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Wednesday Morning Rant
No, this week, the nomination comes from The Nation. For what may be the very first time, it is a nomination not for a person, but for a place. And that place is, of course, Minneapolis.
No, I'm not kidding. Why did The Nation nominate the city that has stolen billions and launched an insurgency for the Nobel Peace Prize? In their own words:The people of Minneapolis have suffered countless abuses, including harassment, detention, deportation, and injury. And, in incidents that shocked the world, federal agents have killed multiple residents, including poet and mother of three Renee Nicole Goode and intensive care nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti. In response to these horrific developments, elected officials, clergy, and labor leaders in Minneapolis and Minnesota have called for nonviolent protest, in accordance with the US Constitution's promise that Americans have a right to assemble and petition for the redress of grievances. ...
Through countless acts of courage and solidarity, the people of Minneapolis have challenged the culture of fear, hate, and brutality that has gripped the United States and too many other countries. ...
The people of Minneapolis and their elected leaders have demonstrated an extraordinary and sustained commitment to human dignity and to the protection of vulnerable communities. They have exemplified the desire for democracy and equality and the celebration of difference.This turgid prose is absurd, overwrought, deceitful, superficial, hilariously political, manipulative and out of all proportion to actual events. It is, therefore, the perfect nomination. Don't laugh. I mean it. The apparatchiks in Stockholm have bestowed this prize on so many equally deserving parties. Yasser Arafat was an international terrorist. He won a Nobel Peace Prize. Al Gore is a generational con artist. He won a Nobel Peace Prize. He shares it with the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, an organization that systematically destroyed climatology as a legitimate science in order advance global authoritarianism. Barack Obama destroyed domestic race relations, weaponized the US government and made a name for himself drone-striking American citizens and toppling Libya for no reason. He won a Nobel Peace Prize. The UN's World Food Programme is a nexus of corruption that delivers food to warlords. It won a Nobel Peace Prize. The European Union is an imperial superstate masquerading as a democratic organization that destroys the freedoms and economies of Europe. It won a Nobel Peace Prize. I could go on, but I needn't bother. Through its preposterous and hysterical nomination, The Nation has - purely by accident - nominated the single most deserving party for this prize. The Nobel Peace Prize has been in the skin suit stage for generations, and the rotting flesh peeling off the shambling corpse of yet another irrelevant and unfit-for-purpose international organization might as well fall on the Twin Cities.
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Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)
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Why did The Nation nominate the city that has stolen billions and launched an insurgency for the Nobel Peace Prize? In their own words:
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"Their leaders have capitulated completely to federal immigration enforcement, showing the stupidity of sanctuary laws, and only succeeded in making blue governance look chaotic, fraudulent, and generally awful."
Am I right?
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"Their leaders have capitulated completely to federal immigration enforcement, showing the stupidity of sanctuary laws, and only succeeded in making blue governance look chaotic, fraudulent, and generally awful."
Am I right?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:02 AM (GBKbO)
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Yessss!! Hey, Mannix! I'll cull the otters!
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:02 AM (77rzZ)
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It's all such an obvious brainwashing operation. Mamdani can freeze every bum on the asteroid coast to death and the New York Times will just publish more stories about the poet and the nurse. Really can hardly wait for "The Poet and the Nurse" to be made into a Netflix series.
Posted by: Oglebay at February 04, 2026 11:02 AM (GPa4z)
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Minneapolis - A Den of Thieves
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 04, 2026 11:03 AM (Dv3i1)
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Let the "Ace Awards" begin now.
Posted by: illiniwek at February 04, 2026 11:03 AM (vbXSk)
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Otter status: Culled.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:03 AM (77rzZ)
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The AVN Awards are the only awards that need mentioning.
Posted by: Arnold Schlonggernitzer at February 04, 2026 11:04 AM (2S+nq)
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hola chamucos y chamucas
Posted by: alpine_beer at February 04, 2026 11:04 AM (van9r)
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Bombdaddy will get next year's peace prize just for being from the Aloha Snackbar.
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 11:04 AM (uEmCf)
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:05 AM (77rzZ)
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You might think it's Donald Trump, the most prolific peace negotiator in the postwar era - but you know, deep in your heart, that it isn't. He doesn't belong.
The question is "would Trump want to be a member of a club that would have him as a member?". In this case, I very much doubt it, if they apply their usual criteria for selection.
The question is "would Trump want to be a member of a club that would have him as a member?". In this case, I very much doubt it, if they apply their usual criteria for selection.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:05 AM (Riz8t)
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The people of Minneapolis and their elected leaders have demonstrated an extraordinary and sustained commitment to human dignity
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Yeah, when I think Minnesota, I think human dignity.
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Yeah, when I think Minnesota, I think human dignity.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:06 AM (J+Psw)
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POKER MONKEY
POKER MONKEY
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 04, 2026 11:06 AM (y9nCu)
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My favorite squishy Nobel selection was Bob Dylan, who was so indifferent, he wouldn't return their phone calls.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:06 AM (Riz8t)
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Let the "Ace Awards" begin now.
Posted by: illiniwek
"And the award for best drunken performance at the TX MoMe goes to..."
Posted by: illiniwek
"And the award for best drunken performance at the TX MoMe goes to..."
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:06 AM (77rzZ)
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And so it begins.
Posted by: That guy who always thinks it's beginning at February 04, 2026 11:06 AM (fYJuK)
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The question is "would Trump want to be a member of a club that would have him as a member?". In this case, I very much doubt it, if they apply their usual criteria for selection.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:05 AM
He could always place it on the tank of the Oval Office bathroom toilet. That way he can always fart in its general direction.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:05 AM
He could always place it on the tank of the Oval Office bathroom toilet. That way he can always fart in its general direction.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 04, 2026 11:07 AM (bFu5X)
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The next winner will probably end up some activist we've never heard of again.
Someone who's exiled from their country but gets mildly celebrated on the European speaking circuit. "Putting their life on the line," by speaking in Paris because Malaysia wants them dead, or something.
Someone who's exiled from their country but gets mildly celebrated on the European speaking circuit. "Putting their life on the line," by speaking in Paris because Malaysia wants them dead, or something.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:07 AM (GBKbO)
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Me (to the Nobel committee): You're just a bunch of leftists, who will only nominate other leftists.
The Nobel Committee: Not true! We are non-political!
Me: Who was the last conservative to whom you awarded the prize?
The Nobel Committee: You shut your face!
The Nobel Committee: Not true! We are non-political!
Me: Who was the last conservative to whom you awarded the prize?
The Nobel Committee: You shut your face!
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:08 AM (Riz8t)
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My favorite squishy Nobel selection was Bob Dylan, who was so indifferent, he wouldn't return their phone calls.
And what did Dylan do to deserve the prize, anyway? He's a songwriter - no more, no less - who specializes in word salad elevated to profundity by Boomer assholes who consider themselves too pure for pop music.
(and I was born in 1963, so spare me the Boomer-bashing posts)
And what did Dylan do to deserve the prize, anyway? He's a songwriter - no more, no less - who specializes in word salad elevated to profundity by Boomer assholes who consider themselves too pure for pop music.
(and I was born in 1963, so spare me the Boomer-bashing posts)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 04, 2026 11:08 AM (ufSfZ)
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He could always place it on the tank of the Oval Office bathroom toilet. That way he can always fart in its general direction.
I like the way you think.
I like the way you think.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:09 AM (Riz8t)
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Why did The Nation nominate the city that has stolen billions and launched an insurgency for the Nobel Peace Prize? In their own words:
Duh, those billions went to our friends!
Duh, those billions went to our friends!
Posted by: The Nation at February 04, 2026 11:09 AM (VM1VU)
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Wasn't Katrina von der Teufel the editor at the Nation once upon a time?
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeper at February 04, 2026 11:09 AM (3RAlf)
Posted by: Aliassmithsmith at February 04, 2026 11:10 AM (RjV8N)
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Don't rag on The Nation too much. At least they love their readers, as they produce their print edition on high quality newsprint. Soft, strong, and thoroughly absorbent.
Don't rag on The Nation too much. At least they love their readers, as they produce their print edition on high quality newsprint. Soft, strong, and thoroughly absorbent.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 04, 2026 11:10 AM (y9nCu)
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Whoever wrote 99 Bottles of Beer On the Wall deserves a Nobel.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:10 AM (J+Psw)
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19 The next winner will probably end up some activist we've never heard of again.
Someone who's exiled from their country but gets mildly celebrated on the European speaking circuit. "Putting their life on the line," by speaking in Paris because Malaysia wants them dead, or something.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:07 AM (GBKbO)
Nigel "Uncle Roger" Ng. Malaysian, but pissed off the Chi-coms, now living in Los Angeles.
Someone who's exiled from their country but gets mildly celebrated on the European speaking circuit. "Putting their life on the line," by speaking in Paris because Malaysia wants them dead, or something.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:07 AM (GBKbO)
Nigel "Uncle Roger" Ng. Malaysian, but pissed off the Chi-coms, now living in Los Angeles.
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 11:10 AM (uEmCf)
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Remember when somebody nominated El Rushbo for the Peace Prize?
I think that was the year that Algore won it.
I think that was the year that Algore won it.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:11 AM (77rzZ)
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Don't rag on The Nation too much. At least they love their readers, as they produce their print edition on high quality newsprint. Soft, strong, and thoroughly absorbent.
How many plies?
How many plies?
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:11 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 04, 2026 11:11 AM (g8Ew8)
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>>>>>
And what did Dylan do to deserve the prize, anyway?
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Still a better choice than Yassir Arafat.
And what did Dylan do to deserve the prize, anyway?
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Still a better choice than Yassir Arafat.
Posted by: Cosda at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (k7OLf)
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Having never been there, I have a question about Minneapolis....are there any normies, or even semi-normies, living there?
I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (9CBNQ)
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27 Whoever wrote 99 Bottles of Beer On the Wall deserves a Nobel.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:10 AM (J+Psw)
When will it be MY turn!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:10 AM (J+Psw)
When will it be MY turn!
Posted by: John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (3RAlf)
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I'm sure that Laken Riley wishes that she could peacefully protest. Oh right; she doesn't count.
Posted by: NR Pax at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (svLOV)
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And what did Dylan do to deserve the prize, anyway? He's a songwriter - no more, no less - who specializes in word salad elevated to profundity by Boomer assholes who consider themselves too pure for pop music.
(and I was born in 1963, so spare me the Boomer-bashing posts)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 04, 2026 11:08 AM (ufSfZ)
Well, Dylan actually did have some literary output, poems, song lyrics, whatever. Barack Obama got the Peace prize for doing exactly nothing.
(and I was born in 1963, so spare me the Boomer-bashing posts)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 04, 2026 11:08 AM (ufSfZ)
Well, Dylan actually did have some literary output, poems, song lyrics, whatever. Barack Obama got the Peace prize for doing exactly nothing.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (8zz6B)
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The Nation didn’t have the balls to nominate Somali people. You they wanted to - they are the most opposite of America and peace. They beat out the Palis for sheer dominance in shameless theft.
Posted by: Lizzy at February 04, 2026 11:13 AM (0yjaw)
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I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Gosh, that sounds a lot like a border and border control.
Gosh, that sounds a lot like a border and border control.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:13 AM (Riz8t)
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Heh.
When Gore won it, my ex called to tell me Al Gore got a Nobel Prize, because she knew it would piss me off.
All I said was "please tell me it wasn't a science prize."
When Gore won it, my ex called to tell me Al Gore got a Nobel Prize, because she knew it would piss me off.
All I said was "please tell me it wasn't a science prize."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:13 AM (BI5O2)
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Prizes are overrated.
I could have had three patents but I had to sign non-disclosure agreements that nullified any claim I had to the tech.
Shit happens.
I could have had three patents but I had to sign non-disclosure agreements that nullified any claim I had to the tech.
Shit happens.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 11:13 AM (TOSLe)
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33 Having never been there, I have a question about Minneapolis....are there any normies, or even semi-normies, living there?
I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (9CBNQ)
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Minneapolis was the epicenter of the George Floyd riots.
According to everything I've read, after the city and state governments let those fester for weeks, the city simply hollowed out.
Oh, there are still people living there, but anyone with the means who didn't like the situation bugged out of there. To the suburbs, to other parts of Minnesota, to other states.
All that's left are the die hard believers and those who simply don't have the means to leave.
I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (9CBNQ)
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Minneapolis was the epicenter of the George Floyd riots.
According to everything I've read, after the city and state governments let those fester for weeks, the city simply hollowed out.
Oh, there are still people living there, but anyone with the means who didn't like the situation bugged out of there. To the suburbs, to other parts of Minnesota, to other states.
All that's left are the die hard believers and those who simply don't have the means to leave.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:14 AM (GBKbO)
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What has that damn Trump done now? And why?
Memphis councilwomen go viral for claiming snow falling on city isn’t real
https://is.gd/BbrsAn
Memphis councilwomen go viral for claiming snow falling on city isn’t real
https://is.gd/BbrsAn
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:14 AM (J+Psw)
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38 I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Gosh, that sounds a lot like a border and border control.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:13 AM (Riz8t)
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Homan said he got the city police to agree to dismantle those checkpoints.
Gosh, that sounds a lot like a border and border control.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:13 AM (Riz8t)
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Homan said he got the city police to agree to dismantle those checkpoints.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:14 AM (GBKbO)
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33 Having never been there, I have a question about Minneapolis....are there any normies, or even semi-normies, living there?
I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (9CBNQ)
The normies and semi-normies aren't willing to go to PMITA prison for getting violent with the activists. All the cops, prosectors, and judges are on the side of the lefty maniacs, and give them free reign to do whatever they want.
I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (9CBNQ)
The normies and semi-normies aren't willing to go to PMITA prison for getting violent with the activists. All the cops, prosectors, and judges are on the side of the lefty maniacs, and give them free reign to do whatever they want.
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 11:15 AM (uEmCf)
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Bro, you forgot the most important and prestigious award of all. The AVN Awards, bro.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Aliassmithsmith at February 04, 2026 11:15 AM (RjV8N)
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Should be noted that a Nobel is not permanent belonging — see how the developers of Ivermectin were awarded, then less than a decade their drug was recast as a slur/punchline in service to the Great Reset.
Posted by: Lizzy at February 04, 2026 11:15 AM (0yjaw)
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(and I was born in 1963, so spare me the Boomer-bashing posts)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing
1963 is Generation Jones -- youngest Boomers and oldest Gen-Xers, who have more in common with each other than they do with the oldest Boomers on the one hand or the youngest Xers on the other.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing
1963 is Generation Jones -- youngest Boomers and oldest Gen-Xers, who have more in common with each other than they do with the oldest Boomers on the one hand or the youngest Xers on the other.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:15 AM (77rzZ)
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Memphis councilwomen go viral for claiming snow falling on city isn’t real
Well at least it's in no danger of tipping over.
Well at least it's in no danger of tipping over.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:15 AM (Riz8t)
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There are countless awards. The Pulitzer for excellence in propaganda, the Emmy for excellence in propaganda, the Oscar for excellence in propaganda, The EU Prize for Literature for excellence in propaganda - the list goes on forever.
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Well said.
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Well said.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 04, 2026 11:16 AM (CY/QA)
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Having never been there, I have a question about Minneapolis....are there any normies, or even semi-normies, living there?
I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (9CBNQ)
Two summers ago I spent a week in downtown Minneapolis. Hotel was very close to Target Field (home of MLB’s Twins). Believe it or not it was very nice… we walked around at night in safety, nice shops and restaurants. Even though it’s a shithole it’s not as bad as you might imagine…
I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (9CBNQ)
Two summers ago I spent a week in downtown Minneapolis. Hotel was very close to Target Field (home of MLB’s Twins). Believe it or not it was very nice… we walked around at night in safety, nice shops and restaurants. Even though it’s a shithole it’s not as bad as you might imagine…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:16 AM (/iXAp)
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They should just create an AI ceremony of Trump getting a Nobel prize. Have all the leftist Usual Suspects heaping praise on Trump.
Then post it on X and watch everyone on the left lose their shit.
