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The Morning Rant
Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.-- John Adams He had an excellent point, and the collapse of recruiting for the United States military was indicative of a loss of moral clarity on the part of our government. So why should good patriotic Americans enlist to serve our country when its government is behaving in ways that are obviously antithetical to the concept of American Exceptionalism, which is, at its core, moral and religious? And yet in a span of one year, America has seen the change in its government and has decided that serving the country is once again an honorable thing! Historic ICE hiring surge adds 12,000 as agency kicks off 2026 with major busts Recruiting Boost: How US Army's Big Gains in 2025 Translate to New Year It's amazing that the media report "massive" and constant demonstrations against ICE, yet the rest of America outside of NYC, Portland, and a few other blue city shitholes is happy to work for a government department that pays well and is doing real, quantifiable work to get our country back on track. And the armed forces are doing just as well, with all branches reporting solid recruiting that is better than planned. The immediate and public pivot away from struggle sessions and race-baiting and transsexual worship, in conjunction with the head of the Department of War being an unabashed patriot and a man who doesn't wear three masks while looking like a weeble, has yielded instant rewards. Add in two stunning military successes over the skies of Iran and on the ground in Venezuela, and the unequivocal message is that the American military has returned to form, and has shed the lunacy of the Biden/Obama junta, and is well on its way to purging the officer class of Obama-era apparatchiks and post-modern America haters. We are a martial country. The 2nd Amendment wasn't written as a lark to push Americans to take up arms in defense of their freedoms; it was a response to and a defense of a well developed political and moral philosophy. That we are returning to the status quo ante Obama/Biden is a testament to the resiliency of the American body politic, and our cultural memory of exactly how we emerged from the malaise of a sclerotic Europe, and created the greatest country in the history of the world! [Crossposted at CutJibNewsletter and X/Twitter]. If you folks who are on X/Twitter would follow us it would be much appreciated!
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Sponge!
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:00 AM (sWTsQ)
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BOING!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:00 AM (sdclT)
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Corgis called
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:01 AM (sWTsQ)
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SPONGE!!!
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)
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Ahhhh fresh
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:01 AM (NuV6c)
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ESPONJA!11!!!111!!
ESPONJA!11!!!111!!
Posted by: AltonJackson at January 06, 2026 11:01 AM (tljrc)
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It's amazing what happens when priorities are in order.
Posted by: Emmie at January 06, 2026 11:02 AM (FMtrg)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:02 AM (sdclT)
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It's morning in America again
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:02 AM (2GVsD)
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Yah
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at January 06, 2026 11:02 AM (Kt19C)
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The concept links in with something I've been saying lately about economic systems, specifically that they're only as good as the moral and/or ethical systems that are also in practice.
I guess you can just sum it all up as "It's the morality, stupid."
I guess you can just sum it all up as "It's the morality, stupid."
Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at January 06, 2026 11:03 AM (OUMaO)
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People on the right need to realize that just because an election was won doesn't mean the left will stop fighting.
If anything, they'll go harder.
If anything, they'll go harder.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 06, 2026 11:03 AM (NwnyJ)
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Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people.
that's when the nation recognized only one religion or professed one faith
now -- who's to say what is moral and what is religious?
as I understand it, the military recognizes wicca as a religion
that's when the nation recognized only one religion or professed one faith
now -- who's to say what is moral and what is religious?
as I understand it, the military recognizes wicca as a religion
Posted by: kallisto at January 06, 2026 11:03 AM (dCxaZ)
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Put ICE and the military on one line, and CPB on the other, and they've crossed the streams bigly.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:03 AM (Riz8t)
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I gotta say, I HATE seeing masks on anyone because they symbolize HUGE lies that could have been rendered powerless if only people had taken the time to think.
Posted by: Emmie at January 06, 2026 11:04 AM (FMtrg)
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13 Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people.
that's when the nation recognized only one religion or professed one faith
now -- who's to say what is moral and what is religious?
as I understand it, the military recognizes wicca as a religion
Posted by: kallisto at January 06, 2026 11:03 AM (dCxaZ)
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"Our faith is totally different from theirs."
-Anglicans in 1790 talking about German Protestants
"And don't get us started on the Catholics!"
-German Protestants
"They're all Muslims."
-Obama
that's when the nation recognized only one religion or professed one faith
now -- who's to say what is moral and what is religious?
as I understand it, the military recognizes wicca as a religion
Posted by: kallisto at January 06, 2026 11:03 AM (dCxaZ)
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"Our faith is totally different from theirs."
-Anglicans in 1790 talking about German Protestants
"And don't get us started on the Catholics!"
-German Protestants
"They're all Muslims."
-Obama
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:04 AM (GBKbO)
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Good morning!
Good morning!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 06, 2026 11:04 AM (px81g)
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I always thought John Adams had that quote backward. Seems clear to me the constitution was designed the way it was not because people are moral and virtuous, but because they are assholic Machiavellian scumbags who can't be trusted. Even virtuous people can be corrupted, and the founders knew that.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
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Hilton has disfranchised that Minnesota hotel that refused to host ICE agents.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (sdclT)
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That we are returning to the status quo ante Obama/Biden is a testament to the resiliency of the American body politic, and our cultural memory of exactly how we emerged from the malaise of a sclerotic Europe, and created the greatest country in the history of the world!
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What is this wild eyed optimism with exclamation point on a Tuesday morning?
Really???.
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What is this wild eyed optimism with exclamation point on a Tuesday morning?
Really???.
Posted by: Wake me when the uniparty is gone at January 06, 2026 11:06 AM (1VfZY)
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The left knows that "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."
This is why they work so energetically to dismantle our moral and religious foundations.
This is why they work so energetically to dismantle our moral and religious foundations.
Posted by: Emmie at January 06, 2026 11:06 AM (FMtrg)
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The enemy has focused their forces in a handful of high visibility cities, and a compliant media puts it focus there rather than on the 98% of the country that couldn't care less about what those (paid) protestors think or do.
I've come to realize that these paid and organized protests (just as in the color revolutions) are nothing but excuses for certain leftists in power to try to do what they always wanted to do anyways, but were blocked from doing.
But if you have a government that just laughs and ignores them (as with the infantile "No Kangzzz!!! farces) they have no meaning and no effect on anything. They simply become punchlines to a series of bad jokes.
I've come to realize that these paid and organized protests (just as in the color revolutions) are nothing but excuses for certain leftists in power to try to do what they always wanted to do anyways, but were blocked from doing.
But if you have a government that just laughs and ignores them (as with the infantile "No Kangzzz!!! farces) they have no meaning and no effect on anything. They simply become punchlines to a series of bad jokes.
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 06, 2026 11:06 AM (uWKK8)
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We lost a House member from CA and now an Indiana House member has been in a serious car crash.. WTF is going on ? Removes tin foil hat....
Posted by: It's me donna at January 06, 2026 11:06 AM (VE6XX)
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Carried over:
Like Keeping his beard of a wife (allegedly!) in designer clothes, so she looks like a Temu Audrey Hepburn. Apparently there is talk about how expensive her boots were, and how that was tone deaf for his swearing in ceremony.
The Lefty feminist defending her are so funny:
@JillFilipovic
These boots are handmade by artisans in Spain and Portugal dedicated to keeping craft alive, using transparent supply chains and ethical sourcing. That costs money. It's also a whole lot better for people and the planet than cheap and disposable fast fashion.
They're artisanal boots made with care by craftsman, you philistine!!!!!
Like Keeping his beard of a wife (allegedly!) in designer clothes, so she looks like a Temu Audrey Hepburn. Apparently there is talk about how expensive her boots were, and how that was tone deaf for his swearing in ceremony.
The Lefty feminist defending her are so funny:
@JillFilipovic
These boots are handmade by artisans in Spain and Portugal dedicated to keeping craft alive, using transparent supply chains and ethical sourcing. That costs money. It's also a whole lot better for people and the planet than cheap and disposable fast fashion.
They're artisanal boots made with care by craftsman, you philistine!!!!!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (NuV6c)
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UN Human Rights Office - "The world is less safe after US action in Venezuela."
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (2GVsD)
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25 UN Human Rights Office - "The world is less safe after US action in Venezuela."
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (2GVsD
The UN's "world" maybe
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (2GVsD
The UN's "world" maybe
Posted by: It's me donna at January 06, 2026 11:08 AM (VE6XX)
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24 The Lefty feminist defending her are so funny:
@JillFilipovic
These boots are handmade by artisans in Spain and Portugal dedicated to keeping craft alive, using transparent supply chains and ethical sourcing. That costs money. It's also a whole lot better for people and the planet than cheap and disposable fast fashion.
They're artisanal boots made with care by craftsman, you philistine!!!!!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (NuV6c)
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Pretty sure the carbon impact of handmade boots is higher than mass manufactured boots on a per capita basis.
@JillFilipovic
These boots are handmade by artisans in Spain and Portugal dedicated to keeping craft alive, using transparent supply chains and ethical sourcing. That costs money. It's also a whole lot better for people and the planet than cheap and disposable fast fashion.
They're artisanal boots made with care by craftsman, you philistine!!!!!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (NuV6c)
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Pretty sure the carbon impact of handmade boots is higher than mass manufactured boots on a per capita basis.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:08 AM (GBKbO)
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>>Homeland Security @DHSgov
1h
GOOD MORNING MINNEAPOLIS!
Heh, they need to raid that (former) Hilton hotel first!!
1h
GOOD MORNING MINNEAPOLIS!
Heh, they need to raid that (former) Hilton hotel first!!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:08 AM (NuV6c)
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That we are returning to the status quo ante Obama/Biden is a testament to the resiliency of the American body politic, and our cultural memory of exactly how we emerged from the malaise of a sclerotic Europe, and created the greatest country in the history of the world!
If it holds. IF it holds. I'm paraphrasing Reagan on this - collapse of America is always one election away.
BTW, I sent you an e-mail.
If it holds. IF it holds. I'm paraphrasing Reagan on this - collapse of America is always one election away.
BTW, I sent you an e-mail.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at January 06, 2026 11:08 AM (ufSfZ)
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NO ONE's gonna enlist to 'serve' a corruptocrat 'government' - which is why we now see such a YUUUGE swing in the opposite direction … Problem is El Solved-O …
Posted by: Dr_No at January 06, 2026 11:08 AM (ayRl+)
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It's amazing that the media report "massive" and constant demonstrations against ICE
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My local “news” reported that hundreds of people protested the Maduro arrest at our city hall. If there were even 50 people there I would be surprised. It was obvious from the photos posted that there were maybe 25 people (all 60+ years old to boot) there. Being charitable, I’ll double it to say maybe the photo didn’t capture everyone. But there is 0% it was 100 let alone “hundreds”.
The media lies about everything all the time. With no exceptions.
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My local “news” reported that hundreds of people protested the Maduro arrest at our city hall. If there were even 50 people there I would be surprised. It was obvious from the photos posted that there were maybe 25 people (all 60+ years old to boot) there. Being charitable, I’ll double it to say maybe the photo didn’t capture everyone. But there is 0% it was 100 let alone “hundreds”.
The media lies about everything all the time. With no exceptions.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:09 AM (Q/qJ3)
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Someone pointed out in the last thread that right leaning Nicks are having a moment...
Nick Shirley
Nick Sortor
Nick Fuentes
Nick Freitas
Thanks for pointing that out in the nick of time!
Yes, I'll see myself out for that pun.
Nick Shirley
Nick Sortor
Nick Fuentes
Nick Freitas
Thanks for pointing that out in the nick of time!
Yes, I'll see myself out for that pun.
Posted by: LizLem at January 06, 2026 11:09 AM (gWBY1)
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>>Pretty sure the carbon impact of handmade boots is higher than mass manufactured boots on a per capita basis.
Never get between an AWFL and her designer footwear, TJM!!
Never get between an AWFL and her designer footwear, TJM!!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:09 AM (NuV6c)
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UN Human Rights Office - "The world is less safe after US action in Venezuela."
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (2GVsD)
Note they said the world and not Venezuela.
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (2GVsD)
Note they said the world and not Venezuela.
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:10 AM (qsEXy)
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33 >>Pretty sure the carbon impact of handmade boots is higher than mass manufactured boots on a per capita basis.
Never get between an AWFL and her designer footwear, TJM!!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:09 AM (NuV6c)
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It's how they show that they're the salt of the earth.
Never get between an AWFL and her designer footwear, TJM!!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:09 AM (NuV6c)
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It's how they show that they're the salt of the earth.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:10 AM (GBKbO)
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I always thought John Adams had that quote backward. Seems clear to me the constitution was designed the way it was not because people are moral and virtuous, but because they are assholic Machiavellian scumbags who can't be trusted. Even virtuous people can be corrupted, and the founders knew that.
Interesting point. I must ponder.
Interesting point. I must ponder.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:10 AM (Riz8t)
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as I understand it, the military recognizes wicca as a religion
Posted by: kallisto
And, apparently, rightfully so.
AI-Generated Police Report Claims Officer Was Turned Into a Frog
Posted by: kallisto
And, apparently, rightfully so.
AI-Generated Police Report Claims Officer Was Turned Into a Frog
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 06, 2026 11:10 AM (L/fGl)
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>>Thanks for pointing that out in the nick of time!
Yes, I'll see myself out for that pun.
If we had a Nick-el for every pun here, we'd be. . .
Yes, I'll see myself out for that pun.
If we had a Nick-el for every pun here, we'd be. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:10 AM (NuV6c)
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Posted by: It's me donna at January 06, 2026 11:06 AM (VE6XX)
I would not be surprised if it is the results of getting the Covid shots and having physical reactions .
I would not be surprised if it is the results of getting the Covid shots and having physical reactions .
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 06, 2026 11:11 AM (ix8EF)
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Will Jill Filipovic still be shilling for this when those same designer boots are used to grind her face into the pavement?
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:11 AM (2GVsD)
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Death by a thousand nicks. Worth repeating
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:11 AM (qsEXy)
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UN Human Rights Office - "The world is less safe after US action in Venezuela."
Posted by:
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Do you mind if we rape your children?
Posted by:
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Do you mind if we rape your children?
Posted by: Also the UN Human Rights Office at January 06, 2026 11:11 AM (1VfZY)
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The Lefty feminist defending her are so funny:
@JillFilipovic
These boots are handmade by artisans in Spain and Portugal dedicated to keeping craft alive, using transparent supply chains and ethical sourcing. That costs money. It's also a whole lot better for people and the planet than cheap and disposable fast fashion.
They're artisanal boots made with care by craftsman, you philistine!!!!!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (NuV6c)
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Pretty sure the carbon impact of handmade boots is higher than mass manufactured boots on a per capita basis.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:08 AM (GBKbO)
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What amuses me most about this entire kerfuffle is these were generic-looking $600 boots. Those are cheap by high fashion standards. No true high society bitch would be caught dead in boots that cheap or generic.
@JillFilipovic
These boots are handmade by artisans in Spain and Portugal dedicated to keeping craft alive, using transparent supply chains and ethical sourcing. That costs money. It's also a whole lot better for people and the planet than cheap and disposable fast fashion.
They're artisanal boots made with care by craftsman, you philistine!!!!!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (NuV6c)
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Pretty sure the carbon impact of handmade boots is higher than mass manufactured boots on a per capita basis.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:08 AM (GBKbO)
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What amuses me most about this entire kerfuffle is these were generic-looking $600 boots. Those are cheap by high fashion standards. No true high society bitch would be caught dead in boots that cheap or generic.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:11 AM (iFTx/)
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‘ the American military has returned to form, and has shed the lunacy of the Biden/Obama junta’
There will be much shedding left to do.
There will be much shedding left to do.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at January 06, 2026 11:11 AM (jbnUc)
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:12 AM (2GVsD)
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Historic ICE hiring surge adds 12,000 as agency kicks off 2026 with major busts
Recruiting Boost: How US Army's Big Gains in 2025 Translate to New Year
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"White Supremacy!"
/Tampon Tim Walz 2028 -- Make America Minnesommalia Again!
Recruiting Boost: How US Army's Big Gains in 2025 Translate to New Year
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"White Supremacy!"
/Tampon Tim Walz 2028 -- Make America Minnesommalia Again!
Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 11:12 AM (VxzUB)
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AI-Generated Police Report Claims Officer Was Turned Into a Frog
Did the officer get better?
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:12 AM (2GVsD)
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Nope. He croaked. At least that's what I was toad.
Did the officer get better?
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:12 AM (2GVsD)
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Nope. He croaked. At least that's what I was toad.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:12 AM (sdclT)
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UN Human Rights Office - "The world is less safe after US action in Venezuela."
3rd world dictators: We don't feel saaaaafe...
Me: Good.
3rd world dictators: We don't feel saaaaafe...
Me: Good.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:13 AM (Riz8t)
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@ 15: I gotta say, I HATE seeing masks on anyone because they symbolize HUGE lies that could have been rendered powerless if only people had taken the time to think.
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You mean like the LIE that 'Masks Stop The Holy COHHHvid!'? No. The pore size of even the vaunted N95 mask is still 1,000x LARGER than the virion it's 'supposed' to stop. Masks are for fools - and tools.
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You mean like the LIE that 'Masks Stop The Holy COHHHvid!'? No. The pore size of even the vaunted N95 mask is still 1,000x LARGER than the virion it's 'supposed' to stop. Masks are for fools - and tools.
Posted by: Dr_No at January 06, 2026 11:13 AM (ayRl+)
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>>It's how they show that they're the salt of the earth.
Nothing will ever top the NYC AWFL who made a business out of thrifting cashmere sweaters, paying immigrants next to nothing to stitch feminist slogans onto them, then selling them to celebrity grrrlllbosses for $$$$$$.
