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Trump Names New Fed Chief; "Safe Choice" Would Favor Interest Rate Cuts, as Trump Also Wants
Crooked partisan Jerome Powell left the federal prime interest rate unchanged, declaring that no cut was needed, as the economy was experiencing solid growth.
The Federal Reserve held its key interest steady in a range between 3.5% and 3.75% after a recent run of interest rate cuts. "Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization," the central bank said in its post-meeting statement. "Inflation remains somewhat elevated." ... Importantly, the statement also erased a clause indicating that the committee saw a higher risk from the threat of a weakening labor market than that of heightened inflation. That would argue for a pause on rate cuts at least in the near term as officials see the Fed's dual goals of low inflation and full employment more in balance. There was little in the way of guidance about what's coming next, with markets expecting the Fed to wait until at least June before adjusting its benchmark rate again.Well, the economy is indeed growing. But supposedly the economy was growing during Biden's Miracle Economy and Powell still cut interest rates, months before an election considered a referendum on Biden's stewardship over the economy. And inflation was still raising. Trump can't wait until this guy is out office, and thankfully, his term ends in May. Trump has already named Powell's replacement.
IBM Vice Chairman Gary Cohn said Sunday that President Trump's nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve Board is "very highly qualified" and will "take the Fed back to its traditional" norms. "I think we're very fortunate to have Kevin to be the nominee," Cohn said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." On Friday, Mr. Trump announced that he had nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve Board, writing in a post on Truth Social that he has "no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best." ... Cohn, the former National Economic Council director in President Trump's first term, praised Warsh on Sunday, saying that he brings a "unique background" and highlighting his work on the Fed board during the 2008 financial crisis. "He was instrumental in that crisis," Cohn said. "Kevin was the point person at the Fed -- he was involved in every one of those discussions. And I truly believe, without Kevin's expertise, and without Kevin being there, we would not have come out of the 2008 crisis as well as we have." The president's selection of Warsh as his nominee was expected to be viewed as a safe choice on Wall Street given his monetary policy experience and well-established views on inflation. Cohn said he expects Warsh to "stay out of a lot of the non-financial issues," while he is "going to be involved, obviously, in setting interest rate policy." "There is a pressure right now for interest rates to go lower," Cohn said. "I think that he will probably follow through on the one to two cuts this year."
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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:32 PM (ZOv7s)
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And the new Fed Chairman is going to demand an audit of the gold reserves at Fort Knox, right? Right?
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at February 02, 2026 05:33 PM (PH3st)
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Nooded.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:34 PM (ZOv7s)
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Powell is refusing to lower rates to defy Trump and support the narrative that his being investigated for grotesque corruption is "retaliation."
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:35 PM (ZOv7s)
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Muh normzz!
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at February 02, 2026 05:35 PM (kpS4V)
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What about a chicken in every pot?
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 02, 2026 05:36 PM (3y+Sf)
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I think Trump has another case working through the courts about firing board members and he will use that precent and cut Powell's term short.
Something that I don't think people realize is that none of this news is organic. The reporters are just conduits for someone else's work. It's been that way for a long time, and stories are held until it is time to break them. The left has been doing this forever, but now Trump is doing it right back and them, and he's even doing the Clintonian "Well, I just heard about that myself! Here's my take!" It is a very effective tactic.
Something that I don't think people realize is that none of this news is organic. The reporters are just conduits for someone else's work. It's been that way for a long time, and stories are held until it is time to break them. The left has been doing this forever, but now Trump is doing it right back and them, and he's even doing the Clintonian "Well, I just heard about that myself! Here's my take!" It is a very effective tactic.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:37 PM (ZOv7s)
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Yinzers gonna take Powell out with the Warsh!
Posted by: Pittsburgher at February 02, 2026 05:37 PM (Dv3i1)
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Kevin Warsh... yer face!
Posted by: BurtTC at February 02, 2026 05:37 PM (dGCAG)
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Hey, wasn't there supposed to be an audit of the U.S. gold reserves? I'll do it if they can't find anybody else who's willing ("one for the reserves, one for me, one for the reserves, one for me...").
Posted by: Paco at February 02, 2026 05:37 PM (2L+MU)
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And tillis has said he won't vote for him until the Powell investigation is over.
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 02, 2026 05:38 PM (MGB5H)
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I'm gonna Warsh that man right outta my chair.....
Posted by: BurtTC at February 02, 2026 05:38 PM (dGCAG)
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> And the new Fed Chairman is going to demand an audit of the gold reserves at Fort Knox, right? Right?
Serious question, why would they tell us if that gold was gone? What's the upside?
Serious question, why would they tell us if that gold was gone? What's the upside?
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 05:39 PM (Yp6az)
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Oh, I see Idaho Spudboy at #2 already had the same idea.
Posted by: Paco at February 02, 2026 05:39 PM (2L+MU)
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I must confess that I did well, or at least better, when the interest rates peaked.
Not having debt helped.
Not having debt helped.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 02, 2026 05:39 PM (jc0TO)
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Hey, wasn't there supposed to be an audit of the U.S. gold reserves? I'll do it if they can't find anybody else who's willing ("one for the reserves, one for me, one for the reserves, one for me...").
Posted by: Paco at February 02, 2026 05:37 PM (2L+MU)
I'm not going anywhere near Ft. Kanocks.
My luck, they'd let me in, then say I stole it all.
Posted by: Paco at February 02, 2026 05:37 PM (2L+MU)
I'm not going anywhere near Ft. Kanocks.
My luck, they'd let me in, then say I stole it all.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 02, 2026 05:40 PM (dGCAG)
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The SC has said before, there is no 4th branch of government. So who is allowed to hold the "independent" Federal Reserve accountable if there is just cause to fire them, like mortgage fraud?
Posted by: Leupold at February 02, 2026 05:40 PM (eIzlH)
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And tillis has said he won't vote for him until the Powell investigation is over.
Which means that the investigation will end the day after Never.
Which means that the investigation will end the day after Never.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 02, 2026 05:40 PM (9Hs2w)
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@13
>>Serious question, why would they tell us if that gold was gone? What's the upside?
The gold from Fort Knox was looted a long time ago. Therese nothing there but ghosts.
>>Serious question, why would they tell us if that gold was gone? What's the upside?
The gold from Fort Knox was looted a long time ago. Therese nothing there but ghosts.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 02, 2026 05:40 PM (3y+Sf)
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Is this is the same Gary Cohn jackass who "resigned" over the absurd "fine people on both sides" slander/propaganda hysteria?
BTW, to this day hardly anyone knows the details of what happened in C'ville. And the civil rights investigation announced by AG Sessions never happened. It would/should have found the VA gov and the C'ville police chief in gross violation of the civil rights of the permitted protesters, who were not the hilariously fake torch-carrying "Unite the Right" idiots, who appeared from nowhere and were never heard of again.
BTW, to this day hardly anyone knows the details of what happened in C'ville. And the civil rights investigation announced by AG Sessions never happened. It would/should have found the VA gov and the C'ville police chief in gross violation of the civil rights of the permitted protesters, who were not the hilariously fake torch-carrying "Unite the Right" idiots, who appeared from nowhere and were never heard of again.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 02, 2026 05:40 PM (U/Byj)
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So who is allowed to hold the "independent" Federal Reserve accountable if there is just cause to fire them, like mortgage fraud?
The 2nd Amendment?
The 2nd Amendment?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 02, 2026 05:41 PM (9Hs2w)
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And tillis has said he won't vote for him until the Powell investigation is over.
Posted by: BruceWayne
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I never formulate an opinion until I hear from Thom.
Posted by: BruceWayne
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I never formulate an opinion until I hear from Thom.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 02, 2026 05:41 PM (XeU6L)
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This is what the black-pill pushers need to understand: the reason why there are no charges, no arrests is not because those aren't in process or the investigators don't know. The reason is that the information environment has to be prepared before these things can happen. It has to be "old news" and it has to look like Trump's people are just now learning about it. That both gives the public time to understand what is happening and gulls the suspects into thinking the feds are clueless and might buy a fresh set of lies.
Imagine Trump did the way people say they want: news conference, charges announced, and then the media goes into full coverup mode. All lies! This happened during his first term. Everything was unlawful retaliation, didn't matter what the evidence was.
But by having "independent" journalists push this, and have Trump act confused and puzzled, or mildly interested, they can't discredit it as easily. The evidence just sits there, more people read it, and the black pillers demand Bondi's head for being asleep at the switch. That really throws the Dems for a loop because they will reflexively join in, proving that Bondi is not involved in any way. cont
Imagine Trump did the way people say they want: news conference, charges announced, and then the media goes into full coverup mode. All lies! This happened during his first term. Everything was unlawful retaliation, didn't matter what the evidence was.