Then post it on X and watch everyone on the left lose their shit.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 11:16 AM (jbnUc)
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At NYT: "What a Scientist Sees in 12 Videos of Giggling Babies"
Specimens. The scientist sees specimens.
Specimens. The scientist sees specimens.
Posted by: gp at February 04, 2026 11:16 AM (N8ZBc)
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> 15 My favorite squishy Nobel selection was Bob Dylan, who was so indifferent, he wouldn't return their phone calls.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:06 AM (Riz8t)
And yet he's one of the few who actually deserved to win.
I know that Dylan has his haters, but there's no denying that he wrote poetry that deeply influenced millions of people, to the extent that would spend their own money to pay to hear it.
He didn't need a gig teaching in an MFA program so he could publish his stuff in a "little magazine" with 30 subscribers. Nor did he need any funding from foundations, nor the National Endowments, nor anything.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:06 AM (Riz8t)
And yet he's one of the few who actually deserved to win.
I know that Dylan has his haters, but there's no denying that he wrote poetry that deeply influenced millions of people, to the extent that would spend their own money to pay to hear it.
He didn't need a gig teaching in an MFA program so he could publish his stuff in a "little magazine" with 30 subscribers. Nor did he need any funding from foundations, nor the National Endowments, nor anything.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 04, 2026 11:17 AM (IG3/x)
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53 At NYT: "What a Scientist Sees in 12 Videos of Giggling Babies"
Specimens. The scientist sees specimens.
Posted by: gp at February 04, 2026 11:16 AM (N8ZBc)
"What a wonderful collection of stem cells and adrenochrome!"
Specimens. The scientist sees specimens.
Posted by: gp at February 04, 2026 11:16 AM (N8ZBc)
"What a wonderful collection of stem cells and adrenochrome!"
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 11:17 AM (uEmCf)
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And what did Dylan do to deserve the prize, anyway?
I was surprised that he got a Nobel, after he pissed off all the folk purist hippies by going electric at Newport in '65. Those self-righteous prigs still hate his guts 60 years later.
And what did Dylan do to deserve the prize, anyway?
I was surprised that he got a Nobel, after he pissed off all the folk purist hippies by going electric at Newport in '65. Those self-righteous prigs still hate his guts 60 years later.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 04, 2026 11:17 AM (y9nCu)
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51 Two summers ago I spent a week in downtown Minneapolis. Hotel was very close to Target Field (home of MLB’s Twins). Believe it or not it was very nice… we walked around at night in safety, nice shops and restaurants. Even though it’s a shithole it’s not as bad as you might imagine…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:16 AM (/iXAp)
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No modern city is 100% shit. The rich will keep their playgrounds clean. The suburbs are usually pretty safe (at least relatively so).
It's maintenance of infrastructure for the poorer areas, enforcement of law where the rich don't play, that gets bad first.
Those who live in the good areas can hold out a long time in these kinds of cities in decline.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:16 AM (/iXAp)
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No modern city is 100% shit. The rich will keep their playgrounds clean. The suburbs are usually pretty safe (at least relatively so).
It's maintenance of infrastructure for the poorer areas, enforcement of law where the rich don't play, that gets bad first.
Those who live in the good areas can hold out a long time in these kinds of cities in decline.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:17 AM (GBKbO)
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45 Bro, you forgot the most important and prestigious award of all. The AVN Awards, bro.
Is it a major award? Is the award frageel-a?
Is it a major award? Is the award frageel-a?
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:17 AM (Riz8t)
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After observing Minnesota politics my whole adult life, I can only come to one conclusion.
When the icebacks first arrived there, before they completely learned English, some 27-letter Scandi word for a commonplace staple ingredient like flour or sugar got mistranslated as "lead paint chips."
When the icebacks first arrived there, before they completely learned English, some 27-letter Scandi word for a commonplace staple ingredient like flour or sugar got mistranslated as "lead paint chips."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:20 AM (BI5O2)
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Where'd everybody go?
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:20 AM (77rzZ)
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Makes one wonder about the left's definition of peace.
Maybe it's death.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 04, 2026 11:11 AM
Same as Islam's....submission.
Maybe it's death.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 04, 2026 11:11 AM
Same as Islam's....submission.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 04, 2026 11:20 AM (bFu5X)
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>>Prizes are overrated.
Yes. The Left excels at creating new awards to give to each other designed to confer (unearned ) excellence and expertise.
As always, the best example is Hillary Clinton, who has a separate wiki page to list all of her awards.
Still couldn’t name three legit accomplishments from her career. She had gotten jobs, sure, but then no real achievement within those jobs - legitimate, measurable, meaningful accomplishments. She has only enriched herself.
Yes. The Left excels at creating new awards to give to each other designed to confer (unearned ) excellence and expertise.
As always, the best example is Hillary Clinton, who has a separate wiki page to list all of her awards.
Still couldn’t name three legit accomplishments from her career. She had gotten jobs, sure, but then no real achievement within those jobs - legitimate, measurable, meaningful accomplishments. She has only enriched herself.
Posted by: Lizzy at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (0yjaw)
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I was surprised that he got a Nobel, after he pissed off all the folk purist hippies by going electric at Newport in '65. Those self-righteous prigs still hate his guts 60 years later.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 04, 2026 11:17 AM (y9nCu)
Most of whom were fans of Uber-Commie Pete Seeger.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 04, 2026 11:17 AM (y9nCu)
Most of whom were fans of Uber-Commie Pete Seeger.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (8zz6B)
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I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Gosh, that sounds a lot like a border and border control.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:13 AM (Riz8t)
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Homan said he got the city police to agree to dismantle those checkpoints.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:14 AM (GBKbO)
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These antifag "checkpoints" were massively overhyped like everything else coming out of MN. The actual "checkpoint" that started all this hysteria was so comically impotent it looked like a child's lemonade stand. It was quickly dismantled, possibly by local police. The whole thing didn't rise to the level of ankle-biting, but it's been wall-to-wall coverage. Odd, that.
Gosh, that sounds a lot like a border and border control.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:13 AM (Riz8t)
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Homan said he got the city police to agree to dismantle those checkpoints.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:14 AM (GBKbO)
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These antifag "checkpoints" were massively overhyped like everything else coming out of MN. The actual "checkpoint" that started all this hysteria was so comically impotent it looked like a child's lemonade stand. It was quickly dismantled, possibly by local police. The whole thing didn't rise to the level of ankle-biting, but it's been wall-to-wall coverage. Odd, that.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (iFTx/)
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The people of Minneapolis and their elected leaders have demonstrated an extraordinary and sustained commitment to human dignity and to the protection of vulnerable communities.
They misspelled criminal illegal aliens.
They misspelled criminal illegal aliens.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (0U5gm)
66
Even though it’s a shithole it’s not as bad as you might imagine…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:16 AM (/iXAp)
East St Louis says hi.
Even though it’s a shithole it’s not as bad as you might imagine…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:16 AM (/iXAp)
East St Louis says hi.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (y9nCu)
67
It's bullshit! Bullshit!
Rep. Nadler
@RepJerryNadler
This is BS. I’m not calling on citizens to shoot ICE. I’m calling on ICE to stop shooting citizens.
ICE is a rogue agency hellbent on terrorizing our neighbors and instilling fear in immigrant communities.
They should stop wearing masks, put on a uniform, and start wearing body cameras. Get a judicial warrant, too.
Rep. Nadler
@RepJerryNadler
This is BS. I’m not calling on citizens to shoot ICE. I’m calling on ICE to stop shooting citizens.
ICE is a rogue agency hellbent on terrorizing our neighbors and instilling fear in immigrant communities.
They should stop wearing masks, put on a uniform, and start wearing body cameras. Get a judicial warrant, too.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (J+Psw)
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64 These antifag "checkpoints" were massively overhyped like everything else coming out of MN. The actual "checkpoint" that started all this hysteria was so comically impotent it looked like a child's lemonade stand. It was quickly dismantled, possibly by local police. The whole thing didn't rise to the level of ankle-biting, but it's been wall-to-wall coverage. Odd, that.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (iFTx/)
=====
The revolution must be televised.
Selectively.
From precise angles.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (iFTx/)
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The revolution must be televised.
Selectively.
From precise angles.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (GBKbO)
69
The funniest thing about Biden falling over on his bike is that right before that there was a small crowd of bystanders that peaked his interest enough to energize him to pick up the pace and pedal towards them to schmooze with his favorite constituents, tweenage girls.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 04, 2026 11:22 AM (Dv3i1)
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Memphis councilwomen go viral for claiming snow falling on city isn’t real
https://is.gd/BbrsAn
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"Fundamentally non-serious" choices. Both of them.
Surprise!
https://is.gd/BbrsAn
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"Fundamentally non-serious" choices. Both of them.
Surprise!
Posted by: Crusader at February 04, 2026 11:22 AM (TN0g+)
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At space.com: "NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?"
Waiting for warranty repair request approval.
Waiting for warranty repair request approval.
Posted by: gp at February 04, 2026 11:22 AM (N8ZBc)
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Peace = we win
They riot when they lose, then scream “look what you made us do because we didn’t get our way!!!”
They riot when they lose, then scream “look what you made us do because we didn’t get our way!!!”
Posted by: Lizzy at February 04, 2026 11:22 AM (0yjaw)
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Up-side Down World. What will history call this era?
The Age of Fraud
The Scandalous 20s
Of course, this will happen only if the good guys win. Otherwise, there will be no distinction for this business-as-usual time.
Up-side Down World. What will history call this era?
The Age of Fraud
The Scandalous 20s
Of course, this will happen only if the good guys win. Otherwise, there will be no distinction for this business-as-usual time.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at February 04, 2026 11:22 AM (JrWaT)
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I know a former co-worker At a very large aerospace firm here in Brevard County, FL that relocated to Minneapolis for a promotion and a raise last Sept.
Good guy, pretty apolitical. I stay in touch with him.
He can't believe how stupid he was. He wants out so bad now.
Good guy, pretty apolitical. I stay in touch with him.
He can't believe how stupid he was. He wants out so bad now.
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 11:23 AM (uvB+6)
75
Very good essay, Joe. Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 04, 2026 11:23 AM (Bw1/o)
76
In the recent decades, the Nobel Lit prize has become the solace prize for countries that couldn't win a hard science prize for love nor money. And the Nobel Peace prize is exactly what you say it is, Joe -- a sick joke. I think the hard science prizes still have some meaning.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at February 04, 2026 11:23 AM (DK5Sh)
77
67 It's bullshit! Bullshit!
Rep. Nadler
@RepJerryNadler
This is BS. I’m not calling on citizens to shoot ICE. I’m calling on ICE to stop shooting citizens.
ICE is a rogue agency hellbent on terrorizing our neighbors and instilling fear in immigrant communities.
They should stop wearing masks, put on a uniform, and start wearing body cameras. Get a judicial warrant, too.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (J+Psw)
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Oh, man...administrative warrants as extensions of judicial orders of removal are a thing, bruh.
And I can't wait for DHS to start wearing body cameras. Literally, another massive backfire for the left is coming in that.
Instant destruction of, "They beat me!" narratives when the body cams come out of the illegal immigrant running into a pole to escape arrest.
Rep. Nadler
@RepJerryNadler
This is BS. I’m not calling on citizens to shoot ICE. I’m calling on ICE to stop shooting citizens.
ICE is a rogue agency hellbent on terrorizing our neighbors and instilling fear in immigrant communities.
They should stop wearing masks, put on a uniform, and start wearing body cameras. Get a judicial warrant, too.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (J+Psw)
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Oh, man...administrative warrants as extensions of judicial orders of removal are a thing, bruh.
And I can't wait for DHS to start wearing body cameras. Literally, another massive backfire for the left is coming in that.
Instant destruction of, "They beat me!" narratives when the body cams come out of the illegal immigrant running into a pole to escape arrest.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
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> And what did Dylan do to deserve the prize, anyway?
Sold 150 million albums over the course of a 65 year career, and still filling concert venues today.
Before the pandemic he'd been on tour more or less continuously since 1988 (I think he took a couple of weeks off once because he was in the hospital).
He's not your cup of tea. I get it. But it should clear that many, many others differ.
Sold 150 million albums over the course of a 65 year career, and still filling concert venues today.
Before the pandemic he'd been on tour more or less continuously since 1988 (I think he took a couple of weeks off once because he was in the hospital).
He's not your cup of tea. I get it. But it should clear that many, many others differ.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 04, 2026 11:23 AM (IG3/x)
79
68 The revolution must be televised.
Selectively.
From precise angles.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (GBKbO)
"But it IS on the TV, and that's enough for me!"
-Most Lo-Fos
Selectively.
From precise angles.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (GBKbO)
"But it IS on the TV, and that's enough for me!"
-Most Lo-Fos
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 11:23 AM (uEmCf)
80
It's bullshit! Bullshit!
Rep. Nadler
@RepJerryNadler
This is BS. I’m not calling on citizens to shoot ICE. I’m calling on ICE to stop shooting citizens.
ICE is a rogue agency hellbent on terrorizing our neighbors and instilling fear in immigrant communities.
They should stop wearing masks, put on a uniform, and start wearing body cameras. Get a judicial warrant, too.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (J+Psw)
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Oh, man...administrative warrants as extensions of judicial orders of removal are a thing, bruh.
And I can't wait for DHS to start wearing body cameras. Literally, another massive backfire for the left is coming in that.
Instant destruction of, "They beat me!" narratives when the body cams come out of the illegal immigrant running into a pole to escape arrest.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
_________
Bananas and rice, yo. Bananas and rice.
Rep. Nadler
@RepJerryNadler
This is BS. I’m not calling on citizens to shoot ICE. I’m calling on ICE to stop shooting citizens.
ICE is a rogue agency hellbent on terrorizing our neighbors and instilling fear in immigrant communities.
They should stop wearing masks, put on a uniform, and start wearing body cameras. Get a judicial warrant, too.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (J+Psw)
=====
Oh, man...administrative warrants as extensions of judicial orders of removal are a thing, bruh.
And I can't wait for DHS to start wearing body cameras. Literally, another massive backfire for the left is coming in that.
Instant destruction of, "They beat me!" narratives when the body cams come out of the illegal immigrant running into a pole to escape arrest.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
_________
Bananas and rice, yo. Bananas and rice.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:24 AM (iFTx/)
81
I'm still picking my jaw up off the ground. WTF- lunacy pure lunacy
Posted by: Sidney at February 04, 2026 11:24 AM (Uy/WF)
82
I don't think I've ever heard a Dylan song. At least not one that I remember.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:24 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Dave Mustaine at February 04, 2026 11:25 AM (TN0g+)
84
80 Bananas and rice, yo. Bananas and rice.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:24 AM (iFTx/)
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shipwreckedcrew has been going into detail about what administrative warrants are. It's been illuminating.
When he talks about his subject area, he's quite insightful. When he talks about almost anything else, though...
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:24 AM (iFTx/)
=====
shipwreckedcrew has been going into detail about what administrative warrants are. It's been illuminating.
When he talks about his subject area, he's quite insightful. When he talks about almost anything else, though...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:25 AM (GBKbO)
85
These antifag "checkpoints" were massively overhyped like everything else coming out of MN. The actual "checkpoint" that started all this hysteria was so comically impotent it looked like a child's lemonade stand. It was quickly dismantled, possibly by local police. The whole thing didn't rise to the level of ankle-biting, but it's been wall-to-wall coverage. Odd, that.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (iFTx/)
=====
The revolution must be televised.
Selectively.
From precise angles.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (GBKbO)
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Yea, and it's odd that the "checkpoint" had cheap, poorly-written, handmade signs. Like child's fingerpaint. But these smellies can instantly produce professional signs when they want. Odd. I'd love to know how these degenerates are organized. It does seem that some antifag groups are better funded and organized than others.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (iFTx/)
=====
The revolution must be televised.
Selectively.