Nothing will ever top the NYC AWFL who made a business out of thrifting cashmere sweaters, paying immigrants next to nothing to stitch feminist slogans onto them, then selling them to celebrity grrrlllbosses for $$$$$$.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:13 AM (NuV6c)
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What 18 year old man doesn't want a shot at kidnapping a President? That shit is badass... I guarantee this Maduro thing will boost recruiting numbers.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 06, 2026 11:13 AM (BI5O2)
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They're artisanal boots made with care by craftsman, you philistine!!!!!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (NuV6c)
Pretty sure the carbon impact of handmade boots is higher than mass manufactured boots on a per capita basis.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:08 AM
saw much stink over her $650 boots
though to myself "these people obviously have never priced out a pair of Luccheses"
They're artisanal boots made with care by craftsman, you philistine!!!!!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:07 AM (NuV6c)
Pretty sure the carbon impact of handmade boots is higher than mass manufactured boots on a per capita basis.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:08 AM
saw much stink over her $650 boots
though to myself "these people obviously have never priced out a pair of Luccheses"
Posted by: AltonJackson at January 06, 2026 11:13 AM (tljrc)
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>>I gotta say, I HATE seeing masks on anyone because they symbolize HUGE lies that could have been rendered powerless if only people had taken the time to think.
Made people crazy, see: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's oldest child. She remains always masked.
Made people crazy, see: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's oldest child. She remains always masked.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:14 AM (NuV6c)
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US Army recruiting slogan - "While you are waiting for GTA6, join the army."
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:14 AM (2GVsD)
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I hope what Trump is fixing stays fixed.
The Democrats want power and they are not messing around, neither is the IC.
The Democrats want power and they are not messing around, neither is the IC.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 11:14 AM (xcxpd)
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The status quo was shit. We are seeing changes that move us forward.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 06, 2026 11:15 AM (sDNVV)
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"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."
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Well, that leaves the Somalis out.
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Well, that leaves the Somalis out.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 06, 2026 11:15 AM (L/fGl)
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The 2nd Amendment wasn't written as a lark to push Americans to take up arms in defense of their freedoms; it was a response to and a defense of a well developed political and moral philosophy.
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Americans should be well armed; its practically a requirement of good citizenship! Whats not at all clear to me is where in the constitution are civilian agencies of the federal government allowed arms?
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Americans should be well armed; its practically a requirement of good citizenship! Whats not at all clear to me is where in the constitution are civilian agencies of the federal government allowed arms?
Posted by: Huck Follywood at January 06, 2026 11:15 AM (QTJr9)
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Nope. He croaked. At least that's what I was toad.
Posted by: Biden's Dog
His family's not hoppy about it.
Posted by: Biden's Dog
His family's not hoppy about it.
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:15 AM (77rzZ)
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>>saw much stink over her $650 boots
though to myself "these people obviously have never priced out a pair of Luccheses"
Yeah, it's silly, but this is Alinsky #4!!
Mock the Commie for obvious luxury goods.
though to myself "these people obviously have never priced out a pair of Luccheses"
Yeah, it's silly, but this is Alinsky #4!!
Mock the Commie for obvious luxury goods.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:15 AM (NuV6c)
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MONKEY!
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at January 06, 2026 11:15 AM (zjgNU)
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WH Raid Response account:
Minnesota, land of 10,000......
Vanity license plate edition:
https://tinyurl.com/ynj5esxa
Minnesota, land of 10,000......
Vanity license plate edition:
https://tinyurl.com/ynj5esxa
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:15 AM (sdclT)
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15 I gotta say, I HATE seeing masks on anyone because they symbolize HUGE lies that could have been rendered powerless if only people had taken the time to think.
Posted by: Emmie at January 06, 2026 11:04 AM (FMtrg)
I agree completely, if, G-D forbid, the Ds ever regain power, they will abuse We The People horribly and we will have no way to identify the abusers. Always remember, if there is a way to abuse power against the citizenry that power will be abused. The only questions are how soon and to what degree will said abuse occur.
Posted by: Emmie at January 06, 2026 11:04 AM (FMtrg)
I agree completely, if, G-D forbid, the Ds ever regain power, they will abuse We The People horribly and we will have no way to identify the abusers. Always remember, if there is a way to abuse power against the citizenry that power will be abused. The only questions are how soon and to what degree will said abuse occur.
Posted by: Bonecrusher at January 06, 2026 11:16 AM (JNTt1)
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55 I hope what Trump is fixing stays fixed.
The Democrats want power and they are not messing around, neither is the IC.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 11:14 AM (xcxpd)
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Nothing stays fixed forever.
But, surviving Biden (and two Obama terms) and being able to feel this hopeful about the future is important to realize.
Still, medium term...we have to win the 2028 election, even with the squishiest of GOPers. We cannot give the Census bureau back to the Democrats for 2030.
The Democrats want power and they are not messing around, neither is the IC.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 11:14 AM (xcxpd)
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Nothing stays fixed forever.
But, surviving Biden (and two Obama terms) and being able to feel this hopeful about the future is important to realize.
Still, medium term...we have to win the 2028 election, even with the squishiest of GOPers. We cannot give the Census bureau back to the Democrats for 2030.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:16 AM (GBKbO)
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What amuses me most about this entire kerfuffle is these were generic-looking $600 boots. Those are cheap by high fashion standards. No true high society bitch would be caught dead in boots that cheap or generic.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:11 AM (iFTx/)
That was my reaction too. I think she consciously made the choice to “slum it” with sub-$1000 boots.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:11 AM (iFTx/)
That was my reaction too. I think she consciously made the choice to “slum it” with sub-$1000 boots.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:16 AM (Q/qJ3)
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I always thought John Adams had that quote backward. Seems clear to me the constitution was designed the way it was not because people are moral and virtuous, but because they are assholic Machiavellian scumbags who can't be trusted. Even virtuous people can be corrupted, and the founders knew that.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
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No, I think he got it right. The system recognizes man's lust for power and its corrupting influence. But much of workings of the government is based upon a willingness to not cross certain lines. Under FJB, the democrats chose to cross over all sorts of lines - their pitiful legal attacks on Trump, their absolute corruption with foreign bribery, their efforts to suspend free speech and association. Their attacks on private property rights.
These are things that no one would have done before except perhaps in a dire emergency (yes Wilson was no saint around WWI). A moral, ethical people would not have done what they did. That has led to additional coarseness in our political life. And what do we know about the progressive left? There is no God, so they make up their morality as they see fit.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
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No, I think he got it right. The system recognizes man's lust for power and its corrupting influence. But much of workings of the government is based upon a willingness to not cross certain lines. Under FJB, the democrats chose to cross over all sorts of lines - their pitiful legal attacks on Trump, their absolute corruption with foreign bribery, their efforts to suspend free speech and association. Their attacks on private property rights.
These are things that no one would have done before except perhaps in a dire emergency (yes Wilson was no saint around WWI). A moral, ethical people would not have done what they did. That has led to additional coarseness in our political life. And what do we know about the progressive left? There is no God, so they make up their morality as they see fit.
Posted by: Black JEM at January 06, 2026 11:17 AM (GZYu7)
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Yeah, it's silly, but this is Alinsky #4!!
Mock the Commie for obvious luxury goods.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:15 AM
spot on
Yeah, it's silly, but this is Alinsky #4!!
Mock the Commie for obvious luxury goods.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:15 AM
spot on
Posted by: AltonJackson at January 06, 2026 11:17 AM (tljrc)
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>>Nope. He croaked. At least that's what I was toad.
Posted by: Biden's Dog
>>His family's not hoppy about it.
Ribbeting story - go on!
Posted by: Biden's Dog
>>His family's not hoppy about it.
Ribbeting story - go on!
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:17 AM (NuV6c)
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Historic ICE hiring surge adds 12,000 as agency kicks off 2026 with major busts.
The application window on a BUNCH of ICE jobs closed December 31st, and I applied for several. Should see a major surge in staffing soon, and hopefully I'll be able to give some new perspective (within allowed limits, of course)
The application window on a BUNCH of ICE jobs closed December 31st, and I applied for several. Should see a major surge in staffing soon, and hopefully I'll be able to give some new perspective (within allowed limits, of course)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 06, 2026 11:17 AM (ycI94)
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as I understand it, the military recognizes wicca as a religion
Posted by: kallisto at January 06, 2026 11:03 AM (dCxaZ)
My buddy has dog tags with it on them from the 90's. He did it to see if they would and they did.
Posted by: kallisto at January 06, 2026 11:03 AM (dCxaZ)
My buddy has dog tags with it on them from the 90's. He did it to see if they would and they did.
Posted by: Reforger at January 06, 2026 11:17 AM (lROFx)
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69 Historic ICE hiring surge adds 12,000 as agency kicks off 2026 with major busts.
The application window on a BUNCH of ICE jobs closed December 31st, and I applied for several. Should see a major surge in staffing soon, and hopefully I'll be able to give some new perspective (within allowed limits, of course)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 06, 2026 11:17 AM (ycI94)
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Nice.
And ICE is funded through 2028.
No matter who wins the House in 2026, ICE will be aggressively deporting people at heightened levels for 3 straight years.
The application window on a BUNCH of ICE jobs closed December 31st, and I applied for several. Should see a major surge in staffing soon, and hopefully I'll be able to give some new perspective (within allowed limits, of course)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 06, 2026 11:17 AM (ycI94)
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Nice.
And ICE is funded through 2028.
No matter who wins the House in 2026, ICE will be aggressively deporting people at heightened levels for 3 straight years.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:18 AM (GBKbO)
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Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people.
that's when the nation recognized only one religion or professed one faith
now -- who's to say what is moral and what is religious?
as I understand it, the military recognizes wicca as a religion
Posted by: kallisto at January 06, 2026 11:03 AM (dCxaZ)
The answer is in your first statement:
"that's when the nation recognized only one religion or professed one faith"
Right. It doesn't work for the people following false religions and a false morality, like Wicca or Islam.
that's when the nation recognized only one religion or professed one faith
now -- who's to say what is moral and what is religious?
as I understand it, the military recognizes wicca as a religion
Posted by: kallisto at January 06, 2026 11:03 AM (dCxaZ)
The answer is in your first statement:
"that's when the nation recognized only one religion or professed one faith"
Right. It doesn't work for the people following false religions and a false morality, like Wicca or Islam.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at January 06, 2026 11:18 AM (zjgNU)
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Elric, while they are generic looking boots, commies hate the fashion obsession of the bougie middle and upper class. My sister let some commie friends couch crash for a while. They complained she was so wasteful because she dared to own more than 2-3 pairs of shoes. More than that was decadence!
They also agreed to do chores, grocery shop, and housekeep in return for a place to live for free, and then did no chores or food. When they started trashing my sib online (about stuff like how many shoes were owned, I think, and other things) was when the moochers finally got the heave-ho to the curb.
They also agreed to do chores, grocery shop, and housekeep in return for a place to live for free, and then did no chores or food. When they started trashing my sib online (about stuff like how many shoes were owned, I think, and other things) was when the moochers finally got the heave-ho to the curb.
Posted by: LizLem at January 06, 2026 11:18 AM (gWBY1)
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My buddy has dog tags with it on them from the 90's. He did it to see if they would and they did.
Posted by: Reforger
Yeah, I knew a guy in the Navy who had it, too.
Posted by: Reforger
Yeah, I knew a guy in the Navy who had it, too.
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:19 AM (77rzZ)
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I gotta say, I HATE seeing masks on anyone because they symbolize HUGE lies that could have been rendered powerless if only people had taken the time to think.
Made people crazy, see: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's oldest child. She remains always masked.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:14 AM (NuV6c)
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Well, if I looked like her I'd wear a mask too. Imagine being the offspring of two very good-looking parents and looking like she does. While not hideous, she looks like an odd combination of Kamala's weirdo step-daughter and that weirdo retard "girlfriend" that stabbed that other weirdo retard in the back in the FTX fraud.
Made people crazy, see: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's oldest child. She remains always masked.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:14 AM (NuV6c)
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Well, if I looked like her I'd wear a mask too. Imagine being the offspring of two very good-looking parents and looking like she does. While not hideous, she looks like an odd combination of Kamala's weirdo step-daughter and that weirdo retard "girlfriend" that stabbed that other weirdo retard in the back in the FTX fraud.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:20 AM (iFTx/)
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32 Someone pointed out in the last thread that right leaning Nicks are having a moment...
Nick Shirley
Nick Sortor
Nick Fuentes
Nick Freitas
Thanks for pointing that out in the nick of time!
Yes, I'll see myself out for that pun.
Posted by: LizLem
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One of those Nicks is actually a Dick. Spicoli said so.
Nick Shirley
Nick Sortor
Nick Fuentes
Nick Freitas
Thanks for pointing that out in the nick of time!
Yes, I'll see myself out for that pun.
Posted by: LizLem
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One of those Nicks is actually a Dick. Spicoli said so.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 11:20 AM (WDjG6)
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No love for Nickelback here?
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:21 AM (77rzZ)
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Shaming socialists because they do capitalist things doesn’t work.
Leo Decaprio flies private all over the globe and hangs out on 180 ft yachts. He’s done
this for 20 while “fighting for the environment”. The hypocrisy has been pointed out a million times and still he shrugs and does his thing.
AOC wears $10k dresses to elite galas and she’s still beloved as a socialist fighting for “the little guy”.
You can point out this out to their followers 24/7 and they simply don’t care.
Leo Decaprio flies private all over the globe and hangs out on 180 ft yachts. He’s done
this for 20 while “fighting for the environment”. The hypocrisy has been pointed out a million times and still he shrugs and does his thing.
AOC wears $10k dresses to elite galas and she’s still beloved as a socialist fighting for “the little guy”.
You can point out this out to their followers 24/7 and they simply don’t care.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:21 AM (Q/qJ3)
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WH Raid Response account:
Minnesota, land of 10,000......
Vanity license plate edition:
https://tinyurl.com/ynj5esxa
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey
RET ARD also fits.
Minnesota, land of 10,000......
Vanity license plate edition:
https://tinyurl.com/ynj5esxa
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey
RET ARD also fits.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at January 06, 2026 11:21 AM (Rp+cb)
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>>That was my reaction too. I think she consciously made the choice to “slum it” with sub-$1000 boots.
I have never paid $600 for boots, nor is it likely I ever will. My values, my choice. All good.
That the wife of the man demanding rent control (or really, takeover of private property), free subway fares, city-run grocery stores, etc.. flaunts his wealth this way while demanding he determine how others spend their money, a lot of them who cannot afford similar boots thanks to Democrat policies, is obnoxious.
Context matters, and in this case, it is a FU to the taxpayers of NYC.
I have never paid $600 for boots, nor is it likely I ever will. My values, my choice. All good.
That the wife of the man demanding rent control (or really, takeover of private property), free subway fares, city-run grocery stores, etc.. flaunts his wealth this way while demanding he determine how others spend their money, a lot of them who cannot afford similar boots thanks to Democrat policies, is obnoxious.
Context matters, and in this case, it is a FU to the taxpayers of NYC.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:22 AM (NuV6c)
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77 No love for Nickelback here?
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:21 AM (77rzZ)
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Well, it is what sunk DeSantis' bid for president in 2024.
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:21 AM (77rzZ)
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Well, it is what sunk DeSantis' bid for president in 2024.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:22 AM (GBKbO)
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Nic nac paddy whack.
Posted by: Eromero at January 06, 2026 11:22 AM (Qp4d3)
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And ICE is funded through 2028.
No matter who wins the House in 2026, ICE will be aggressively deporting people at heightened levels for 3 straight years.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Yup. If you go to USAJobs.gov and search for "immigration" jobs, there are TONS of them. Judges, enforcement, support, etc. It's a massive, full-court press. "Border Patrol" as well. Several postings are continuously open as well, so you can apply whenever, and they'll regularly check and hire as needed. Good times.
No matter who wins the House in 2026, ICE will be aggressively deporting people at heightened levels for 3 straight years.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Yup. If you go to USAJobs.gov and search for "immigration" jobs, there are TONS of them. Judges, enforcement, support, etc. It's a massive, full-court press. "Border Patrol" as well. Several postings are continuously open as well, so you can apply whenever, and they'll regularly check and hire as needed. Good times.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 06, 2026 11:23 AM (ycI94)
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If it holds. IF it holds. I'm paraphrasing Reagan on this - collapse of America is always one election away.
BTW, I sent you an e-mail.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at January 06, 2026 11:08 AM (ufSfZ)
Reagan was closer, since a generation is a better estimate. No one election will collapse America.
1860 was close, but even that didn't do it. (And you could argue that several elections led up to it.)
Until we get to that point, we have a little breathing room.
(For example, even stealing the 2020 election wasn't enough for the left to collapse the US, despite their serious efforts at it.)
BTW, I sent you an e-mail.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at January 06, 2026 11:08 AM (ufSfZ)
Reagan was closer, since a generation is a better estimate. No one election will collapse America.
1860 was close, but even that didn't do it. (And you could argue that several elections led up to it.)
Until we get to that point, we have a little breathing room.
(For example, even stealing the 2020 election wasn't enough for the left to collapse the US, despite their serious efforts at it.)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at January 06, 2026 11:23 AM (zjgNU)
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Much of what we do is based upon everyone agreeing to play nice in the sandbox. Right now, hack judges are kicking sand in people's faces. The democrats have been increasingly nasty. The GOP was caught between people who wanted to try and stop some of it but were compromised by their colleagues who were in league with the garbage lefties, enjoying their profit as a perpetual Washington General.
We have reached a point where we are deciding if morals will be reintroduced or we decide to saunter off with Satan.
