump's Truth Social post regarding Epstein, but hoo boy, is it a doozy.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at July 16, 2025 11:57 AM (KbCG3)
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Got it. Hard to tell sometimes between snark and legit.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
True. Legit this time.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
True. Legit this time.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 11:57 AM (gdBb2)
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In my perfect world there would be no public education. I don’t know if you’re trying to gotcha me, but I’m in agreement with your statements.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
Public education = government schools.
And the latter label is a better descriptor.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
Public education = government schools.
And the latter label is a better descriptor.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at July 16, 2025 11:57 AM (Dv3i1)
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The voucher system would address that and still making sure everyone gets a free education.
My only problem with the voucher system is that it goes through the government to carve out its 80% "fees" and such.
My only problem with the voucher system is that it goes through the government to carve out its 80% "fees" and such.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 11:57 AM (dfIr7)
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PBS only "serves" half the population when considering its very undeniable leftwing bent. Accordingly, since it's only serving half of the country, its budget should be cut by half. It's only fair.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 16, 2025 11:57 AM (qBdHI)
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The Goes Wrong Show is a favorite but it's available through sources other than PBS/NPR. Same for the Britbox shows.
I'll watch the occasion TOH, local restaurant review, Weekends with Yankee, etc. But most of their shows are so very DEI, "Saving Democracy" crazy, imo, it became too much a while ago.
New: Frontline, July 15, 2025, Trump's Power and the Rule of Law
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I had kids who hated Sesame Street (and feared don't touch me Elmo) but loved MTV & classical music (calming). All learned to read very early on, before K. Taped notes all over the house: Fan, chair, bed, light, etc. We sang the ABC song, they had alphabet blocks and Dr. Seuss books, etc. (Green Eggs and Ham, Are You My Mother... Drove me nuts but why they probably read early & learned to entertain themselves. Well that, the rubbermaid spatula, saying 1, 2, 3 many times a day, and their pals, our dogs.)
I'll watch the occasion TOH, local restaurant review, Weekends with Yankee, etc. But most of their shows are so very DEI, "Saving Democracy" crazy, imo, it became too much a while ago.
New: Frontline, July 15, 2025, Trump's Power and the Rule of Law
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I had kids who hated Sesame Street (and feared don't touch me Elmo) but loved MTV & classical music (calming). All learned to read very early on, before K. Taped notes all over the house: Fan, chair, bed, light, etc. We sang the ABC song, they had alphabet blocks and Dr. Seuss books, etc. (Green Eggs and Ham, Are You My Mother... Drove me nuts but why they probably read early & learned to entertain themselves. Well that, the rubbermaid spatula, saying 1, 2, 3 many times a day, and their pals, our dogs.)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 16, 2025 11:57 AM (NFX2v)
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Agree. The country has a vested interest in an educated populace, but the worst advocate for public education funding is the current "education" system.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:56 AM (Riz8t)
Jimmuh looks up and smiles.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 11:56 AM (Riz8t)
Jimmuh looks up and smiles.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 11:57 AM (MGB5H)
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The left tried to assassinate Trump twice (and may more that we just didn’t hear about). But it’s paranoia to think they’re out to get him.
Axios reporter is very smart.
Axios reporter is very smart.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 16, 2025 11:58 AM (ImXfC)
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Not sure if anyone has seen Trump's Truth Social post regarding Epstein, but hoo boy, is it a doozy.
Yeah I'm trying to hold fire until ACE posts on it, hopefully.
Yeah I'm trying to hold fire until ACE posts on it, hopefully.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 11:58 AM (dfIr7)
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Wealthy billionaires (donors) contribute a fair amount of money to FedGov. At least the parts they have an interest in. The amount of taxes collected from 'taxpayers' who file, and owe isn't nearly enough to fund all the horseshit Congress wants. Businesses cover a lot of the shortfall, most of it, but the "play money" for Congress to pocket or fund pet projects is the overhead supplied by these donors.
And they're not all Americans either.
Everyone knows this. Nobody wants to kill it. Except the 'taxpayers.'
And they're not all Americans either.
Everyone knows this. Nobody wants to kill it. Except the 'taxpayers.'