From precise angles.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (GBKbO)
_____
Yea, and it's odd that the "checkpoint" had cheap, poorly-written, handmade signs. Like child's fingerpaint. But these smellies can instantly produce professional signs when they want. Odd. I'd love to know how these degenerates are organized. It does seem that some antifag groups are better funded and organized than others.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:26 AM (iFTx/)
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Homan is pulling 700 ICE and Border Patrol agents from MN because the locals are allowing ICE access to the jails to pull illegals out directly, and cooperating fully with deportations.
This is such a massive turnaround, when I typed that I felt I was channeling the guy who winds up eating them pebbles.
This is such a massive turnaround, when I typed that I felt I was channeling the guy who winds up eating them pebbles.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:26 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 04, 2026 11:26 AM (Ippjd)
88
82 82 I don't think I've ever heard a Dylan song. At least not one that I remember.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:24 AM (77rzZ)
I think anyone born after about 1980 or so knows him more for "SOY BOMB" than anything else.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:24 AM (77rzZ)
I think anyone born after about 1980 or so knows him more for "SOY BOMB" than anything else.
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 11:27 AM (uEmCf)
89
82 I don't think I've ever heard a Dylan song. At least not one that I remember.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:24 AM (77rzZ)
You could do worse than this one:
https://tinyurl.com/2d3nc5d9
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:24 AM (77rzZ)
You could do worse than this one:
https://tinyurl.com/2d3nc5d9
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 04, 2026 11:27 AM (IG3/x)
90
They should stop wearing masks, put on a uniform, and start wearing body cameras. Get a judicial warrant, too.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (J+Psw)
No masks — Non-starter as lefties want to dox and kill them
Uniform — I have no problem with that
Body cameras — Great!
Judicial warrants — Heck no! That’s just a way to make them grind to a halt in procedural niceties
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (J+Psw)
No masks — Non-starter as lefties want to dox and kill them
Uniform — I have no problem with that
Body cameras — Great!
Judicial warrants — Heck no! That’s just a way to make them grind to a halt in procedural niceties
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:27 AM (/iXAp)
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86 Homan is pulling 700 ICE and Border Patrol agents from MN because the locals are allowing ICE access to the jails to pull illegals out directly, and cooperating fully with deportations.
This is such a massive turnaround, when I typed that I felt I was channeling the guy who winds up eating them pebbles.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:26 AM (rbvCR)
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Almost like states that rely on federal funding to prop themselves up because they spend so much have almost no leverage with the federal government in a standoff.
Hey, if MN wants to play stupid games, it can do that with its own money, not mine.
This is such a massive turnaround, when I typed that I felt I was channeling the guy who winds up eating them pebbles.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:26 AM (rbvCR)
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Almost like states that rely on federal funding to prop themselves up because they spend so much have almost no leverage with the federal government in a standoff.
Hey, if MN wants to play stupid games, it can do that with its own money, not mine.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:27 AM (GBKbO)
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64 These antifag "checkpoints" were massively overhyped like everything else coming out of MN. The actual "checkpoint" that started all this hysteria was so comically impotent it looked like a child's lemonade stand. It was quickly dismantled, possibly by local police. The whole thing didn't rise to the level of ankle-biting, but it's been wall-to-wall coverage. Odd, that.
The point is that it wasn't immediately dismantled, and the builders packed off to the local gray bar establishment.
The point is that it wasn't immediately dismantled, and the builders packed off to the local gray bar establishment.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:27 AM (Riz8t)
93
Memphis councilwomen go viral for claiming snow falling on city isn’t real
https://is.gd/BbrsAn
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:14 AM (J+Psw)
Black wimmins decide that white wimmins have gotten too much attention lately.
https://is.gd/BbrsAn
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:14 AM (J+Psw)
Black wimmins decide that white wimmins have gotten too much attention lately.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 04, 2026 11:28 AM (ExV1e)
94
The Nobel peace prize has always been in skin suit status. It was born in a skin suit. Only the name has meaning and you know how communists like to call things the opposite of what they really are.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at February 04, 2026 11:28 AM (xvV+O)
95
I honestly didn't know that The Nation still published. Is it a webzine now?
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 04, 2026 11:28 AM (jc0TO)
96
And I can't wait for DHS to start wearing body cameras. Literally, another massive backfire for the left is coming in that.
Instant destruction of, "They beat me!" narratives when the body cams come out of the illegal immigrant running into a pole to escape arrest.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
The agents that were arresting Pretti are reported to have been wearing body cams.
Instant destruction of, "They beat me!" narratives when the body cams come out of the illegal immigrant running into a pole to escape arrest.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
The agents that were arresting Pretti are reported to have been wearing body cams.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:29 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 04, 2026 11:29 AM (fYJuK)
98
I don't think I've ever heard a Dylan song. At least not one that I remember.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:24 AM
You and me, both, Bulg.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:24 AM
You and me, both, Bulg.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 04, 2026 11:29 AM (bFu5X)
99
I feel for that Memphis weatherman, where people have also apparently suffered from a West African mistranslation of a common staple ingredient to lead paint chips.
He patiently explained sublimation and water density in different states of matter and so forth, but he must have been dying inside.
It reminds of that general explaining in Congress that Guam can't capsize, or the aviation expert lady explaining on CNN that a black hole snatching up an airliner but not the rest of Earth would be exceedingly improbable.
He patiently explained sublimation and water density in different states of matter and so forth, but he must have been dying inside.
It reminds of that general explaining in Congress that Guam can't capsize, or the aviation expert lady explaining on CNN that a black hole snatching up an airliner but not the rest of Earth would be exceedingly improbable.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:29 AM (BI5O2)
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The more silly and superficial the profession (arts, entertainment, journalism), the greater the proliferation of awards and prizes.
The more silly and superficial the profession (arts, entertainment, journalism), the greater the proliferation of awards and prizes.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 04, 2026 11:30 AM (tgvbd)
101
Cryogenic liquid hydrogen leaks are pretty much baked into the cake when you want the sweet isp LH2 gives you.
The problem is that you can only really test for leaks at the Pad and it has to be done remotely because of the hazard.
So it gets pushed back to the last operation.
I worked the leaks in 1990. At one point NASA sent it's expert on the umbilical to KSC and he's out on the launch platform with us at the pad and he said "Gosh, I've never seen flight hardware before!"
Real design expertise at NASA is long gone.
The problem is that you can only really test for leaks at the Pad and it has to be done remotely because of the hazard.
So it gets pushed back to the last operation.
I worked the leaks in 1990. At one point NASA sent it's expert on the umbilical to KSC and he's out on the launch platform with us at the pad and he said "Gosh, I've never seen flight hardware before!"
Real design expertise at NASA is long gone.
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 11:30 AM (uvB+6)
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The agents that were arresting Pretti are reported to have been wearing body cams.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:29 AM (rbvCR)
They arrested him real good, too. He won't be doing none of that no more.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:29 AM (rbvCR)
They arrested him real good, too. He won't be doing none of that no more.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:30 AM (8zz6B)
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I was surprised that he got a Nobel, after he pissed off all the folk purist hippies by going electric at Newport in '65. Those self-righteous prigs still hate his guts 60 years later.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 04, 2026 11:17 AM (y9nCu)
"When Dylan went electric, my whole world fell apart
"But I'll keep playing folk-songs, these two chords are my art!"
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 04, 2026 11:17 AM (y9nCu)
"When Dylan went electric, my whole world fell apart
"But I'll keep playing folk-songs, these two chords are my art!"
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:31 AM (rbvCR)
104
CHEK PONTS R KOOL!!!
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at February 04, 2026 11:31 AM (xvV+O)
105
They arrested him real good, too. He won't be doing none of that no more.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:30 AM (8zz6B)
He didn't deserve to die, but he worked extra hard to earn it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:30 AM (8zz6B)
He didn't deserve to die, but he worked extra hard to earn it.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:31 AM (rbvCR)
106
99 — YD, you have me laughing…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:32 AM (YobFY)
107
91
‘ Almost like states that rely on federal funding to prop themselves up because they spend so much have almost no leverage with the federal government in a standoff.’
Speaking of which: Did Trump follow through with his suspension of federal funding to sanctuary cities beginning Feb. 1?
‘ Almost like states that rely on federal funding to prop themselves up because they spend so much have almost no leverage with the federal government in a standoff.’
Speaking of which: Did Trump follow through with his suspension of federal funding to sanctuary cities beginning Feb. 1?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 11:32 AM (jbnUc)
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105 They arrested him real good, too. He won't be doing none of that no more.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:30 AM (8zz6B)
He didn't deserve to die, but he worked extra hard to earn it.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:31 AM (rbvCR)
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Antifa who had declared war against the United States (most likely).
He was a soldier in a war of his own making.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:30 AM (8zz6B)
He didn't deserve to die, but he worked extra hard to earn it.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:31 AM (rbvCR)
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Antifa who had declared war against the United States (most likely).
He was a soldier in a war of his own making.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:32 AM (GBKbO)
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>>>>I don't think I've ever heard a Dylan song. At least not one that I remember.
Posted by: Bulg
*********
One of my favorite albums is his Blood On The Tracks.
Posted by: Bulg
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One of my favorite albums is his Blood On The Tracks.
Posted by: Cosda at February 04, 2026 11:32 AM (k7OLf)
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Rep. Nadler
@RepJerryNadler
This is BS. I’m not calling on citizens to shoot ICE. I’m calling on ICE to stop shooting citizens.
ICE is a rogue agency hellbent on terrorizing our neighbors and instilling fear in immigrant communities.
They should stop wearing masks, put on a uniform, and start wearing body cameras. Get a judicial warrant, too.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (J+Psw)
Someone who twitters should respond by posting this video:
https://youtu.be/dNd9-sRgoyk (Asmongold, 2 minutes)
And responding that ICE never called them the 'n' word.
@RepJerryNadler
This is BS. I’m not calling on citizens to shoot ICE. I’m calling on ICE to stop shooting citizens.
ICE is a rogue agency hellbent on terrorizing our neighbors and instilling fear in immigrant communities.
They should stop wearing masks, put on a uniform, and start wearing body cameras. Get a judicial warrant, too.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 04, 2026 11:21 AM (J+Psw)
Someone who twitters should respond by posting this video:
https://youtu.be/dNd9-sRgoyk (Asmongold, 2 minutes)
And responding that ICE never called them the 'n' word.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 04, 2026 11:32 AM (ExV1e)
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These antifag "checkpoints" were massively overhyped like everything else coming out of MN. The actual "checkpoint" that started all this hysteria was so comically impotent it looked like a child's lemonade stand. It was quickly dismantled, possibly by local police. The whole thing didn't rise to the level of ankle-biting, but it's been wall-to-wall coverage. Odd, that.
The point is that it wasn't immediately dismantled, and the builders packed off to the local gray bar establishment.
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Yes, and they weren't ALL the equivalent of a children's lemonade stand--I saw pictures on one that had so much debris across the road that you weren't driving THRU it unless somebody "opened" it for you. That's blatantly illegal and should have been dismantled within minutes of its construction, but wasn't.
The point is that it wasn't immediately dismantled, and the builders packed off to the local gray bar establishment.
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Yes, and they weren't ALL the equivalent of a children's lemonade stand--I saw pictures on one that had so much debris across the road that you weren't driving THRU it unless somebody "opened" it for you. That's blatantly illegal and should have been dismantled within minutes of its construction, but wasn't.
Posted by: Crusader at February 04, 2026 11:33 AM (TN0g+)
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The point is that it wasn't immediately dismantled, and the builders packed off to the local gray bar establishment.
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Yes. I have seen a few videos of these "checkpoints" on X. They were set up in a random residential neighborhood, and they were pulling over Uber drivers and such. If Homan got the local government to put an end to it, good for him.
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Yes. I have seen a few videos of these "checkpoints" on X. They were set up in a random residential neighborhood, and they were pulling over Uber drivers and such. If Homan got the local government to put an end to it, good for him.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at February 04, 2026 11:33 AM (9CBNQ)
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He didn't deserve to die, but he worked extra hard to earn it.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:31 AM (rbvCR)
All Commies deserve death.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:31 AM (rbvCR)
All Commies deserve death.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:33 AM (8zz6B)
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The question is "would Trump want to be a member of a club that would have him as a member?". In this case, I very much doubt it
I must disagree. Trump has groused about not be awarded the Nobel prize on several occasions.
I must disagree. Trump has groused about not be awarded the Nobel prize on several occasions.
Posted by: Halfhand at February 04, 2026 11:33 AM (56/oC)
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>>>I don't think I've ever heard a Dylan song. At least not one that I remember.
Posted by: Bulg
>Dylan is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me.
Beatnik was never my thing.
Posted by: Bulg
>Dylan is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me.
Beatnik was never my thing.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 11:33 AM (TOSLe)
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113 He didn't deserve to die, but he worked extra hard to earn it.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:31 AM (rbvCR)
All Commies deserve death.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:33 AM (8zz6B)
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"All commies go out the helicopters!"
-Libertarians
"I can't believe the feds killed a commie without due process! That's a betrayal of the feds giving up their monopolies on violence!"
-also Libertarians
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:31 AM (rbvCR)
All Commies deserve death.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:33 AM (8zz6B)
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"All commies go out the helicopters!"
-Libertarians
"I can't believe the feds killed a commie without due process! That's a betrayal of the feds giving up their monopolies on violence!"
-also Libertarians
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:34 AM (GBKbO)
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You and me, both, Bulg.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
Glad to know I'm not the only one. Growing up, I basically went from Lawrence Welk and show tunes straight to classical.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
Glad to know I'm not the only one. Growing up, I basically went from Lawrence Welk and show tunes straight to classical.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:34 AM (77rzZ)
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Those manning the checkpoints were just foot soldiers, or better yet, cannon fodder. Top dawgs in organizing the protests were hoping for Bubba to ram the F250 Super Cab through the saw horses and squish a couple martyrs.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 04, 2026 11:34 AM (gm9Sb)
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Cosda at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (k7OLf)
33 Having never been there, I have a question about Minneapolis....are there any normies, or even semi-normies, living there?
I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (9CBNQ)
How do you think PedoWalz and Frey get elected?
The people of that town are getting exactly what they voted for.
33 Having never been there, I have a question about Minneapolis....are there any normies, or even semi-normies, living there?
I know it's easy to be a keyboard warrior, but...I can't fathom bending the knee to these lefty maniacs that are "detaining" people and demanding ID to pass. Utter madness.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at February 04, 2026 11:12 AM (9CBNQ)
How do you think PedoWalz and Frey get elected?
The people of that town are getting exactly what they voted for.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 04, 2026 11:35 AM (g8Ew8)
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>>>I don't think I've ever heard a Dylan song. At least not one that I remember.
Posted by: Bulg
>Dylan is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me.
Beatnik was never my thing.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 11:33 AM (TOSLe)
I think of Dylan as the male Janis Joplin. Such annoying voices….
Posted by: Bulg
>Dylan is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me.
Beatnik was never my thing.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 11:33 AM (TOSLe)
I think of Dylan as the male Janis Joplin. Such annoying voices….
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:35 AM (YobFY)
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71 At space.com: "NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?"
Waiting for warranty repair request approval.
Posted by: gp
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Is your new moon rocket out of warranty? Call Rocket Coverage today. We cover your rocket’s out of warranty expenses.
Waiting for warranty repair request approval.
Posted by: gp
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Is your new moon rocket out of warranty? Call Rocket Coverage today. We cover your rocket’s out of warranty expenses.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at February 04, 2026 11:35 AM (xvV+O)
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And, in incidents that shocked the world, federal agents have killed multiple residents, including poet and mother of three Renee Nicole Goode and intensive care nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti.
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"They even terrorized and kidnapped a five-year-old boy! REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!"
/Would "The Nation" Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegal Aliens? [Of course not ...]
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"They even terrorized and kidnapped a five-year-old boy! REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!"
/Would "The Nation" Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegal Aliens? [Of course not ...]
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 11:36 AM (ls2v0)
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Antifa who had declared war against the United States (most likely).
He was a soldier in a war of his own making.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:32 AM (GBKbO)
He didn't think he was a soldier, he thought he was a warrior.