We have reached a point where we are deciding if morals will be reintroduced or we decide to saunter off with Satan.
Posted by: Black JEM at January 06, 2026 11:23 AM (GZYu7)
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38 If we had a Nick-el for every pun here, we'd be. . .
i thought nick-el was kal-el's father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
i thought nick-el was kal-el's father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Posted by: anachronda at January 06, 2026 11:23 AM (oY6Yp)
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>>> Nothing will ever top the NYC AWFL who made a business out of thrifting cashmere sweaters
I see your cashmere sweater lady, and raise you AOC selling grossly, grossly overpriced sweatshirts (probably made with slave labor overseas) on her merch store. Because nothing says I'm one of the people like overpriced shirts!
I see your cashmere sweater lady, and raise you AOC selling grossly, grossly overpriced sweatshirts (probably made with slave labor overseas) on her merch store. Because nothing says I'm one of the people like overpriced shirts!
Posted by: LizLem at January 06, 2026 11:23 AM (gWBY1)
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I bought a never worn pair of boots at Goodwill for $5. Vibram soles, quite comfortable. Size 13.
Posted by: Cheep Skate at January 06, 2026 11:24 AM (oftw2)
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Historic ICE hiring surge adds 12,000 as agency kicks off 2026 with major busts.
The application window on a BUNCH of ICE jobs closed December 31st, and I applied for several. Should see a major surge in staffing soon, and hopefully I'll be able to give some new perspective (within allowed limits, of course)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 06, 2026 11:17 AM (ycI94)
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Nice.
And ICE is funded through 2028.
No matter who wins the House in 2026, ICE will be aggressively deporting people at heightened levels for 3 straight years.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:18 AM (GBKbO)
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Wait until The Blade is deciding immigration cases
The application window on a BUNCH of ICE jobs closed December 31st, and I applied for several. Should see a major surge in staffing soon, and hopefully I'll be able to give some new perspective (within allowed limits, of course)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 06, 2026 11:17 AM (ycI94)
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Nice.
And ICE is funded through 2028.
No matter who wins the House in 2026, ICE will be aggressively deporting people at heightened levels for 3 straight years.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:18 AM (GBKbO)
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Wait until The Blade is deciding immigration cases
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:24 AM (iFTx/)
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Without a morality based on truth, the Constitution is a meaningless collection of squiggly lines that can be distorted or ignored.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at January 06, 2026 11:24 AM (DgMqy)
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18 I always thought John Adams had that quote backward. Seems clear to me the constitution was designed the way it was not because people are moral and virtuous, but because they are assholic Machiavellian scumbags who can't be trusted. Even virtuous people can be corrupted, and the founders knew that.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
A dictatorship is more suitable to governing an immoral people. A restrained government makes sense when the state is the greatest threat to the people, an unrestrained one when the people are the greatest threat to each other. This is the crux of Locke vs Hobbes.
The quote is in reference to the general populace, not the ruling authority.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
A dictatorship is more suitable to governing an immoral people. A restrained government makes sense when the state is the greatest threat to the people, an unrestrained one when the people are the greatest threat to each other. This is the crux of Locke vs Hobbes.
The quote is in reference to the general populace, not the ruling authority.
Posted by: Red Tuban Someguy's phone at January 06, 2026 11:24 AM (5CFfn)
Posted by: anachronda at January 06, 2026 11:24 AM (oY6Yp)
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(For example, even stealing the 2020 election wasn't enough for the left to collapse the US, despite their serious efforts at it.)
it was pretty damn close
we've been hobbled for sure
it was pretty damn close
we've been hobbled for sure
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 06, 2026 11:24 AM (emBoF)
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89 Wait until The Blade is deciding immigration cases
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:24 AM (iFTx/)
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"Your ho..."
"Deported!"
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:24 AM (iFTx/)
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"Your ho..."
"Deported!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:25 AM (GBKbO)
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Shaming socialists because they do capitalist things doesn’t work.
Leo Decaprio flies private all over the globe and hangs out on 180 ft yachts. He’s done
this for 20 while “fighting for the environment”. The hypocrisy has been pointed out a million times and still he shrugs and does his thing.
AOC wears $10k dresses to elite galas and she’s still beloved as a socialist fighting for “the little guy”.
You can point out this out to their followers 24/7 and they simply don’t care.
There are certain benefits to being in the vanguard of the proletariat. You wouldn't deny them that, would you?
Leo Decaprio flies private all over the globe and hangs out on 180 ft yachts. He’s done
this for 20 while “fighting for the environment”. The hypocrisy has been pointed out a million times and still he shrugs and does his thing.
AOC wears $10k dresses to elite galas and she’s still beloved as a socialist fighting for “the little guy”.
You can point out this out to their followers 24/7 and they simply don’t care.
There are certain benefits to being in the vanguard of the proletariat. You wouldn't deny them that, would you?
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:25 AM (Riz8t)
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These frog puns are a tad overdone.
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:25 AM (qsEXy)
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The number one reason the left and the GOPe hate Trump is:
He is reducing the size, scope and reach of the federal government.
Just as the Somalis want to kill Nick Shirley for taking their food bowl; the only difference is ....
Well, there is no difference:
They're all engaged in widespread fraud and theft.
From city council to Congress--both parties are focused on stealing as much as they can from the taxpayers.
He is reducing the size, scope and reach of the federal government.
Just as the Somalis want to kill Nick Shirley for taking their food bowl; the only difference is ....
Well, there is no difference:
They're all engaged in widespread fraud and theft.
From city council to Congress--both parties are focused on stealing as much as they can from the taxpayers.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 06, 2026 11:25 AM (HXT0k)
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55
‘ The Democrats want power and they are not messing around’
That’s why I lament the low incarceration rate of elected democrats. The only thing that keeps them from doing that shit is if they’re too busy trying to stay out of prison(or if they’re dead which is also acceptable).
‘ The Democrats want power and they are not messing around’
That’s why I lament the low incarceration rate of elected democrats. The only thing that keeps them from doing that shit is if they’re too busy trying to stay out of prison(or if they’re dead which is also acceptable).
Posted by: Dr. Claw at January 06, 2026 11:26 AM (jbnUc)
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Wait until The Blade is deciding immigration cases
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:24 AM (iFTx/)
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"Your ho..."
"Deported!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:25 AM (GBKbO)
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Well, not the hot Venezuelan weather girls. They can stay.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:24 AM (iFTx/)
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"Your ho..."
"Deported!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:25 AM (GBKbO)
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Well, not the hot Venezuelan weather girls. They can stay.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:26 AM (iFTx/)
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A dictatorship is more suitable to governing an immoral people. A restrained government makes sense when the state is the greatest threat to the people, an unrestrained one when the people are the greatest threat to each other. This is the crux of Locke vs Hobbes.
The quote is in reference to the general populace, not the ruling authority.
By George, I think he's right!
The quote is in reference to the general populace, not the ruling authority.
By George, I think he's right!
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:26 AM (Riz8t)
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I always thought John Adams had that quote backward. Seems clear to me the constitution was designed the way it was not because people are moral and virtuous, but because they are assholic Machiavellian scumbags who can't be trusted. Even virtuous people can be corrupted, and the founders knew that.
NOPE.
The constitution assumes EVEN the moral and virtuous people need to have their lesser natures controlled.
Without the overarching morality of Christianity already acting on fallen human nature, the restraints of the constitution would be broken as easily as a whale in a fishing net. (As you might have surmised, I'm not the one who formulated this idea.)
NOPE.
The constitution assumes EVEN the moral and virtuous people need to have their lesser natures controlled.
Without the overarching morality of Christianity already acting on fallen human nature, the restraints of the constitution would be broken as easily as a whale in a fishing net. (As you might have surmised, I'm not the one who formulated this idea.)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at January 06, 2026 11:26 AM (zjgNU)
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AOC wears $10k dresses to elite galas and she’s still beloved as a socialist fighting for “the little guy”.
You can point out this out to their followers 24/7 and they simply don’t care.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:21 AM (Q/qJ3)
Why would they? The whole point of socialism is getting rich.
You can point out this out to their followers 24/7 and they simply don’t care.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:21 AM (Q/qJ3)
Why would they? The whole point of socialism is getting rich.
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (qsEXy)
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>>> Context matters, and in this case, it is a FU to the taxpayers of NYC.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:22 AM (NuV6c)
I still can't believe Mamdami had no water stations, food trucks vendors, port a potties, and booze vendors at his swearing in ceremony. You can literally get the people that run the NYE ball drop in Times Square on speed dial. No one on your staff asked for some tips from the experts on crowd control?
Posted by: Lizzy at January 06, 2026 11:22 AM (NuV6c)
I still can't believe Mamdami had no water stations, food trucks vendors, port a potties, and booze vendors at his swearing in ceremony. You can literally get the people that run the NYE ball drop in Times Square on speed dial. No one on your staff asked for some tips from the experts on crowd control?
Posted by: LizLem at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (gWBY1)
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99
Well, not the hot Venezuelan weather girls. They can stay.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:26 AM (iFTx/)
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Immigration by hotness levels > current immigration system.
Well, not the hot Venezuelan weather girls. They can stay.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:26 AM (iFTx/)
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Immigration by hotness levels > current immigration system.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (GBKbO)
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Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people.
that's when the nation recognized only one religion or professed one faith
now -- who's to say what is moral and what is religious?
as I understand it, the military recognizes wicca as a religion
Posted by: kallisto
"And ye harm none, do what ye will" isn't a good moral basis for a military?
Well, slap me with a newt and call me Betty.
that's when the nation recognized only one religion or professed one faith
now -- who's to say what is moral and what is religious?
as I understand it, the military recognizes wicca as a religion
Posted by: kallisto
"And ye harm none, do what ye will" isn't a good moral basis for a military?
Well, slap me with a newt and call me Betty.
Posted by: mikeski at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (nhCoE)
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Are there wicca chaplains?
Posted by: Hilton at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (pkeXY)
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (77rzZ)
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(For example, even stealing the 2020 election wasn't enough for the left to collapse the US, despite their serious efforts at it.)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at January 06, 2026 11:23 AM (zjgNU)
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Having stolen the 204 election would have absolutely collapsed our nation, society, and culture.
To paraphrase Reagan on this [h/t MP4] -- collapse of America is always one election away.
Any future Dem POTUS and we are truly good & proper fucked ...
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at January 06, 2026 11:23 AM (zjgNU)
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Having stolen the 204 election would have absolutely collapsed our nation, society, and culture.
To paraphrase Reagan on this [h/t MP4] -- collapse of America is always one election away.
Any future Dem POTUS and we are truly good & proper fucked ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 11:28 AM (VxzUB)
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These are things that no one would have done before except perhaps in a dire emergency (yes Wilson was no saint around WWI). A moral, ethical people would not have done what they did. That has led to additional coarseness in our political life. And what do we know about the progressive left? There is no God, so they make up their morality as they see fit.
Posted by: Black JEM
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Adams masterwork, "Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America" is seldom read today but it was while Revolution was fermenting in France and the US under the Articles was sliding into chaos (Shay's Rebellion and all of that). As US minister to UK, Adams had little to do as the Brits refused to talk to the US. So he wrote.
One important fact is that Adams, pretty much alone among the Founders, recognized that competing political parties would exist in the new Republic using reasoning later echoed in Madison's famous Federalist 10 which only focused on factions (aka interest groups).
But as far as what Adams wrote in a letter in 1798 (quote above), was something he more or less declared when he wrote most of the Massachusetts State Constitution a decade earlier.
Posted by: Black JEM
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Adams masterwork, "Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America" is seldom read today but it was while Revolution was fermenting in France and the US under the Articles was sliding into chaos (Shay's Rebellion and all of that). As US minister to UK, Adams had little to do as the Brits refused to talk to the US. So he wrote.
One important fact is that Adams, pretty much alone among the Founders, recognized that competing political parties would exist in the new Republic using reasoning later echoed in Madison's famous Federalist 10 which only focused on factions (aka interest groups).
But as far as what Adams wrote in a letter in 1798 (quote above), was something he more or less declared when he wrote most of the Massachusetts State Constitution a decade earlier.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 11:28 AM (WDjG6)
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Something that isn’t discussed often, is the observation over the centuries that a currency collapse, the corrosive effect that monetary inflation and phony baloney “money” does to societies. Weimar Germany is a classic. There are many others to cite. Life itself is cheap when money is the same. Or put another way, plastic money = plastic people, so to speak.
In the extreme people will sell the only asset they have - their bodies, or their children. Nice.
In the extreme people will sell the only asset they have - their bodies, or their children. Nice.
Posted by: Common Tater at January 06, 2026 11:28 AM (XeHN6)
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Wearing a mask to prevent airborne virus' is like installing a chain link fence to prevent mosquito infestation. These people are just virtue signaling their stupidity
Posted by: Truck Monkey at January 06, 2026 11:28 AM (Bo9Yf)
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Even virtuous people can be corrupted, and the founders knew that.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
In the absence of morality and virtue.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
In the absence of morality and virtue.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 06, 2026 11:28 AM (n9ltV)
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No one on your staff asked for some tips from the experts on crowd control?
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This is going to be a recurring pattern--know-it-alls don't ask others for advice or assistance (unless its cold hard cash).
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This is going to be a recurring pattern--know-it-alls don't ask others for advice or assistance (unless its cold hard cash).
Posted by: Crusader at January 06, 2026 11:29 AM (TN0g+)
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Apparently the police and military in Caracas are still extant, and perhaps a wee bit nervous.
Something Kind of Funny Happened in Caracas
According to the Financial Times, "A state of emergency decree, dated January 3... directed authorities to 'immediately undertake the search for and arrest . . . of any person involved in the promotion of or support for the armed attack by the US against the territory of the republic.'"
Was there a coup under way? The military rising up against the regime? Other members of the regime rising up against Rodríguez for playing nice with the United States? Even better, was the United States coming in for the round two Donald Trump keeps promising if the remaining regime members don't behave?
No. It turns out that it was none of that at all. It was apparently the Presidential Guard spotting unidentified flying objects overhead and unleashing hell upon them, probably thinking it was, indeed, the United States. But it was actually...wait for it... their own drones. These dudes were, by all accounts, shooting up their own equipment and wreaking havoc on the streets. You can't make this stuff up.
https://is.gd/Hf5oAO
Something Kind of Funny Happened in Caracas
According to the Financial Times, "A state of emergency decree, dated January 3... directed authorities to 'immediately undertake the search for and arrest . . . of any person involved in the promotion of or support for the armed attack by the US against the territory of the republic.'"
Was there a coup under way? The military rising up against the regime? Other members of the regime rising up against Rodríguez for playing nice with the United States? Even better, was the United States coming in for the round two Donald Trump keeps promising if the remaining regime members don't behave?
No. It turns out that it was none of that at all. It was apparently the Presidential Guard spotting unidentified flying objects overhead and unleashing hell upon them, probably thinking it was, indeed, the United States. But it was actually...wait for it... their own drones. These dudes were, by all accounts, shooting up their own equipment and wreaking havoc on the streets. You can't make this stuff up.
https://is.gd/Hf5oAO
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:29 AM (Riz8t)
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"Your ho..."
"Deported!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:25 AM (GBKbO)
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Well, not the hot Venezuelan weather girls. They can stay.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade
I'm no weather girl, but I can promise 100% chance things will get hot and wet if you let me stay.
"Deported!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:25 AM (GBKbO)
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Well, not the hot Venezuelan weather girls. They can stay.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade
I'm no weather girl, but I can promise 100% chance things will get hot and wet if you let me stay.
Posted by: Big Booty Latina at January 06, 2026 11:29 AM (ycI94)
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Mamdani may be saved by Trump indirectly. If we have another boom in finance/real estate (which we most likely will starting this year ) Wall St will generate so much money, it will paper over his retarded policies.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:29 AM (Q/qJ3)
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@103
>I still can't believe Mamdami had no water stations, food trucks vendors, port a potties, and booze vendors at his swearing in ceremony. You can literally get the people that run the NYE ball drop in Times Square on speed dial. No one on your staff asked for some tips from the experts on crowd control?
His mindset is dictatorial, not managerial.
It's going to be fun watching that retard operate.
>I still can't believe Mamdami had no water stations, food trucks vendors, port a potties, and booze vendors at his swearing in ceremony. You can literally get the people that run the NYE ball drop in Times Square on speed dial. No one on your staff asked for some tips from the experts on crowd control?
His mindset is dictatorial, not managerial.
It's going to be fun watching that retard operate.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 06, 2026 11:30 AM (XV/Pl)
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I've been reading some posters on X explaining why the situation there is so difficult and tricky to control right now. According to Francisco Poleo, the Rodriguez network controls the Executive, the Legislative, and what remains of the economic structure. That is who we've chosen to work through.
But there is a man named Diosdado Caballo who controls the henchmen, the paramilitary militias, and most of the street level thugs who can disrupt the entire country easily. He is not under the control of Rodriguez, but a rival. And then there is Vladimir Padrino Lopez, who controls the official military forces, and who tolerates civilian control but does not easily submit to it.
Each of these power centers are in competition with each other, and each can block the others if they are not respected. This is why Machado could not be installed as President; if that was attempted now, all 3 would move against her in unison.
But there is a man named Diosdado Caballo who controls the henchmen, the paramilitary militias, and most of the street level thugs who can disrupt the entire country easily. He is not under the control of Rodriguez, but a rival. And then there is Vladimir Padrino Lopez, who controls the official military forces, and who tolerates civilian control but does not easily submit to it.
Each of these power centers are in competition with each other, and each can block the others if they are not respected. This is why Machado could not be installed as President; if that was attempted now, all 3 would move against her in unison.