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 16, 2025 11:58 AM (Q4IgG)
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Caller 2: "Yeah Doc. I accidentally slapped myself with a hot iron."
Dr. M - "Hmm. That's a tough one. Have you tried rubbing some dirt on it?"
Posted by: muldoon
See, this is why we need doctors like Muldoon. My first thought would have been "slightly hotter iron?"
Dr. M - "Hmm. That's a tough one. Have you tried rubbing some dirt on it?"
Posted by: muldoon
See, this is why we need doctors like Muldoon. My first thought would have been "slightly hotter iron?"
Posted by: mikeski at July 16, 2025 11:58 AM (ewdeP)
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My only problem with the voucher system is that it goes through the government to carve out its 80% "fees" and such.
There are certainly problems with it.
Who decides what educational systems are covered? How much goes the government steal? And so on
But its better then the current system in that it gets the consumers to more directly chose who they think is providing the best product
There are certainly problems with it.
Who decides what educational systems are covered? How much goes the government steal? And so on
But its better then the current system in that it gets the consumers to more directly chose who they think is providing the best product
Posted by: 18-1 at July 16, 2025 11:58 AM (t0Rmr)
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The Goes Wrong Show is a favorite but it's available through sources other than PBS/NPR. Same for the Britbox shows.
That is a hilarious show, I love it. And its not in any way tilted or partisan in what I have seen, just "here's every way something can go wrong in a play" spun as comedically as possible.
That is a hilarious show, I love it. And its not in any way tilted or partisan in what I have seen, just "here's every way something can go wrong in a play" spun as comedically as possible.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 11:59 AM (dfIr7)
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Nick Sortor@nicksortor
BREAKING: An Arizona taco shop owner has been ARRESTED by the Trump admin for employing and HARBORING illegal aliens
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM
More, and harder. Make it painful to hire illegals. Very painful.
BREAKING: An Arizona taco shop owner has been ARRESTED by the Trump admin for employing and HARBORING illegal aliens
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM
More, and harder. Make it painful to hire illegals. Very painful.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 16, 2025 11:59 AM (dPfyF)
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AZ Taco shop owner arrested for harboring illegals? Good. More examples = more people who think twice about doing such.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 16, 2025 11:59 AM (tT6L1)
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Another Mexican food tragedy.
Nightmare fuel: Janitor killed after being sucked into meat grinder at burrito factory
Nightmare fuel: Janitor killed after being sucked into meat grinder at burrito factory
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:59 AM (L/fGl)
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An off the wall idea I've occasionally entertained...let people select which departments or perhaps even programs they want to fund when they do their taxes.
Want PBS lefties? Ok, go right ahead...
Want PBS lefties? Ok, go right ahead...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 16, 2025 11:59 AM (t0Rmr)
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Probably already mentioned, but Sesame Street merchandise brings in billions per yet. Easily funding whatever they want.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 16, 2025 12:00 PM (6eOSv)
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An off the wall idea I've occasionally entertained...let people select which departments or perhaps even programs they want to fund when they do their taxes.
Want PBS lefties? Ok, go right ahead...
The problem with that approach is that the lefties would all vote not to give money to the DoD, but would accept the benefit of the DoD funded by the right, should the need arise.
Want PBS lefties? Ok, go right ahead...
The problem with that approach is that the lefties would all vote not to give money to the DoD, but would accept the benefit of the DoD funded by the right, should the need arise.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 12:01 PM (Riz8t)
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Who decides what educational systems are covered? How much goes the government steal? And so on
Yeah giving government control over how much money you get for what schools means the left inevitably adds on layer after layer of controls until you can only use your voucher money for their approved schools, and schools are heavily pressured to lean left by control over whether they can get vouchers or not.
The only real alternative would be just not taxing people so much so that they could better afford paying for their child's education but 70% plus of parents would just blow that on video games, coffee-flavored milk shakes, Amazon orders of new throw pillows, and getting their nails done
Yeah giving government control over how much money you get for what schools means the left inevitably adds on layer after layer of controls until you can only use your voucher money for their approved schools, and schools are heavily pressured to lean left by control over whether they can get vouchers or not.