But by having "independent" journalists push this, and have Trump act confused and puzzled, or mildly interested, they can't discredit it as easily. The evidence just sits there, more people read it, and the black pillers demand Bondi's head for being asleep at the switch. That really throws the Dems for a loop because they will reflexively join in, proving that Bondi is not involved in any way. cont
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:41 PM (ZOv7s)
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11 And tillis has said he won't vote for him until the Powell investigation is over. - BruceWayne
Thom Tillis can, with my complements, jump off Grandfather Mountain in a lead wingsuit.
And who the hell spells "Tom" "Thom".
Thom Tillis can, with my complements, jump off Grandfather Mountain in a lead wingsuit.
And who the hell spells "Tom" "Thom".
Posted by: Paco at February 02, 2026 05:42 PM (2L+MU)
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Serious question, why would they tell us if that gold was gone? What's the upside?
Posted by: bonhomme
Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: bonhomme
Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (cxFcK)
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Peter St. Onge says TruFlation is a better measure than CPI and is at 1.2%. Apparently TruFlation doesn't do that "owner equivalent rent" think that BLS uses to represent housing. Peter said that rents and house prices are declining, but
OER has an 18 month lag built in.
OER has an 18 month lag built in.
Posted by: Oglebay at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (2ap+5)
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16 I'm not going anywhere near Ft. Kanocks.
My luck, they'd let me in, then say I stole it all. - BurtTC
You've got a point, there. If it's gone, they'll be looking for somebody to frame.
My luck, they'd let me in, then say I stole it all. - BurtTC
You've got a point, there. If it's gone, they'll be looking for somebody to frame.
Posted by: Paco at February 02, 2026 05:44 PM (2L+MU)
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The late Scott Adams loved to talk about persuasion, and different movies, and Trump has figured out that one way to force people to watch his version is to make his people look somewhat bad. Given the epic fraud in Minnesota, how could the FBI be so clueless? Fire Kash! Fire Bondi!
Oh wait, they fed the reporter, are feeding the reporter, drop breadcrumbs here there and everywhere. I'm not saying the reporter know they are being fed, but given the massive extent of the surveillance state, they know. Biden's people knew and did nothing. That's also going to come out.
But in the meantime, the public is now pretty much convinced Walz is a corrupt dope who deserves federal charges, and when it happens, everyone will say "Dammit, Bondi! What you so long?!"
Oh wait, they fed the reporter, are feeding the reporter, drop breadcrumbs here there and everywhere. I'm not saying the reporter know they are being fed, but given the massive extent of the surveillance state, they know. Biden's people knew and did nothing. That's also going to come out.
But in the meantime, the public is now pretty much convinced Walz is a corrupt dope who deserves federal charges, and when it happens, everyone will say "Dammit, Bondi! What you so long?!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:44 PM (ZOv7s)
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And who the hell spells "Tom" "Thom".
He didn't want "Ass" to be the last syllable people made when referring to him.
He didn't want "Ass" to be the last syllable people made when referring to him.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 02, 2026 05:44 PM (9Hs2w)
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It will all come out in the Warsh.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 02, 2026 05:44 PM (Cqx++)
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I can't wait until a Somali speaks at Bohemian Grove!
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at February 02, 2026 05:45 PM (YlWIZ)
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Which means that the investigation will end the day after Never.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 02, 2026 05:40 PM (9Hs2w)
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Tills will lose his seat in November.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 02, 2026 05:40 PM (9Hs2w)
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Tills will lose his seat in November.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:45 PM (ZOv7s)
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Powell is refusing to lower rates to defy Trump and support the narrative that his being investigated for grotesque corruption is "retaliation."
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For almost a year now, he's been claiming the reason he can't lower rates is due to the fact that inflation from Trump's tariffs will show up next month for sure.
No, next month, for real this time.
No, I mean next month, I'm certain of it.
No, really, inflation from the tariffs will show up next month.
No, the inflation will absolutely show up next month.
But, he's not political.
Just a super independent and totally unbiased expert doing only what is best for America free from any taint of political favoritism.
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For almost a year now, he's been claiming the reason he can't lower rates is due to the fact that inflation from Trump's tariffs will show up next month for sure.
No, next month, for real this time.
No, I mean next month, I'm certain of it.
No, really, inflation from the tariffs will show up next month.
No, the inflation will absolutely show up next month.
But, he's not political.
Just a super independent and totally unbiased expert doing only what is best for America free from any taint of political favoritism.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 02, 2026 05:46 PM (6U1TM)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 02, 2026 05:46 PM (zZu0s)
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Thom Tillis can, with my complements, jump off Grandfather Mountain in a lead wingsuit.
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Sadly, snowed in...right now.
Thom Tillis can, with my complements, jump off Grandfather Mountain in a lead wingsuit.
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Sadly, snowed in...right now.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 02, 2026 05:46 PM (XeU6L)
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And who the hell spells "Tom" "Thom".
Posted by: Paco
The kind of person that sticks their "Thom" up their own ass, then suckles it. Pretty much the MO of our ccurrent troll, ASS.
And who the hell spells "Tom" "Thom".
Posted by: Paco
The kind of person that sticks their "Thom" up their own ass, then suckles it. Pretty much the MO of our ccurrent troll, ASS.
Posted by: BifBewalski- at February 02, 2026 05:47 PM (QVmho)
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Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (cxFcK)
That's why I sold all my gold months ago, traded it in for nickel and tin.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (cxFcK)
That's why I sold all my gold months ago, traded it in for nickel and tin.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 02, 2026 05:47 PM (dGCAG)
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Tills will lose his seat in November.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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But...to whom?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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But...to whom?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 02, 2026 05:47 PM (XeU6L)
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‘Inflation remains somewhat elevated’
Bullshit lawyer weasel words. My dick remains somewhat elevated.
Bullshit lawyer weasel words. My dick remains somewhat elevated.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at February 02, 2026 05:47 PM (5DQjk)
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Eh, "What took you so long?!"
Bondi's a flak catcher, and a good one. And does everyone now admit Trump played the Epstein thing perfectly? He knew what was in there, but made the Dems and Massie (but I repeat myself) act all huffy about it.
And now they got what they wanted the it's glorious.
Bondi's a flak catcher, and a good one. And does everyone now admit Trump played the Epstein thing perfectly? He knew what was in there, but made the Dems and Massie (but I repeat myself) act all huffy about it.
And now they got what they wanted the it's glorious.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:47 PM (ZOv7s)
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That any federal judge anywhere has ever pretended that there is any such thing as a government agency independent from the executive branch is sheer lunacy. Every single one of those rulings should have been ignored and occupant of whatever office "protected" by those bogus rulings should have found their office door locks changed.
Posted by: Crusader at February 02, 2026 05:48 PM (TN0g+)
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But...to whom?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 02, 2026 05:47 PM (XeU6L)
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A primary challenger backed by Trump.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 02, 2026 05:47 PM (XeU6L)
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A primary challenger backed by Trump.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:48 PM (ZOv7s)
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I can't wait until a Somali speaks at Bohemian Grove!
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at February 02, 2026 05:45 PM (YlWIZ)
There've been plenty of Somalis at Bohemian Grove over the years.
Served as food.
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at February 02, 2026 05:45 PM (YlWIZ)
There've been plenty of Somalis at Bohemian Grove over the years.
Served as food.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 02, 2026 05:48 PM (dGCAG)
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A primary challenger backed by Trump.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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One hopes.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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One hopes.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 02, 2026 05:49 PM (XeU6L)
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nothing there but ghosts.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 02, 2026 05:40 PM (3y+Sf)
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Sam Darnold has entered the chat
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 02, 2026 05:40 PM (3y+Sf)
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Sam Darnold has entered the chat
Posted by: 496 at February 02, 2026 05:50 PM (iU+ep)
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Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (cxFcK)
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That's funny. I haven't check in today, but yesterday the Chinese were uploading footage of tanks and military convoys entering Beijing's outskirts. Ominous. Beijing already has a strong garrison. If Xi need reinforcements, who would it be against? Or are they units moving to set up a cordon on him?
Very unclear situation, but all is not normal.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (cxFcK)
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That's funny. I haven't check in today, but yesterday the Chinese were uploading footage of tanks and military convoys entering Beijing's outskirts. Ominous. Beijing already has a strong garrison. If Xi need reinforcements, who would it be against? Or are they units moving to set up a cordon on him?