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 06, 2026 11:30 AM (uWKK8)
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Mamdani parallels Obama. Just because you can run a campaign doesn’t mean you know how to govern.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:30 AM (Q/qJ3)
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Now that is leverage if used properly.
US to Delcy Rodriguez - "Play nice with us and we won't send Delta Force to collect you over the $68 million in gold you gave Spain."
US to Delcy Rodriguez - "Play nice with us and we won't send Delta Force to collect you over the $68 million in gold you gave Spain."
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:31 AM (2GVsD)
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MUNKEY
MUNKEY
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 06, 2026 11:31 AM (y9nCu)
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116 Mamdani may be saved by Trump indirectly. If we have another boom in finance/real estate (which we most likely will starting this year ) Wall St will generate so much money, it will paper over his retarded policies.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:29 AM (Q/qJ3)
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He's going to spend four years screaming into microphones about things he can't affect (like World Cup ticket prices, which he did yesterday), letting his inept but surprisingly corrupt inner circle run wild in the name of justice, and doing nothing to reign in city council corruption, all while Dallas welcomes more New York based firms to relocate.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:29 AM (Q/qJ3)
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He's going to spend four years screaming into microphones about things he can't affect (like World Cup ticket prices, which he did yesterday), letting his inept but surprisingly corrupt inner circle run wild in the name of justice, and doing nothing to reign in city council corruption, all while Dallas welcomes more New York based firms to relocate.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:31 AM (GBKbO)
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Even virtuous people can be corrupted, and the founders knew that.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
In the absence of morality and virtue.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
Even then, but slower and with better opportunities to limit and reverse the damage. Atonement and redemption are parts of Judeo-Christian thought for a reason, human nature is a given as fallen and imperfect.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
In the absence of morality and virtue.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
Even then, but slower and with better opportunities to limit and reverse the damage. Atonement and redemption are parts of Judeo-Christian thought for a reason, human nature is a given as fallen and imperfect.
Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at January 06, 2026 11:31 AM (OUMaO)
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I'm paraphrasing Reagan on this - collapse of America is always one election away.
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After Reagan's wins, I thought, well, at least now the electorate can see the commie rat bastard Democrats destroy the economy and national security and conservatives create economies and build national security so we are entering a golden age. Ahh, was I ever so young?
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After Reagan's wins, I thought, well, at least now the electorate can see the commie rat bastard Democrats destroy the economy and national security and conservatives create economies and build national security so we are entering a golden age. Ahh, was I ever so young?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 06, 2026 11:32 AM (L/fGl)
Posted by: muldoon at January 06, 2026 11:32 AM (/iMjX)
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I still can't believe Mamdami had no water stations, food trucks vendors, port a potties, and booze vendors at his swearing in ceremony. You can literally get the people that run the NYE ball drop in Times Square on speed dial. No one on your staff asked for some tips from the experts on crowd control?
It's hard to believe that someone like Mamdani, with his stellar track record for organization and executive management, would screw up so badly.
Enjoy it, suckers.
It's hard to believe that someone like Mamdani, with his stellar track record for organization and executive management, would screw up so badly.
Enjoy it, suckers.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:32 AM (Riz8t)
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[snip]
From city council to Congress--both parties are focused on stealing as much as they can from the taxpayers.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 06, 2026 11:25 AM (HXT0k)
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"The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money."
-- Margaret Thatcher
From city council to Congress--both parties are focused on stealing as much as they can from the taxpayers.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 06, 2026 11:25 AM (HXT0k)
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"The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money."
-- Margaret Thatcher
Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 11:32 AM (VxzUB)
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You can point out this out to their followers 24/7 and they simply don’t care.
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Because everyone who supports socialism sees themselves as one of those who will be at the top of the power and money pyramid.
You don't support socialism--living in the richest country with the highest standard of living in the world--because you think you should have less.
You support it because you think you will get more--and you already have more than 99% of the rest of the world!
Think of the greed, envy and selfishness behind that: So what, if Bernie has 3 houses? I'm gonna have three houses under socialism as well--and I'm not going to put rules in place to prevent that, FFS.
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Because everyone who supports socialism sees themselves as one of those who will be at the top of the power and money pyramid.
You don't support socialism--living in the richest country with the highest standard of living in the world--because you think you should have less.
You support it because you think you will get more--and you already have more than 99% of the rest of the world!
Think of the greed, envy and selfishness behind that: So what, if Bernie has 3 houses? I'm gonna have three houses under socialism as well--and I'm not going to put rules in place to prevent that, FFS.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 06, 2026 11:33 AM (HXT0k)
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:33 AM (sWTsQ)
Posted by: Emily Litella at January 06, 2026 11:33 AM (4FRB+)
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It's hard to believe that someone like Mamdani, with his stellar track record for organization and executive management, would screw up so badly.
Enjoy it, suckers.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:32 AM (Riz8t)
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Enjoy it, suckers.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:32 AM (Riz8t)
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Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 11:34 AM (VxzUB)
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We have reached a point where we are deciding if morals will be reintroduced or we decide to saunter off with Satan.
Posted by: Black JEM
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Hard times tend to concentrate the mind. Both in US and Europe, quite a few young men are actually taking up faith again and a desire to rebuild their homelands as it appears that in churches, the growth in single males attending is beginning to offset the number of single females leaving churches.
But the love is love churches are not seeing this increase as they dwindle down to non-existence after proclaiming co-existence. It seems that only a full blooded defense of religious tenets actually sells in the marketplace over time so those faiths that are embracing past traditions and faith requirements will be the ones reaping the harvest.
Posted by: Black JEM
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Hard times tend to concentrate the mind. Both in US and Europe, quite a few young men are actually taking up faith again and a desire to rebuild their homelands as it appears that in churches, the growth in single males attending is beginning to offset the number of single females leaving churches.
But the love is love churches are not seeing this increase as they dwindle down to non-existence after proclaiming co-existence. It seems that only a full blooded defense of religious tenets actually sells in the marketplace over time so those faiths that are embracing past traditions and faith requirements will be the ones reaping the harvest.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 11:34 AM (WDjG6)
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Even virtuous people can be corrupted, and the founders knew that.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
In the absence of morality and virtue.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 06, 2026 11:28 AM (n9ltV)
Of course, when we've been raising men without chests, there is no virtue there to begin with.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
In the absence of morality and virtue.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 06, 2026 11:28 AM (n9ltV)
Of course, when we've been raising men without chests, there is no virtue there to begin with.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at January 06, 2026 11:34 AM (zjgNU)
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Under Mamdami New York City will become Caracas del Norte, so Maduro will feel right at home.
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:34 AM (2GVsD)
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sidebar:
Did Everpeak and Hilton lie? Nick Sorter thinks they did, and has video evidence! [CBD]
Nick Sortor did great!!!
Did Everpeak and Hilton lie? Nick Sorter thinks they did, and has video evidence! [CBD]
Nick Sortor did great!!!
Posted by: m at January 06, 2026 11:34 AM (SSiCQ)
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He’s complaining about World Cup ticket prices? That’s funny. FIFA is one of the world's most corrupt entities full of leftist douchebags at the top.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:35 AM (Q/qJ3)
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In realpolitik terms, we actually need to support Delcy Rodriguez' attempts to get control of the informal militia's and the regular military if we want any hope of stabilizing Venezuela and getting it ready for elections. We're doing that because we do not want to have to put 100,000 American Troops on the streets of Caracas.
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 06, 2026 11:35 AM (uWKK8)
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106 Are there wicca chaplains?
Posted by: Hilton at January 0
Yes, last I checked into the military has Wiccan. Chaplains. At least the army did . I'm guessing the other branches do as well.
Posted by: Hilton at January 0
Yes, last I checked into the military has Wiccan. Chaplains. At least the army did . I'm guessing the other branches do as well.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 06, 2026 11:35 AM (PFs9e)
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I still can't believe Mamdami had no water stations, food trucks vendors, port a potties, and booze vendors at his swearing in ceremony. You can literally get the people that run the NYE ball drop in Times Square on speed dial. No one on your staff asked for some tips from the experts on crowd control?
That shit costs money, comrade. We ain't spending money on these kulaks.
That shit costs money, comrade. We ain't spending money on these kulaks.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:35 AM (sWTsQ)
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In realpolitik terms, we actually need to support Delcy Rodriguez' attempts to get control of the informal militia's and the regular military if we want any hope of stabilizing Venezuela and getting it ready for elections. We're doing that because we do not want to have to put 100,000 American Troops on the streets of Caracas.
Or DON'T we?
Or DON'T we?
Posted by: Lindsey Graham at January 06, 2026 11:36 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 06, 2026 11:36 AM (XeU6L)
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136 He’s complaining about World Cup ticket prices? That’s funny. FIFA is one of the world's most corrupt entities full of leftist douchebags at the top.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:35 AM (Q/qJ3)
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Yes.
https://is.gd/JyKxs6
His mayorship is going to be a fucking disaster. DeBlasio but dumber and more ardent in his beliefs.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:35 AM (Q/qJ3)
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Yes.
https://is.gd/JyKxs6
His mayorship is going to be a fucking disaster. DeBlasio but dumber and more ardent in his beliefs.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
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45 AI-Generated Police Report Claims Officer Was Turned Into a Frog
Did the officer get better?
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:12 AM
You don't just "get better" from being turned into a frog. Now, if it was a newt there might have been a chance.
Did the officer get better?
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:12 AM
You don't just "get better" from being turned into a frog. Now, if it was a newt there might have been a chance.
Posted by: Nameless Peasant at January 06, 2026 11:36 AM (2Insx)
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Nick movie quotes
- Yeah, Nick. Nick's a real name. Nick's your buddy. Nick's the kind of guy you can trust, the kind of guy you can drink a beer with, the kind of guy who doesn't mind if you puke in his car, Nick!
- My name's Nick. My dad thought of it while he was shaving.
- Yeah, Nick. Nick's a real name. Nick's your buddy. Nick's the kind of guy you can trust, the kind of guy you can drink a beer with, the kind of guy who doesn't mind if you puke in his car, Nick!
- My name's Nick. My dad thought of it while he was shaving.
Posted by: J. Frank Parnell at January 06, 2026 11:36 AM (0bjKf)
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Are there wicca chaplains?
Posted by: Hilton at January 0
Yes, last I checked into the military has Wiccan. Chaplains. At least the army did . I'm guessing the other branches do as well.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Air Force has enough Wiccans in the ranks I'd be surprised if they didn't.
Posted by: Hilton at January 0
Yes, last I checked into the military has Wiccan. Chaplains. At least the army did . I'm guessing the other branches do as well.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Air Force has enough Wiccans in the ranks I'd be surprised if they didn't.
Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at January 06, 2026 11:37 AM (OUMaO)
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I’ve pondered the power of government, even or especially at the local level. Where does it end?
I mean, if the city council declares everyone has to wear their underwear on the outside of their pants, what mechanism is there to stop them?
I mean, if the city council declares everyone has to wear their underwear on the outside of their pants, what mechanism is there to stop them?
Posted by: Common Tater at January 06, 2026 11:37 AM (XeHN6)
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I know Tom, I am just pointing out we have leverage on Delcy.
Hey Miss Lindsey, go visit Tehran.
Hey Miss Lindsey, go visit Tehran.
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:37 AM (2GVsD)
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We are a martial country.
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Do we still disapprove of pre-martial sex?
Posted by: muldoon at January 06, 2026 11:32 AM (/iMjX)
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That would be a Badge of Dishonor, amirite?
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Do we still disapprove of pre-martial sex?
Posted by: muldoon at January 06, 2026 11:32 AM (/iMjX)
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That would be a Badge of Dishonor, amirite?
Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 11:37 AM (VxzUB)
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137 I saw some pictures of Maduro's armed irregulars cheer leading at a pro Maduro rally after the snatch. Compared to a lot of Venezuelans they seemed well fed, as in Meal Team Six well fed.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 06, 2026 11:37 AM (gm9Sb)
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I still can't believe Mamdami had no water stations, food trucks vendors, port a potties, and booze vendors at his swearing in ceremony.
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Actually can't believe or not really can't believe
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Actually can't believe or not really can't believe
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:38 AM (qsEXy)
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Now, if it was a newt there might have been a chance.
Posted by: Nameless Peasant
I never have a chance against Fred Ziffel in checkers at Drucker's store.
-- Newt Kiley
Posted by: Nameless Peasant
I never have a chance against Fred Ziffel in checkers at Drucker's store.
-- Newt Kiley
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:38 AM (77rzZ)
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139 I still can't believe Mamdami had no water stations, food trucks vendors, port a potties, and booze vendors at his swearing in ceremony. You can literally get the people that run the NYE ball drop in Times Square on speed dial. No one on your staff asked for some tips from the experts on crowd control?
That shit costs money, comrade. We ain't spending money on these kulaks.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:35 AM (sWTsQ)
This - 1000%
That shit costs money, comrade. We ain't spending money on these kulaks.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:35 AM (sWTsQ)
This - 1000%
Posted by: Nova Local at January 06, 2026 11:38 AM (tOcjL)
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China is getting antsy about their exposure in Venezuela.
CHINA TELLS BANKS: OPEN THE BOOKS ON VENEZUELA
https://is.gd/2nRmYd
CHINA TELLS BANKS: OPEN THE BOOKS ON VENEZUELA
https://is.gd/2nRmYd
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:39 AM (Riz8t)
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His mayorship is going to be a fucking disaster. DeBlasio but dumber and more ardent in his beliefs.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
So... DeBlasio
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
So... DeBlasio
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:39 AM (qsEXy)
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Nothing will ever top the NYC AWFL who made a business out of thrifting cashmere sweaters
I see your cashmere sweater lady, and raise you AOC selling grossly, grossly overpriced sweatshirts (probably made with slave labor overseas) on her merch store. Because nothing says I'm one of the people like overpriced shirts!
Posted by: LizLem
Apparently, Sparkle Markle has a jam selling business.
I see your cashmere sweater lady, and raise you AOC selling grossly, grossly overpriced sweatshirts (probably made with slave labor overseas) on her merch store. Because nothing says I'm one of the people like overpriced shirts!
Posted by: LizLem
Apparently, Sparkle Markle has a jam selling business.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 06, 2026 11:39 AM (L/fGl)
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150 I still can't believe Mamdami had no water stations, food trucks vendors, port a potties, and booze vendors at his swearing in ceremony.
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Actually can't believe or not really can't believe
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:38 AM (qsEXy)
Charity. One of the five cornerstones of Islam, baby!
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Actually can't believe or not really can't believe
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:38 AM (qsEXy)
Charity. One of the five cornerstones of Islam, baby!
Posted by: Eromero at January 06, 2026 11:39 AM (Qp4d3)
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154 His mayorship is going to be a fucking disaster. DeBlasio but dumber and more ardent in his beliefs.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
So... DeBlasio
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:39 AM (qsEXy)
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But dumber.
And probably more corrupt.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
So... DeBlasio
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:39 AM (qsEXy)
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But dumber.
And probably more corrupt.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:39 AM (GBKbO)
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After Reagan's wins, I thought, well, at least now the electorate can see the commie rat bastard Democrats destroy the economy and national security and conservatives create economies and build national security so we are entering a golden age. Ahh, was I ever so young?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
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It is the nature of civilization and you can even see it in the microcosm of families. Rise and decline over and over again. Tyranny v. liberty, wealth v. poverty, peace v. war, nothing will be made perfect until human nature and the world is remade by its Creator.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
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It is the nature of civilization and you can even see it in the microcosm of families. Rise and decline over and over again. Tyranny v. liberty, wealth v. poverty, peace v. war, nothing will be made perfect until human nature and the world is remade by its Creator.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 11:39 AM (WDjG6)
159
I saw some pictures of Maduro's armed irregulars cheer leading at a pro Maduro rally after the snatch. Compared to a lot of Venezuelans they seemed well fed, as in Meal Team Six well fed.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 06, 2026 11:37 AM (gm9Sb)
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"Meh"
-- That Hugely Obese Fat Russian General that Putin Brought Back
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 06, 2026 11:37 AM (gm9Sb)
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"Meh"
-- That Hugely Obese Fat Russian General that Putin Brought Back
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (iFTx/)
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I’ve pondered the power of government, even or especially at the local level. Where does it end?
I mean, if the city council declares everyone has to wear their underwear on the outside of their pants, what mechanism is there to stop them?
Posted by: Common Tater at January 06, 2026 11:37 AM (XeHN6)
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Civil Disopantience FTW!
I mean, if the city council declares everyone has to wear their underwear on the outside of their pants, what mechanism is there to stop them?
Posted by: Common Tater at January 06, 2026 11:37 AM (XeHN6)
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Civil Disopantience FTW!
Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (VxzUB)
161
Are there wicca chaplains?
Posted by: Hilton at January 0
Yes, last I checked into the military has Wiccan. Chaplains. At least the army did . I'm guessing the other branches do as well.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Air Force has enough Wiccans in the ranks I'd be surprised if they didn't.
Posted by: Brother Tim
Why fight? Cast a fucking spell.
Unless that shit don't work.
Posted by: Hilton at January 0
Yes, last I checked into the military has Wiccan. Chaplains. At least the army did . I'm guessing the other branches do as well.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Air Force has enough Wiccans in the ranks I'd be surprised if they didn't.
Posted by: Brother Tim
Why fight? Cast a fucking spell.
Unless that shit don't work.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (sWTsQ)
162
Apparently, Sparkle Markle has a jam selling business.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
Um...I don't think that's jam she's selling.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
Um...I don't think that's jam she's selling.
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (2GVsD)
164
Yeah, Nick. Nick's a real name. Nick's your buddy. Nick's the kind of guy you can trust, the kind of guy you can drink a beer with, the kind of guy who doesn't mind if you puke in his car, Nick!