The only real alternative would be just not taxing people so much so that they could better afford paying for their child's education but 70% plus of parents would just blow that on video games, coffee-flavored milk shakes, Amazon orders of new throw pillows, and getting their nails done
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 12:01 PM (dfIr7)
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Food banks do not ask immigration status. Programs for children are always available, especially once they hit daycare and school.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 16, 2025 12:01 PM (NFX2v)
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Another Mexican food tragedy.
Nightmare fuel: Janitor killed after being sucked into meat grinder at burrito factory
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:59 AM (L/fGl)
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It happens.
Nightmare fuel: Janitor killed after being sucked into meat grinder at burrito factory
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:59 AM (L/fGl)
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It happens.
Posted by: Johnny Verbeck at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (tT6L1)
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Nightmare fuel: Janitor killed after being sucked into meat grinder at burrito factory
"Usually we just don't report this"
--Frozen Burrito Makers
"Usually we just don't report this"
--Frozen Burrito Makers
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (dfIr7)
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Nick Sortor@nicksortor
BREAKING: An Arizona taco shop owner has been ARRESTED by the Trump admin for employing and HARBORING illegal aliens
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM (L/fGl)
Which taco shop? There must be ten thousand of them in AZ. Name 'em and shame 'em, Nick.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 11:54 AM (p7LNr)
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The owner of the business is himself an illegal, IIRC. Which begs the question how an illegal can get loans, sign leases, sign up for bank accounts, and otherwise have the resources to open up a business.
While we reasonably think it's just cheap labor that's here illegally, that's not true. Illegals have burrowed into and infiltrated every level of our country and society. I'll bet 20% of the Hispanics in Hahvad are illegal.
BREAKING: An Arizona taco shop owner has been ARRESTED by the Trump admin for employing and HARBORING illegal aliens
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:52 AM (L/fGl)
Which taco shop? There must be ten thousand of them in AZ. Name 'em and shame 'em, Nick.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 11:54 AM (p7LNr)
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The owner of the business is himself an illegal, IIRC. Which begs the question how an illegal can get loans, sign leases, sign up for bank accounts, and otherwise have the resources to open up a business.
While we reasonably think it's just cheap labor that's here illegally, that's not true. Illegals have burrowed into and infiltrated every level of our country and society. I'll bet 20% of the Hispanics in Hahvad are illegal.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (iFTx/)
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The problem with that approach is that the lefties would all vote not to give money to the DoD, but would accept the benefit of the DoD funded by the right, should the need arise.
I'm not honestly sure that's true any more. Have a president saying "sorry no money left for Ukraine" would change their allocations pretty quickly...
The problem with that approach is that the lefties would all vote not to give money to the DoD, but would accept the benefit of the DoD funded by the right, should the need arise.
I'm not honestly sure that's true any more. Have a president saying "sorry no money left for Ukraine" would change their allocations pretty quickly...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (t0Rmr)
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Nobody listens to radio or watches tv anymore.
I'm a proud nobody. A real nowhere man. Making all my nowhere plans for nobody.
Nobody listens to radio or watches tv anymore.
I'm a proud nobody. A real nowhere man. Making all my nowhere plans for nobody.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (63Dwl)
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Probably already mentioned, but Sesame Street merchandise brings in billions per yet. Easily funding whatever they want.
I think HBO owns Sesame Street now though
I think HBO owns Sesame Street now though
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (dfIr7)
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Our public radio station was created in mid 1980s to bring opera and classical music to the region. Now the main channel is some NPR garbage all the time. The classical music has been moved to the weak power subchannel transmitter. Even that has a dose of leftist programming.
Posted by: CapeFear at July 16, 2025 12:03 PM (NUxyj)
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Nightmare fuel: Janitor killed after being sucked into meat grinder at burrito factory
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:59 AM (L/fGl)
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Great. Did this happen before or after I bought some frozen burritos this past Saturday?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 11:59 AM (L/fGl)
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Great. Did this happen before or after I bought some frozen burritos this past Saturday?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 16, 2025 12:04 PM (7fElN)
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The only real alternative would be just not taxing people so much so that they could better afford paying for their child's education but 70% plus of parents would just blow that on video games, coffee-flavored milk shakes, Amazon orders of new throw pillows, and getting their nails done
This would be the ultimate answer but getting there from where we are now would be difficult.