He was a soldier in a war of his own making.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:32 AM (GBKbO)
He didn't think he was a soldier, he thought he was a warrior.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:36 AM (rbvCR)
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Meanwhile, just north of the border:
https://tinyurl.com/bzrm8tfp
Although there are no lack of these within US borders.
https://tinyurl.com/bzrm8tfp
Although there are no lack of these within US borders.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 04, 2026 11:36 AM (Ippjd)
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123 He didn't think he was a soldier, he thought he was a warrior.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:36 AM (rbvCR)
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And warriors die in battle.
He did deserve death, in his own mind.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:36 AM (rbvCR)
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And warriors die in battle.
He did deserve death, in his own mind.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
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Pro Tip: Have a wheel gun so you don’t have to police your bras when stopped at antsfag check point.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM (xvV+O)
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108 Antifa who had declared war against the United States (most likely).
He was a soldier in a war of his own making.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:32 AM (GBKbO)
Speaking of declaring war on the US, I saw an article this morning (I forget where, though) that said something about Vietnam trying to run their own Color Revolution in the US...
He was a soldier in a war of his own making.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:32 AM (GBKbO)
Speaking of declaring war on the US, I saw an article this morning (I forget where, though) that said something about Vietnam trying to run their own Color Revolution in the US...
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM (uEmCf)
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Dylan is not my cup of tea, I find his music pretentious as hell, and part of me often wonders if it all was just a big con.
However, to deny he was a huge star with huge numbers of fans who hung on every thing he sang and that he wasn't a big deal is just being feisty for the hell of it.
However, to deny he was a huge star with huge numbers of fans who hung on every thing he sang and that he wasn't a big deal is just being feisty for the hell of it.
Posted by: Black JEM at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM (GZYu7)
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He was a soldier in a war of his own making.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:32 AM (GBKbO)
He didn't think he was a soldier, he thought he was a warrior.
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I did too.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:32 AM (GBKbO)
He didn't think he was a soldier, he thought he was a warrior.
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I did too.
Posted by: Patty Smyth at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM (TN0g+)
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I offer up the Prometheus Award for the deserving 'Ron or 'Ette who has best demonstrated the acumen and ability to keep this a Prometheus-free thread.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM (2WIwB)
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114 The question is "would Trump want to be a member of a club that would have him as a member?". In this case, I very much doubt it
I must disagree. Trump has groused about not be awarded the Nobel prize on several occasions.
Posted by: Halfhand
You left out the important bit. In this case, I very much doubt it, if they apply their usual criteria for selection[u/].
I must disagree. Trump has groused about not be awarded the Nobel prize on several occasions.
Posted by: Halfhand
You left out the important bit. In this case, I very much doubt it, if they apply their usual criteria for selection[u/].
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM (BI5O2)
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Pretti was an adult child playing in a man's game.
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM (uvB+6)
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130 I offer up the Prometheus Award for the deserving 'Ron or 'Ette who has best demonstrated the acumen and ability to keep this a Prometheus-free thread.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM (2WIwB)
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*considers mentioning Prometheus*
*thinks better of mentioning Prometheus and does not mention Prometheus*
*does own part to keep thread Prometheus free*
(Yeah...I couldn't resist the bait...)
Posted by: Diogenes at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM (2WIwB)
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*considers mentioning Prometheus*
*thinks better of mentioning Prometheus and does not mention Prometheus*
*does own part to keep thread Prometheus free*
(Yeah...I couldn't resist the bait...)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM (GBKbO)
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This is such a massive turnaround, when I typed that I felt I was channeling the guy who winds up eating them pebbles.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:26 AM (rbvCR)
Don't be the guy who eats the pebbles.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:26 AM (rbvCR)
Don't be the guy who eats the pebbles.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM (g8Ew8)
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" funniest thing about Biden falling over on his bike"
No one over 70 should be using toe straps on their bike, especially those aging badly, like Biden. (as I recall Joe caught his foot in the toe straps so fell over ... maybe a Bernie Bro picked out the bike?)
No one over 70 should be using toe straps on their bike, especially those aging badly, like Biden. (as I recall Joe caught his foot in the toe straps so fell over ... maybe a Bernie Bro picked out the bike?)
Posted by: illiniwek at February 04, 2026 11:40 AM (vbXSk)
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... and toppling Libya for no reason.
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That was supposed to win Hillary her Nobel, misogynists!
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That was supposed to win Hillary her Nobel, misogynists!
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 11:40 AM (IN79U)
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If this has been posted already, I apologize:
youtu.be/PnLqoRtUAVg
Pooky and I still say, "It's delicious! THAT'S A PEACE PRIZE!"
youtu.be/PnLqoRtUAVg
Pooky and I still say, "It's delicious! THAT'S A PEACE PRIZE!"
Posted by: pookysgirl, doing the laundry PEACE PRIZE at February 04, 2026 11:40 AM (XHrlT)
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Pretti was an adult child playing in a man's game.
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM
Xe used to be a chick, right?
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM
Xe used to be a chick, right?
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (jc0TO)
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At ZH: "'No One Is Buying The Dip': Traders React As Tech Wreck Continues"
Good. Rotate from Growth to Value, you frickin maniacs, and make me rich at last.
Good. Rotate from Growth to Value, you frickin maniacs, and make me rich at last.
Posted by: gp at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (N8ZBc)
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Pretti was an adult child playing in a man's game.
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM (uvB+6)
All of them are. It doesn't particularly matter.
With few exceptions outside Asia, Communists have always been mollycoddled bourgeois whelps who never grew the fuck up.
When they get in the game, terrible things can happen. It's best to take them out of the game.
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM (uvB+6)
All of them are. It doesn't particularly matter.
With few exceptions outside Asia, Communists have always been mollycoddled bourgeois whelps who never grew the fuck up.
When they get in the game, terrible things can happen. It's best to take them out of the game.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (BI5O2)
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(Yeah...I couldn't resist the bait...)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM (GBKbO)
Snort!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM (GBKbO)
Snort!
Posted by: Diogenes at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (2WIwB)
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Jimmy, it’s real good to have a Prometheus free thread. Real good.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (xvV+O)
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139 Pretti was an adult child playing in a man's game.
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM
Xe used to be a chick, right?
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (jc0TO)
Not with the face he had.
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM
Xe used to be a chick, right?
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (jc0TO)
Not with the face he had.
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (uEmCf)
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139 Pretti was an adult child playing in a man's game.
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM
Xe used to be a chick, right?
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (jc0TO)
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Pretti was just a 37 year old unemployed, unmarried, childless man who had no meaning in his life and tried to find it through leftist agitation.
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 11:39 AM
Xe used to be a chick, right?
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (jc0TO)
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Pretti was just a 37 year old unemployed, unmarried, childless man who had no meaning in his life and tried to find it through leftist agitation.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (GBKbO)
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Might as well nominate Aof♤HQ for a Nobel Peace Prize if you're going to go all insurrectionary.
More appropriate.
More appropriate.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 04, 2026 11:42 AM (jtM2q)
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I offer up the Prometheus Award for the deserving 'Ron or 'Ette who has best demonstrated the acumen and ability to keep this a Prometheus-free thread.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM (2WIwB)
AND THIS IS FUNNY BECAUSE THE PROMETHIUS AWARD IS FOR LIBERTARIAN SCIENCE FICTION AWARDED BY THE LIBERTARIAN FUTURIST SOCIETY AND HAS BEEN AWARED TO COREY DOCTROW, MICHAEL FLYNN AND F. PAUL WILSON
Posted by: Diogenes at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM (2WIwB)
AND THIS IS FUNNY BECAUSE THE PROMETHIUS AWARD IS FOR LIBERTARIAN SCIENCE FICTION AWARDED BY THE LIBERTARIAN FUTURIST SOCIETY AND HAS BEEN AWARED TO COREY DOCTROW, MICHAEL FLYNN AND F. PAUL WILSON
Posted by: BEN ROTHLESSBURGER at February 04, 2026 11:42 AM (rbvCR)
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OMG THE IRONY evil orange will never get a Nobel, but it is because of “it” that Minnesota can potentially get a Nobel peace prize. ROFL, now I am worried that we may get nuked if we actually win it!
Minneapolis (and MN in general) will happily accept this award and we dedicate it to ALL the people killed by ICE and wrongly prosecuted.
Tim Walz especially deserves it. For looking after the needs of the least of us and amplifying them. For going to bat for teachers and veterans and for taking care of all people including those who did not vote for him.
For speaking up for trans youth and pro choice and our immigrant populations. For sending our national guard out with cocoa and donuts and not face masks, for feeding hungry kids and all our kids breakfast and lunch. For standing up to Facism and Donald Trump.
I'm good. I don't support an organization that doesn't recognize genocide if its not white people dying. The Nobel Peace Prize is a joke.
Minneapolis (and MN in general) will happily accept this award and we dedicate it to ALL the people killed by ICE and wrongly prosecuted.
Tim Walz especially deserves it. For looking after the needs of the least of us and amplifying them. For going to bat for teachers and veterans and for taking care of all people including those who did not vote for him.
For speaking up for trans youth and pro choice and our immigrant populations. For sending our national guard out with cocoa and donuts and not face masks, for feeding hungry kids and all our kids breakfast and lunch. For standing up to Facism and Donald Trump.
I'm good. I don't support an organization that doesn't recognize genocide if its not white people dying. The Nobel Peace Prize is a joke.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 04, 2026 11:42 AM (JCZqz)
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121 71 At space.com: "NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?"
Waiting for warranty repair request approval.
Posted by: gp
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The rocket dealership is booked up. Come back in a month.
Waiting for warranty repair request approval.
Posted by: gp
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The rocket dealership is booked up. Come back in a month.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 04, 2026 11:43 AM (g8Ew8)
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Jimmy, it’s real good to have a Prometheus free thread. Real good.
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Such a classic episode!
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Such a classic episode!
Posted by: Crusader at February 04, 2026 11:43 AM (TN0g+)
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148 Tim Walz especially deserves it. For looking after the needs of the least of us and amplifying them. For going to bat for teachers and veterans and for taking care of all people including those who did not vote for him.
For speaking up for trans youth and pro choice and our immigrant populations. For sending our national guard out with cocoa and donuts and not face masks, for feeding hungry kids and all our kids breakfast and lunch. For standing up to Facism and Donald Trump.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 04, 2026 11:42 AM (JCZqz)
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Do these people realize that Walz ended MN's sanctuary policies?
Like, at all?
For speaking up for trans youth and pro choice and our immigrant populations. For sending our national guard out with cocoa and donuts and not face masks, for feeding hungry kids and all our kids breakfast and lunch. For standing up to Facism and Donald Trump.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 04, 2026 11:42 AM (JCZqz)
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Do these people realize that Walz ended MN's sanctuary policies?
Like, at all?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:43 AM (GBKbO)
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You wrote: "Don't laugh. I mean it. The apparatchiks in Stockholm have bestowed this prize on so many equally deserving parties."
You have made a common error. Most of the Nobel Prizes are indeed selected in Stockholm, Sweden, which is natural given that Alfred Nobel was Swedish.
But Nobel himself specified that the Peace Prize in his name should be selected in Oslo, Norway.
You have made a common error. Most of the Nobel Prizes are indeed selected in Stockholm, Sweden, which is natural given that Alfred Nobel was Swedish.
But Nobel himself specified that the Peace Prize in his name should be selected in Oslo, Norway.
Posted by: James Braden at February 04, 2026 11:43 AM (JfXZ2)
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>>Why did The Nation nominate the city that has stolen billions and launched an insurgency for the Nobel Peace Prize?
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The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution.
They say and do whatever is necessary to advance the revolution.
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The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution.
They say and do whatever is necessary to advance the revolution.
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at February 04, 2026 11:44 AM (abCsW)
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Groovy! Can you dig it?
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 11:44 AM (TOSLe)
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Through its preposterous and hysterical nomination, The Nation has - purely by accident - nominated the single most deserving party for this prize.
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What, the CIA cut-out USAID was unavailable?
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What, the CIA cut-out USAID was unavailable?
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 11:44 AM (IN79U)
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No one over 70 should be using toe straps on their bike, especially those aging badly, like Biden. (as I recall Joe caught his foot in the toe straps so fell over ... maybe a Bernie Bro picked out the bike?)
Posted by: illiniwek at February 04, 2026 11:40 AM (vbXSk)
Toe straps are great for racing. I use them in triathlons… but even when you’ve ridden thousands of miles with them they can be tricky. I’ve fallen over… so Biden using them in his state was pure idiocy
Posted by: illiniwek at February 04, 2026 11:40 AM (vbXSk)
Toe straps are great for racing. I use them in triathlons… but even when you’ve ridden thousands of miles with them they can be tricky. I’ve fallen over… so Biden using them in his state was pure idiocy
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:44 AM (YobFY)
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Meanwhile, just north of the border:
https://tinyurl.com/bzrm8tfp
Although there are no lack of these within US borders.
Posted by: Biden's Dog
I don't get why so many people are terrified of the Jooooooz taking over, but are perfectly OK with the towelheads doing so.
https://tinyurl.com/bzrm8tfp
Although there are no lack of these within US borders.
Posted by: Biden's Dog
I don't get why so many people are terrified of the Jooooooz taking over, but are perfectly OK with the towelheads doing so.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:44 AM (77rzZ)
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>>>The question is "would Trump want to be a member of a club that would have him as a member?". In this case, I very much doubt it
Hold on, there. From his history I am still amazed that Trump hasn't just started his own prize society because he couldn't get in the front door of the established one
Hold on, there. From his history I am still amazed that Trump hasn't just started his own prize society because he couldn't get in the front door of the established one
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:45 AM (rbvCR)
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COREY DOCTROW, MICHAEL FLYNN AND F. PAUL WILSON
Posted by: BEN ROTHLESSBURGER at February 04, 2026 11:42 AM (rbvCR)
Three "authors" who have been so prolific in not producing books I would care to read, that they could really be telephone sanitizers for all I know.
Posted by: BEN ROTHLESSBURGER at February 04, 2026 11:42 AM (rbvCR)
Three "authors" who have been so prolific in not producing books I would care to read, that they could really be telephone sanitizers for all I know.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:45 AM (8zz6B)
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So we should burn our cities and citizens and win prizes? Sounds like fun.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (Hpgos)
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> And what did Dylan do to deserve the prize, anyway?
Sold 150 million albums over the course of a 65 year career, and still filling concert venues today.
That's what the Grammys are for. And I wouldn't begrudge him a hundred of those. But the idea that writing songs does anything to promote "peace" is just naval-gazing BS.
Sold 150 million albums over the course of a 65 year career, and still filling concert venues today.
That's what the Grammys are for. And I wouldn't begrudge him a hundred of those. But the idea that writing songs does anything to promote "peace" is just naval-gazing BS.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (Fs0KI)
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> At space.com: "NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?"
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I'd look at who was in charge of NASA when the Artemis program was assembling the parts, who spec'd out the parts, who built the parts, etc.
I'd bet DEI is somewhere in that mix. And some payoffs. And a shit ton of grift.
But mostly incompetence.
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I'd look at who was in charge of NASA when the Artemis program was assembling the parts, who spec'd out the parts, who built the parts, etc.
I'd bet DEI is somewhere in that mix. And some payoffs. And a shit ton of grift.
But mostly incompetence.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (jtM2q)
163
Pretti was a communist, Good was a communist.
Don't overanalyze it.
Sat Cong.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM
Now they're both good communists.
Don't overanalyze it.
Sat Cong.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:38 AM
Now they're both good communists.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (bFu5X)
164
"the New York Times will just publish more stories about the poet and the nurse"
more like the Dyke and the Pre-op Minotaur
more like the Dyke and the Pre-op Minotaur
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (+iotA)
165
With few exceptions outside Asia, Communists have always been mollycoddled bourgeois whelps who never grew the fuck up.
When they get in the game, terrible things can happen. It's best to take them out of the game.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (BI5O2)
Hi there!
When they get in the game, terrible things can happen. It's best to take them out of the game.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (BI5O2)
Hi there!
Posted by: Shining Path at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (rbvCR)
166
With few exceptions outside Asia, Communists have always been mollycoddled bourgeois whelps who never grew the fuck up.