Very unclear situation, but all is not normal.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:51 PM (ZOv7s)
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Tillis isn't running for re-election.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 02, 2026 05:51 PM (U/Byj)
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Been watching the Westminster Dog Show "Best of Breeds", everything from basically Tribbles on a leash to big working dogs. The German Shepherds are magnificent.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at February 02, 2026 05:51 PM (kpS4V)
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The Fed is completely independent and may pursue policies it believes best to accomplish its goals of keeping inflation in check with a low unemployment rate.
Posted by: David Solomon at February 02, 2026 05:52 PM (2ap+5)
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That any federal judge anywhere has ever pretended that there is any such thing as a government agency independent from the executive branch is sheer lunacy. Every single one of those rulings should have been ignored and occupant of whatever office "protected" by those bogus rulings should have found their office door locks changed.
Posted by: Crusader at February 02, 2026 05:48 PM (TN0g+)
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The whacko judge whose order was signed "February 31st" is a hoot. By letting them talk, Trump has wrecked the judiciary's reputation.
Posted by: Crusader at February 02, 2026 05:48 PM (TN0g+)
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The whacko judge whose order was signed "February 31st" is a hoot. By letting them talk, Trump has wrecked the judiciary's reputation.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:52 PM (ZOv7s)
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Hmm, my brother called me and says that there is something going down in Cuba.
I'm going to check the webz.
I'm going to check the webz.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 02, 2026 05:52 PM (jc0TO)
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Warsh seems to think the so called "modern monetary theory" is crap. Good enough for me
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 02, 2026 05:53 PM (BWnHZ)
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Tillis isn't running for re-election.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 02, 2026 05:51 PM (U/Byj)
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See, it already worked!
Posted by: rhomboid at February 02, 2026 05:51 PM (U/Byj)
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See, it already worked!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:53 PM (ZOv7s)
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> Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Gold-plated tungsten bars are hard to detect. Tungsten is 19.25 grams per cubic centimeter. Gold is 19.32 grams per cubic centimeter. If you take a tungsten bar, then cover it in some gold, it'll pass several tests. You can scratch it or do basic weight and dimension checks and it'll pass. It takes more accurate weight and dimension checks or more intrusive core tests.
Gold-plated tungsten bars are hard to detect. Tungsten is 19.25 grams per cubic centimeter. Gold is 19.32 grams per cubic centimeter. If you take a tungsten bar, then cover it in some gold, it'll pass several tests. You can scratch it or do basic weight and dimension checks and it'll pass. It takes more accurate weight and dimension checks or more intrusive core tests.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 05:53 PM (Yp6az)
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Sam Darnold has entered the chat
Posted by: 496
There's talk that the Seahawks will be on the block after the Superb Owl. Better yet, backward Okie oil billionaires are said to want it. How beautiful. We take their NBA franchise, then their NFL franchise.
Jerry Jones would never allow it. I don't care for him but he draws a lot of water with the NFL. No Austin or San Antonio franchises either.
Posted by: 496
There's talk that the Seahawks will be on the block after the Superb Owl. Better yet, backward Okie oil billionaires are said to want it. How beautiful. We take their NBA franchise, then their NFL franchise.
Jerry Jones would never allow it. I don't care for him but he draws a lot of water with the NFL. No Austin or San Antonio franchises either.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:53 PM (cxFcK)
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Warsh seems to think the so called "modern monetary theory" is crap. Good enough for me
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 02, 2026 05:53 PM (BWnHZ)
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It was always crap and never really amounted to anything other than "print all you want, economics aren't real laws."
What gets me is the idea that a tax (tariffs) can be inflationary. WTF. On what planet does removing money from circulation cause prices to go up???
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 02, 2026 05:53 PM (BWnHZ)
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It was always crap and never really amounted to anything other than "print all you want, economics aren't real laws."
What gets me is the idea that a tax (tariffs) can be inflationary. WTF. On what planet does removing money from circulation cause prices to go up???
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:54 PM (ZOv7s)
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Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (cxFcK)
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Manufactured from another element? Tiny amounts of gold can be made in cyclotrons, but no way would there ever be a practical way to transmute some element into gold.
Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (cxFcK)
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Manufactured from another element? Tiny amounts of gold can be made in cyclotrons, but no way would there ever be a practical way to transmute some element into gold.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at February 02, 2026 05:54 PM (Fd8wq)
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Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05
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Did not see "alchemy" as the thing to bring about the final collapse. Necromancy, maybe.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05
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Did not see "alchemy" as the thing to bring about the final collapse. Necromancy, maybe.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at February 02, 2026 05:55 PM (kpS4V)
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The SC has said before, there is no 4th branch of government. So who is allowed to hold the "independent" Federal Reserve accountable if there is just cause to fire them, like mortgage fraud?
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That's what I keep saying.
Suppose the Fed decided to raise the rates to 30%.
There is no political process to reverse that if the current "can't fire the Fed governors" ruling is kept.
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That's what I keep saying.
Suppose the Fed decided to raise the rates to 30%.
There is no political process to reverse that if the current "can't fire the Fed governors" ruling is kept.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 02, 2026 05:55 PM (6U1TM)
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Warsh seems to think the so called "modern monetary theory" is crap. Good enough for me
Posted by: Smell the Glove
Wow. I am qualified to run the fed! Woo Hoo!
Posted by: Smell the Glove
Wow. I am qualified to run the fed! Woo Hoo!
Posted by: Kratwurst at February 02, 2026 05:55 PM (C362Q)
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It takes more accurate weight and dimension checks or more intrusive core tests.
Posted by: bonhomme
Here's the good news: it's fucking gold.
Even in the Neolithic, people knew how to tell tungsten from gold. Heat it up to 2000 F/ 1337 K and gold melts. Tungsten not so much. Not so much at all.
Posted by: bonhomme
Here's the good news: it's fucking gold.
Even in the Neolithic, people knew how to tell tungsten from gold. Heat it up to 2000 F/ 1337 K and gold melts. Tungsten not so much. Not so much at all.
Posted by: gKWVE at February 02, 2026 05:55 PM (gKWVE)
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Did not see "alchemy" as the thing to bring about the final collapse. Necromancy, maybe.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at February 02, 2026 05:55 PM
Yeah, my bet is on Rain of Fire.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at February 02, 2026 05:55 PM
Yeah, my bet is on Rain of Fire.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 02, 2026 05:55 PM (jc0TO)
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Did not see "alchemy" as the thing to bring about the final collapse. Necromancy, maybe.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at February 02, 2026 05:55 PM (kpS4V)
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Gold pressed latinum is the new reserve currency.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at February 02, 2026 05:55 PM (kpS4V)
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Gold pressed latinum is the new reserve currency.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:56 PM (ZOv7s)
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Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:53 PM (cxFcK)
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I'm a Pats fan - I realize there's a great chance that we lose this game. Fortunately I don't hate the Seahawks... if they beat the Pats, I'm ok with it.
And anything to knock Jerruh down a peg is ok with me.
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I'm a Pats fan - I realize there's a great chance that we lose this game. Fortunately I don't hate the Seahawks... if they beat the Pats, I'm ok with it.
And anything to knock Jerruh down a peg is ok with me.
Posted by: 496 at February 02, 2026 05:56 PM (iU+ep)
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Gold pressed latinum is the new reserve currency.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:56 PM (ZOv7s)
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Made with genuine Trump!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:56 PM (ZOv7s)
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Made with genuine Trump!
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at February 02, 2026 05:57 PM (kpS4V)
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There's talk that the Seahawks will be on the block after the Superb Owl. Better yet, backward Okie oil billionaires are said to want it. How beautiful. We take their NBA franchise, then their NFL franchise.
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Following the Lakers and Jazz naming precedents, the newly moved NFL franchise would be the Oklahoma City Seahawks!
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Following the Lakers and Jazz naming precedents, the newly moved NFL franchise would be the Oklahoma City Seahawks!
Posted by: Crusader at February 02, 2026 05:57 PM (TN0g+)
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Best I see: Russian cargo plane arrives in Cuba, echoing frantic Caracas buildup
GRAZ, Austria — A heavy Russian cargo plane that previously brought air defense systems to Venezuela arrived at a military airfield near Havana, Cuba’s capital, late on Sunday, flight records seen by Defense News show.
GRAZ, Austria — A heavy Russian cargo plane that previously brought air defense systems to Venezuela arrived at a military airfield near Havana, Cuba’s capital, late on Sunday, flight records seen by Defense News show.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 02, 2026 05:57 PM (jc0TO)
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> Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
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China can't manufacture a decent desk chair.
I seriously doubt they've "cracked how to manufacture gold."
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China can't manufacture a decent desk chair.
I seriously doubt they've "cracked how to manufacture gold."
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 02, 2026 05:57 PM (jtM2q)
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I remember reading that China was moving all kinds of troops around a couple of months ago. Then nothing.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (0KSrI)
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Did not see "alchemy" as the thing to bring about the final collapse.