I don't think the problem is parents wasting the money TBH. If you rolled taxes back by the $10K or so being spend per child that does leave a lot of money to then pay for schooling.
This would be the ultimate answer but getting there from where we are now would be difficult.
I don't think the problem is parents wasting the money TBH. If you rolled taxes back by the $10K or so being spend per child that does leave a lot of money to then pay for schooling.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 16, 2025 12:04 PM (t0Rmr)
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Probably already mentioned, but Sesame Street merchandise brings in billions per yet. Easily funding whatever they want.
I think HBO owns Sesame Street now though
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (dfIr7)
They did. It's Netflix now. Also the merch sales don't go to any of them. I can't remember the name but there is a company that owns the actual rights to seasame street and they get the licensing money from Netflix LEGO etc and the merch profits.
I think HBO owns Sesame Street now though
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (dfIr7)
They did. It's Netflix now. Also the merch sales don't go to any of them. I can't remember the name but there is a company that owns the actual rights to seasame street and they get the licensing money from Netflix LEGO etc and the merch profits.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 12:04 PM (MGB5H)
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I'm in favor of existential threats.
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 12:05 PM (MxrBJ)
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My guess is that the bill won't pass the Senate and House and PBS will get funded even more in a clause in some continuing resolution. But at least they are making a gesture toward something they promised decades ago.
Did you see the footage of McConnell being asked why he voted against this? He froze up, totally vaporlocked. Like "old dementia patient can't even figure out what is going on" fugue.
Did you see the footage of McConnell being asked why he voted against this? He froze up, totally vaporlocked. Like "old dementia patient can't even figure out what is going on" fugue.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 12:05 PM (dfIr7)
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The owner of the business is himself an illegal, IIRC. Which begs the question how an illegal can get loans, sign leases, sign up for bank accounts, and otherwise have the resources to open up a business.
While we reasonably think it's just cheap labor that's here illegally, that's not true. Illegals have burrowed into and infiltrated every level of our country and society. I'll bet 20% of the Hispanics in Hahvad are illegal.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (iFTx/)
All that aside, name the damned taco shop. So that those of us who don't want to unwittingly enrich illegals can choose not to shop there.
While we reasonably think it's just cheap labor that's here illegally, that's not true. Illegals have burrowed into and infiltrated every level of our country and society. I'll bet 20% of the Hispanics in Hahvad are illegal.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (iFTx/)
All that aside, name the damned taco shop. So that those of us who don't want to unwittingly enrich illegals can choose not to shop there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 12:05 PM (3Hwb5)
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The owner of the business is himself an illegal, IIRC. Which begs the question how an illegal can get loans, sign leases, sign up for bank accounts, and otherwise have the resources to open up a business.
While we reasonably think it's just cheap labor that's here illegally, that's not true. Illegals have burrowed into and infiltrated every level of our country and society. I'll bet 20% of the Hispanics in Hahvad are illegal.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade
Cartel backed money laundering service.
Bet me.
While we reasonably think it's just cheap labor that's here illegally, that's not true. Illegals have burrowed into and infiltrated every level of our country and society. I'll bet 20% of the Hispanics in Hahvad are illegal.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade
Cartel backed money laundering service.
Bet me.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 12:05 PM (gdBb2)
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Probably already mentioned, but Sesame Street merchandise brings in billions per yet. Easily funding whatever they want.
I think HBO owns Sesame Street now though
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (dfIr7)
They did. It's Netflix now. Also the merch sales don't go to any of them. I can't remember the name but there is a company that owns the actual rights to seasame street and they get the licensing money from Netflix LEGO etc and the merch profits.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 12:04 PM (MGB5H)
To make a little more clear HBO and now Netflix own the broadcast and production rights to big bird and friends.