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I named my oldest son Nicholas because of this quote. Yes, he goes by Nick.
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I named my oldest son Nicholas because of this quote. Yes, he goes by Nick.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (u73oe)
165
143 Officer turned into a Frog. Now showers monthly, drinks vin ordinare, and chain smokes Gauloises. Last seen bitching about a 32 hour work week.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (gm9Sb)
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145
‘ Air Force has enough Wiccans in the ranks I'd be surprised if they didn't.’
Do they fly on brooms?
‘ Air Force has enough Wiccans in the ranks I'd be surprised if they didn't.’
Do they fly on brooms?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (jbnUc)
167
The Adams quote - both of these things can be true.
Of course people are bastards and can’t be trusted. He’s just saying even with all these built in safeguards and separation of powers, it’s still going to be a close run thing.
You have to have good “ingredients” in the “recipe” as it were. The Constitution and Bill of Rights are the operating system. The people are the hardware. Without decent people, forget it. It will crash and burn.
Always remember too - leftists don’t hate “America”, they don’t hate the dirt. They hate YOU.
Of course people are bastards and can’t be trusted. He’s just saying even with all these built in safeguards and separation of powers, it’s still going to be a close run thing.
You have to have good “ingredients” in the “recipe” as it were. The Constitution and Bill of Rights are the operating system. The people are the hardware. Without decent people, forget it. It will crash and burn.
Always remember too - leftists don’t hate “America”, they don’t hate the dirt. They hate YOU.
Posted by: Common Tater at January 06, 2026 11:41 AM (XeHN6)
168
Oh, this would be awesome.
It’s Time to Mandate Merit
NAS’s model Faculty Merit Act will expose and prevent faculty-hiring discrimination.
The Faculty Merit Act requires state universities to publish every higher-education standardized test score (SAT, ACT, CRT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.) of every faculty member, as well as the standardized test score of every applicant for the faculty member’s position—of every applicant selected for a first interview and every applicant selected for a final interview. It requires everyone in the hiring process, both applicants and administrators, to affirm under penalty of perjury that they have provided every standardized test score.
https://is.gd/Ap4VY7
It’s Time to Mandate Merit
NAS’s model Faculty Merit Act will expose and prevent faculty-hiring discrimination.
The Faculty Merit Act requires state universities to publish every higher-education standardized test score (SAT, ACT, CRT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.) of every faculty member, as well as the standardized test score of every applicant for the faculty member’s position—of every applicant selected for a first interview and every applicant selected for a final interview. It requires everyone in the hiring process, both applicants and administrators, to affirm under penalty of perjury that they have provided every standardized test score.
https://is.gd/Ap4VY7
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:41 AM (Riz8t)
169
Even virtuous people can be corrupted, and the founders knew that.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
In the absence of morality and virtue.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 06, 2026 11:28 AM (n9ltV)
Of course, when we've been raising men without chests, there is no virtue there to begin with.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian
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If we were to plot the population's engagement with traditionlal religious institutions vs. the decay of society, the rising decay line would have crossed the falling religious engagement line sometime in the 60's.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (iFTx/)
In the absence of morality and virtue.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 06, 2026 11:28 AM (n9ltV)
Of course, when we've been raising men without chests, there is no virtue there to begin with.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian
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If we were to plot the population's engagement with traditionlal religious institutions vs. the decay of society, the rising decay line would have crossed the falling religious engagement line sometime in the 60's.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 06, 2026 11:41 AM (XeU6L)
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Air Force has enough Wiccans in the ranks I'd be surprised if they didn't.
Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum
Air Force: broom sticks
Army: boom sticks
Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum
Air Force: broom sticks
Army: boom sticks
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 06, 2026 11:42 AM (L/fGl)
171
Thank you.
Posted by: MCPR at January 06, 2026 11:42 AM (vgS+E)
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:42 AM (77rzZ)
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No Democrats! Moose out front shoulda told ya.
Posted by: John Adams, Modernized at January 06, 2026 11:42 AM (qoUKC)
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Yes, last I checked into the military has Wiccan. Chaplains. At least the army did . I'm guessing the other branches do as well.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Air Force has enough Wiccans in the ranks I'd be surprised if they didn't.
Posted by: Brother Tim
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There is an actual process where the branches get enough petitions from servicemembers for a faith that triggers obtaining official recognition of that particular faith. VA has something similar for its plaques and gravestones recognition with different faith symbols that can be used.
Comes from the Establishment and Free Exercise provisions of the 1st Amendment.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Air Force has enough Wiccans in the ranks I'd be surprised if they didn't.
Posted by: Brother Tim
======
There is an actual process where the branches get enough petitions from servicemembers for a faith that triggers obtaining official recognition of that particular faith. VA has something similar for its plaques and gravestones recognition with different faith symbols that can be used.
Comes from the Establishment and Free Exercise provisions of the 1st Amendment.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 11:43 AM (WDjG6)
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I mean, if the city council declares everyone has to wear their underwear on the outside of their pants, what mechanism is there to stop them?
Posted by: Common Tater
A pair of underwear!? Luxury!!
When I were a lad, we didn't have no fancy undergarments! We just tied a bit o' string round our waists and hoped the wind didn't blow too hard! Luxury, that were! Aye, we dreamed of a proper pair of drawers—cotton, mind you, not some old sack what the potatoes came in—but nay, we went bare-arsed through the snow, freezin' our nadgers off, and grateful for it! If we were lucky, we'd find a hedge to squat behind and pretend we were civilized, but most days it was just us, the elements, and a prayer that nothin' important fell off in the frost! Underwear? Pah! We'd 'ave sold our own mothers for a scrap o' cloth that didn't itch like a thousand fleas! Luxury, I tells thee! Luxury!!
Posted by: Common Tater
A pair of underwear!? Luxury!!
When I were a lad, we didn't have no fancy undergarments! We just tied a bit o' string round our waists and hoped the wind didn't blow too hard! Luxury, that were! Aye, we dreamed of a proper pair of drawers—cotton, mind you, not some old sack what the potatoes came in—but nay, we went bare-arsed through the snow, freezin' our nadgers off, and grateful for it! If we were lucky, we'd find a hedge to squat behind and pretend we were civilized, but most days it was just us, the elements, and a prayer that nothin' important fell off in the frost! Underwear? Pah! We'd 'ave sold our own mothers for a scrap o' cloth that didn't itch like a thousand fleas! Luxury, I tells thee! Luxury!!
Posted by: Tonypete at January 06, 2026 11:43 AM (cYBz/)
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China is getting antsy about their exposure in Venezuela.
CHINA TELLS BANKS: OPEN THE BOOKS ON VENEZUELA
https://is.gd/2nRmYd
Posted by: Archimedes
Bwahahahahahahaha!
Posted by: Exxon
CHINA TELLS BANKS: OPEN THE BOOKS ON VENEZUELA
https://is.gd/2nRmYd
Posted by: Archimedes
Bwahahahahahahaha!
Posted by: Exxon
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:43 AM (sWTsQ)
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:43 AM (Riz8t)
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What’s great, that Officer will NEVER hear the end of this. Because all he’s gonna hear when he walks down the hall is “Ribbet” and “what are you croaking about now” etc etc. LOL
Posted by: Common Tater at January 06, 2026 11:43 AM (XeHN6)
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DeBlasio killed off the horse drawn carriage tourist industry.
What will Mamdami kill off?
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (2GVsD)
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The horse carriage industry still exists in NYC and is doing rather well. De Blasio huffed and puffed and tried to blow the industry down, but he failed miserably. As will Bomb Daddy. I've seen and heard all this many times before. NYC is run not by the mayor or even the city counsel. It's run by Wall Street and the big corporations with major presence here.
What will Mamdami kill off?
Posted by: Anna Puma at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (2GVsD)
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The horse carriage industry still exists in NYC and is doing rather well. De Blasio huffed and puffed and tried to blow the industry down, but he failed miserably. As will Bomb Daddy. I've seen and heard all this many times before. NYC is run not by the mayor or even the city counsel. It's run by Wall Street and the big corporations with major presence here.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:44 AM (iFTx/)
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‘ DeBlasio killed off the horse drawn carriage tourist industry.’
I thought that was the Beefarino incident.
‘ DeBlasio killed off the horse drawn carriage tourist industry.’
I thought that was the Beefarino incident.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at January 06, 2026 11:44 AM (jbnUc)
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‘ Air Force has enough Wiccans in the ranks I'd be surprised if they didn't.’
Do they fly on brooms?
Posted by: Dr. Claw
We could save a lot of money on fighter jets.
Do they fly on brooms?
Posted by: Dr. Claw
We could save a lot of money on fighter jets.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:45 AM (sWTsQ)
182
Even virtuous people can be corrupted, and the founders knew that.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade
In the absence of morality and virtue.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
**********
2 Peter Ch. 1
In Peter's second epistle he exhorts the early Church to grow in their faith by building a chain, starting with virtue/morality, then adding knowledge through learning, exercising self-restraint and patience while striving toward higher order traits of godliness, brotherly love and charity.
The same progression could apply to nations if there is a common will to do so.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade
In the absence of morality and virtue.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
**********
2 Peter Ch. 1
In Peter's second epistle he exhorts the early Church to grow in their faith by building a chain, starting with virtue/morality, then adding knowledge through learning, exercising self-restraint and patience while striving toward higher order traits of godliness, brotherly love and charity.
The same progression could apply to nations if there is a common will to do so.
Posted by: muldoon at January 06, 2026 11:45 AM (/iMjX)
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Are there wicca chaplains?
Posted by: Hilton at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (pkeXY)
Yes, but they're picked off pretty easy by the enemy because of their tall pointy hats.
Posted by: Hilton at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (pkeXY)
Yes, but they're picked off pretty easy by the enemy because of their tall pointy hats.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at January 06, 2026 11:45 AM (g8Ew8)
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19 Hilton has disfranchised that Minnesota hotel that refused to host ICE agents.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (sdclT)
Link?
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (sdclT)
Link?
Posted by: m at January 06, 2026 11:45 AM (SSiCQ)
185
Martial Martial Martial
Posted by: Jan Brady at January 06, 2026 11:45 AM (pkeXY)
Posted by: Bad Andrew at January 06, 2026 11:45 AM (DgMqy)
187
Space Force should have Jedi chaplains.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 06, 2026 11:46 AM (L/fGl)
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174 I just remembered this. When our VA clinic was in leased space at a local hospital, the waiting rooms had Bibles provided by the Gideons. Now that we have a big (and very good) clinic in a free standing VA facility there are no Bibles.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 06, 2026 11:46 AM (gm9Sb)
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It is the nature of civilization and you can even see it in the microcosm of families. Rise and decline over and over again. Tyranny v. liberty, wealth v. poverty, peace v. war, nothing will be made perfect until human nature and the world is remade by its Creator.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 11:39 AM (WDjG6)
The Duality of Nature:
The Chaotic Nihilist Leftist Death Cult is all about removing objective distinctions, realities, and truths -- the foundations of Western Civilization and necessary in ordered, rather than chaotic, societies: God & Man, God & Nature, Man & Animal, Good & Evil, Life & Death, Parent & Child, Holy & Profane, Male & Female, Dignity & Indignity, Beauty & Ugliness, Creation & Destruction, etc.
[h/t Dennis Prager]
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 11:39 AM (WDjG6)
The Duality of Nature:
The Chaotic Nihilist Leftist Death Cult is all about removing objective distinctions, realities, and truths -- the foundations of Western Civilization and necessary in ordered, rather than chaotic, societies: God & Man, God & Nature, Man & Animal, Good & Evil, Life & Death, Parent & Child, Holy & Profane, Male & Female, Dignity & Indignity, Beauty & Ugliness, Creation & Destruction, etc.
[h/t Dennis Prager]
Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 11:46 AM (FF1R9)
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We'd 'ave sold our own mothers for a scrap o' cloth that didn't itch like a thousand fleas! Luxury, I tells thee! Luxury!!
Posted by: Tonypete
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[hands Tony a fig leaf]
Posted by: Tonypete
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[hands Tony a fig leaf]
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 06, 2026 11:46 AM (XeU6L)
191
Immigration by hotness levels > current immigration system.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (GBKbO)
My kidneys have mixed feelings about immigrant Russian and Ukrainian strippers.
Immigration by hotness levels > current immigration system.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (GBKbO)
My kidneys have mixed feelings about immigrant Russian and Ukrainian strippers.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (y9nCu)
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Yes.
https://is.gd/JyKxs6
His mayorship is going to be a fucking disaster. DeBlasio but dumber and more ardent in his beliefs.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
It’s just platitudes. Meaningless blather.
We’re going to work hard to make the game more accessible to working people. Lol How? You have no say on pricing. Might as well say you will work hard to ensure everyone in NYC has a pet unicorn.
At some point will his followers realize they’ve been played?
https://is.gd/JyKxs6
His mayorship is going to be a fucking disaster. DeBlasio but dumber and more ardent in his beliefs.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
It’s just platitudes. Meaningless blather.
We’re going to work hard to make the game more accessible to working people. Lol How? You have no say on pricing. Might as well say you will work hard to ensure everyone in NYC has a pet unicorn.
At some point will his followers realize they’ve been played?
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (Q/qJ3)
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The Duality of Nature:
The Chaotic Nihilist Leftist Death Cult is all about removing objective distinctions, realities, and truths -- the foundations of Western Civilization and necessary in ordered, rather than chaotic, societies: God & Man, God & Nature, Man & Animal, Good & Evil, Life & Death, Parent & Child, Holy & Profane, Male & Female, Dignity & Indignity, Beauty & Ugliness, Creation & Destruction, etc.
[h/t Dennis Prager]
Posted by: ShainS
The Duality of Man
Posted by: Pvt Joker
The Chaotic Nihilist Leftist Death Cult is all about removing objective distinctions, realities, and truths -- the foundations of Western Civilization and necessary in ordered, rather than chaotic, societies: God & Man, God & Nature, Man & Animal, Good & Evil, Life & Death, Parent & Child, Holy & Profane, Male & Female, Dignity & Indignity, Beauty & Ugliness, Creation & Destruction, etc.
[h/t Dennis Prager]
Posted by: ShainS
The Duality of Man
Posted by: Pvt Joker
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (sWTsQ)
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Immigration by hotness levels > current immigration system.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (GBKbO)
My kidneys have mixed feelings about immigrant Russian and Ukrainian strippers.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (y9nCu)
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Judge Blade lets them in. What you do with them is up to you.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:27 AM (GBKbO)
My kidneys have mixed feelings about immigrant Russian and Ukrainian strippers.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (y9nCu)
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Judge Blade lets them in. What you do with them is up to you.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (iFTx/)
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The same cunts that want “Satanist” on Rel Pref dog tags effected the removal of the crosses on the church steeples on military bases. Sad.
Posted by: Common Tater at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (XeHN6)
196
What 18 year old man doesn't want a shot at kidnapping a President? That shit is badass...
But if everything we hear about Maduro is true, would you, as Commander-in-Chief, risk a single soldier's life to rescue him and give him four changes of clothing for his trip to New York?
When will Zelensky be escorted to Mar-a-Lago?
But if everything we hear about Maduro is true, would you, as Commander-in-Chief, risk a single soldier's life to rescue him and give him four changes of clothing for his trip to New York?
When will Zelensky be escorted to Mar-a-Lago?
Posted by: t-bird at January 06, 2026 11:48 AM (cFBJO)
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The key is to understand who the enemies are. They aren't all domestic and they all aren't obvious. And not everyone that appears to be an ally acutally is an ally.
What moves the world isn't oil or drugs or religion. It's money. Always has been and always will be.
What moves the world isn't oil or drugs or religion. It's money. Always has been and always will be.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 06, 2026 11:48 AM (viF8m)
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isn't
Posted by: JackStraw at January 06, 2026 11:49 AM (viF8m)
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I still can't believe Mamdami had no water stations, food trucks vendors, port a potties, and booze vendors at his swearing in ceremony. You can literally get the people that run the NYE ball drop in Times Square on speed dial. No one on your staff asked for some tips from the experts on crowd control?
Posted by: LizLem
Last I heard that was how they were running the New Years Ball drop the last several years.
Possibly not this year, I don't know.
Posted by: LizLem
Last I heard that was how they were running the New Years Ball drop the last several years.
Possibly not this year, I don't know.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at January 06, 2026 11:50 AM (a+4eV)
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The Faculty Merit Act requires state universities to publish every higher-education standardized test score (SAT, ACT, CRT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.)
Posted by: Archimedes
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And the standardized tests will promptly be even more compromised. You cannot even compare standardized tests anymore between eras as the composition and scoring have changed substantially to make them easier.
What the NAS is trying to do like so many other policy mavens, is use a blunt stick as a universal panacea. And FWIW, I did very well on standardized tests which is more like puzzle solving to me rather than something I stressed about. I never studied for them, took prep courses, etc. in the 80's and I was hungover when I took the LSAT.
Test results are no substitute nor guarantee of diligence, work ethic, honesty, empathy, or other markers of someone who is a superior faculty member.
Posted by: Archimedes
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And the standardized tests will promptly be even more compromised. You cannot even compare standardized tests anymore between eras as the composition and scoring have changed substantially to make them easier.
What the NAS is trying to do like so many other policy mavens, is use a blunt stick as a universal panacea. And FWIW, I did very well on standardized tests which is more like puzzle solving to me rather than something I stressed about. I never studied for them, took prep courses, etc. in the 80's and I was hungover when I took the LSAT.