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It was actually the elongated Brothers in Arms tour.
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It was actually the elongated Brothers in Arms tour.
Posted by: Dire Straits historian at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (TN0g+)
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the newly moved NFL franchise would be the Oklahoma City Seahawks!
Posted by: Crusader ..Local talk is the Oklahoma Thunder Birds. Go Birds!
Posted by: Crusader ..Local talk is the Oklahoma Thunder Birds. Go Birds!
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (cxFcK)
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GRAZ, Austria — A heavy Russian cargo plane that previously brought air defense systems to Venezuela arrived at a military airfield near Havana, Cuba’s capital, late on Sunday, flight records seen by Defense News show.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 02, 2026 05:57 PM (jc0TO)
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Fat lot of good that did. Cuba better save the receipt.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 02, 2026 05:57 PM (jc0TO)
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Fat lot of good that did. Cuba better save the receipt.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (ZOv7s)
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58 Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05
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Did not see "alchemy" as the thing to bring about the final collapse. Necromancy, maybe.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes.
You'll need a Necromancer then.
youtu.be/7omle21cL3s
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05
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Did not see "alchemy" as the thing to bring about the final collapse. Necromancy, maybe.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes.
You'll need a Necromancer then.
youtu.be/7omle21cL3s
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (sAmhv)
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Cohn, the former National Economic Council director in President Trump's first term, praised Warsh on Sunday, saying that he brings a "unique background" and highlighting his work on the Fed board during the 2008 financial crisis.
"He was instrumental in that crisis," Cohn said. "Kevin was the point person at the Fed -- he was involved in every one of those discussions. And I truly believe, without Kevin's expertise, and without Kevin being there, we would not have come out of the 2008 crisis as well as we have."
Posted by: Ace at 05:30 PM
I am not thrilled by this, because I never believed that it was handled well. How much of that was Warsh and the Fed, and how much was Rest Of Government, I don't know. But the overall optics stank of classist, cronyist corruption.
I can't check the math, but I heard that spending the same amount of money on borrowers instead of banks, paying off part of their underwater mortgages, would've had the knock-on effect of stabilizing the lenders and mortgage derivative markets just as effectively. But while carefully avoiding helping the icky poors, bankers were collecting massive bonuses for the arcane savvy to say "Yes!" to free money.
"He was instrumental in that crisis," Cohn said. "Kevin was the point person at the Fed -- he was involved in every one of those discussions. And I truly believe, without Kevin's expertise, and without Kevin being there, we would not have come out of the 2008 crisis as well as we have."
Posted by: Ace at 05:30 PM
I am not thrilled by this, because I never believed that it was handled well. How much of that was Warsh and the Fed, and how much was Rest Of Government, I don't know. But the overall optics stank of classist, cronyist corruption.
I can't check the math, but I heard that spending the same amount of money on borrowers instead of banks, paying off part of their underwater mortgages, would've had the knock-on effect of stabilizing the lenders and mortgage derivative markets just as effectively. But while carefully avoiding helping the icky poors, bankers were collecting massive bonuses for the arcane savvy to say "Yes!" to free money.
Posted by: SciVo at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (Sy6m/)
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Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: Blutarski
Reminds me of a Twilight Zone episode.
The Rip Van Winkel Caper
https://t.ly/H86Hh
Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: Blutarski
Reminds me of a Twilight Zone episode.
The Rip Van Winkel Caper
https://t.ly/H86Hh
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (Cqx++)
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You'll need a Necromancer then.
.be/7omle21cL3s
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (sAmhv)
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Nice callback to previous thread.
.be/7omle21cL3s
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (sAmhv)
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Nice callback to previous thread.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at February 02, 2026 06:00 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: Rumplestilskin at February 02, 2026 06:00 PM (vFG9F)
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OK, this is going to get interesting.
The Tariff case before the Supreme Court has been delayed numerous times after being heard.... Why? Because the key question is can Congress Delegate the Constitutionally mandated Power to set taxes, to the Executive branch. They want to say no... but...
Congress delegated the power to print money to the Fed.
And also delegated the Power to write rules for Courts to the Supremes themselves...
Thus, if they rule against the core issue on Tariffs, it affects both the Feds, AND Supremes power as well.
My guess is they are trying to use some sophistry to split the baby... and can't really come up with one.
The Tariff case before the Supreme Court has been delayed numerous times after being heard.... Why? Because the key question is can Congress Delegate the Constitutionally mandated Power to set taxes, to the Executive branch. They want to say no... but...
Congress delegated the power to print money to the Fed.
And also delegated the Power to write rules for Courts to the Supremes themselves...
Thus, if they rule against the core issue on Tariffs, it affects both the Feds, AND Supremes power as well.
My guess is they are trying to use some sophistry to split the baby... and can't really come up with one.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:00 PM (mP0Kj)
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Reminds me of a Twilight Zone episode.
The Rip Van Winkel Caper
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
Starring the same kraut actor that was in the episode about the Nazi concentration camp. Cool.
The Rip Van Winkel Caper
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
Starring the same kraut actor that was in the episode about the Nazi concentration camp. Cool.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:01 PM (cxFcK)
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I know how to make gold too. Of course, it might cost a little more than regular gold. A handling fee, you understand.
Posted by: Rumplestilskin at February 02, 2026 06:01 PM (vFG9F)
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I remember reading that China was moving all kinds of troops around a couple of months ago. Then nothing.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (0KSrI)
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In September China moved a ton of equipment to Beijing for the parade to celebrate the victory of the US and Nationalist China over Japan (the commies were hiding in caves).
They also held a Party congress. This is not being announced, has no public explanation and the units are coming from different military districts, which is very strange. Unlike the US, where bases are either legacy locations or sited for training needs, the PLA is divided into five sectors for internal security purposes. There is no equivalent to "NORTHCOM" because it is assumed the first commander would just overthrow the government.
It is surmised that these are token units being sent on behalf of larger units to let Xi know how deep the rebellion goes. It's like a pronunciamiento Chinese-style. Maybe it is. We'll find out.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (0KSrI)
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In September China moved a ton of equipment to Beijing for the parade to celebrate the victory of the US and Nationalist China over Japan (the commies were hiding in caves).
They also held a Party congress. This is not being announced, has no public explanation and the units are coming from different military districts, which is very strange. Unlike the US, where bases are either legacy locations or sited for training needs, the PLA is divided into five sectors for internal security purposes. There is no equivalent to "NORTHCOM" because it is assumed the first commander would just overthrow the government.
It is surmised that these are token units being sent on behalf of larger units to let Xi know how deep the rebellion goes. It's like a pronunciamiento Chinese-style. Maybe it is. We'll find out.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:02 PM (ZOv7s)
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NASA's Artemis II wet dress rehearsal is proceeding. They had some snags -- same liquid hydrogen leaks in the tail mast couplers they had before with Artemis I. Had to pause filling twice to try to fix it. They got the leak under control, and got the main tank filled. They're in replenish mode.
NASA's Artemis II wet dress rehearsal is proceeding. They had some snags -- same liquid hydrogen leaks in the tail mast couplers they had before with Artemis I. Had to pause filling twice to try to fix it. They got the leak under control, and got the main tank filled. They're in replenish mode.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at February 02, 2026 06:02 PM (w6EFb)
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I know how to make gold too. Of course, it might cost a little more than regular gold. A handling fee, you understand.
Posted by: Rumplestilskin
Some commenter claimed gold can be created right now. In nuclear fusion reactors. The cost far outweighs what you can expect to get. Probably also baloney.
Posted by: Rumplestilskin
Some commenter claimed gold can be created right now. In nuclear fusion reactors. The cost far outweighs what you can expect to get. Probably also baloney.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:03 PM (cxFcK)
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It's so disillusional. Is everything a scam? We can't clean it up because it is built into the system. We can't even trust the judicial system because they are in on it. Are we going to have to tear it all down and start over again? What a mess.
Even if we could round up all the crooks I don't think we have enough jail cells.
Even if we could round up all the crooks I don't think we have enough jail cells.
Posted by: Case at February 02, 2026 06:04 PM (E7+ue)
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China will figure out how to make gold when they steal the technology from someone else.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 02, 2026 06:04 PM (GdZOB)
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Let's say you want Xi to know that an entire region is against him. You can't move the whole army, but you could take a battalion from each division, group them into a brigade and send that. Message crystal clear. The idea is to overawe the Beijing garrison with symbolic detachments and hope they just give up.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:05 PM (ZOv7s)
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It's so disillusional. Is everything a scam? We can't clean it up because it is built into the system.
Posted by: Case
I'm starting to think that the massive graft and corruption is the only things holding the system together.