I think HBO owns Sesame Street now though
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (dfIr7)
They did. It's Netflix now. Also the merch sales don't go to any of them. I can't remember the name but there is a company that owns the actual rights to seasame street and they get the licensing money from Netflix LEGO etc and the merch profits.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 12:04 PM (MGB5H)
To make a little more clear HBO and now Netflix own the broadcast and production rights to big bird and friends.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 12:06 PM (MGB5H)
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The janitor became the Burrito Bandito?
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 16, 2025 12:06 PM (YQWNZ)
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I think I mentioned that my brother passed away in February and he named me his executor. He has a bunch of properties in hard scrabble Oklahoma City that I'm working to manage and sell off. Most of his renters are (I assume) illegals. I don't care if they're deported and I miss a few rental payments. It's all part of healing.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 16, 2025 12:06 PM (b294k)
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Cartel backed money laundering service.
Bet me.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 12:05 PM (gdBb2)
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I would argue no because the volume isn't there to hide that much cash. The cartels like to launder their money through real estate in the Phoenix area.
Bet me.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 12:05 PM (gdBb2)
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I would argue no because the volume isn't there to hide that much cash. The cartels like to launder their money through real estate in the Phoenix area.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 16, 2025 12:07 PM (tT6L1)
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Did you see the footage of McConnell being asked why he voted against this? He froze up, totally vaporlocked. Like "old dementia patient can't even figure out what is going on" fugue.
He was in the Senate when Newt tried to pull funding for PBS, and I think McConnell voted for it then.
Did you see the footage of McConnell being asked why he voted against this? He froze up, totally vaporlocked. Like "old dementia patient can't even figure out what is going on" fugue.
He was in the Senate when Newt tried to pull funding for PBS, and I think McConnell voted for it then.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 16, 2025 12:07 PM (t0Rmr)
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All that aside, name the damned taco shop. So that those of us who don't want to unwittingly enrich illegals can choose not to shop there.
The news story I saw showed the taco place.
When I went to Kentucky to visit family this spring I was surprised at the kazillion billboards and ads for Immigration lawyers. It was everywhere. Apparently the place has been absolutely inundated with illegals. I did find a really nice Mexican restaurant, though.
The news story I saw showed the taco place.
When I went to Kentucky to visit family this spring I was surprised at the kazillion billboards and ads for Immigration lawyers. It was everywhere. Apparently the place has been absolutely inundated with illegals. I did find a really nice Mexican restaurant, though.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 12:07 PM (dfIr7)
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Biden’s Teleprompter Assures Nation It Approved All Autopen Decisions
~~ Babylon Bee
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Whew, now I feel better.
~~ Babylon Bee
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Whew, now I feel better.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 16, 2025 12:07 PM (vV7yf)
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The owner of the business is himself an illegal, IIRC. Which begs the question how an illegal can get loans, sign leases, sign up for bank accounts, and otherwise have the resources to open up a business.
While we reasonably think it's just cheap labor that's here illegally, that's not true. Illegals have burrowed into and infiltrated every level of our country and society. I'll bet 20% of the Hispanics in Hahvad are illegal.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (iFTx/)
All that aside, name the damned taco shop. So that those of us who don't want to unwittingly enrich illegals can choose not to shop there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 12:05 PM (3Hwb5)
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They did name it. El Taco Loko. It's closed now. The entire taco shop was an illegal operation.
While we reasonably think it's just cheap labor that's here illegally, that's not true. Illegals have burrowed into and infiltrated every level of our country and society. I'll bet 20% of the Hispanics in Hahvad are illegal.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 12:02 PM (iFTx/)
All that aside, name the damned taco shop. So that those of us who don't want to unwittingly enrich illegals can choose not to shop there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 12:05 PM (3Hwb5)
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They did name it. El Taco Loko. It's closed now. The entire taco shop was an illegal operation.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 12:08 PM (iFTx/)
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New one
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 12:08 PM (Riz8t)
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Nightmare fuel: Janitor killed after being sucked into meat grinder at burrito factory
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
And yet Anthony Fauci is running around, completely un-ground. There's no justice.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
And yet Anthony Fauci is running around, completely un-ground. There's no justice.
Posted by: mikeski at July 16, 2025 12:08 PM (ewdeP)
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I would argue no because the volume isn't there to hide that much cash. The cartels like to launder their money through real estate in the Phoenix area.