When they get in the game, terrible things can happen. It's best to take them out of the game.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (BI5O2)
One of Pol Pot's top men, when asked how things went so bad in Cambodia after they came into power, said The Party did not realize how hard it was to run a country.
When they get in the game, terrible things can happen. It's best to take them out of the game.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:41 AM (BI5O2)
One of Pol Pot's top men, when asked how things went so bad in Cambodia after they came into power, said The Party did not realize how hard it was to run a country.
Posted by: Zombie Nuon Chea at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (hi/jD)
167
161 > And what did Dylan do to deserve the prize, anyway?
Sold 150 million albums over the course of a 65 year career, and still filling concert venues today.
That's what the Grammys are for. And I wouldn't begrudge him a hundred of those. But the idea that writing songs does anything to promote "peace" is just naval-gazing BS.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (Fs0KI)
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Dylan won the Nobel for Literature, not Peace.
Sold 150 million albums over the course of a 65 year career, and still filling concert venues today.
That's what the Grammys are for. And I wouldn't begrudge him a hundred of those. But the idea that writing songs does anything to promote "peace" is just naval-gazing BS.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (Fs0KI)
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Dylan won the Nobel for Literature, not Peace.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (GBKbO)
168
Toe straps are great for racing. I use them in triathlons… but even when you’ve ridden thousands of miles with them they can be tricky. I’ve fallen over… so Biden using them in his state was pure idiocy
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:44 AM (YobFY)
49 cc gas engine>>>toe straps.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:44 AM (YobFY)
49 cc gas engine>>>toe straps.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (8zz6B)
169
Victor Mature was turned down for membership in a country club because he was an actor. He said, "I'm not an actor and I have 64 films to prove it."
Victor Mature was turned down for membership in a country club because he was an actor. He said, "I'm not an actor and I have 64 films to prove it."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (tgvbd)
170
156 — I think I mistakenly conflated toe straps and clip in cycling shoes. I use the latter and they are tricky… toe straps are different and are just gay
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (/iXAp)
171
You have made a common error. Most of the Nobel Prizes are indeed selected in Stockholm, Sweden, which is natural given that Alfred Nobel was Swedish.
But Nobel himself specified that the Peace Prize in his name should be selected in Oslo, Norway.
Little known Nobel quote:
"Let the Norskis have this one. They're idiots."
But Nobel himself specified that the Peace Prize in his name should be selected in Oslo, Norway.
Little known Nobel quote:
"Let the Norskis have this one. They're idiots."
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (Riz8t)
172
That's what the Grammys are for. And I wouldn't begrudge him a hundred of those. But the idea that writing songs does anything to promote "peace" is just naval-gazing BS.
Posted by: Oddbob
I thought Dylan got the prize for Literature, not Peace.
Posted by: Oddbob
I thought Dylan got the prize for Literature, not Peace.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (77rzZ)
173
The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution.
They say and do whatever is necessary to advance the revolution.
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at February 04, 2026 11:44 AM (abCsW)
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Everything within The Revolution. Nothing outside The Revolution. Nothing against The Revolution.
Comrade.
They say and do whatever is necessary to advance the revolution.
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at February 04, 2026 11:44 AM (abCsW)
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Everything within The Revolution. Nothing outside The Revolution. Nothing against The Revolution.
Comrade.
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (IN79U)
174
166 One of Pol Pot's top men, when asked how things went so bad in Cambodia after they came into power, said The Party did not realize how hard it was to run a country.
Posted by: Zombie Nuon Chea at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (hi/jD)
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"Those Sorbonne educated no-nothings don't know anything! Unlike me! Watch me run this city!"
-Mamdani
Posted by: Zombie Nuon Chea at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (hi/jD)
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"Those Sorbonne educated no-nothings don't know anything! Unlike me! Watch me run this city!"
-Mamdani
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (GBKbO)
175
Just because they are mentally children doesn't mean they don't have adult bodies, and can't wield adult weapons against adults, at the behest of other adults.
The weaponized affluent shitlib has proven an inexhaustible power source for the Left going back more than a century, now.
Just because they are mentally children doesn't mean they don't have adult bodies, and can't wield adult weapons against adults, at the behest of other adults.
The weaponized affluent shitlib has proven an inexhaustible power source for the Left going back more than a century, now.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (BI5O2)
176
The Nation? They are about a relevant as my dirty socks.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (0KSrI)
177
Tim Walz especially deserves it. For looking after the needs of the least of us and amplifying them. For going to bat for teachers and veterans and for taking care of all people including those who did not vote for him.
For speaking up for trans youth and pro choice and our immigrant populations. For sending our national guard out with cocoa and donuts and not face masks, for feeding hungry kids and all our kids breakfast and lunch. For standing up to Facism and Donald Trump.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 04, 2026 11:42 AM (JCZqz)
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Do these people realize that Walz ended MN's sanctuary policies?
Like, at all?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:43 AM (GBKbO)
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Ummm ... quite a few commenters here don't seem to know that MN caved on this.
For speaking up for trans youth and pro choice and our immigrant populations. For sending our national guard out with cocoa and donuts and not face masks, for feeding hungry kids and all our kids breakfast and lunch. For standing up to Facism and Donald Trump.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 04, 2026 11:42 AM (JCZqz)
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Do these people realize that Walz ended MN's sanctuary policies?
Like, at all?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:43 AM (GBKbO)
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Ummm ... quite a few commenters here don't seem to know that MN caved on this.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (iFTx/)
178
Do these people realize that Walz ended MN's sanctuary policies?
Like, at all?
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He's their angel. He sucks cock.
Like, at all?
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He's their angel. He sucks cock.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (Hpgos)
Posted by: Alberto Fujimori at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (uEmCf)
180
177 Do these people realize that Walz ended MN's sanctuary policies?
Like, at all?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:43 AM (GBKbO)
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Ummm ... quite a few commenters here don't seem to know that MN caved on this.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (iFTx/)
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All I know is that Walz beat Trump and now all deportations have stopped because of a poll.
Like, at all?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:43 AM (GBKbO)
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Ummm ... quite a few commenters here don't seem to know that MN caved on this.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (iFTx/)
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All I know is that Walz beat Trump and now all deportations have stopped because of a poll.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:49 AM (GBKbO)
181
And what did Dylan do to deserve the prize, anyway?
Sold 150 million albums over the course of a 65 year career, and still filling concert venues today.
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That's what the Grammys are for. And I wouldn't begrudge him a hundred of those. But the idea that writing songs does anything to promote "peace" is just naval-gazing BS
Dylan won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, not the Peace Prize
Sold 150 million albums over the course of a 65 year career, and still filling concert venues today.
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That's what the Grammys are for. And I wouldn't begrudge him a hundred of those. But the idea that writing songs does anything to promote "peace" is just naval-gazing BS
Dylan won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, not the Peace Prize
Posted by: Chuck C at February 04, 2026 11:49 AM (D0HYP)
182
93 Memphis councilwomen go viral for claiming snow falling on city isn’t real
https://is.gd/BbrsAn
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Living up North all my life, I got to experience more than my fill of different kinds of snow. I can understand that 'her reality' was that she didn't see this kind of snow and she was skeptical. I couldn't find in the link above her original comments, so maybe I'm missing something.
But it is one thing for a councilmen (real women can become councilmen, you sexist!) to miss on something like this, and it's another thing for a President to display his shockingly uniformed understanding of how car insurance works while pushing for a nationwide health insurance policy.
https://is.gd/BbrsAn
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Living up North all my life, I got to experience more than my fill of different kinds of snow. I can understand that 'her reality' was that she didn't see this kind of snow and she was skeptical. I couldn't find in the link above her original comments, so maybe I'm missing something.
But it is one thing for a councilmen (real women can become councilmen, you sexist!) to miss on something like this, and it's another thing for a President to display his shockingly uniformed understanding of how car insurance works while pushing for a nationwide health insurance policy.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 04, 2026 11:49 AM (Dv3i1)
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178 Do these people realize that Walz ended MN's sanctuary policies?
Like, at all?
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He's their angel. He sucks cock.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (Hpgos)
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By choice!
Like, at all?
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He's their angel. He sucks cock.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (Hpgos)
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By choice!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:49 AM (GBKbO)
184
It should probably also be pointed out that the "Nobel Prize" for Economics is not a real Nobel Prize.
It's a prize "in memory of Alfred Nobel" that was invented in the 1960s.
Nobel himself had nothing to do with it.
It's a prize "in memory of Alfred Nobel" that was invented in the 1960s.
Nobel himself had nothing to do with it.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 04, 2026 11:49 AM (IG3/x)
185
At space.com: "NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?"
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I'd look at who was in charge of NASA when the Artemis program was assembling the parts, who spec'd out the parts, who built the parts, etc.
I'd bet DEI is somewhere in that mix. And some payoffs. And a shit ton of grift.
But mostly incompetence.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (jtM2q)
And people named Mohammad.
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I'd look at who was in charge of NASA when the Artemis program was assembling the parts, who spec'd out the parts, who built the parts, etc.
I'd bet DEI is somewhere in that mix. And some payoffs. And a shit ton of grift.
But mostly incompetence.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (jtM2q)
And people named Mohammad.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 04, 2026 11:49 AM (g8Ew8)
186
The Nation? They are about a relevant as my dirty socks.
Posted by: Ben Had
I found out over the weekend that the Fabian Society is still around.
Old commies never die.
Posted by: Ben Had
I found out over the weekend that the Fabian Society is still around.
Old commies never die.
Posted by: Bulg at February 04, 2026 11:49 AM (77rzZ)
187
49 cc gas engine>>>toe straps.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM
80 cc labeled as 49 cc >> 49 cc gas engine>>>toe straps.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM
80 cc labeled as 49 cc >> 49 cc gas engine>>>toe straps.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 04, 2026 11:49 AM (jc0TO)
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at February 04, 2026 11:50 AM (+iotA)
189
184 It should probably also be pointed out that the "Nobel Prize" for Economics is not a real Nobel Prize.
It's a prize "in memory of Alfred Nobel" that was invented in the 1960s.
Nobel himself had nothing to do with it.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 04, 2026 11:49 AM (IG3/x)
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Hard to blow up something like economics with dynamite.
It's a prize "in memory of Alfred Nobel" that was invented in the 1960s.
Nobel himself had nothing to do with it.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 04, 2026 11:49 AM (IG3/x)
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Hard to blow up something like economics with dynamite.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:50 AM (GBKbO)
190
Dylan won the Nobel for Literature, not Peace.
I stand corrected and concede that he's a good a choice as any for that.
I stand corrected and concede that he's a good a choice as any for that.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 04, 2026 11:50 AM (Fs0KI)
191
ICE is a rogue agency hellbent on terrorizing our neighbors and instilling fear in immigrant communities.
Here's the deal, Nadler: I want the illegal aliens afraid. Every day they are here, I want them looking over their shoulder to wonder if they are going to get arrested. And I only want that fear to stop when they are on a plane taking them home.
Here's the deal, Nadler: I want the illegal aliens afraid. Every day they are here, I want them looking over their shoulder to wonder if they are going to get arrested. And I only want that fear to stop when they are on a plane taking them home.
Posted by: NR Pax at February 04, 2026 11:50 AM (svLOV)
192
Remember, Minnesota called off the dogs because polling showed it wasn't working, and it was actually hardening views on more deportation. Good was the right victim until the narrative fell apart. Pretti was the wrong victim in a more nebulous situation, and when the video of him being an ass the week before came out, all sympathy was gone, especially when all the Signal chats and outside money became more known.
So the death/martyr line wasn't working. And then Lemon sucked all the oxygen out of the room.
Next time you feel all doom and gloom, and no doubt there will be reasons, remember that our adversaries are getting dumber by the day.
So the death/martyr line wasn't working. And then Lemon sucked all the oxygen out of the room.
Next time you feel all doom and gloom, and no doubt there will be reasons, remember that our adversaries are getting dumber by the day.
Posted by: Black JEM at February 04, 2026 11:50 AM (GZYu7)
193
I found out over the weekend that the Fabian Society is still around.
Old commies never die.
Posted by: Bulg
I wish they'd just fade away...
Old commies never die.
Posted by: Bulg
I wish they'd just fade away...
Posted by: Zombie General MacArthur at February 04, 2026 11:50 AM (JCZqz)
194
175 The weaponized affluent shitlib has proven an inexhaustible power source for the Left going back more than a century, now.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (BI5O2)
You don't have to be a mastermind to be dangerous.
Vicious works in a pinch.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (BI5O2)
You don't have to be a mastermind to be dangerous.
Vicious works in a pinch.
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 11:51 AM (uEmCf)
195
Its funny cuz Trump hammered Minnie to expose the FRAUD and they think they are protecting humans from Trump.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 04, 2026 11:51 AM (Hpgos)
196
192 Remember, Minnesota called off the dogs because polling showed it wasn't working, and it was actually hardening views on more deportation. Good was the right victim until the narrative fell apart. Pretti was the wrong victim in a more nebulous situation, and when the video of him being an ass the week before came out, all sympathy was gone, especially when all the Signal chats and outside money became more known.
So the death/martyr line wasn't working. And then Lemon sucked all the oxygen out of the room.
Next time you feel all doom and gloom, and no doubt there will be reasons, remember that our adversaries are getting dumber by the day.
Posted by: Black JEM at February 04, 2026 11:50 AM (GZYu7)
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I suspect the MN pullback is because of direct threats from the DOJ. I mean...Walz is probably already fucked. The Justice Department can always make it worse for him.
So the death/martyr line wasn't working. And then Lemon sucked all the oxygen out of the room.
Next time you feel all doom and gloom, and no doubt there will be reasons, remember that our adversaries are getting dumber by the day.
Posted by: Black JEM at February 04, 2026 11:50 AM (GZYu7)
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I suspect the MN pullback is because of direct threats from the DOJ. I mean...Walz is probably already fucked. The Justice Department can always make it worse for him.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:51 AM (GBKbO)
197
How come there is only one Nobel Prize type organization. It would cost, what, $1B to set a new one up?
The Musk Prize in Rocketry would be a good award.
The Musk Prize in Rocketry would be a good award.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 04, 2026 11:51 AM (jc0TO)
198
I'd look at who was in charge of NASA when the Artemis program was assembling the parts, who spec'd out the parts, who built the parts, etc.
I'd bet DEI is somewhere in that mix. And some payoffs. And a shit ton of grift.
But mostly incompetence.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (jtM2q)
You couldn't pay me enough to get within 5 miles of a fully-fueled Artemis rocket. I'd sooner go base-jumping off of Half-Dome with a bedsheet as my parachute.
I'd look at who was in charge of NASA when the Artemis program was assembling the parts, who spec'd out the parts, who built the parts, etc.
I'd bet DEI is somewhere in that mix. And some payoffs. And a shit ton of grift.
But mostly incompetence.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (jtM2q)
You couldn't pay me enough to get within 5 miles of a fully-fueled Artemis rocket. I'd sooner go base-jumping off of Half-Dome with a bedsheet as my parachute.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 04, 2026 11:51 AM (y9nCu)
199
There were plenty of affluent shitlib commies in Asia Ho Chi Minh is another notable example, but their most notable one was a peasant warlord not famed for his education or doctrinal sophistication.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 11:52 AM (BI5O2)
200
One of Pol Pot's top men, when asked how things went so bad in Cambodia after they came into power, said The Party did not realize how hard it was to run a country.
Posted by: Zombie Nuon Chea at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (hi/jD)
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* The Iranian Mad Mullahs have entered the chat *
Posted by: Zombie Nuon Chea at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM (hi/jD)
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* The Iranian Mad Mullahs have entered the chat *
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 11:52 AM (UPNKG)
Posted by: Jetto at February 04, 2026 11:52 AM (NVRfT)
202
Three "authors" who have been so prolific in not producing books I would care to read, that they could really be telephone sanitizers for all I know.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:45 AM (8zz6B)
I know, F Paul Wilson has only done 70 books and three movies, so he is hardly a main line author based on publication and sales.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:45 AM (8zz6B)
I know, F Paul Wilson has only done 70 books and three movies, so he is hardly a main line author based on publication and sales.