Posted by: Case
I'm starting to think that the massive graft and corruption is the only things holding the system together.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:05 PM (cxFcK)
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Warsh seems to think the so called "modern monetary theory" is crap. Good enough for me
Posted by: Smell the Glove
The general consensus is that he's very adverse to printing money. I hope they are correct. That was the smoke screen used as the excuse for the bullion market collapse on Friday. Hint, hint, that wasn't the trigger.
Posted by: Smell the Glove
The general consensus is that he's very adverse to printing money. I hope they are correct. That was the smoke screen used as the excuse for the bullion market collapse on Friday. Hint, hint, that wasn't the trigger.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 02, 2026 06:06 PM (uaYsl)
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Posted by: SciVo at February 02, 2026 05:58 PM (Sy6m/)
2008 'crises' was CAUSED by the Fed and Treasury. They allowed bad funds (Mortgage backed securities) to be used reserve currency, then changed the rules suddenly... CAUSING the crises.
Then used Fed funds to consolidate the banking industry. Literally drove funds and banks into insolvency, then used Fed zero interest 'loans' to other institutions to buy acquire them.
And it pretty much swayed a Presidential election...
2008 'crises' was CAUSED by the Fed and Treasury. They allowed bad funds (Mortgage backed securities) to be used reserve currency, then changed the rules suddenly... CAUSING the crises.
Then used Fed funds to consolidate the banking industry. Literally drove funds and banks into insolvency, then used Fed zero interest 'loans' to other institutions to buy acquire them.
And it pretty much swayed a Presidential election...
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:06 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at February 02, 2026 06:07 PM (w6EFb)
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The general consensus is that he's very adverse to printing money. I hope they are correct.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude
He's a strong dollar hawk.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude
He's a strong dollar hawk.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:07 PM (cxFcK)
Posted by: Nathan Thurm at February 02, 2026 06:08 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: anachronda at February 02, 2026 06:09 PM (oY6Yp)
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I'm starting to think that the massive graft and corruption is the only things holding the system together.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:05 PM (cxFcK)
Also pervert sex.
Don't forget the pervert sex.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:05 PM (cxFcK)
Also pervert sex.
Don't forget the pervert sex.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 02, 2026 06:09 PM (dGCAG)
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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:02 PM (ZOv7s)
I read that the Chinese high Command council was purged a couple of weeks ago...
Down from 7 to 2... could just be a demonstration to show the military is still under control.
I read that the Chinese high Command council was purged a couple of weeks ago...
Down from 7 to 2... could just be a demonstration to show the military is still under control.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:09 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 02, 2026 06:10 PM (zZu0s)
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NASA's Artemis II wet dress rehearsal is proceeding. They had some snags -- same liquid hydrogen leaks in the tail mast couplers they had before with Artemis I. Had to pause filling twice to try to fix it. They got the leak under control, and got the main tank filled. They're in replenish mode.
Posted by: publius
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I told them that this would happen.
NASA's Artemis II wet dress rehearsal is proceeding. They had some snags -- same liquid hydrogen leaks in the tail mast couplers they had before with Artemis I. Had to pause filling twice to try to fix it. They got the leak under control, and got the main tank filled. They're in replenish mode.
Posted by: publius
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I told them that this would happen.
Posted by: Cork Gaskets at February 02, 2026 06:11 PM (XeU6L)
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China will figure out how to make gold when they steal the technology from someone else.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 02, 2026 06:04 PM (GdZOB)
This. Comment of the decade.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 02, 2026 06:04 PM (GdZOB)
This. Comment of the decade.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 02, 2026 06:11 PM (zZu0s)
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There seems to be buyer’s remorse with the Epstein files on the left. Oops.
Posted by: Piper at February 02, 2026 06:12 PM (pZEOD)
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I read that the Chinese high Command council was purged a couple of weeks ago...
Down from 7 to 2... could just be a demonstration to show the military is still under control.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:09 PM (mP0Kj)
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One of the two is Xi. It's been annihilated. This is like firing the whole JCS, but actually worse, because they have no operational control. Their functions are administrative. The Central Military Council is in charge of everything, and now it's gone. Xi is in direct control, and the generals aren't sure they like that.
Down from 7 to 2... could just be a demonstration to show the military is still under control.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:09 PM (mP0Kj)
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One of the two is Xi. It's been annihilated. This is like firing the whole JCS, but actually worse, because they have no operational control. Their functions are administrative. The Central Military Council is in charge of everything, and now it's gone. Xi is in direct control, and the generals aren't sure they like that.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:12 PM (ZOv7s)
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The Fed does not mention the inflationary effect of the federal government creating and spending trillions of dollars. They also don't discuss the interest payments on the national debt, and how those payments are increased by higher interest rates. Maybe they did discuss this and I missed it.
I do see them talk about the supposed inflationary effects of tariffs and a booming economy. Trump's achievements, in other words.
The Fed does not mention the inflationary effect of the federal government creating and spending trillions of dollars. They also don't discuss the interest payments on the national debt, and how those payments are increased by higher interest rates. Maybe they did discuss this and I missed it.
I do see them talk about the supposed inflationary effects of tariffs and a booming economy. Trump's achievements, in other words.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at February 02, 2026 06:12 PM (mS8PE)
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Challenger's O'rings entered the chat
Challenger's O'rings entered the chat
Posted by: NASA at February 02, 2026 06:12 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 02, 2026 06:12 PM (uaYsl)
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I saw a clip of Judy Shelton saying that Warsh thinks demand driven higher prices should be given time to self-correct as supply catches up with demand.
Of course demand can drive prices higher, but that isn't inflation. And increasing supply can cause prices to decline, but that's not deflation.
Of course demand can drive prices higher, but that isn't inflation. And increasing supply can cause prices to decline, but that's not deflation.
Posted by: Oglebay at February 02, 2026 06:12 PM (2ap+5)
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The replicators on the Enterprise could probably crank out the gold.
Posted by: wth at February 02, 2026 06:13 PM (UjdFS)
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2008 'crises' was CAUSED by the Fed and Treasury. They allowed bad funds (Mortgage backed securities) to be used reserve currency, then changed the rules suddenly... CAUSING the crises.
Then used Fed funds to consolidate the banking industry. Literally drove funds and banks into insolvency, then used Fed zero interest 'loans' to other institutions to buy acquire them.
And it pretty much swayed a Presidential election...
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:06 PM (mP0Kj)
according to some insiders, the Russians also dumped all their mortgage backed securities at that time and asked the Chinese to do also, this caused the first wobble in the system but did not take it down.
The Russians are said to have been responding to the color revolutions in Georgia and Transnistria.
Then used Fed funds to consolidate the banking industry. Literally drove funds and banks into insolvency, then used Fed zero interest 'loans' to other institutions to buy acquire them.
And it pretty much swayed a Presidential election...
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:06 PM (mP0Kj)
according to some insiders, the Russians also dumped all their mortgage backed securities at that time and asked the Chinese to do also, this caused the first wobble in the system but did not take it down.
The Russians are said to have been responding to the color revolutions in Georgia and Transnistria.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 02, 2026 06:14 PM (rbvCR)
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Tillis isn't running for re-election.
He is running for post-Senate career on the boards of whatever lucrative NGOs can keep him in the lifestyle he feels he deserves.
He is running for post-Senate career on the boards of whatever lucrative NGOs can keep him in the lifestyle he feels he deserves.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 02, 2026 06:14 PM (a4flb)
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"Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold"
Rice into gold?
Posted by: Rumplestilskin
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John Stewart ' Gold'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3KGpIoE5CY
Rice into gold?
Posted by: Rumplestilskin
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John Stewart ' Gold'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3KGpIoE5CY
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 02, 2026 06:14 PM (XeU6L)
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Don't forget the pervert sex.
Posted by: BurtTC
*makes note*
Should my note include context?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 02, 2026 06:12 PM (uaYsl)
Of course not! That would reduce maximum confusion and misunderstanding.
Posted by: BurtTC
*makes note*
Should my note include context?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 02, 2026 06:12 PM (uaYsl)
Of course not! That would reduce maximum confusion and misunderstanding.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 02, 2026 06:15 PM (dGCAG)
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Wait, manufacture gold?
Que?
Like, practical Philosophers Stone?
Sure.
See my comment upthread about fake gold using tungsten core and gold layers on top. They haven't discovered the Philosopher's stone, they're just making high quality, difficult to detect fake bars.
Que?
Like, practical Philosophers Stone?
Sure.
See my comment upthread about fake gold using tungsten core and gold layers on top. They haven't discovered the Philosopher's stone, they're just making high quality, difficult to detect fake bars.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 06:15 PM (Yp6az)
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Down from 7 to 2... could just be a demonstration to show the military is still under control.