Posted by: blake
Then he used a stolen SS number to fraudulently get bank loans.
Posted by: blake
Then he used a stolen SS number to fraudulently get bank loans.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 12:08 PM (gdBb2)
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He was in the Senate when Newt tried to pull funding for PBS, and I think McConnell voted for it then.
Judging by that press conference, I wonder if he's actually voting on anything. Staffers handling it all.
Judging by that press conference, I wonder if he's actually voting on anything. Staffers handling it all.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 12:09 PM (dfIr7)
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They did name it. El Taco Loko. It's closed now. The entire taco shop was an illegal operation.
As a citizen I wonder how many years I would get in prison for lying on loan forms, lying on my taxes, and on and on.
I bet it would be at least 5 years.
They did name it. El Taco Loko. It's closed now. The entire taco shop was an illegal operation.
As a citizen I wonder how many years I would get in prison for lying on loan forms, lying on my taxes, and on and on.
I bet it would be at least 5 years.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 16, 2025 12:09 PM (t0Rmr)
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I can't remember the name but there is a company that owns the actual rights to seasame street and they get the licensing money from Netflix LEGO etc and the merch profits.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 12:04 PM (MGB5H)
That sounds very "sus" as the kids say.
Someone should look into it.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 12:04 PM (MGB5H)
That sounds very "sus" as the kids say.
Someone should look into it.
Posted by: Reforger at July 16, 2025 12:10 PM (lPvx2)
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Speaking of money laundering, has anyone else noticed some shops remain open year after year, yet, seem to have very little foot traffic?
I've often wonder if such shops were merely a front to hide cash.
I've often wonder if such shops were merely a front to hide cash.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 16, 2025 12:10 PM (tT6L1)
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The owner of the business is himself an illegal, IIRC. Which begs the question how an illegal can get loans, sign leases, sign up for bank accounts, and otherwise have the resources to open up a business.
While we reasonably think it's just cheap labor that's here illegally, that's not true. Illegals have burrowed into and infiltrated every level of our country and society. I'll bet 20% of the Hispanics in Hahvad are illegal.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade
Cartel backed money laundering service.
Bet me.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 12:05 PM (gdBb2)
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I think it more likely he just went to an American bank. "I see you want a loan. You're a citizen, right?" "Si, Ese." "Fabulous! Here's your money."
While we reasonably think it's just cheap labor that's here illegally, that's not true. Illegals have burrowed into and infiltrated every level of our country and society. I'll bet 20% of the Hispanics in Hahvad are illegal.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade
Cartel backed money laundering service.
Bet me.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 12:05 PM (gdBb2)
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I think it more likely he just went to an American bank. "I see you want a loan. You're a citizen, right?" "Si, Ese." "Fabulous! Here's your money."
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 12:10 PM (iFTx/)
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They did name it. El Taco Loko. It's closed now. The entire taco shop was an illegal operation.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 12:08 PM (iFTx/)
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I wonder if they just found an abandoned restaurant and opened up a shop, maybe paying the property owner under the table.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 16, 2025 12:08 PM (iFTx/)
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I wonder if they just found an abandoned restaurant and opened up a shop, maybe paying the property owner under the table.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 16, 2025 12:10 PM (7fElN)
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Then he used a stolen SS number to fraudulently get bank loans.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 12:08 PM (gdBb2)
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Most likely, yes. Which is another problem the left always ignores. Illegals with jobs buy stolen SS numbers. Identity fraud in the US costs consumers billions every year.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 12:08 PM (gdBb2)
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Most likely, yes. Which is another problem the left always ignores. Illegals with jobs buy stolen SS numbers. Identity fraud in the US costs consumers billions every year.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 16, 2025 12:12 PM (tT6L1)
225
12WBOY, National
California farmworker who fell from greenhouse roof during chaotic ICE raid dies
by: OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press
Posted: Jul 13, 2025
“This man was not in and has not been in CBP or ICE custody,” DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. “Although he was not being pursued by law enforcement, this individual climbed up to the roof of a greenhouse and fell 30 feet. CBP immediately called a medivac to the scene to get him care as quickly as possible.”