Test results are no substitute nor guarantee of diligence, work ethic, honesty, empathy, or other markers of someone who is a superior faculty member.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 11:50 AM (WDjG6)
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Posted by: m at January 06, 2026 11:50 AM (SSiCQ)
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heh
Nick Sortor
@nicksortor
7h
I apologize in advance for my scratchy voice in my soon-to-be-published video.
It turns out screaming “RETARD” countless times over several days at Tim Walz’s house while it’s 5° outside really takes a toll on the vocal cords.
Nick Sortor
@nicksortor
7h
I apologize in advance for my scratchy voice in my soon-to-be-published video.
It turns out screaming “RETARD” countless times over several days at Tim Walz’s house while it’s 5° outside really takes a toll on the vocal cords.
Posted by: m at January 06, 2026 11:50 AM (SSiCQ)
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192
At some point will his followers realize they’ve been played?
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (Q/qJ3)
I'd say they've already started to come to that realization - during his inauguration when there was no food.
It'll be absolutely glorious to watch when Mamdumbass' housing "czar" starts to come for people's land. With the 2A effectively outlawed in NYC, go long on popcorn to watch the show.
At some point will his followers realize they’ve been played?
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (Q/qJ3)
I'd say they've already started to come to that realization - during his inauguration when there was no food.
It'll be absolutely glorious to watch when Mamdumbass' housing "czar" starts to come for people's land. With the 2A effectively outlawed in NYC, go long on popcorn to watch the show.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 06, 2026 11:51 AM (N39Ws)
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Well said CBD.
Well said.
Well said.
Posted by: Diogenes at January 06, 2026 11:51 AM (2WIwB)
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Posted by: Tonypete at January 06, 2026 11:43 AM (cYBz/)
*******
If you had Tonypete as thread winner please collect your winnings at the window.
*******
If you had Tonypete as thread winner please collect your winnings at the window.
Posted by: muldoon at January 06, 2026 11:51 AM (/iMjX)
206
I haven't seen bibles in motels in years now. I don't know what happened with that or the Gideons.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 11:51 AM (xcxpd)
207
Hilton has disfranchised that Minnesota hotel that refused to host ICE agents.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (sdclT)
Link?
Posted by: m at January 06, 2026 11:45 AM (SSiCQ)
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Hilton drops Minnesota hotel that banned ICE agents from staying in its rooms
https://is.gd/fCWkdU
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (sdclT)
Link?
Posted by: m at January 06, 2026 11:45 AM (SSiCQ)
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Hilton drops Minnesota hotel that banned ICE agents from staying in its rooms
https://is.gd/fCWkdU
Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 11:52 AM (FF1R9)
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"...made only for a moral and religious people." This necessarily means that some people must be excluded. Open borders, especially to third world cultures, is such a mistake that it smacks of enemy action.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at January 06, 2026 11:53 AM (w0ruu)
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This is exciting. Remember Lt Michael Byrd? He and his wife have been running a daycare for 17 years.
According to Gateway Pundit, Lt. Michael Byrd Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Dead on Jan. 6, 2021 in Cold Blood, Runs an ‘Unaccredited’ Day-Care Center in Maryland at His Home and Has Pocketed $190 Million in HHS Funds
According to Gateway Pundit, Lt. Michael Byrd Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Dead on Jan. 6, 2021 in Cold Blood, Runs an ‘Unaccredited’ Day-Care Center in Maryland at His Home and Has Pocketed $190 Million in HHS Funds
Posted by: Kindltot at January 06, 2026 11:53 AM (rbvCR)
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At some point will his followers realize they’ve been played?
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (Q/qJ3)
I'd say they've already started to come to that realization - during his inauguration when there was no food.
It'll be absolutely glorious to watch when Mamdumbass' housing "czar" starts to come for people's land. With the 2A effectively outlawed in NYC, go long on popcorn to watch the show.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed
If not then, definitely when the *Free* bus fare went up to $3.00
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (Q/qJ3)
I'd say they've already started to come to that realization - during his inauguration when there was no food.
It'll be absolutely glorious to watch when Mamdumbass' housing "czar" starts to come for people's land. With the 2A effectively outlawed in NYC, go long on popcorn to watch the show.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed
If not then, definitely when the *Free* bus fare went up to $3.00
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:53 AM (sWTsQ)
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concerning news about the House member in cali that just died
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 06, 2026 11:53 AM (emBoF)
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That shit costs money, comrade. We ain't spending money on these kulaks.
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Story I read a few days back on Yelsin's father.
The commies decided the kulaks weren't worth bullets to kill.
So they just decreed that it was a crime to give those persons food or shelter.
Thus the warmth of collectivism is winter nights trying not to hear nor do anything about the cries of the cold and starving.
Lest you join them in their warmth of collectivism.
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Story I read a few days back on Yelsin's father.
The commies decided the kulaks weren't worth bullets to kill.
So they just decreed that it was a crime to give those persons food or shelter.
Thus the warmth of collectivism is winter nights trying not to hear nor do anything about the cries of the cold and starving.
Lest you join them in their warmth of collectivism.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 06, 2026 11:54 AM (HXT0k)
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:54 AM (qsEXy)
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Marriott would always have a Book of Mormon.
Posted by: No one at January 06, 2026 11:55 AM (qFwJc)
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192 It’s just platitudes. Meaningless blather.
We’re going to work hard to make the game more accessible to working people. Lol How? You have no say on pricing. Might as well say you will work hard to ensure everyone in NYC has a pet unicorn.
At some point will his followers realize they’ve been played?
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (Q/qJ3)
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He is going to spend all of his public time on meaningless platitudes that he can't do anything about while corruption and inefficiencies explode across the government.
They will get little actual policy implemented, but that's not going to stop them from siphoning off billions of dollars from the coffers for studies. They will blame kulaks. They will blame Trump,. They will blame Mississippi. It'll work on true believers.
I don't think it'll work on enough of New York to project Mamdani into a higher place of power like the governorship.
We’re going to work hard to make the game more accessible to working people. Lol How? You have no say on pricing. Might as well say you will work hard to ensure everyone in NYC has a pet unicorn.
At some point will his followers realize they’ve been played?
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (Q/qJ3)
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He is going to spend all of his public time on meaningless platitudes that he can't do anything about while corruption and inefficiencies explode across the government.
They will get little actual policy implemented, but that's not going to stop them from siphoning off billions of dollars from the coffers for studies. They will blame kulaks. They will blame Trump,. They will blame Mississippi. It'll work on true believers.
I don't think it'll work on enough of New York to project Mamdani into a higher place of power like the governorship.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:55 AM (GBKbO)
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I haven't seen bibles in motels in years now. I don't know what happened with that or the Gideons.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 11:51 AM (xcxpd)
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Marxist Atheism overtook Bible Worship.
Why did the NFL start playing broadcasting football games on Sundays?
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 11:51 AM (xcxpd)
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Marxist Atheism overtook Bible Worship.
Why did the NFL start playing broadcasting football games on Sundays?
Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 11:55 AM (FF1R9)
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:55 AM (qsEXy)
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>>> The horse carriage industry still exists in NYC and is doing rather well. De Blasio huffed and puffed and tried to blow the industry down, but he failed miserably. As will Bomb Daddy. I've seen and heard all this many times before. NYC is run not by the mayor or even the city counsel. It's run by Wall Street and the big corporations with major presence here. Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 11:44 AM (iFTx/)
Oh, that's a relief! He pretended he wanted to end the carriages for animal cruelty. But in reality, it was because the stables are on valuable land by the Javits center. He wanted to raze the stables, get his friends some prime real estate downtown, and pocket some sweet graft money.
I hope Mamdami learns fast and hard that he can do all the socialist saber rattling he wants, but not to tick off wall street. That Capitalism is still king in NYC...for now.
Oh, that's a relief! He pretended he wanted to end the carriages for animal cruelty. But in reality, it was because the stables are on valuable land by the Javits center. He wanted to raze the stables, get his friends some prime real estate downtown, and pocket some sweet graft money.
I hope Mamdami learns fast and hard that he can do all the socialist saber rattling he wants, but not to tick off wall street. That Capitalism is still king in NYC...for now.
Posted by: LizLem at January 06, 2026 11:55 AM (gWBY1)
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207 Hilton has disfranchised that Minnesota hotel that refused to host ICE agents.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (sdclT)
Link?
Posted by: m at January 06, 2026 11:45 AM (SSiCQ)
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Hilton drops Minnesota hotel that banned ICE agents from staying in its rooms
https://is.gd/fCWkdU
Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 11:52 AM (FF1R9)
I appreciate the link, ShainS.
I'm not sure that's what that Independent article says.
It doesn't say, "Hilton has disfranchised that Minnesota hotel that refused to host ICE agents."
Will stay tuned.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (sdclT)
Link?
Posted by: m at January 06, 2026 11:45 AM (SSiCQ)
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Hilton drops Minnesota hotel that banned ICE agents from staying in its rooms
https://is.gd/fCWkdU
Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 11:52 AM (FF1R9)
I appreciate the link, ShainS.
I'm not sure that's what that Independent article says.
It doesn't say, "Hilton has disfranchised that Minnesota hotel that refused to host ICE agents."
Will stay tuned.
Posted by: m at January 06, 2026 11:55 AM (SSiCQ)
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And the standardized tests will promptly be even more compromised. You cannot even compare standardized tests anymore between eras as the composition and scoring have changed substantially to make them easier.
And yet, standardized test scores DO show unequivocally that schools are racially and sexually discriminating by hiring less than the best in order to meet their utopia. It is illegal and it needs to stop. This is one way to do it. If the tests have changed (they have) then make everyone take the newest tests.
Test results are no substitute nor guarantee of diligence, work ethic, honesty, empathy, or other markers of someone who is a superior faculty member.
Of course, but they are helpful to highlight when the system is deliberately discriminating against some individuals, making it harder to do.
And yet, standardized test scores DO show unequivocally that schools are racially and sexually discriminating by hiring less than the best in order to meet their utopia. It is illegal and it needs to stop. This is one way to do it. If the tests have changed (they have) then make everyone take the newest tests.
Test results are no substitute nor guarantee of diligence, work ethic, honesty, empathy, or other markers of someone who is a superior faculty member.
Of course, but they are helpful to highlight when the system is deliberately discriminating against some individuals, making it harder to do.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:56 AM (Riz8t)
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Bing "hilton hotels everpeak" and multiple articles on the disenfranchisement are available.
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at January 06, 2026 11:56 AM (/HDaX)
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I don't think it'll work on enough of New York to project Mamdani into a higher place of power like the governorship.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:55 AM (GBKbO)
Unless voting is corrupted somehow but thankfully it's all on the up and up
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:55 AM (GBKbO)
Unless voting is corrupted somehow but thankfully it's all on the up and up
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:56 AM (qsEXy)
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‘ Air Force has enough Wiccans in the ranks I'd be surprised if they didn't.’
Do they fly on brooms?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (jbnUc)
They're Wiccans, dammit, not Quidditch players.
Do they fly on brooms?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at January 06, 2026 11:40 AM (jbnUc)
They're Wiccans, dammit, not Quidditch players.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 06, 2026 11:56 AM (ExV1e)
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I don't care about the Hilton story. I ain't givin' up the breakfast buffet at Hampton Inn.
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:57 AM (77rzZ)
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206 I haven't seen bibles in motels in years now. I don't know what happened with that or the Gideons.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 11:51 AM (xcxpd
Gideons visit the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus every semester.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 11:51 AM (xcxpd
Gideons visit the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus every semester.
Posted by: Emmie at January 06, 2026 11:57 AM (FMtrg)
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Hilton drops Minnesota hotel that banned ICE agents from staying in its rooms
https://is.gd/fCWkdU
Posted by: ShainS
A video reportedly shot late Monday night, showed the person behind the hotel’s check-in desk denying rooms to a man claiming he was looking to book rooms for DHS agents.
https://is.gd/fCWkdU
Posted by: ShainS
A video reportedly shot late Monday night, showed the person behind the hotel’s check-in desk denying rooms to a man claiming he was looking to book rooms for DHS agents.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:57 AM (sWTsQ)
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At some point will his followers realize they’ve been played?
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (Q/qJ3)
I'd say they've already started to come to that realization - during his inauguration when there was no food.
I doubt their weak psychological constitutions could take the strain.
I hope Mamdami learns fast and hard that he can do all the socialist saber rattling he wants, but not to tick off wall street.
Narrator: he will not learn fast.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:47 AM (Q/qJ3)
I'd say they've already started to come to that realization - during his inauguration when there was no food.
I doubt their weak psychological constitutions could take the strain.
I hope Mamdami learns fast and hard that he can do all the socialist saber rattling he wants, but not to tick off wall street.
Narrator: he will not learn fast.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (Riz8t)
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Btw $600 for a word cup game is cheap. I’ve seen nose bleed seats going for $1500 in some cities. Good seats are in 5 figure territory.
So much for our supposed recession. 🤣
So much for our supposed recession. 🤣
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (Q/qJ3)
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I don't care about the Hilton story. I ain't givin' up the breakfast buffet at Hampton Inn.
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:57 AM (77rzZ)
(hands Bud Lite to Bulge)
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:57 AM (77rzZ)
(hands Bud Lite to Bulge)
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (/HDaX)
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That disenfranchised hotel should launch a new hotel chain where like minded hotel owners with similar values could cooperate and support each other. Call it Red Dot Inns.
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (uWKK8)
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Hilton has disfranchised that Minnesota hotel that refused to host ICE agents.
Good luck on your own as the "Quality Homotel Inn"
Good luck on your own as the "Quality Homotel Inn"
Posted by: t-bird at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (cFBJO)
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222 Unless voting is corrupted somehow but thankfully it's all on the up and up
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:56 AM (qsEXy)
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When he was no more than Hope and Change, he barely got a majority in the New York election.
A few years of mismanagement probably won't improve that enough for limited City support to overcome more stringent opposition in the hinterlands.
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:56 AM (qsEXy)
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When he was no more than Hope and Change, he barely got a majority in the New York election.
A few years of mismanagement probably won't improve that enough for limited City support to overcome more stringent opposition in the hinterlands.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (GBKbO)
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The coolest thing about the Gideon Bibles is the part at the beginning where they show John 3:16 in about 20 different languages.
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Dr. Claw at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (jbnUc)
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According to Gateway Pundit, Lt. Michael Byrd Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Dead on Jan. 6, 2021 in Cold Blood, Runs an ‘Unaccredited’ Day-Care Center in Maryland at His Home and Has Pocketed $190 Million in HHS Funds
Posted by: Kindltot
When you play ball with the regime, especially when it is wildly corrupt, you will be taken care of.
Posted by: Kindltot
When you play ball with the regime, especially when it is wildly corrupt, you will be taken care of.
Posted by: Tonypete at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (cYBz/)
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Don't other cities in CONUS have stock exchanges? Like Chicago? Their turd of a mayor won't last long.
Posted by: gKWVE at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (m7gVR)
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Well...crap.
Horde, this is OT but need some prayers.
In the period of less than 5 hours my absolute best friend since college has been diagnosed with cancer. Then his son, a kid who's diapers I used to change, collapsed and has been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. It's not looking good for him.
Appreciate your good wishes and prayers for them.
Thanxs.
Horde, this is OT but need some prayers.
In the period of less than 5 hours my absolute best friend since college has been diagnosed with cancer. Then his son, a kid who's diapers I used to change, collapsed and has been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. It's not looking good for him.
Appreciate your good wishes and prayers for them.
Thanxs.
Posted by: Diogenes at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (2WIwB)
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That kind of talk will get you banned [CBD]
Posted by: Pudinhead at January 06, 2026 12:00 PM (pLaQB)
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225 206 I haven't seen bibles in motels in years now. I don't know what happened with that or the Gideons.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 11:51 AM (xcxpd
Gideons visit the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus every semester.
Posted by: Emmie at January 06, 2026 11:57 AM (FMtrg)
They fleeced the wrong guy.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 11:51 AM (xcxpd
Gideons visit the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus every semester.
Posted by: Emmie at January 06, 2026 11:57 AM (FMtrg)
They fleeced the wrong guy.
Posted by: Wait for it... at January 06, 2026 12:00 PM (TbWk/)
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Chicago has the Mercantile Exchange.
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 12:00 PM (77rzZ)
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We have reached a point where we are deciding if morals will be reintroduced or we decide to saunter off with Satan.
Posted by: Black JEM
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Hard times tend to concentrate the mind. Both in US and Europe, quite a few young men are actually taking up faith again and a desire to rebuild their homelands as it appears that in churches, the growth in single males attending is beginning to offset the number of single females leaving churches.
But the love is love churches are not seeing this increase as they dwindle down to non-existence after proclaiming co-existence. It seems that only a full blooded defense of religious tenets actually sells in the marketplace over time so those faiths that are embracing past traditions and faith requirements will be the ones reaping the harvest.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 11:34 AM (WDjG6)
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This has always been so. Our dioceses has always been more conservative but the pews have getting fuller over the last year, or so. More liberal ones always lag. Still the Catholic Church has to wrap its head around illegal aliens, as our new pope on this topic is as silly, and scripturally unsound, as the last joker was.
Posted by: Black JEM
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Hard times tend to concentrate the mind. Both in US and Europe, quite a few young men are actually taking up faith again and a desire to rebuild their homelands as it appears that in churches, the growth in single males attending is beginning to offset the number of single females leaving churches.
But the love is love churches are not seeing this increase as they dwindle down to non-existence after proclaiming co-existence. It seems that only a full blooded defense of religious tenets actually sells in the marketplace over time so those faiths that are embracing past traditions and faith requirements will be the ones reaping the harvest.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 11:34 AM (WDjG6)
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This has always been so. Our dioceses has always been more conservative but the pews have getting fuller over the last year, or so. More liberal ones always lag. Still the Catholic Church has to wrap its head around illegal aliens, as our new pope on this topic is as silly, and scripturally unsound, as the last joker was.