Posted by: Romeo13
Read an article from a Chinese woman claiming that not does China not have 1.4 billion population, but likely less than 500 million. She explained why and went through the math. It was pretty compelling. China is in a population collapse.
Posted by: Romeo13
Read an article from a Chinese woman claiming that not does China not have 1.4 billion population, but likely less than 500 million. She explained why and went through the math. It was pretty compelling. China is in a population collapse.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:15 PM (cxFcK)
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> There seems to be buyer’s remorse with the Epstein files on the left. Oops.
Where are you seeing that? Most of the chatter I'm seeing on Reddit and X is just the usual, delusional commentary about Epstein and Trump.
Where are you seeing that? Most of the chatter I'm seeing on Reddit and X is just the usual, delusional commentary about Epstein and Trump.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 06:16 PM (Yp6az)
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Interesting about NC: a single quartz mine there produces 70-90% of the world's silicon used in microchips.
You see, I'm here to educate, as well as entertain.
You see, I'm here to educate, as well as entertain.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at February 02, 2026 06:17 PM (wBaIH)
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Read an article from a Chinese woman claiming that not does China not have 1.4 billion population, but likely less than 500 million. She explained why and went through the math. It was pretty compelling. China is in a population collapse.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:15 PM (cxFcK)
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I think that's too low, but 1.2 billion is very likely. There is a lot of evidence that Covid killed many millions of people there.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:15 PM (cxFcK)
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I think that's too low, but 1.2 billion is very likely. There is a lot of evidence that Covid killed many millions of people there.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:17 PM (ZOv7s)
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Where are you seeing that? Most of the chatter I'm seeing on Reddit and X is just the usual, delusional commentary about Epstein and Trump.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 06:16 PM (Yp6az)
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The Labour Party peer being forced to resign, for one.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 06:16 PM (Yp6az)
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The Labour Party peer being forced to resign, for one.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:18 PM (ZOv7s)
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I think that's too low, but 1.2 billion is very likely. There is a lot of evidence that Covid killed many millions of people there.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Her point is it wasn't Covid but decades of official one child family policy. And it's caught up to them.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Her point is it wasn't Covid but decades of official one child family policy. And it's caught up to them.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:19 PM (cxFcK)
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Susan Kokinda of Promethian Action talks about Warsh, and is guardedly positive about him.
He appears to share Sec Treas Bessant's view that the power of the Fed should be reduced, and not the current model of backstopping the Federal government and regulating the banks
It is worth a watch - The Republican New Deal
https://tinyurl.com/kokindaprom
He appears to share Sec Treas Bessant's view that the power of the Fed should be reduced, and not the current model of backstopping the Federal government and regulating the banks
It is worth a watch - The Republican New Deal
https://tinyurl.com/kokindaprom
Posted by: Kindltot at February 02, 2026 06:19 PM (rbvCR)
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"IBM Vice Chairman Gary Cohn said Sunday that President Trump's nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve Board is "very highly qualified" and will "take the Fed back to its traditional" norms."
I interpret "take the Fed back to its traditional norms" to mean the Fed will stop boning Trump in the butt because he sent Hillary into permanent retirement except for her apparent post retirement career as a professional pinot grigio taster. Powell needs to be sent to whatever bathhouse Fauci now spends his time collecting data.
I interpret "take the Fed back to its traditional norms" to mean the Fed will stop boning Trump in the butt because he sent Hillary into permanent retirement except for her apparent post retirement career as a professional pinot grigio taster. Powell needs to be sent to whatever bathhouse Fauci now spends his time collecting data.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at February 02, 2026 06:19 PM (wAogl)
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The Labour Party peer being forced to resign, for one.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Also the PM of Slovakia. Or Slovenia. I get them confused. Anyway, him.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Also the PM of Slovakia. Or Slovenia. I get them confused. Anyway, him.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:20 PM (cxFcK)
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I think that's too low, but 1.2 billion is very likely. There is a lot of evidence that Covid eating bat soup killed many millions of people there.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Posted by: wth at February 02, 2026 06:20 PM (UjdFS)
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Trevor Noah needs a stout gang raping by MS13. That's all I got.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 02, 2026 06:20 PM (gm9Sb)
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Shifting troops around after a attempted coup keeps them guessing and out of reach
Posted by: Skip at February 02, 2026 06:20 PM (Ia/+0)
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Her point is it wasn't Covid but decades of official one child family policy. And it's caught up to them.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:19 PM (cxFcK)
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It's both. I've seen others show that China's official statistics contradict themselves. They give a fertility rate that if correct would mean there are lots less Chinese than they claim.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:19 PM (cxFcK)
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It's both. I've seen others show that China's official statistics contradict themselves. They give a fertility rate that if correct would mean there are lots less Chinese than they claim.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:21 PM (ZOv7s)
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> Read an article from a Chinese woman claiming that not does China not have 1.4 billion population, but likely less than 500 million. She explained why and went through the math. It was pretty compelling. China is in a population collapse.
China fudges the hell out of their rural population numbers. I haven't seen the video you're talking about, but it's entirely possible the 500 million number she comes to is because the reports outside of big population centers are totally made up. So she may be correct the 500 million is the number for the areas actually accounted for. But the number may be much higher than that because China doesn't count a lot of their people.
China fudges the hell out of their rural population numbers. I haven't seen the video you're talking about, but it's entirely possible the 500 million number she comes to is because the reports outside of big population centers are totally made up. So she may be correct the 500 million is the number for the areas actually accounted for. But the number may be much higher than that because China doesn't count a lot of their people.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 06:21 PM (Yp6az)
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Or rather, China used covid as cover for a massive purge.
Covid=9mm to back of head.
Sidebar: do the Chinese police use 9mm? Or do they go old school 7.62 Tokarev for political killings?
Covid=9mm to back of head.
Sidebar: do the Chinese police use 9mm? Or do they go old school 7.62 Tokarev for political killings?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 02, 2026 06:21 PM (zZu0s)
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Some Commissar Judge will stop anything President Trump tries to do
Posted by: Skip at February 02, 2026 06:22 PM (Ia/+0)
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121 Trevor Noah needs a stout gang raping by MS13. That's all I got.
Posted by: bill in arkansas
Seconded!
Posted by: bill in arkansas
Seconded!
Posted by: Trevor Noah at February 02, 2026 06:22 PM (fcDpY)
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Her point is it wasn't Covid but decades of official one child family policy. And it's caught up to them.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:19 PM (cxFcK)
Hmmm. And that everything is a lie?
When lying is a cultural cornerstone, how do you function?
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:19 PM (cxFcK)
Hmmm. And that everything is a lie?
When lying is a cultural cornerstone, how do you function?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 02, 2026 06:23 PM (zZu0s)
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Sidebar: do the Chinese police use 9mm? Or do they go old school 7.62 Tokarev for political killings?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone
That's it. I'm definitely watching the Death of Stalin again.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone
That's it. I'm definitely watching the Death of Stalin again.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:23 PM (cxFcK)
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Not so many Chins in the phone book, eh?
Posted by: wth at February 02, 2026 06:23 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 02, 2026 06:23 PM (jtM2q)
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Shifting troops around after a attempted coup keeps them guessing and out of reach
Posted by: Skip at February 02, 2026 06:20 PM (Ia/+0)
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No, you have everyone stay where they are and stand down.
You don't pull potentially disaffected troops to the capital. There are reports that the markings on the troops moving north are from units formerly commanded by Gen. Zhang.
China's patronage system make the US service academy 'clinker' network look like the cub scouts. They've always been into cliques.
Posted by: Skip at February 02, 2026 06:20 PM (Ia/+0)
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No, you have everyone stay where they are and stand down.
You don't pull potentially disaffected troops to the capital. There are reports that the markings on the troops moving north are from units formerly commanded by Gen. Zhang.
China's patronage system make the US service academy 'clinker' network look like the cub scouts. They've always been into cliques.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:23 PM (ZOv7s)
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> The Labour Party peer being forced to resign, for one.
Fair enough, but I took the comment to mean the people who have been agitating for the release of the Epstein files are regretting that. I doubt the Labour Party have been applying much pressure to Trump for the release of the files.
Fair enough, but I took the comment to mean the people who have been agitating for the release of the Epstein files are regretting that. I doubt the Labour Party have been applying much pressure to Trump for the release of the files.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 06:24 PM (Yp6az)
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Sidebar: do the Chinese police use 9mm? Or do they go old school 7.62 Tokarev for political killings?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 02, 2026 06:21 PM (zZu0s)
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They phased out the Tokarev years ago. They have a proprietary .32 cartridge, hotter than .32 ACP.