“Glass House has never knowingly violated applicable hiring practices and does not and has never employed minors,” it said."
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Q - So it has crew leaders out in the fields to ensure hiring practices and working conditions are as required?
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Newsweek, in part, "GoFundMe campaign for Jaime Alanis, a 57-year-old California farmworker who died Saturday from injuries sustained in a 30-foot fall during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid, has raised over $150,000 as of Sunday evening."
So not entitled to workers comp, etc? (Reportedly, had worked for many years and sent $ back to his family in Mexico.)
Something is off.
California farmworker who fell from greenhouse roof during chaotic ICE raid dies
by: OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press
Posted: Jul 13, 2025
“This man was not in and has not been in CBP or ICE custody,” DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. “Although he was not being pursued by law enforcement, this individual climbed up to the roof of a greenhouse and fell 30 feet. CBP immediately called a medivac to the scene to get him care as quickly as possible.”
“Glass House has never knowingly violated applicable hiring practices and does not and has never employed minors,” it said."
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Q - So it has crew leaders out in the fields to ensure hiring practices and working conditions are as required?
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Newsweek, in part, "GoFundMe campaign for Jaime Alanis, a 57-year-old California farmworker who died Saturday from injuries sustained in a 30-foot fall during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid, has raised over $150,000 as of Sunday evening."
So not entitled to workers comp, etc? (Reportedly, had worked for many years and sent $ back to his family in Mexico.)
Something is off.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 16, 2025 12:12 PM (NFX2v)
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can't remember the name but there is a company that owns the actual rights to seasame street and they get the licensing money from Netflix LEGO etc and the merch profits.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 12:04 PM (MGB5H)
That sounds very "sus" as the kids say.
Someone should look into it.
Posted by: Reforger at July 16, 2025 12:10 PM (lPvx2)
Not really it's no different than an author selling the story rights to a movie studio for their novel.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 12:04 PM (MGB5H)
That sounds very "sus" as the kids say.
Someone should look into it.
Posted by: Reforger at July 16, 2025 12:10 PM (lPvx2)
Not really it's no different than an author selling the story rights to a movie studio for their novel.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 12:12 PM (MGB5H)
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SCOTUS decides what to do with Ketanji Brown-Jackson when the court unavoidably must discuss "all that boring legalese"...
https://tinyurl.com/5eswrkhd
https://tinyurl.com/5eswrkhd
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 16, 2025 12:13 PM (vV7yf)
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So not entitled to workers comp, etc? (Reportedly, had worked for many years and sent $ back to his family in Mexico.)
Something is off.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 16, 2025 12:12 PM (NFX2v)
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Large corporate farmers in CA use an "arms length" approach during harvest. They sub the job out to a contractor who then brings in the farm workers.
Something is off.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 16, 2025 12:12 PM (NFX2v)
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Large corporate farmers in CA use an "arms length" approach during harvest. They sub the job out to a contractor who then brings in the farm workers.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 16, 2025 12:15 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 12:15 PM (L/fGl)
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204 My guess is that the bill won't pass the Senate and House and PBS will get funded even more in a clause in some continuing resolution. But at least they are making a gesture toward something they promised decades ago.
Did you see the footage of McConnell being asked why he voted against this? He froze up, totally vaporlocked. Like "old dementia patient can't even figure out what is going on" fugue.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
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Please stop with the black pilling. Bill is on final 10 hr debate (no filibuster possible) and has already passed the House. Basically will get the minimum 50 votes in the Senate because no one really gives a damn about PBS and NPR other than Democrats.
As a bonus, after this bill, Trump can make another rescission proposal which gives 45 days for the house and senate to claw back even more money from FY 2025.
Regular procedure of money bills are also proceeding in the House and Senate for FY2026 which starts in October 1 this year. It will be up to the Democrats in the Senate as to whether they give Trump a free hand in a government shutdown to determine what is necessary. No debt ceiling so Dems have no leverage.
Did you see the footage of McConnell being asked why he voted against this? He froze up, totally vaporlocked. Like "old dementia patient can't even figure out what is going on" fugue.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
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Please stop with the black pilling. Bill is on final 10 hr debate (no filibuster possible) and has already passed the House. Basically will get the minimum 50 votes in the Senate because no one really gives a damn about PBS and NPR other than Democrats.