Posted by: Shining Path at February 04, 2026 11:52 AM (rbvCR)
203
I would subscribe to the Fabio Society. I think he's handsome on all those paperback book covers, with his long, yellow hair and big muscles..
What? Oh....
Never mind.
What? Oh....
Never mind.
Posted by: Emily Litella at February 04, 2026 11:52 AM (3RAlf)
204
Fabian has an entire society? Most singers just have fan clubs.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (8zz6B)
205
(Capt Kirk voice)
" pro... mee... thee... uh uh us torpedoes "
" pro... mee... thee... uh uh us torpedoes "
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (Kt19C)
206
Ummm ... quite a few commenters here don't seem to know that MN caved on this.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade
To be fair, I got the impression that ICE was also picking up people in addition to the ones that were supposed to be picked up at jails. Deportations of people who were associated with the criminal, bonus deportations if you will. These bonuses will no longer be happening, but I guess it is a small price to pay for no longer having retards like Pretti, Good, getting into any more trouble and creating propaganda wins for the left.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade
To be fair, I got the impression that ICE was also picking up people in addition to the ones that were supposed to be picked up at jails. Deportations of people who were associated with the criminal, bonus deportations if you will. These bonuses will no longer be happening, but I guess it is a small price to pay for no longer having retards like Pretti, Good, getting into any more trouble and creating propaganda wins for the left.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (Dv3i1)
207
Hard to blow up something like economics with dynamite.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:50 AM
Yup...you need Marxism for that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:50 AM
Yup...you need Marxism for that.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (bFu5X)
208
Of the 125 Literature winners, I recognized the names of 23, with 20 of them before 1985 and 15 before 1960
Posted by: Chuck C at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (D0HYP)
209
101 pawn, that's so cool! You guys have such fascinating jobs.
Posted by: gp at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (N8ZBc)
210
The people of Minneapolis have suffered countless abuses, including harassment, detention, deportation, and injury.
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Except, illegal aliens are decidedly and specifically not “the people”
You stupid fucking cunts. Die in a fire. It’s better than you deserve
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Except, illegal aliens are decidedly and specifically not “the people”
You stupid fucking cunts. Die in a fire. It’s better than you deserve
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 11:54 AM (P7T1m)
211
Stupid Chinese communist backed sock. . .
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 11:54 AM (rbvCR)
212
206 To be fair, I got the impression that ICE was also picking up people in addition to the ones that were supposed to be picked up at jails. Deportations of people who were associated with the criminal, bonus deportations if you will. These bonuses will no longer be happening, but I guess it is a small price to pay for no longer having retards like Pretti, Good, getting into any more trouble and creating propaganda wins for the left.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (Dv3i1)
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ICE is still going into neighborhoods looking for criminal aliens they know about, picking up people they meet along the way.
But, getting some directly from jails after release from local jurisdictional control frees up a lot of resources to do other things than chase down newly released criminals.
It's putting MN on the same grounding as TX in terms of response.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (Dv3i1)
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ICE is still going into neighborhoods looking for criminal aliens they know about, picking up people they meet along the way.
But, getting some directly from jails after release from local jurisdictional control frees up a lot of resources to do other things than chase down newly released criminals.
It's putting MN on the same grounding as TX in terms of response.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:54 AM (GBKbO)
213
Why did The Nation nominate the city that has stolen billions and launched an insurgency for the Nobel Peace Prize? In their own words:
The leftist take on Somali fraud is:
1) It didn't happen
2) Its good that it did happen because it shows you racists those Somalis aren't non-functional idiots because it takes intelligence to steal that much money
The leftist take on Somali fraud is:
1) It didn't happen
2) Its good that it did happen because it shows you racists those Somalis aren't non-functional idiots because it takes intelligence to steal that much money
Posted by: 18-1 at February 04, 2026 11:55 AM (sKqQm)
214
I'd look at who was in charge of NASA when the Artemis program was assembling the parts, who spec'd out the parts, who built the parts, etc.
I'd bet DEI is somewhere in that mix. And some payoffs. And a shit ton of grift.
But mostly incompetence.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (jtM2q)
You couldn't pay me enough to get within 5 miles of a fully-fueled Artemis rocket. I'd sooner go base-jumping off of Half-Dome with a bedsheet as my parachute.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 04, 2026 11:51 AM (y9nCu)
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NASA's Primary Mission of Muslim Outreach under DogEater FTW!
I'd bet DEI is somewhere in that mix. And some payoffs. And a shit ton of grift.
But mostly incompetence.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 04, 2026 11:46 AM (jtM2q)
You couldn't pay me enough to get within 5 miles of a fully-fueled Artemis rocket. I'd sooner go base-jumping off of Half-Dome with a bedsheet as my parachute.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 04, 2026 11:51 AM (y9nCu)
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NASA's Primary Mission of Muslim Outreach under DogEater FTW!
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 11:55 AM (UPNKG)
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How come there is only one Nobel Prize type organization?
The Fields Medal has entered the chat.
The Fields Medal has entered the chat.
Posted by: Chuck C at February 04, 2026 11:55 AM (D0HYP)
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Pro tip. Always un clip at least one bike shoe before coming to a stop. Be kind don’t make your friends laugh so hard they fall over too.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at February 04, 2026 11:55 AM (xvV+O)
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183 178 Do these people realize that Walz ended MN's sanctuary policies?
Like, at all?
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He's their angel. He sucks cock.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (Hpgos)
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By choice!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
By choice? Not always.
Like, at all?
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He's their angel. He sucks cock.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 04, 2026 11:48 AM (Hpgos)
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By choice!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
By choice? Not always.
Posted by: Somalians who run Minnesota at February 04, 2026 11:56 AM (Dv3i1)
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The leftist take on Somali fraud is:
1) It didn't happen
2) Its good that it did happen because it shows you racists those Somalis aren't non-functional idiots because it takes intelligence to steal that much money
Posted by: 18-1 at February 04, 2026 11:55 AM (sKqQm)
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The Fredos of Fraud.
1) It didn't happen
2) Its good that it did happen because it shows you racists those Somalis aren't non-functional idiots because it takes intelligence to steal that much money
Posted by: 18-1 at February 04, 2026 11:55 AM (sKqQm)
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The Fredos of Fraud.
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 11:56 AM (UPNKG)
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Because Alfred Nobel had the money and the explosives.
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 04, 2026 11:56 AM (qFVoe)
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Mamdani orders the bourgeoisie of NYC rounded up and placed to work in the rice paddys of Staten Island.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 04, 2026 11:56 AM (gm9Sb)
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Hold on, there. From his history I am still amazed that Trump hasn't just started his own prize society because he couldn't get in the front door of the established one
Posted by: Kindltot
This is the man quoted as saying "Peace is the prize". He cares about the result, not the praise. Which makes sense, given his background.
Posted by: Kindltot
This is the man quoted as saying "Peace is the prize". He cares about the result, not the praise. Which makes sense, given his background.
Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at February 04, 2026 11:56 AM (OUMaO)
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"You couldn't pay me enough to get within 5 miles of a fully-fueled Artemis rocket. I'd sooner go base-jumping off of Half-Dome with a bedsheet as my parachute."
Dear God, please keep everybody involved safe on this misbegotten project. Amen.
Dear God, please keep everybody involved safe on this misbegotten project. Amen.
Posted by: gp at February 04, 2026 11:56 AM (N8ZBc)
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I know, F Paul Wilson has only done 70 books and three movies, so he is hardly a main line author based on publication and sales.
Posted by: Shining Path at February 04, 2026 11:52 AM (rbvCR)
So famous, yet obscure to me. There must be some little red flag that pops up when I peruse book racks or movie listings that says, "AOP, don't waste your time with this."
Posted by: Shining Path at February 04, 2026 11:52 AM (rbvCR)
So famous, yet obscure to me. There must be some little red flag that pops up when I peruse book racks or movie listings that says, "AOP, don't waste your time with this."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:56 AM (8zz6B)
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There are two local feral cats that fight weekly outside my window late at night when I'm sleeping. Dylan sounds like the cat who is always getting his ass kicked.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (TOSLe)
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including poet and mother
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For fuck's sake.
But remember Scott Adams was a "disgrace".
These people have an entire meticulously curated fantasy world.
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For fuck's sake.
But remember Scott Adams was a "disgrace".
These people have an entire meticulously curated fantasy world.
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (KI8Ns)
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224 There are two local feral cats that fight weekly outside my window late at night when I'm sleeping. Dylan sounds like the cat who is always getting his ass kicked.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (TOSLe)
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https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=ukq-Zc7nGw8
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (TOSLe)
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https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=ukq-Zc7nGw8
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (GBKbO)
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Except, illegal aliens are decidedly and specifically not “the people”
Posted by: Common Tater
They're calling undocumented Americans "not people"!!!! It's not even a dog whistle anymore!!!!!
Posted by: Common Tater
They're calling undocumented Americans "not people"!!!! It's not even a dog whistle anymore!!!!!
Posted by: Super retarded, hysterical Leftists at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (JCZqz)
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One of Pol Pot's top men, when asked how things went so bad in Cambodia after they came into power, said The Party did not realize how hard it was to run a country.
Socialism has a knowledge problem. I don't mean that socialists are ignorant of history, which they are, but that the government cannot get enough information about the economy to run it successfully.
For example you are put in charge of mining. How much iron do you mine compared to nickel, copper, etc? Who knows.
In a capitalist society price tells you. Copper is going up? Good time to set up a copper mine. Oh and and iron is going down? We will close an iron mine and use those resources for the new copper mine
Socialism has a knowledge problem. I don't mean that socialists are ignorant of history, which they are, but that the government cannot get enough information about the economy to run it successfully.
For example you are put in charge of mining. How much iron do you mine compared to nickel, copper, etc? Who knows.
In a capitalist society price tells you. Copper is going up? Good time to set up a copper mine. Oh and and iron is going down? We will close an iron mine and use those resources for the new copper mine
Posted by: 18-1 at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (sKqQm)
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Ummm ... quite a few commenters here don't seem to know that MN caved on this.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade
To be fair, I got the impression that ICE was also picking up people in addition to the ones that were supposed to be picked up at jails. Deportations of people who were associated with the criminal, bonus deportations if you will. These bonuses will no longer be happening, but I guess it is a small price to pay for no longer having retards like Pretti, Good, getting into any more trouble and creating propaganda wins for the left.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (Dv3i1)
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I don't know that those kinds of non-jail pickups won't still be happening. ICE will still be there. If ICE no longer has to go get the criminals in the wild, even with a reduced force they'll still be able to get the ones not in jails.
I also think the population of non-criminal illegals in blue cities is much smaller than many people think it is. Sure, there may be a few Pedros and Marias here and there, but I think a Venn of criminals and illegals is basically a circle. Mostly gang members, career criminals, and sex perverts.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade
To be fair, I got the impression that ICE was also picking up people in addition to the ones that were supposed to be picked up at jails. Deportations of people who were associated with the criminal, bonus deportations if you will. These bonuses will no longer be happening, but I guess it is a small price to pay for no longer having retards like Pretti, Good, getting into any more trouble and creating propaganda wins for the left.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (Dv3i1)
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I don't know that those kinds of non-jail pickups won't still be happening. ICE will still be there. If ICE no longer has to go get the criminals in the wild, even with a reduced force they'll still be able to get the ones not in jails.
I also think the population of non-criminal illegals in blue cities is much smaller than many people think it is. Sure, there may be a few Pedros and Marias here and there, but I think a Venn of criminals and illegals is basically a circle. Mostly gang members, career criminals, and sex perverts.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 11:58 AM (iFTx/)
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Artemis, another Challenger go at throttle up?
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 04, 2026 11:59 AM (qFVoe)
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(and I was born in 1963, so spare me the Boomer-bashing posts)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 04, 2026 11:08 AM (ufSfZ)
Well I have 16 years on ya, born in 1947, and I couldn't stand the guy. None of my friends could stand him either.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at February 04, 2026 11:08 AM (ufSfZ)
Well I have 16 years on ya, born in 1947, and I couldn't stand the guy. None of my friends could stand him either.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at February 04, 2026 11:59 AM (5xuJ/)
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I suspect the MN pullback is because of direct threats from the DOJ. I mean...Walz is probably already fucked. The Justice Department can always make it worse for him.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:51 AM (GBKbO)
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I would imagine it played its part - but the front page optics were running against them, so if he could cut a deal to avoid the worst of what is happening on the Somali fraud thing, to get rid of what was now a loser, why not. Frey on the other hand remained a jerk, and I would guess is being set up to be the fall guy. Even Ellison figured that much out.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 11:51 AM (GBKbO)
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I would imagine it played its part - but the front page optics were running against them, so if he could cut a deal to avoid the worst of what is happening on the Somali fraud thing, to get rid of what was now a loser, why not. Frey on the other hand remained a jerk, and I would guess is being set up to be the fall guy. Even Ellison figured that much out.
Posted by: Black JEM at February 04, 2026 11:59 AM (GZYu7)
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NASA's Primary Mission of Muslim Outreach under DogEater FTW!
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 11:55 AM (UPNKG)
I always know they're your comments within like five words. Do you get that the other way around?
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 11:55 AM (UPNKG)
I always know they're your comments within like five words. Do you get that the other way around?
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 11:59 AM (KI8Ns)
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Yup...you need Marxism for that.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (bFu5X)
Keynesianism is doing a meritorious job of destroying the study of economics, but the exposure of the massive volume of black market and "hidden" government meddling in every economy in the world may eventually destroy economic economics because it will show that the whole thing is fake, ghey and completely rigged
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 04, 2026 11:53 AM (bFu5X)
Keynesianism is doing a meritorious job of destroying the study of economics, but the exposure of the massive volume of black market and "hidden" government meddling in every economy in the world may eventually destroy economic economics because it will show that the whole thing is fake, ghey and completely rigged
Posted by: Shining Path at February 04, 2026 12:00 PM (rbvCR)
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One other thing about Norway and the Peace Prize. During Alfred Nobel's lifetime, Sweden ruled over Norway, regarding it as merely a province. It was a province with a local Parliament, but Sweden did not view that Parliament as having any real autonomy.
Yet Alfred Nobel, for whatever reason, designated this ersatz provincial "Parliament" to administer his Peace Prize, but only his Prize for Peace. A few years after Nobel's death, Norway declared independence from Sweden.
Yet Alfred Nobel, for whatever reason, designated this ersatz provincial "Parliament" to administer his Peace Prize, but only his Prize for Peace. A few years after Nobel's death, Norway declared independence from Sweden.
Posted by: James Braden at February 04, 2026 12:00 PM (JfXZ2)
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OK, this Peruvian sock is extra stikcy
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:00 PM (rbvCR)
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‘ One of Pol Pot's top men, when asked how things went so bad in Cambodia after they came into power, said The Party did not realize how hard it was to run a country.’
I guess they thought it’d be easier with fewer people.
And they wanted to make it a lot easier.
‘ One of Pol Pot's top men, when asked how things went so bad in Cambodia after they came into power, said The Party did not realize how hard it was to run a country.’
I guess they thought it’d be easier with fewer people.
And they wanted to make it a lot easier.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 12:00 PM (jbnUc)
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Fredo Frey has a ring to it plus handcuffs.
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 04, 2026 12:01 PM (qFVoe)
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Is it true Holman is pulling out 700 ICE agents from Minneapolis because the counties have started cooperating with ICE and honoring ICE detainers?
Posted by: EFG at February 04, 2026 12:01 PM (kIrFD)
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Let the "Ace Awards" begin now.
Posted by: illiniwek at February 04, 2026 11:03 AM (vbXSk)
Way late and probably soon to be Willowed -- but there actually was a thing called the Ace Awards. It was for cable TV programs back in the early days of cable.
Posted by: illiniwek at February 04, 2026 11:03 AM (vbXSk)
Way late and probably soon to be Willowed -- but there actually was a thing called the Ace Awards. It was for cable TV programs back in the early days of cable.