They love mouse guns. Really love them.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 02, 2026 06:21 PM (zZu0s)
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They phased out the Tokarev years ago. They have a proprietary .32 cartridge, hotter than .32 ACP.
They love mouse guns. Really love them.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:25 PM (ZOv7s)
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Wait are you saying the Chinese aren't good at math? You go now!
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at February 02, 2026 06:26 PM (wBaIH)
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I remember reading that China was moving all kinds of troops around a couple of months ago. Then nothing.
Posted by: Ben Had
I have been following a number of YouTube channels about what is going on in Chicom Land. Short version: There is exactly no reliable information coming out of Chicom Land about what is happening. Best guess: Xi pulled a Plantagenet level move to eliminate his rivals because he is feeling his destiny is to be a neo-Chinese Emperor. Plus Taiwan.
Posted by: Ben Had
I have been following a number of YouTube channels about what is going on in Chicom Land. Short version: There is exactly no reliable information coming out of Chicom Land about what is happening. Best guess: Xi pulled a Plantagenet level move to eliminate his rivals because he is feeling his destiny is to be a neo-Chinese Emperor. Plus Taiwan.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at February 02, 2026 06:26 PM (wAogl)
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Fair enough, but I took the comment to mean the people who have been agitating for the release of the Epstein files are regretting that. I doubt the Labour Party have been applying much pressure to Trump for the release of the files.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 06:24 PM (Yp6az)
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The baying lunatics are completely irrelevant. The elites are the ones who give them orders, and now they are the ones getting the blowback - if not them, at least their side.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 06:24 PM (Yp6az)
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The baying lunatics are completely irrelevant. The elites are the ones who give them orders, and now they are the ones getting the blowback - if not them, at least their side.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:26 PM (ZOv7s)
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‘Inflation remains somewhat elevated’
Bullshit lawyer weasel words. My dick remains somewhat elevated.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at February 02, 2026 05:47 PM (5DQjk)
Powell dumped the 2% inflation goal at Jackson Hole, so he doesn't have that self imposed goad.
The current rates are hard on the US economy, but the Europeans are having to refinance, and are buying our Treasuries, and are taking that rate still.
Last I heard Powell and Bessant have weekly lunches, so I am not so sure I am that worried about Powell for the next 6 months he has left.
Bullshit lawyer weasel words. My dick remains somewhat elevated.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at February 02, 2026 05:47 PM (5DQjk)
Powell dumped the 2% inflation goal at Jackson Hole, so he doesn't have that self imposed goad.
The current rates are hard on the US economy, but the Europeans are having to refinance, and are buying our Treasuries, and are taking that rate still.
Last I heard Powell and Bessant have weekly lunches, so I am not so sure I am that worried about Powell for the next 6 months he has left.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 02, 2026 06:27 PM (rbvCR)
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105 The replicators on the Enterprise could probably crank out the gold.
Posted by: wth at February 02, 2026 06:13 PM (UjdFS)
But not Gold Pressed Latium? The stuff the Farenga used? Never could figure that one out.
Posted by: wth at February 02, 2026 06:13 PM (UjdFS)
But not Gold Pressed Latium? The stuff the Farenga used? Never could figure that one out.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:27 PM (mP0Kj)
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Wait are you saying the Chinese aren't good at math? You go now!
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at February 02, 2026 06:26 PM (wBaIH)
Wait, it feels like my entire life has been a lie!
Nah, I think what they care saying is the Chinese can count, they are just rampant lying lying. So much that maybe they do nkt know what is real and what not.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at February 02, 2026 06:26 PM (wBaIH)
Wait, it feels like my entire life has been a lie!
Nah, I think what they care saying is the Chinese can count, they are just rampant lying lying. So much that maybe they do nkt know what is real and what not.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 02, 2026 06:27 PM (zZu0s)
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The replicators on the Enterprise could probably crank out the gold.
Posted by: wth at February 02, 2026 06:13 PM (UjdFS)
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But not gold-pressed latinum!
Posted by: wth at February 02, 2026 06:13 PM (UjdFS)
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But not gold-pressed latinum!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 02, 2026 06:27 PM (ESVrU)
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Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (cxFcK)
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Manufactured from another element? Tiny amounts of gold can be made in cyclotrons, but no way would there ever be a practical way to transmute some element into gold.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at February 02, 2026 05:54 PM (Fd8wq)
Making it from fusion would be incredibly difficult due to the massive repulsive charge on the nuclei.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (cxFcK)
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Manufactured from another element? Tiny amounts of gold can be made in cyclotrons, but no way would there ever be a practical way to transmute some element into gold.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at February 02, 2026 05:54 PM (Fd8wq)
Making it from fusion would be incredibly difficult due to the massive repulsive charge on the nuclei.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 02, 2026 06:28 PM (8avO+)
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But not Gold Pressed Latium? The stuff the Farenga used? Never could figure that one out.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:27 PM (mP0Kj)
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The writers wanted to do a species to be the epitome of greed in the post-Cold War world, but had canonically eliminated scarcity, so that was what they came up with.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:27 PM (mP0Kj)
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The writers wanted to do a species to be the epitome of greed in the post-Cold War world, but had canonically eliminated scarcity, so that was what they came up with.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:28 PM (ZOv7s)
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China's patronage system make the US service academy 'clinker' network look like the cub scouts. They've always been into cliques.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:23 PM (ZOv7s)
Yup, we are now seeing the new Mandarin system.
Mandarin system was not destroyed during the Cultural Revolution... it hid, and then evolved.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:23 PM (ZOv7s)
Yup, we are now seeing the new Mandarin system.
Mandarin system was not destroyed during the Cultural Revolution... it hid, and then evolved.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:29 PM (mP0Kj)
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Remember, one of Mudd's crimes was counterfeiting. I think the end of scarcity was TNG thing.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:30 PM (ZOv7s)
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Are we going to have to tear it all down and start over again? What a mess.
Even if we could round up all the crooks I don't think we have enough jail cells.
Posted by: Case
Short answer. Yes.
We won't need jail cells. Coroner bags on the other hand will be in sharp demand. Lotty, Dotty, and Everybody in Fed Gov. Make it a visceral emotional impact on the Staties to keep them in line.
Not a real mess, just scrap anything after the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Cut out the Amendments somewhere around 9 or 10, all after became suborned by corrupto-crats. Anyone that complains "it's too much" refer to the coroner bags above.
It's fucking Republic, not a suicide pact.
Are we going to have to tear it all down and start over again? What a mess.
Even if we could round up all the crooks I don't think we have enough jail cells.
Posted by: Case
Short answer. Yes.
We won't need jail cells. Coroner bags on the other hand will be in sharp demand. Lotty, Dotty, and Everybody in Fed Gov. Make it a visceral emotional impact on the Staties to keep them in line.
Not a real mess, just scrap anything after the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Cut out the Amendments somewhere around 9 or 10, all after became suborned by corrupto-crats. Anyone that complains "it's too much" refer to the coroner bags above.
It's fucking Republic, not a suicide pact.
Posted by: BifBewalski- at February 02, 2026 06:30 PM (QVmho)
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But not Gold Pressed Latium? The stuff the Farenga used? Never could figure that one out.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:27 PM (mP0Kj)
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The writers wanted to do a species to be the epitome of greed in the post-Cold War world, but had canonically eliminated scarcity, so that was what they came up with.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:28 PM (ZOv7s)
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Dilithium crystals also couldn't be replicated, which is why dilithium mines still existed as a valuable resource for matter-antimatter reaction control.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:27 PM (mP0Kj)
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The writers wanted to do a species to be the epitome of greed in the post-Cold War world, but had canonically eliminated scarcity, so that was what they came up with.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:28 PM (ZOv7s)
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Dilithium crystals also couldn't be replicated, which is why dilithium mines still existed as a valuable resource for matter-antimatter reaction control.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 02, 2026 06:30 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 02, 2026 06:30 PM (Cqx++)
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Saw a post on X that is most assuredly baloney claiming Chi-na has cracked how to manufacture gold. If they actually did everything collapses, per the questionable article.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (cxFcK)
In order to make gold atoms, you have to make gold nuclei. The energy cost to do that is vastly greater than the value of the gold so made.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 05:43 PM (cxFcK)
In order to make gold atoms, you have to make gold nuclei. The energy cost to do that is vastly greater than the value of the gold so made.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 02, 2026 06:30 PM (8zz6B)
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O-rings in the cold got the headlines after Feynman’s demonstration, but if you read the report itself I was surprised, at one point they had stopped using asbestos putty to pack the void around it. The green replacement stuff never did work right. The saw this burn through on launches routinely and had all sorts of conjecture on what was “acceptable” and at what temperatures. I mean, OK, I guess. Yeesh.