As a bonus, after this bill, Trump can make another rescission proposal which gives 45 days for the house and senate to claw back even more money from FY 2025.
Regular procedure of money bills are also proceeding in the House and Senate for FY2026 which starts in October 1 this year. It will be up to the Democrats in the Senate as to whether they give Trump a free hand in a government shutdown to determine what is necessary. No debt ceiling so Dems have no leverage.
Posted by: whig at July 16, 2025 12:20 PM (ctrM5)
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227 SCOTUS decides what to do with Ketanji Brown-Jackson when the court unavoidably must discuss "all that boring legalese"...
https://tinyurl.com/5eswrkhd
Posted by: Huck Follywood
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To misquote Sen. Hruska, mediocre intellects should get a mediocre justice to represent them too.
https://tinyurl.com/5eswrkhd
Posted by: Huck Follywood
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To misquote Sen. Hruska, mediocre intellects should get a mediocre justice to represent them too.
Posted by: whig at July 16, 2025 12:21 PM (ctrM5)
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Restaurants and diners
Immigrants Rising Org: Wworking for yourself guide
CalMatters: Guest Commentary: Your next boss could be an undocumented immigrant; growing number of business founders lack legal status, April 18, 2020
yada, yada
Immigrants Rising Org: Wworking for yourself guide
CalMatters: Guest Commentary: Your next boss could be an undocumented immigrant; growing number of business founders lack legal status, April 18, 2020
yada, yada
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 16, 2025 12:22 PM (NFX2v)
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So not entitled to workers comp, etc? (Reportedly, had worked for many years and sent $ back to his family in Mexico.)
Something is off.
Posted by: L
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Media lies a lot and not surprising that legal pot industry attracted organized criminals of one ethnicity or another. Heard that Chinese owned some of these 'farms' while cartels are involved in others.
Something is off.
Posted by: L
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Media lies a lot and not surprising that legal pot industry attracted organized criminals of one ethnicity or another. Heard that Chinese owned some of these 'farms' while cartels are involved in others.
Posted by: whig at July 16, 2025 12:23 PM (ctrM5)
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224 Then he used a stolen SS number to fraudulently get bank loans.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 12:08 PM (gdBb2)
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Most likely, yes. Which is another problem the left always ignores. Illegals with jobs buy stolen SS numbers. Identity fraud in the US costs consumers billions every year.
Posted by: blake
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Yep, but Biden junta was just not content with letting illegals in, they gave them valid SSNs too illegally btw in their catch and release sham. Designed purposefully to get them to vote.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 16, 2025 12:08 PM (gdBb2)
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Most likely, yes. Which is another problem the left always ignores. Illegals with jobs buy stolen SS numbers. Identity fraud in the US costs consumers billions every year.
Posted by: blake
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Yep, but Biden junta was just not content with letting illegals in, they gave them valid SSNs too illegally btw in their catch and release sham. Designed purposefully to get them to vote.
Posted by: whig at July 16, 2025 12:25 PM (ctrM5)
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221 Speaking of money laundering, has anyone else noticed some shops remain open year after year, yet, seem to have very little foot traffic?
I've often wonder if such shops were merely a front to hide cash.
Posted by: blake
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Often. Particularly true of businesses that can claim cash like restaurants, nightclubs, etc. Trick so old that the Mafia used it way back when. They usually put up a 'straight man aka no record' as titular owner and then launder cash through the biz.
I've often wonder if such shops were merely a front to hide cash.
Posted by: blake
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Often. Particularly true of businesses that can claim cash like restaurants, nightclubs, etc. Trick so old that the Mafia used it way back when. They usually put up a 'straight man aka no record' as titular owner and then launder cash through the biz.
Posted by: whig at July 16, 2025 12:28 PM (ctrM5)
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Head of PBS Paula Kerger should be asked to name ten communities where there is no alternate to PBS for their source of information.
She should be asked how PBS gets to communities which no other station serves?
She should be asked how PBS gets to communities which no other station serves?
Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at July 16, 2025 12:43 PM (bufu1)
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