Posted by: Doof at February 04, 2026 12:02 PM (B4Se1)
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The journalist A. J. Weberman got his start in the 60s as the first "Dylanologist", analyzing Bob's lyrics and even going through Dylan's trash cans when he lived in the Village. Has also written extensively on the criminality of Joe Biden and his family, including the death of Neilia Biden.
Posted by: Rockin' Mel Slurp at February 04, 2026 12:02 PM (oftw2)
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‘ One of Pol Pot's top men, when asked how things went so bad in Cambodia after they came into power, said The Party did not realize how hard it was to run a country.’
I guess they thought it’d be easier with fewer people.
And they wanted to make it a lot easier.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 12:00 PM (jbnUc)
To be fair I don't think The Party ever "realizes" much. They kind of just go around breaking shit until they assume power.
I guess they thought it’d be easier with fewer people.
And they wanted to make it a lot easier.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 12:00 PM (jbnUc)
To be fair I don't think The Party ever "realizes" much. They kind of just go around breaking shit until they assume power.
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:02 PM (KI8Ns)
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Socialism has a knowledge problem. I don't mean that socialists are ignorant of history, which they are, but that the government cannot get enough information about the economy to run it successfully.
For example you are put in charge of mining. How much iron do you mine compared to nickel, copper, etc? Who knows.
In a capitalist society price tells you. Copper is going up? Good time to set up a copper mine. Oh and and iron is going down? We will close an iron mine and use those resources for the new copper mine.
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Good summary. Socialism also confuses intent with predicted outcome. Socialists "know" supply and demand curves work to predict outcomes--when they hold the White House they inevitably drain the strategic reserve because they "know" that increasing supply will temporarily reduce gas prices (that have run up because of their horrid policy choices).
And then 15 minutes later the same socialists will cancel drilling rights and propose increases to the minimum wage, completely ignoring supply and demand curves, because "their heart is in the right place, and that's what counts".
For example you are put in charge of mining. How much iron do you mine compared to nickel, copper, etc? Who knows.
In a capitalist society price tells you. Copper is going up? Good time to set up a copper mine. Oh and and iron is going down? We will close an iron mine and use those resources for the new copper mine.
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Good summary. Socialism also confuses intent with predicted outcome. Socialists "know" supply and demand curves work to predict outcomes--when they hold the White House they inevitably drain the strategic reserve because they "know" that increasing supply will temporarily reduce gas prices (that have run up because of their horrid policy choices).
And then 15 minutes later the same socialists will cancel drilling rights and propose increases to the minimum wage, completely ignoring supply and demand curves, because "their heart is in the right place, and that's what counts".
Posted by: Crusader at February 04, 2026 12:02 PM (TN0g+)
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242 To be fair I don't think The Party ever "realizes" much. They kind of just go around breaking shit until they assume power.
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:02 PM (KI8Ns)
It's all good until the rush of bloodlust wears off.
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:02 PM (KI8Ns)
It's all good until the rush of bloodlust wears off.
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 12:03 PM (uEmCf)
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This is the man quoted as saying "Peace is the prize". He cares about the result, not the praise. Which makes sense, given his background.
Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at February 04, 2026 11:56 AM (OUMaO)
Well, he also started his own Social media company, his own football league, and various country clubs when he had trouble getting in the front door too.
I am sure he was pissed for not getting recognition for doing the actual work instead of LARPing it like the idiots giving each other prizes, but I am sure he wants the laurels.
This is the man quoted as saying "Peace is the prize". He cares about the result, not the praise. Which makes sense, given his background.
Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at February 04, 2026 11:56 AM (OUMaO)
Well, he also started his own Social media company, his own football league, and various country clubs when he had trouble getting in the front door too.
I am sure he was pissed for not getting recognition for doing the actual work instead of LARPing it like the idiots giving each other prizes, but I am sure he wants the laurels.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:03 PM (rbvCR)
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One of Pol Pot's top men, when asked how things went so bad in Cambodia after they came into power, said The Party did not realize how hard it was to run a country.
Posted by: Zombie Nuon Chea at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM
Consider the pencil...
Posted by: Zombie Nuon Chea at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM
Consider the pencil...
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 04, 2026 12:03 PM (jc0TO)
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Listening to Bessent testify before the house committee - D rep Himes from CT pressed him on a few things but was generally respectful. First one I've heard in years that just wasn't a raving lunatic with their time.
Posted by: jhawk90 at February 04, 2026 12:04 PM (ggOdn)
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The people of Minneapolis and their elected leaders have demonstrated an extraordinary and sustained commitment to human dignity
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Human dignity lies in the hearts of all pedophile illegals, rapist illegals, drug dealer illegals...
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Human dignity lies in the hearts of all pedophile illegals, rapist illegals, drug dealer illegals...
Posted by: Lady in Black at February 04, 2026 12:04 PM (qBdHI)
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There are two local feral cats that fight weekly outside my window late at night when I'm sleeping. Dylan sounds like the cat who is always getting his ass kicked.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (TOSLe)
Sounds like an ass-kicked cat? Pfffft!
Hold my beer.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (TOSLe)
Sounds like an ass-kicked cat? Pfffft!
Hold my beer.
Posted by: Geddy Lee at February 04, 2026 12:04 PM (iJfKG)
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“Instilling fear in immigrant communities”
They are not “immigrants”. They are illegal aliens.
And, you should be frightened of law enforcement. You’re in the country unlawfully as an alien. You know, not a Citizen. Not a visa holder. Not a “refugee” or other fairy tale descriptions.
It used to be, when the cops rolled down the street in a cop car, if someone started running at full tilt away from them, that was considered probable cause to maybe check that guy out.
The courts thought differently. Believe it or not. The mere presence of Police, and running away, why that’s not suspicious at all! No sir.
Yeah, it’s about fucking time crooks “feel fear”. God knows that’s how it is supposed to work.
They are not “immigrants”. They are illegal aliens.
And, you should be frightened of law enforcement. You’re in the country unlawfully as an alien. You know, not a Citizen. Not a visa holder. Not a “refugee” or other fairy tale descriptions.
It used to be, when the cops rolled down the street in a cop car, if someone started running at full tilt away from them, that was considered probable cause to maybe check that guy out.
The courts thought differently. Believe it or not. The mere presence of Police, and running away, why that’s not suspicious at all! No sir.
Yeah, it’s about fucking time crooks “feel fear”. God knows that’s how it is supposed to work.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 12:04 PM (P7T1m)
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‘ Ummm ... quite a few commenters here don't seem to know that MN caved on this.’
MN appears to have caved and Trump is pulling out ICE personnel on the gamble that leftists will keep their word.
‘ Ummm ... quite a few commenters here don't seem to know that MN caved on this.’
MN appears to have caved and Trump is pulling out ICE personnel on the gamble that leftists will keep their word.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 12:04 PM (jbnUc)
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246 One of Pol Pot's top men, when asked how things went so bad in Cambodia after they came into power, said The Party did not realize how hard it was to run a country.
Posted by: Zombie Nuon Chea at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM
Consider the pencil...
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 04, 2026 12:03 PM (jc0TO)
There are many easier means to get the job done, but yeah, a pencil works too in a pinch.
Posted by: Zombie Nuon Chea at February 04, 2026 11:47 AM
Consider the pencil...
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 04, 2026 12:03 PM (jc0TO)
There are many easier means to get the job done, but yeah, a pencil works too in a pinch.
Posted by: MAC-V SOG at February 04, 2026 12:05 PM (JwNbV)
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So famous, yet obscure to me. There must be some little red flag that pops up when I peruse book racks or movie listings that says, "AOP, don't waste your time with this."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:56 AM (8zz6B)
No worries, it takes an exceptional mind to encompass everything worthwhile.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2026 11:56 AM (8zz6B)
No worries, it takes an exceptional mind to encompass everything worthwhile.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:05 PM (rbvCR)
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251 177
‘ Ummm ... quite a few commenters here don't seem to know that MN caved on this.’
MN appears to have caved and Trump is pulling out ICE personnel on the gamble that leftists will keep their word.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 12:04 PM (jbnUc)
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DHS is pulling out the extra personnel (ICE retains a field office in St. Paul that won't be empty) probably because MN authorities have already proven their willingness and ability to cooperate.
The deal was actually announced last week. Homan made the announcement of the 700 out of the state today.
How hard would it be for DHS to send that 700 back?
‘ Ummm ... quite a few commenters here don't seem to know that MN caved on this.’
MN appears to have caved and Trump is pulling out ICE personnel on the gamble that leftists will keep their word.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 12:04 PM (jbnUc)
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DHS is pulling out the extra personnel (ICE retains a field office in St. Paul that won't be empty) probably because MN authorities have already proven their willingness and ability to cooperate.
The deal was actually announced last week. Homan made the announcement of the 700 out of the state today.
How hard would it be for DHS to send that 700 back?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
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> 49 cc gas engine>>>toe straps
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Lance Armstrong wannabe in full bike dress, holding up traffic get's a lesson...
Mouths off at a truck full of Mexican laborers at a light for being too close. Gets curb stomped while on the bike because he can't get out of the toe straps.
They detach him from the bike, and take it when the light changes.
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Lance Armstrong wannabe in full bike dress, holding up traffic get's a lesson...
Mouths off at a truck full of Mexican laborers at a light for being too close. Gets curb stomped while on the bike because he can't get out of the toe straps.
They detach him from the bike, and take it when the light changes.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (jtM2q)
Posted by: Rockin' Mel Slurp. at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (oftw2)
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Stop calling them ICE agents.
Call them immigration enforcement. Takes longer to say and type, but it’s waaaay too easy to dehumanize them by referring to them as ICE agents.
They are immigration enforcement.
Call them immigration enforcement. Takes longer to say and type, but it’s waaaay too easy to dehumanize them by referring to them as ICE agents.
They are immigration enforcement.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 04, 2026 12:07 PM (W2Pud)
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Cannot remember when I last bothered with an awards show. Do not care to watch a bunch of performers stroking each other.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:07 PM (pDt9x)
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250 Yeah, it’s about fucking time crooks “feel fear”. God knows that’s how it is supposed to work.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 12:04 PM (P7T1m)
Shit, it's time that NON-CROOKS felt fear of the cops too (so long as actual crooks also do), so they don't feel comfortable enough to try any funny business.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 12:04 PM (P7T1m)
Shit, it's time that NON-CROOKS felt fear of the cops too (so long as actual crooks also do), so they don't feel comfortable enough to try any funny business.
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 12:08 PM (uEmCf)
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In a capitalist society price tells you. Copper is going up? Good time to set up a copper mine. Oh and and iron is going down? We will close an iron mine and use those resources for the new copper mine
Posted by: 18-1 at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (sKqQm)
It is worse than that, without the market signals (the pricing of raw materials and labor versus the value of selling the finished product which are the main information you need) you don't know if you should make car fenders from steel, Aluminum, Copper, Silver or fiberglass - for example. This is the knowledge problem Mises talked about in his criticism of Socialism
Posted by: 18-1 at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (sKqQm)
It is worse than that, without the market signals (the pricing of raw materials and labor versus the value of selling the finished product which are the main information you need) you don't know if you should make car fenders from steel, Aluminum, Copper, Silver or fiberglass - for example. This is the knowledge problem Mises talked about in his criticism of Socialism
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:08 PM (rbvCR)
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How hard would it be for DHS to send that 700 back?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Trump would send 1000 back
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Trump would send 1000 back
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:08 PM (KI8Ns)
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261 How hard would it be for DHS to send that 700 back?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Trump would send 1000 back
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:08 PM (KI8Ns)
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The 700 being pulled out isn't even the full force of the escalation sent in a few weeks ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Trump would send 1000 back
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:08 PM (KI8Ns)
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The 700 being pulled out isn't even the full force of the escalation sent in a few weeks ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:09 PM (GBKbO)
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Dylan was interviewed, he said he bought a gun about that time. People crawling around on his roof, and yes, going through his garbage. The guy on the roof wanted to talk about organic gardening.
“What do you know about organic gardening?”
“Nothin’”. LOL
“What do you know about organic gardening?”
“Nothin’”. LOL
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 12:09 PM (P7T1m)
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I always know they're your comments within like five words. Do you get that the other way around?
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 11:59 AM (KI8Ns)
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Yes, often.
But you don't repeat yourself several times like I do cuz I'm not very original.
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 11:59 AM (KI8Ns)
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Yes, often.
But you don't repeat yourself several times like I do cuz I'm not very original.
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 12:09 PM (UPNKG)
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261 How hard would it be for DHS to send that 700 back?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Trump would send 1000 back
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:08 PM (KI8Ns)
Send back 1 million. - Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Trump would send 1000 back
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:08 PM (KI8Ns)
Send back 1 million. - Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:10 PM (pDt9x)
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In the 1980s I sat in a design review at NASA KSC on a multi-million dollar project that a NASA engineer was the lead on. He was black.
At one point he's going over the schematic drawings and says...
"Heat exchanger, was dat?"
There were about 20 senior engineers there that wanted to crawl under the table. It was unreal. People went catatonic.
NASA was gone way before the official DEI drive was released.
At one point he's going over the schematic drawings and says...
"Heat exchanger, was dat?"
There were about 20 senior engineers there that wanted to crawl under the table. It was unreal. People went catatonic.
NASA was gone way before the official DEI drive was released.
Posted by: pawn at February 04, 2026 12:10 PM (uvB+6)
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How hard would it be for DHS to send that 700 back?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Trump would send 1000 back
And would then say "I'm altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it further".
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Trump would send 1000 back
And would then say "I'm altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it further".
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 12:11 PM (Riz8t)
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Sure sign of spring in L A: bugs on the lens of the live weather shot.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 04, 2026 12:11 PM (Kt19C)
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This is the knowledge problem Mises talked about in his criticism of Socialism
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:08 PM (rbvCR)
Tied in with all that is the guy who sees copper up and iron down, but sticks with the iron mine because he has a really good hunch that those price jumps were temporary and he'll be well poised to be the only guy in town with a working iron mine when it jumps back.
It's not only about the knowledge problem, it's also about those who can turn risk and liability into enterprise and entrepreneurialism.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:08 PM (rbvCR)
Tied in with all that is the guy who sees copper up and iron down, but sticks with the iron mine because he has a really good hunch that those price jumps were temporary and he'll be well poised to be the only guy in town with a working iron mine when it jumps back.
It's not only about the knowledge problem, it's also about those who can turn risk and liability into enterprise and entrepreneurialism.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 04, 2026 12:11 PM (JwNbV)
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It is worse than that, without the market signals (the pricing of raw materials and labor versus the value of selling the finished product which are the main information you need) you don't know if you should make car fenders from steel, Aluminum, Copper, Silver or fiberglass - for example. This is the knowledge problem Mises talked about in his criticism of Socialism
Posted by: Kindltot
The Yugo was made out of clay.
Posted by: Kindltot
The Yugo was made out of clay.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 04, 2026 12:11 PM (Dv3i1)
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So famous, yet obscure to me. There must be some little red flag that pops up when I peruse book racks or movie listings that says, "AOP, don't waste your time with this."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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You might like his earliest work, the La Nague series. Enemy of the State is a classic book and what won him his first prize. Economic and political theory thinly disguised as sci fi. F. Paul Wilson is the older sort of libertarian, not a utopian, and he recognizes the various tradeoffs necessary for a society. Including the effects of business corruption, etc.
Wilson, like Michael Crichton, are physicians which probably makes Wilson a little more cognizant of reality than other trades.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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You might like his earliest work, the La Nague series. Enemy of the State is a classic book and what won him his first prize. Economic and political theory thinly disguised as sci fi. F. Paul Wilson is the older sort of libertarian, not a utopian, and he recognizes the various tradeoffs necessary for a society. Including the effects of business corruption, etc.
Wilson, like Michael Crichton, are physicians which probably makes Wilson a little more cognizant of reality than other trades.
Posted by: whig at February 04, 2026 12:11 PM (2swu2)
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Listening to Bessent testify before the house committee - D rep Himes from CT pressed him on a few things but was generally respectful. First one I've heard in years that just wasn't a raving lunatic with their time.