The whole thing was flipped from the top down. NASA used to query everyone “are we GO?” on this and that, and even down to the contractors, it was up to them to answer in the affirmative.
Then NASA management decided on a “We are GO” and it was up to the various systems to explain why not. And Morton Thiokol said “No way, too cold”. And NASA just literally ignored the engineers that built the product.
The whole thing was flipped from the top down. NASA used to query everyone “are we GO?” on this and that, and even down to the contractors, it was up to them to answer in the affirmative.
Then NASA management decided on a “We are GO” and it was up to the various systems to explain why not. And Morton Thiokol said “No way, too cold”. And NASA just literally ignored the engineers that built the product.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 02, 2026 06:30 PM (i+HwW)
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I think that's too low, but 1.2 billion is very likely. There is a lot of evidence that Covid killed many millions of people there.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Her point is it wasn't Covid but decades of official one child family policy. And it's caught up to them.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:19 PM (cxFcK)
The One Child policy has also led to a distorted investment market as parents and grandparents are depending on fewer kids to provide old age support. The government touted real estate investment, but that bubble has/is about to pop as corruption and mismanagement has made it certain that these plans won't work.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Her point is it wasn't Covid but decades of official one child family policy. And it's caught up to them.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 02, 2026 06:19 PM (cxFcK)
The One Child policy has also led to a distorted investment market as parents and grandparents are depending on fewer kids to provide old age support. The government touted real estate investment, but that bubble has/is about to pop as corruption and mismanagement has made it certain that these plans won't work.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 02, 2026 06:32 PM (8avO+)
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Gold-plated tungsten bars are hard to detect. Tungsten is 19.25 grams per cubic centimeter. Gold is 19.32 grams per cubic centimeter. If you take a tungsten bar, then cover it in some gold, it'll pass several tests. You can scratch it or do basic weight and dimension checks and it'll pass. It takes more accurate weight and dimension checks or more intrusive core tests.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 05:53 PM (Yp6az)
An accurate Jolly balance ought to pick that up, no problem. Also there are X-ray methods.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 05:53 PM (Yp6az)
An accurate Jolly balance ought to pick that up, no problem. Also there are X-ray methods.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 02, 2026 06:33 PM (8zz6B)
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Mandarin system was not destroyed during the Cultural Revolution... it hid, and then evolved.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:29 PM (mP0Kj)
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The Party became the scholar-bureaucrats.
The PLA is interesting because China traditionally has no warrior culture. The Confucian hierarchy is dead, but soldiers are still treated as armed bandits, which is why China still has to conscript it troops.
I believe the officers are volunteers though, drawn from the sons of the Chinese Red Army soldiers, and so you have these familial ties linking them together. When I was writing Walls of Men, a lot of the PLA culture was hidden, hard to source, but the last couple of years Type 56 and some of the other Youtubers have mapped it out reasonably well. My book didn't get into the weeds, but my assessment that they are completely untested still holds.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 02, 2026 06:29 PM (mP0Kj)
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The Party became the scholar-bureaucrats.
The PLA is interesting because China traditionally has no warrior culture. The Confucian hierarchy is dead, but soldiers are still treated as armed bandits, which is why China still has to conscript it troops.
I believe the officers are volunteers though, drawn from the sons of the Chinese Red Army soldiers, and so you have these familial ties linking them together. When I was writing Walls of Men, a lot of the PLA culture was hidden, hard to source, but the last couple of years Type 56 and some of the other Youtubers have mapped it out reasonably well. My book didn't get into the weeds, but my assessment that they are completely untested still holds.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:34 PM (ZOv7s)
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Are we going to have to tear it all down and start over again? What a mess.
Even if we could round up all the crooks I don't think we have enough jail cells.
Posted by: Case
starting in El Salvador, and spreading to the other central and some of the south american countries, there is a feeling that these externally imposed human rights standards of dealing with massive disrupters in society is something rich nations can dabble in, but starting in a society that is being destroyed and captured by intentional violence, rounding up, say, everyone that has gang tattoos and stuffing them in a hell hole, or worse, is probably the only way to get control of the situation.
Even if we could round up all the crooks I don't think we have enough jail cells.
Posted by: Case
starting in El Salvador, and spreading to the other central and some of the south american countries, there is a feeling that these externally imposed human rights standards of dealing with massive disrupters in society is something rich nations can dabble in, but starting in a society that is being destroyed and captured by intentional violence, rounding up, say, everyone that has gang tattoos and stuffing them in a hell hole, or worse, is probably the only way to get control of the situation.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 02, 2026 06:34 PM (rbvCR)
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Neu thread Corgis
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 02, 2026 06:34 PM (2GVsD)
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Dilithium crystals also couldn't be replicated, which is why dilithium mines still existed as a valuable resource for matter-antimatter reaction control.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 02, 2026 06:30 PM (ESVrU)
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Wars could be fought over it!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 02, 2026 06:30 PM (ESVrU)
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Wars could be fought over it!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 02, 2026 06:34 PM (ZOv7s)
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"He was instrumental in that crisis,"
I hate it when people phrase things like that. Instrumental at what in that crisis? Causing it? Solving it? Making worse? making it better?
It's as bad as saying "He had an impact on the community."
I hate it when people phrase things like that. Instrumental at what in that crisis? Causing it? Solving it? Making worse? making it better?
It's as bad as saying "He had an impact on the community."
Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 02, 2026 06:35 PM (a+4eV)
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Hmmm, looking it up real quick, tungsten has over twice the electrical resistance as gold.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 02, 2026 06:36 PM (zZu0s)
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Sock
Posted by: Kratwurst at February 02, 2026 06:36 PM (fcDpY)
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The SLS rocket is now fully fueled, all stages, and in replenish mode (trickling liquid in to replenish what is lost by boil-off). They're doing a simulated launch at 9PM EST or so (exact time may have changed with the leaks).
The SLS rocket is now fully fueled, all stages, and in replenish mode (trickling liquid in to replenish what is lost by boil-off). They're doing a simulated launch at 9PM EST or so (exact time may have changed with the leaks).
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at February 02, 2026 06:37 PM (w6EFb)
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Watching Newsmax and report from DOJ no further indictments will happen
Posted by: Skip at February 02, 2026 06:39 PM (Ia/+0)
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> Also there are X-ray methods.
Grok says Xray fluorescence only penetrates 10-50 microns. It also says Radiographic Xray imaging would find the difference between gold cladding and the tungsten core to be very low contrast, especially for thicker bars.
Grok says ultrasonic testing would do better to reveal internal inconsistencies.
Grok says Xray fluorescence only penetrates 10-50 microns. It also says Radiographic Xray imaging would find the difference between gold cladding and the tungsten core to be very low contrast, especially for thicker bars.
Grok says ultrasonic testing would do better to reveal internal inconsistencies.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 02, 2026 06:40 PM (Yp6az)
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Read an article from a Chinese woman claiming that not does China not have 1.4 billion population, but likely less than 500 million. She explained why and went through the math. It was pretty compelling. China is in a population collapse.
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Perhaps they would like to take in some Somalis, Haitians, Afghanis or Mexicans to replenish their totals?
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Perhaps they would like to take in some Somalis, Haitians, Afghanis or Mexicans to replenish their totals?
Posted by: Lady in Black at February 02, 2026 06:42 PM (qBdHI)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 02, 2026 06:44 PM (XeU6L)
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Grok says ultrasonic testing would do better to reveal internal inconsistencies.
Posted by: bonhomme
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My AAA can confirm this.
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My AAA can confirm this.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 02, 2026 06:45 PM (XeU6L)
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Hmmm, looking it up real quick, tungsten has over twice the electrical resistance as gold.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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So, gold lamp filiments are out, right?
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So, gold lamp filiments are out, right?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 02, 2026 06:47 PM (XeU6L)
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Kinda lonely in here.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 02, 2026 06:47 PM (XeU6L)
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The origin of gold (and other heavy elements like uranium) has been something of mystery. Back in the day, they sort of hand-waved that these elements were produced in supernovae. But they can't produce much of it. You need something called the r-process, very high speed neutron rich conditions to do it.
That's been solved of late. Most of the gold comes from neutron star mergers and magnetar flares, the latter being a surprising new process discovered recently.
The origin of gold (and other heavy elements like uranium) has been something of mystery. Back in the day, they sort of hand-waved that these elements were produced in supernovae. But they can't produce much of it. You need something called the r-process, very high speed neutron rich conditions to do it.
That's been solved of late. Most of the gold comes from neutron star mergers and magnetar flares, the latter being a surprising new process discovered recently.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at February 02, 2026 06:48 PM (w6EFb)
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