Posted by: Black JEM at January 06, 2026 12:00 PM (GZYu7)
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TACO
Trump Always Captures Oppressors
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:54 AM (qsEXy)
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BURRITO
Bring United Republicans Rallying for Independence, Trade, and Opportunity!
Trump Always Captures Oppressors
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 11:54 AM (qsEXy)
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BURRITO
Bring United Republicans Rallying for Independence, Trade, and Opportunity!
Posted by: ShainS -- Struggling With A Learing Disability at January 06, 2026 12:00 PM (FF1R9)
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DHS/ICE and the DoJ need to deal with the rogue Hampton Inn individually.
Hilton's measures allow it to continue to operate as before.
Hilton's measures allow it to continue to operate as before.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 06, 2026 12:01 PM (NwnyJ)
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I seem to remember that the little blue New Testament and Psalms actually issued to us in boot camp was provided by the Gideons.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 06, 2026 12:01 PM (gm9Sb)
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Well...crap.
Horde, this is OT but need some prayers.
In the period of less than 5 hours my absolute best friend since college has been diagnosed with cancer. Then his son, a kid who's diapers I used to change, collapsed and has been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. It's not looking good for him.
Appreciate your good wishes and prayers for them.
Thanxs.
Posted by: Diogenes at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (2WIwB)
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Oh my! Yes, of course.
Horde, this is OT but need some prayers.
In the period of less than 5 hours my absolute best friend since college has been diagnosed with cancer. Then his son, a kid who's diapers I used to change, collapsed and has been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. It's not looking good for him.
Appreciate your good wishes and prayers for them.
Thanxs.
Posted by: Diogenes at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (2WIwB)
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Oh my! Yes, of course.
Posted by: Black JEM at January 06, 2026 12:01 PM (GZYu7)
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235 According to Gateway Pundit, Lt. Michael Byrd Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Dead on Jan. 6, 2021 in Cold Blood, Runs an ‘Unaccredited’ Day-Care Center in Maryland at His Home and Has Pocketed $190 Million in HHS Funds
Posted by: Kindltot
When you play ball with the regime, especially when it is wildly corrupt, you will be taken care of.
Posted by: Tonypete at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (cYBz/)
That's a heck of a lot of money. But I'll bet he's been spreading it around quite liberally.
I wonder how much the pardon cost.
Posted by: Kindltot
When you play ball with the regime, especially when it is wildly corrupt, you will be taken care of.
Posted by: Tonypete at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (cYBz/)
That's a heck of a lot of money. But I'll bet he's been spreading it around quite liberally.
I wonder how much the pardon cost.
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 06, 2026 12:01 PM (uWKK8)
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Hilton drops Minnesota hotel that banned ICE agents from staying in its rooms
https://is.gd/fCWkdU
Posted by: ShainS
A video reportedly shot late Monday night, showed the person behind the hotel’s check-in desk denying rooms to a man claiming he was looking to book rooms for DHS agents.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:57 AM (sWTsQ)
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Yea, I felt bad for the kid at the counter. Looked like maybe 20 years old and not the sharpest tool in the shed. He clearly was under orders from his bosses to turn away ICE. I continue to believe the real reason for this is because 95% of hotel staff is illegal and being paid slave wages. Sorta like when you're operating a drug den in your living room and won't invite in cops.
https://is.gd/fCWkdU
Posted by: ShainS
A video reportedly shot late Monday night, showed the person behind the hotel’s check-in desk denying rooms to a man claiming he was looking to book rooms for DHS agents.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 11:57 AM (sWTsQ)
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Yea, I felt bad for the kid at the counter. Looked like maybe 20 years old and not the sharpest tool in the shed. He clearly was under orders from his bosses to turn away ICE. I continue to believe the real reason for this is because 95% of hotel staff is illegal and being paid slave wages. Sorta like when you're operating a drug den in your living room and won't invite in cops.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:01 PM (iFTx/)
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Horde, this is OT but need some prayers.
In the period of less than 5 hours my absolute best friend since college has been diagnosed with cancer. Then his son, a kid who's diapers I used to change, collapsed and has been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. It's not looking good for him.
Appreciate your good wishes and prayers for them.
Thanxs.
Posted by: Diogenes at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (2WIwB)
The vibiest of good vibes for them. Fuck cancer.
In the period of less than 5 hours my absolute best friend since college has been diagnosed with cancer. Then his son, a kid who's diapers I used to change, collapsed and has been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. It's not looking good for him.
Appreciate your good wishes and prayers for them.
Thanxs.
Posted by: Diogenes at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (2WIwB)
The vibiest of good vibes for them. Fuck cancer.
Posted by: Again I say fuck cancer at January 06, 2026 12:01 PM (TbWk/)
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According to Gateway Pundit, Lt. Michael Byrd Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Dead on Jan. 6, 2021 in Cold Blood, Runs an ‘Unaccredited’ Day-Care Center in Maryland at His Home and Has Pocketed $190 Million in HHS Funds
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They paid him $190m for one murder of one normie? Wow.
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They paid him $190m for one murder of one normie? Wow.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 06, 2026 12:02 PM (BI5O2)
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But the love is love churches are not seeing this increase as they dwindle down to non-existence after proclaiming co-existence. It seems that only a full blooded defense of religious tenets actually sells in the marketplace over time so those faiths that are embracing past traditions and faith requirements will be the ones reaping the harvest.
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If your church models the secular culture, then why bother. Easier to just stay at home and consume Netflix. If your Church offers something that you cannot get anywhere else, then you will seek it out.
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If your church models the secular culture, then why bother. Easier to just stay at home and consume Netflix. If your Church offers something that you cannot get anywhere else, then you will seek it out.
Posted by: SH (no more socks) at January 06, 2026 12:02 PM (sX1BW)
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The weird Minnesota Hilton will just move over to the Hyatt group controlled by Pritzker.
I do wonder if ICE agents in Illinois have been turned away by any Hyatt hotels.
Illinois journalism being what it is, I suppose we will never know.
I do wonder if ICE agents in Illinois have been turned away by any Hyatt hotels.
Illinois journalism being what it is, I suppose we will never know.
Posted by: mustbequantum at January 06, 2026 12:02 PM (Of9Lz)
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Venezuela has been decapitated and it is putting a huge hurt on China, Iran and Russia. Iran appears to be falling and the pace is accelerating. Trump is aggressively moving to on Greenland again and for good reason.
These are not isolated incidents. This is a reordering of the world power structure.
These are not isolated incidents. This is a reordering of the world power structure.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 06, 2026 12:02 PM (viF8m)
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Do any of those air fryers go above 400 degrees?
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 06, 2026 12:02 PM (eq9pm)
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Diogenes, I will pray for your friend, his son, and the rest of his family.
Posted by: Emmie at January 06, 2026 12:03 PM (FMtrg)
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Prayer up, Diogenes. That's horrible.
Posted by: Bulg at January 06, 2026 12:03 PM (77rzZ)
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Btw $600 for a word cup game is cheap. I’ve seen nose bleed seats going for $1500 in some cities. Good seats are in 5 figure territory.
So much for our supposed recession. 🤣
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (Q/qJ3)
World Cup? Meh.
Homos tend to have a lot of disposable income.
Btw $600 for a word cup game is cheap. I’ve seen nose bleed seats going for $1500 in some cities. Good seats are in 5 figure territory.
So much for our supposed recession. 🤣
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (Q/qJ3)
World Cup? Meh.
Homos tend to have a lot of disposable income.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 06, 2026 12:03 PM (y9nCu)
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Anyone figure out what was going on in Caracas?
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 06, 2026 12:04 PM (eq9pm)
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Posted by: Diogenes at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (2WIwB
I am sorry. What devastating news for them and for others who love them. Please send your request to the woman who does the prayer list. I will pray too.
I am sorry. What devastating news for them and for others who love them. Please send your request to the woman who does the prayer list. I will pray too.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 06, 2026 12:04 PM (IeCgc)
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251 If your church models the secular culture, then why bother. Easier to just stay at home and consume Netflix. If your Church offers something that you cannot get anywhere else, then you will seek it out.
Posted by: SH (no more socks) at January 06, 2026 12:02 PM (sX1BW)
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One of the reasons I was resistant to Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land was his portrait of religion.
The dominant religion in his book was a cross between a brothel and a casino.
If you want to bang chicks and gamble, you don't need to tithe for that permission.
Posted by: SH (no more socks) at January 06, 2026 12:02 PM (sX1BW)
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One of the reasons I was resistant to Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land was his portrait of religion.
The dominant religion in his book was a cross between a brothel and a casino.
If you want to bang chicks and gamble, you don't need to tithe for that permission.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:04 PM (GBKbO)
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Hilton said Tuesday it is dissolving its relationship with a Minnesota hotel that sparked backlash from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for denying federal immigration agents from booking accommodations.
~ The Hill
It did indeed spark backlash from DHS, but that isn't why Hilton dropped them. It dropped them over concern of being Bud-Lighted.
~ The Hill
It did indeed spark backlash from DHS, but that isn't why Hilton dropped them. It dropped them over concern of being Bud-Lighted.
Posted by: one hour sober at January 06, 2026 12:04 PM (Y1sOo)
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>>> Thus the warmth of collectivism is winter nights trying not to hear nor do anything about the cries of the cold and starving. Lest you join them in their warmth of collectivism.
I hated that line in his speech so, so much. As someone here pointed out, the Salem witch trials showed how warm the fires of collectivism are...as they burn you to a crisp for being a witch. Or a heretic.
I hated that line in his speech so, so much. As someone here pointed out, the Salem witch trials showed how warm the fires of collectivism are...as they burn you to a crisp for being a witch. Or a heretic.
Posted by: LizLem at January 06, 2026 12:04 PM (gWBY1)
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Posted by: Archimedes
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Having served on faculty hiring committees including being a chair of such as well as going through the process myself, I find little value in what the NAS is proposing.
Simply put, its faith in standardized testing is unwarranted unless they plan on fixing ETS as well. It is trying to substitute some mechanical algorithm for what is essentially a very human process and a very human business.
I've seen it before, often the candidates that look good on paper are actually abysmal when you see them in classroom and research presentations.
If universities and colleges really want to fix the issue, you have required exit exams, much like comprehensive exams for graduate students for undergraduates.
ACS had something like that for gen chem for example. Make the exit exams publicly announced, just like Law Schools and Med Schools have to announce their passage rates for those objective exit exams.
The whole purpose is to fix education for students, not for faculty. Focus uni rewards on educating students rather than social cred and nonsense research.
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Having served on faculty hiring committees including being a chair of such as well as going through the process myself, I find little value in what the NAS is proposing.
Simply put, its faith in standardized testing is unwarranted unless they plan on fixing ETS as well. It is trying to substitute some mechanical algorithm for what is essentially a very human process and a very human business.
I've seen it before, often the candidates that look good on paper are actually abysmal when you see them in classroom and research presentations.
If universities and colleges really want to fix the issue, you have required exit exams, much like comprehensive exams for graduate students for undergraduates.
ACS had something like that for gen chem for example. Make the exit exams publicly announced, just like Law Schools and Med Schools have to announce their passage rates for those objective exit exams.
The whole purpose is to fix education for students, not for faculty. Focus uni rewards on educating students rather than social cred and nonsense research.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 12:05 PM (WDjG6)
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As someone yesterday mused, the cancellation of the franchise of that hotel likely counts as an automatic default condition under their loans.
And, I'll bet having your franchise revoked also reverberates into the future business venture loan apps.
These Red Dots have severely over-estimated the value of Woke Virtue vs. cash money.
And, I'll bet having your franchise revoked also reverberates into the future business venture loan apps.
These Red Dots have severely over-estimated the value of Woke Virtue vs. cash money.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 06, 2026 12:05 PM (HXT0k)
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Trump is aggressively moving to on Greenland again and for good reason.
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Grab a Venezuelan weather girl then go colonize Greenland. Seems a good recipe to increase the native stock.
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Grab a Venezuelan weather girl then go colonize Greenland. Seems a good recipe to increase the native stock.
Posted by: SH (no more socks) at January 06, 2026 12:05 PM (sX1BW)
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Fruck.
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 06, 2026 12:05 PM (eq9pm)
Posted by: No one at January 06, 2026 12:06 PM (qFwJc)
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If you want to bang chicks and gamble, you don't need to tithe for that permission.
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Hey, that's what confession is for.
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Hey, that's what confession is for.
Posted by: SH (no more socks) at January 06, 2026 12:06 PM (sX1BW)
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Appreciate your good wishes and prayers for them.
Thanxs.
Posted by: Diogenes
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Done.
It seems that among my contemporaries, we are all beset by difficulties that are not of our own making.
Thanxs.
Posted by: Diogenes
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Done.
It seems that among my contemporaries, we are all beset by difficulties that are not of our own making.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 06, 2026 12:06 PM (XeU6L)
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264 As someone yesterday mused, the cancellation of the franchise of that hotel likely counts as an automatic default condition under their loans.
And, I'll bet having your franchise revoked also reverberates into the future business venture loan apps.
These Red Dots have severely over-estimated the value of Woke Virtue vs. cash money.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 06, 2026 12:05 PM (HXT0k)
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I think Elric is right.
It was a dumb attempt to protect the business processes that used illegal alien labor.
Knowingly hiring illegal labor will have negative effects on any green cards these owners may or may not have.
I do think we're going to hear a lot about denaturalization over the next year.
And, I'll bet having your franchise revoked also reverberates into the future business venture loan apps.
These Red Dots have severely over-estimated the value of Woke Virtue vs. cash money.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 06, 2026 12:05 PM (HXT0k)
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I think Elric is right.
It was a dumb attempt to protect the business processes that used illegal alien labor.
Knowingly hiring illegal labor will have negative effects on any green cards these owners may or may not have.
I do think we're going to hear a lot about denaturalization over the next year.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (GBKbO)
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A comment was swatted I think.
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (eq9pm)
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Btw $600 for a word cup game is cheap. I’ve seen nose bleed seats going for $1500 in some cities. Good seats are in 5 figure territory.
So much for our supposed recession. 🤣
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (Q/qJ3)
World Cup? Meh.
Homos tend to have a lot of disposable income.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 06, 2026 12:03 PM (y9nCu)
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If you want to bring down or at least normalize the price of tix, then end the corrupt monopoly that sells them. The industry for big-name tix is as sleazy and corrupt as the porn industry.
So much for our supposed recession. 🤣
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 11:58 AM (Q/qJ3)
World Cup? Meh.
Homos tend to have a lot of disposable income.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 06, 2026 12:03 PM (y9nCu)
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If you want to bring down or at least normalize the price of tix, then end the corrupt monopoly that sells them. The industry for big-name tix is as sleazy and corrupt as the porn industry.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (iFTx/)
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250 The dominant religion in his book was a cross between a brothel and a casino.
If you want to bang chicks and gamble, you don't need to tithe for that permission.
especially given that the house always wins
If you want to bang chicks and gamble, you don't need to tithe for that permission.
especially given that the house always wins
Posted by: anachronda at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (oY6Yp)
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I seem to remember that the little blue New Testament and Psalms actually issued to us in boot camp was provided by the Gideons.
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The Gideons handed those out in elementary schools as well.
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The Gideons handed those out in elementary schools as well.
Posted by: Crusader at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (TN0g+)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (ybICy)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at January 06, 2026 12:08 PM (pkeXY)
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Banging temple whores was a sacrament in ancient Rome and Greece.
Posted by: No one at January 06, 2026 12:08 PM (qFwJc)
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I got the Green Version.
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 06, 2026 12:08 PM (eq9pm)
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Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other...
Hear hear!
Hear hear!
Posted by: The Late Charlie Kirk at January 06, 2026 12:08 PM (C9oTe)
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I hated that line in his speech so, so much. As someone here pointed out, the Salem witch trials showed how warm the fires of collectivism are...as they burn you to a crisp for being a witch. Or a heretic.
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If that line didn't make your skin crawl, it's because you're uneducated or a psychopath.
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If that line didn't make your skin crawl, it's because you're uneducated or a psychopath.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 06, 2026 12:08 PM (HXT0k)
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248 Horde, this is OT but need some prayers.
In the period of less than 5 hours my absolute best friend since college has been diagnosed with cancer. Then his son, a kid who's diapers I used to change, collapsed and has been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. It's not looking good for him.
Appreciate your good wishes and prayers for them.
Thanxs.
Posted by: Diogenes at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (2WIwB)
The vibiest of good vibes for them. Fuck cancer.
Posted by: Again I say fuck cancer at January 06, 2026 12:01 PM (TbWk/)
Seconded
In the period of less than 5 hours my absolute best friend since college has been diagnosed with cancer. Then his son, a kid who's diapers I used to change, collapsed and has been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. It's not looking good for him.
Appreciate your good wishes and prayers for them.
Thanxs.
Posted by: Diogenes at January 06, 2026 11:59 AM (2WIwB)
The vibiest of good vibes for them. Fuck cancer.
Posted by: Again I say fuck cancer at January 06, 2026 12:01 PM (TbWk/)
Seconded
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 12:08 PM (xcxpd)
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Trump is aggressively moving to on Greenland again and for good reason.
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Grab a Venezuelan weather girl then go colonize Greenland. Seems a good recipe to increase the native stock.
Posted by: SH (no more socks) at January 06, 2026 12:05 PM (sX1BW)
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"Indeed!"
-- Mutineers on the Bounty
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Grab a Venezuelan weather girl then go colonize Greenland. Seems a good recipe to increase the native stock.
Posted by: SH (no more socks) at January 06, 2026 12:05 PM (sX1BW)
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"Indeed!"
-- Mutineers on the Bounty
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:08 PM (iFTx/)
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These are not isolated incidents. This is a reordering of the world power structure.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 06, 2026 12:02 PM (viF8m)
The First Turning has officially arrived!
These are not isolated incidents. This is a reordering of the world power structure.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 06, 2026 12:02 PM (viF8m)
The First Turning has officially arrived!
Posted by: kallisto at January 06, 2026 12:08 PM (dCxaZ)
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One of the reasons I was resistant to Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land was his portrait of religion.
The dominant religion in his book was a cross between a brothel and a casino.
If you want to bang chicks and gamble, you don't need to tithe for that permission.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Heinlein's biography explains part of that. He was reacting to a pretty severe Millerite upbringing and to him the orgasmic release from sex because his vision of God. Rather repulsive note from him to his future second wife Ginny explained that he could never be faithful sexually to only one woman and she would have to put up with that. His first wife agreed with him about free love crap and as she deteriorated mentally due to alcoholism I recall, their relationship ended romantically before it ended legally. But she was his early muse and he never got away from combining sex with his faith.
The dominant religion in his book was a cross between a brothel and a casino.
If you want to bang chicks and gamble, you don't need to tithe for that permission.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Heinlein's biography explains part of that. He was reacting to a pretty severe Millerite upbringing and to him the orgasmic release from sex because his vision of God. Rather repulsive note from him to his future second wife Ginny explained that he could never be faithful sexually to only one woman and she would have to put up with that. His first wife agreed with him about free love crap and as she deteriorated mentally due to alcoholism I recall, their relationship ended romantically before it ended legally. But she was his early muse and he never got away from combining sex with his faith.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 12:09 PM (WDjG6)
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This has always been so. Our dioceses has always been more conservative but the pews have getting fuller over the last year, or so. More liberal ones always lag. Still the Catholic Church has to wrap its head around illegal aliens, as our new pope on this topic is as silly, and scripturally unsound, as the last joker was.
Posted by: Black JEM at January 06, 2026 12:00 PM (GZYu7)
There are a lot of quasi-religious idiots using the whole "You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt" thing as a biblical mandate for open borders, endless taxpayer-funded welfare, and not enforcing immigration law.
Posted by: Black JEM at January 06, 2026 12:00 PM (GZYu7)
There are a lot of quasi-religious idiots using the whole "You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt" thing as a biblical mandate for open borders, endless taxpayer-funded welfare, and not enforcing immigration law.
Posted by: Misinterpretation and misapplication? Pffft. at January 06, 2026 12:09 PM (TbWk/)
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>>Grab a Venezuelan weather girl then go colonize Greenland. Seems a good recipe to increase the native stock.
Take a look at a globe from the top of the artic circle instead of oriented around the equator. It makes perfect national security sense.
The western hemishphere doesn't stop at Toronto.
Take a look at a globe from the top of the artic circle instead of oriented around the equator. It makes perfect national security sense.
The western hemishphere doesn't stop at Toronto.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 06, 2026 12:09 PM (viF8m)
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I do think we're going to hear a lot about denaturalization over the next year.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (GBKbO)
I sure hope so. There need to be consequences and fear for there to be any change.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (GBKbO)
I sure hope so. There need to be consequences and fear for there to be any change.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at January 06, 2026 12:09 PM (zjgNU)
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Time to push the Scandi dominoes back.
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 06, 2026 12:10 PM (eq9pm)
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271 If you want to bring down or at least normalize the price of tix, then end the corrupt monopoly that sells them. The industry for big-name tix is as sleazy and corrupt as the porn industry.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (iFTx/)
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I think there's an underlying problem that no one really thinks about.
The market for tickets went from really only available to locals to being available to everyone with online ticket sales.
1,000 tickets available? In a town of 1,000,000 where there are 3,000 people who want to go, that's one level of demand. In a country of 300,000,000 where 1,000,000 want to go, that's another.
I'm sure Ticketmaster's fee policies make it worse, but the underlying issue is that the market for tickets at limited venue locations for high-demand events is just larger than it was before.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (iFTx/)
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I think there's an underlying problem that no one really thinks about.
The market for tickets went from really only available to locals to being available to everyone with online ticket sales.
1,000 tickets available? In a town of 1,000,000 where there are 3,000 people who want to go, that's one level of demand. In a country of 300,000,000 where 1,000,000 want to go, that's another.
I'm sure Ticketmaster's fee policies make it worse, but the underlying issue is that the market for tickets at limited venue locations for high-demand events is just larger than it was before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:10 PM (GBKbO)
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So, Heinlein was a crypto-Muzzie?
Posted by: No one at January 06, 2026 12:10 PM (qFwJc)
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Diogenes a prayer for their complete and immediate healing.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 06, 2026 12:10 PM (ybICy)
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>>A video reportedly shot late Monday night, showed the person behind the hotel’s check-in desk denying rooms to a man claiming he was looking to book rooms for DHS agents.
The man is Nick Sortor
The man is Nick Sortor
Posted by: one hour sober at January 06, 2026 12:10 PM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: deep thought at January 06, 2026 12:11 PM (oY6Yp)
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>>Grab a Venezuelan weather girl then go colonize Greenland. Seems a good recipe to increase the native stock.
Take a look at a globe from the top of the artic circle instead of oriented around the equator. It makes perfect national security sense.
The western hemishphere doesn't stop at Toronto.
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First Greenland, then Antarctica. This is how you solve the fertility crisis.
Take a look at a globe from the top of the artic circle instead of oriented around the equator. It makes perfect national security sense.
The western hemishphere doesn't stop at Toronto.
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First Greenland, then Antarctica. This is how you solve the fertility crisis.
Posted by: SH (no more socks) at January 06, 2026 12:11 PM (sX1BW)
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Having served on faculty hiring committees including being a chair of such as well as going through the process myself, I find little value in what the NAS is proposing.
Simply put, its faith in standardized testing is unwarranted unless they plan on fixing ETS as well. It is trying to substitute some mechanical algorithm for what is essentially a very human process and a very human business.
Nobody is suggesting that test scores be the only metric, nor that the proposed solution will fix the entire problem, but it will make discrimination more difficult by shining a spotlight on glaring disparities in performance. I've looked at many CVs in my day, and while it is certainly true that scores aren't a panacea, they are helpful. More importantly, they make it harder for the discriminators to deny what they're doing.
There's a reason so many schools dropped the requirement for test scores a few years ago, and have now reinstated them. The reason is that they work.
Simply put, its faith in standardized testing is unwarranted unless they plan on fixing ETS as well. It is trying to substitute some mechanical algorithm for what is essentially a very human process and a very human business.
Nobody is suggesting that test scores be the only metric, nor that the proposed solution will fix the entire problem, but it will make discrimination more difficult by shining a spotlight on glaring disparities in performance. I've looked at many CVs in my day, and while it is certainly true that scores aren't a panacea, they are helpful. More importantly, they make it harder for the discriminators to deny what they're doing.
There's a reason so many schools dropped the requirement for test scores a few years ago, and have now reinstated them. The reason is that they work.
Posted by: Archimedes at January 06, 2026 12:11 PM (Riz8t)
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283 Heinlein's biography explains part of that. He was reacting to a pretty severe Millerite upbringing and to him the orgasmic release from sex because his vision of God. Rather repulsive note from him to his future second wife Ginny explained that he could never be faithful sexually to only one woman and she would have to put up with that. His first wife agreed with him about free love crap and as she deteriorated mentally due to alcoholism I recall, their relationship ended romantically before it ended legally. But she was his early muse and he never got away from combining sex with his faith.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 12:09 PM (WDjG6)
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And that was before he started writing about how incest was cool.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 12:09 PM (WDjG6)
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And that was before he started writing about how incest was cool.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:11 PM (GBKbO)
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The industry for big-name tix is as sleazy and corrupt as the porn industry.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (iFTx/)
Word Cup Of Porn.
I would watch. US has a good shot at the title.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (iFTx/)
Word Cup Of Porn.
I would watch. US has a good shot at the title.
Posted by: Really?? at January 06, 2026 12:12 PM (Q/qJ3)
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Do any of those air fryers go above 400 degrees?
Posted by: Boss Moss
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I had one with a 400deg setting. Afer a while, it failed. On disassembly, I found that the thermal fuse was 375 deg, and had opened. See: Made in China
Posted by: Boss Moss
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I had one with a 400deg setting. Afer a while, it failed. On disassembly, I found that the thermal fuse was 375 deg, and had opened. See: Made in China
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 06, 2026 12:12 PM (XeU6L)
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295 283 Heinlein's biography explains part of that. He was reacting to a pretty severe Millerite upbringing and to him the orgasmic release from sex because his vision of God. Rather repulsive note from him to his future second wife Ginny explained that he could never be faithful sexually to only one woman and she would have to put up with that. His first wife agreed with him about free love crap and as she deteriorated mentally due to alcoholism I recall, their relationship ended romantically before it ended legally. But she was his early muse and he never got away from combining sex with his faith.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 12:09 PM (WDjG6)
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And that was before he started writing about how incest was cool.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:11 PM (GBKbO)
I like his Juveniles and Starship Troopers is one of the greatest novels of the 20th Century, IMO. But as soon as Heinlein starts talking about sex, the quality of his work goes downhill fast.
Posted by: whig at January 06, 2026 12:09 PM (WDjG6)
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And that was before he started writing about how incest was cool.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:11 PM (GBKbO)
I like his Juveniles and Starship Troopers is one of the greatest novels of the 20th Century, IMO. But as soon as Heinlein starts talking about sex, the quality of his work goes downhill fast.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at January 06, 2026 12:12 PM (xcxpd)
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Nood. Hilton.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 06, 2026 12:13 PM (kgE5c)
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Big bux for a soccer game? A dive bar on pitcher night with a foosball table will give you the same rush, with the possibility of parking lot combat.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 06, 2026 12:13 PM (gm9Sb)
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I said a year ago that Trump wants and will probably get a major deal involving Greenland by the 250th. We will see.. but anyone who underestimates him on it just is not paying attention.
Posted by: ... at January 06, 2026 12:13 PM (qsEXy)
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Air fryers need a burner on the bottom.
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 06, 2026 12:13 PM (eq9pm)
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Horde, this is OT but need some prayers.
In the period of less than 5 hours my absolute best friend since college has been diagnosed with cancer. Then his son, a kid who's diapers I used to change, collapsed and has been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. It's not looking good for him.
Appreciate your good wishes and prayers for them.
Thanxs.
Posted by: Diogenes
Prayers up.
In the period of less than 5 hours my absolute best friend since college has been diagnosed with cancer. Then his son, a kid who's diapers I used to change, collapsed and has been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. It's not looking good for him.
Appreciate your good wishes and prayers for them.
Thanxs.
Posted by: Diogenes
Prayers up.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 06, 2026 12:13 PM (sWTsQ)
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Sorta like when you're operating a drug den in your living room and won't invite in cops.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:01 PM (iFTx/)
In fairness my living room is about as boring and non-criminal as it gets, and I still wouldn't invite cops into my house. In their fevered minds dust on the TV stand becomes cocaine, and coffee grounds in the kitchen become black tar heroin.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:01 PM (iFTx/)
In fairness my living room is about as boring and non-criminal as it gets, and I still wouldn't invite cops into my house. In their fevered minds dust on the TV stand becomes cocaine, and coffee grounds in the kitchen become black tar heroin.
Posted by: Never let jackboots in the house at January 06, 2026 12:13 PM (TbWk/)
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If you want to bring down or at least normalize the price of tix, then end the corrupt monopoly that sells them.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (iFTx/)
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1,000 tickets available? In a town of 1,000,000 where there are 3,000 people who want to go, that's one level of demand. In a country of 300,000,000 where 1,000,000 want to go, that's another.
I'm sure Ticketmaster's fee policies make it worse, but the underlying issue is that the market for tickets at limited venue locations for high-demand events is just larger than it was before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:10 PM (GBKbO)
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All true, but a significant portion of the demand is artificial and created by TM's policies that allow professionals and bots to buy up tix and resell them on a platform that (IIRC) TM also owns. Sure, something like the World Cup is gonna have huge demand no matter what, but tix are high even for much smaller no-name events.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:07 PM (iFTx/)
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1,000 tickets available? In a town of 1,000,000 where there are 3,000 people who want to go, that's one level of demand. In a country of 300,000,000 where 1,000,000 want to go, that's another.
I'm sure Ticketmaster's fee policies make it worse, but the underlying issue is that the market for tickets at limited venue locations for high-demand events is just larger than it was before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:10 PM (GBKbO)
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All true, but a significant portion of the demand is artificial and created by TM's policies that allow professionals and bots to buy up tix and resell them on a platform that (IIRC) TM also owns. Sure, something like the World Cup is gonna have huge demand no matter what, but tix are high even for much smaller no-name events.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:14 PM (iFTx/)
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>>> They paid him $190m for one murder of one normie? Wow. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 06, 2026 12:02 PM (BI5O2)
I don't know why it's stuck with me all these years, but at the end of the book The Client, they talked about sticking the kid's mom in a cushy, well paying desk job that doesn't require a lot of work.
I remember being like, wait those exist? Oh, naive middle school me.
In government, yes they do. But I bet someone tipped him off after the shooting, here's a cushy way to pocket some money for not much work...
Scams out there that if you're in the know, you know. And none of us plebes are in the know.
I don't know why it's stuck with me all these years, but at the end of the book The Client, they talked about sticking the kid's mom in a cushy, well paying desk job that doesn't require a lot of work.
I remember being like, wait those exist? Oh, naive middle school me.
In government, yes they do. But I bet someone tipped him off after the shooting, here's a cushy way to pocket some money for not much work...
Scams out there that if you're in the know, you know. And none of us plebes are in the know.
Posted by: LizLem at January 06, 2026 12:15 PM (gWBY1)
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How come the brain damaged children of the left aren't demonstrating against events in Iran?
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at January 06, 2026 12:16 PM (TudcJ)
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These Red Dots have severely over-estimated the value of Woke Virtue vs. cash money.
For years, hotels were being occupied by full families, somehow. I could never figure how they were doing it.
Now I can see that Woke Virtue was being rewarded handsomely by the Obama cartel (with our money).
For years, hotels were being occupied by full families, somehow. I could never figure how they were doing it.
Now I can see that Woke Virtue was being rewarded handsomely by the Obama cartel (with our money).
Posted by: t-bird at January 06, 2026 12:16 PM (cFBJO)
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I'm sure Ticketmaster's fee policies make it worse, but the underlying issue is that the market for tickets at limited venue locations for high-demand events is just larger than it was before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:10 PM (GBKbO)
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Yep - supply and demand. Stadiums only have so many tickets.
And sports is about the only thing a mass number of people want to watch. Sports is the only thing surviving in our new streaming world.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen at January 06, 2026 12:10 PM (GBKbO)
==
Yep - supply and demand. Stadiums only have so many tickets.
And sports is about the only thing a mass number of people want to watch. Sports is the only thing surviving in our new streaming world.
Posted by: Black JEM at January 06, 2026 12:16 PM (GZYu7)
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All true, but a significant portion of the demand is artificial and created by TM's policies that allow professionals and bots to buy up tix and resell them on a platform that (IIRC) TM also owns. Sure, something like the World Cup is gonna have huge demand no matter what, but tix are high even for much smaller no-name events.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:14 PM (iFTx/)
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Yes, that should be illegal. But where do you draw the line between independent broker and a side hustle. You used to not be able to legally scalp tickets in most jurisdictions.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at January 06, 2026 12:14 PM (iFTx/)
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Yes, that should be illegal. But where do you draw the line between independent broker and a side hustle. You used to not be able to legally scalp tickets in most jurisdictions.
Posted by: Black JEM at January 06, 2026 12:18 PM (GZYu7)
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Hilton has disfranchised that Minnesota hotel that refused to host ICE agents.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (sdclT)
If Paris Hilton offered to disfranchise me, I might have to consider it.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 06, 2026 11:05 AM (sdclT)
If Paris Hilton offered to disfranchise me, I might have to consider it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 06, 2026 12:18 PM (8zz6B)
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311 Hilton has disenfranchised the hotel that refused service to ICE agents. "We have heard, through our sources, that ICE agents on a previous stay used rooms for target practice, conducted unspeakable torture on migrants, and used shower curtains to haul off bodies".
MSNOW correspondents.
MSNOW correspondents.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 06, 2026 12:25 PM (gm9Sb)
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Two of my daughters signed up and will be graduating OSUT and Basic in the next month. I feel OK with them being there ONLY because I know Pete Hegseth will take care of them.
I'ts Pete. Mothers trust him.
I'ts Pete. Mothers trust him.
Posted by: Kathy in FL at January 06, 2026 12:53 PM (Fc/kv)
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Hyatt is owned by the family of Illinois Governor Fatass Pritzker so if you have a choice I wouldn't give up on Hilton just yet.
Posted by: CrustyB at January 06, 2026 01:07 PM (3yau/)
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Isn’t the national support for rounding up illegals something like 70%? The left is living on either outright fraud, or they rely on people who don’t support their agenda but still vote (D) because they don’t think it through.
Posted by: Advo at January 06, 2026 01:47 PM (jO4mz)
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Ah yes, the struggle sessions. I remember the day long "Anti-extremism" training. The couldn't define 'extremism' but we had to waste an entire day attending training to combat extremism. Luckily my phone was charged and I sat in the back of the auditorium
Posted by: Stacy0311 at January 06, 2026 02:57 PM (W5jn8)
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