Posted by: jhawk90 at February 04, 2026 12:04 PM (ggOdn)
Treasury has ALL the financial records. ALL the financial records.
Posted by: jhawk90 at February 04, 2026 12:04 PM (ggOdn)
Treasury has ALL the financial records. ALL the financial records.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:12 PM (rbvCR)
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Good monkey monologue!
There's a new stupid documentary on Hulu/Disney+ tying MLK Jr. and Obama together...through basketball. And how basketball was like civil rights or something.
I can do this too. Hitler was a movie producer, Obama was a movie producer...that ties them together!
MLK might also have allegedly used drugs and had affairs, even gay orgies. Obama...well.
The sad thing is this documentary will probably snag an Emmy or Oscar or whatever.
There's a new stupid documentary on Hulu/Disney+ tying MLK Jr. and Obama together...through basketball. And how basketball was like civil rights or something.
I can do this too. Hitler was a movie producer, Obama was a movie producer...that ties them together!
MLK might also have allegedly used drugs and had affairs, even gay orgies. Obama...well.
The sad thing is this documentary will probably snag an Emmy or Oscar or whatever.
Posted by: LizLem at February 04, 2026 12:12 PM (gWBY1)
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ICE = Immigration and Customs Enforcement
They really are glorified "process servers." The targets of their work have already been deported, on paper. They serve the papers, pick up the illegal and put them into the system to be repatriated.
It's when the public or the illegal in question fights them that things get sporty. Or, like in Minneapolis when they have to do a "search and destroy" mission just to find them.
Although not specifically required, non-sanctuary states typically keep the illegal in a local jail so ICE can pick them up without a hassle. MN doesn't.
They really are glorified "process servers." The targets of their work have already been deported, on paper. They serve the papers, pick up the illegal and put them into the system to be repatriated.
It's when the public or the illegal in question fights them that things get sporty. Or, like in Minneapolis when they have to do a "search and destroy" mission just to find them.
Although not specifically required, non-sanctuary states typically keep the illegal in a local jail so ICE can pick them up without a hassle. MN doesn't.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 04, 2026 12:12 PM (jtM2q)
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"Heat exchanger, was dat?"
$20, same as in town.
$20, same as in town.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 04, 2026 12:12 PM (Kt19C)
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This is the knowledge problem Mises talked about in his criticism of Socialism
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:08 PM (rbvCR)
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I always sing that Talking Head's song as "We're On The Road To Serfdom ..."
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:08 PM (rbvCR)
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I always sing that Talking Head's song as "We're On The Road To Serfdom ..."
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 12:13 PM (UPNKG)
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For a brief period, war planners - the US government was going to nationalize the entire economy in 1941, specifically after 7 December.
But even the Socialists, and there were many in FDR era administration roles, knew better. They wanted to win the war. And maximize output.
The way they did that, was simple. All the planes, trucks, and armaments and war material were produced leaving the existing businesses alone, with the simple line item of paying them:
Cost. Plus 15%
But even the Socialists, and there were many in FDR era administration roles, knew better. They wanted to win the war. And maximize output.
The way they did that, was simple. All the planes, trucks, and armaments and war material were produced leaving the existing businesses alone, with the simple line item of paying them:
Cost. Plus 15%
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 12:13 PM (P7T1m)
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How hard would it be for DHS to send that 700 back?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Trump would send 1000 back
And would then say "I'm altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it further".
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 12:11 PM (Riz8t)
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"700? Pussies."
-- Leonidas
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Trump would send 1000 back
And would then say "I'm altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it further".
Posted by: Archimedes at February 04, 2026 12:11 PM (Riz8t)
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"700? Pussies."
-- Leonidas
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:14 PM (iFTx/)
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Should be called the nobel penis prize. Chances are if you win it you're probably a frigging dick.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 04, 2026 12:14 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Jackie Chiles, Esq. at February 04, 2026 12:14 PM (q2NNn)
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278 "700? Pussies."
-- Leonidas
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:14 PM (iFTx/)
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He lost and died.
-- Leonidas
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:14 PM (iFTx/)
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He lost and died.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:14 PM (GBKbO)
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277 For a brief period, war planners - the US government was going to nationalize the entire economy in 1941, specifically after 7 December.
But even the Socialists, and there were many in FDR era administration roles, knew better. They wanted to win the war. And maximize output.
The way they did that, was simple. All the planes, trucks, and armaments and war material were produced leaving the existing businesses alone, with the simple line item of paying them:
Cost. Plus 15%
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 12:13 PM (P7T1m)
Kinda like National Socialism, around the edges.
But even the Socialists, and there were many in FDR era administration roles, knew better. They wanted to win the war. And maximize output.
The way they did that, was simple. All the planes, trucks, and armaments and war material were produced leaving the existing businesses alone, with the simple line item of paying them:
Cost. Plus 15%
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 12:13 PM (P7T1m)
Kinda like National Socialism, around the edges.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:14 PM (pDt9x)
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279 Should be called the nobel penis prize. Chances are if you win it you're probably a frigging dick.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 04, 2026 12:14 PM (snZF9)
And you (not you personally) probably like one deep in your anus.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 04, 2026 12:14 PM (snZF9)
And you (not you personally) probably like one deep in your anus.
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 12:15 PM (uEmCf)
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‘ How hard would it be for DHS to send that 700 back?’
I was against the deal at first because it looked like Trump blinked.
Now I’m just ambivalent. It is a political calculated risk to take the ‘Rats momentum away. And they were gaining momentum unfortunately at least with the traitorous GOPe types.
‘ How hard would it be for DHS to send that 700 back?’
I was against the deal at first because it looked like Trump blinked.
Now I’m just ambivalent. It is a political calculated risk to take the ‘Rats momentum away. And they were gaining momentum unfortunately at least with the traitorous GOPe types.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 12:15 PM (jbnUc)
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>>>Sounds like an ass-kicked cat? Pfffft!
Hold my beer.
Posted by: Geddy Lee
>Now Bruce Springsteen, on the other hand, - when he writes a protest song, he's doing it for all of the waterheads that find his Jersey style unique and compelling.
Hold my beer.
Posted by: Geddy Lee
>Now Bruce Springsteen, on the other hand, - when he writes a protest song, he's doing it for all of the waterheads that find his Jersey style unique and compelling.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 12:15 PM (TOSLe)
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How hard would it be for DHS to send that 700 back?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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From my understanding, a lot of the personnel leaving are Border Patrol, not ICE because with the border crossings at an all time low, Border Patrol is overmanned on the Southern borders and they are more used to rough stuff. It was two Border Patrol personnel that got into it with the unalived dude, not ICE.
Some of the personnel surge from other DHS agencies were there to a) protect federal facilities, b) protect ICE agents as they went about their business. They weren't there themselves to conduct raids but to support and protect those that did.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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From my understanding, a lot of the personnel leaving are Border Patrol, not ICE because with the border crossings at an all time low, Border Patrol is overmanned on the Southern borders and they are more used to rough stuff. It was two Border Patrol personnel that got into it with the unalived dude, not ICE.
Some of the personnel surge from other DHS agencies were there to a) protect federal facilities, b) protect ICE agents as they went about their business. They weren't there themselves to conduct raids but to support and protect those that did.
Posted by: whig at February 04, 2026 12:15 PM (2swu2)
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I always sing that Talking Head's song as "We're On The Road To Serfdom ..."
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 12:13 PM (UPNKG)
Fredrich Hayek, number one with a BULLET !
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 12:13 PM (UPNKG)
Fredrich Hayek, number one with a BULLET !
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:16 PM (rbvCR)
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Never got the appeal of Springsteen. Never. Do not comprehend his following.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:16 PM (pDt9x)
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286 Some of the personnel surge from other DHS agencies were there to a) protect federal facilities, b) protect ICE agents as they went about their business. They weren't there themselves to conduct raids but to support and protect those that did.
Posted by: whig at February 04, 2026 12:15 PM (2swu2)
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Because local police refused to respond to ICE requests for backup.
If DHS is pulling out some force, it's because local police are responding to ICE requests for backup.
MN lost. Wholly and completely.
They are now acting like Texas regarding border enforcement.
That's not a loss. At all.
Posted by: whig at February 04, 2026 12:15 PM (2swu2)
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Because local police refused to respond to ICE requests for backup.
If DHS is pulling out some force, it's because local police are responding to ICE requests for backup.
MN lost. Wholly and completely.
They are now acting like Texas regarding border enforcement.
That's not a loss. At all.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 04, 2026 12:17 PM (GBKbO)
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288 Never got the appeal of Springsteen. Never. Do not comprehend his following.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:16 PM (pDt9x)
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Springsteen friggin sucks.
Overwrought faux blue collar bullshit performed by a preening liberal faggot.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:16 PM (pDt9x)
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Springsteen friggin sucks.
Overwrought faux blue collar bullshit performed by a preening liberal faggot.
Posted by: ballistic at February 04, 2026 12:18 PM (5aZAZ)
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Always summed up Springsteen as Acme brand Dylan.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:18 PM (pDt9x)
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288 Never got the appeal of Springsteen. Never. Do not comprehend his following.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:16 PM (pDt9x)
He's right up there with Queen and The Eagles on my "Extremely Overrated" list.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:16 PM (pDt9x)
He's right up there with Queen and The Eagles on my "Extremely Overrated" list.
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 12:18 PM (uEmCf)
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In a capitalist society price tells you. Copper is going up? Good time to set up a copper mine. Oh and and iron is going down? We will close an iron mine and use those resources for the new copper mine
Posted by: 18-1 at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (sKqQm)
It's why I was first mystified and then amused by the term "crowdsource/-d/-ing" when it first popped up.
In America, crowdsourcing was previously called "life." But then Keynes came along, and we learned about the miracle of gatekeeping experts who decide everything in their super smart ways, and had to come up with a new word for not listening to queer nerds with a god complex.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 04, 2026 11:57 AM (sKqQm)
It's why I was first mystified and then amused by the term "crowdsource/-d/-ing" when it first popped up.
In America, crowdsourcing was previously called "life." But then Keynes came along, and we learned about the miracle of gatekeeping experts who decide everything in their super smart ways, and had to come up with a new word for not listening to queer nerds with a god complex.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 12:18 PM (BI5O2)
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Never got the appeal of Springsteen. Never. Do not comprehend his following.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:16 PM (pDt9x)
If you lived in jersey during the 80's you would have fire bombed the local radio stations. They're the assholes that elevated him.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:16 PM (pDt9x)
If you lived in jersey during the 80's you would have fire bombed the local radio stations. They're the assholes that elevated him.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 04, 2026 12:18 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Miguel cervantes at February 04, 2026 12:19 PM (bXbFr)
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Should be called the nobel penis prize. Chances are if you win it you're probably a frigging dick.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 04, 2026 12:14 PM (snZF9)
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#DrunkDonLemon FTW!
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 04, 2026 12:14 PM (snZF9)
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#DrunkDonLemon FTW!
Posted by: ShainS -- Would Commies Care If The Minneapolis Paychos Were Killed By Illegals? at February 04, 2026 12:20 PM (UPNKG)
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Now that ICE is being reduced in Minneapolis I think we can be assured every city will have these paid mobs just increase. I think the administration is being conned.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 04, 2026 12:20 PM (n5tGW)
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"This is retarded. Can't we just have you do your jobs, and we'll do our jobs, and stop being dumb about all this shit?"
"Yeah, OK, I guess, we'll stop releasing everyone into the wild if you stop curbstomping our smellies in the street."
"That would be lovely, thank you."
I mean, hell, this is the kind of storybook kumbaya Working Together shit that every swing voter rhapsodizes about. Yet here it is happening right before their eyes and nobody gives a rat's ass about it.
"Yeah, OK, I guess, we'll stop releasing everyone into the wild if you stop curbstomping our smellies in the street."
"That would be lovely, thank you."
I mean, hell, this is the kind of storybook kumbaya Working Together shit that every swing voter rhapsodizes about. Yet here it is happening right before their eyes and nobody gives a rat's ass about it.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 04, 2026 12:20 PM (JwNbV)
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288 Never got the appeal of Springsteen. Never. Do not comprehend his following.
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His former manager before red diaper baby Jon Landau took over (IIRC around Darkness at the Edge of Town era), mentioned that Springsteen had the chance to really be an artist but Springsteen decided he wanted to be famous instead.
Landau with his journalist connections then set Springsteen up to be a popular tribunal for the Democrats, appear at all sorts of protest song fests, etc. And whatever joy was in Springsteen from his early days was snuffed out in dystopian commie fantasy songs. But the early days nostalgia and the cynicism of Born in the USA album made Springsteen very rich and very famous.
Posted by: tubal
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His former manager before red diaper baby Jon Landau took over (IIRC around Darkness at the Edge of Town era), mentioned that Springsteen had the chance to really be an artist but Springsteen decided he wanted to be famous instead.
Landau with his journalist connections then set Springsteen up to be a popular tribunal for the Democrats, appear at all sorts of protest song fests, etc. And whatever joy was in Springsteen from his early days was snuffed out in dystopian commie fantasy songs. But the early days nostalgia and the cynicism of Born in the USA album made Springsteen very rich and very famous.
Posted by: whig at February 04, 2026 12:20 PM (2swu2)
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Kinda like National Socialism, around the edges.
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Yes, but that’s a discussion for another time. What they didn’t do notably, were economic crackpot theories that everyone knows don’t work. Because the government wanted to WIN.
When the government wants to succeed at an objective, they can usually do it. Manhattan project. B-29 project. Apollo program.
Now do “immigration”. There is no reason for “failure at the border” than malfeasance and perfidy. It is entirely a matter of “you can bet somebody wants it that way”.
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Yes, but that’s a discussion for another time. What they didn’t do notably, were economic crackpot theories that everyone knows don’t work. Because the government wanted to WIN.
When the government wants to succeed at an objective, they can usually do it. Manhattan project. B-29 project. Apollo program.
Now do “immigration”. There is no reason for “failure at the border” than malfeasance and perfidy. It is entirely a matter of “you can bet somebody wants it that way”.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 12:20 PM (P7T1m)
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258 Cannot remember when I last bothered with an awards show. Do not care to watch a bunch of performers stroking each other.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:07 PM (pDt9x)
Does the Westminster Dog Show count?
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:07 PM (pDt9x)
Does the Westminster Dog Show count?
Posted by: moki at February 04, 2026 12:20 PM (wLjpr)
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Though NASA administration Jared Isaacman continues to support unequivocally NASA’s planned Artemis-2 ten-day manned mission around the Moon — presently targeting a March launch date — in a statement today on X he revealed that he also recognizes the serious limitations of the SLS rocket.
https://t.ly/zZmEi
Though NASA administration Jared Isaacman continues to support unequivocally NASA’s planned Artemis-2 ten-day manned mission around the Moon — presently targeting a March launch date — in a statement today on X he revealed that he also recognizes the serious limitations of the SLS rocket.
https://t.ly/zZmEi
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 04, 2026 12:21 PM (Cqx++)
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Almost like states that rely on federal funding to prop themselves up because they spend so much have almost no leverage with the federal government in a standoff.
Hey, if MN wants to play stupid games, it can do that with its own money, not mine.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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I wonder if a few other Dem governors/mayors are watching. I'm pretty sure Newsom is, and he's prepping his lofty speech on how he forced out the Bad Orange Man and his stormtroopers (without admitting that he's allowing ICE to suck the criminals straight out of the prisons).
Almost like states that rely on federal funding to prop themselves up because they spend so much have almost no leverage with the federal government in a standoff.
Hey, if MN wants to play stupid games, it can do that with its own money, not mine.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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I wonder if a few other Dem governors/mayors are watching. I'm pretty sure Newsom is, and he's prepping his lofty speech on how he forced out the Bad Orange Man and his stormtroopers (without admitting that he's allowing ICE to suck the criminals straight out of the prisons).
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at February 04, 2026 12:21 PM (JrWaT)
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Gonna be listening to a lot of 3 Dog Night today.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 04, 2026 12:21 PM (2WIwB)
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If you lived in jersey during the 80's you would have fire bombed the local radio stations. They're the assholes that elevated him.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 04, 2026 12:18 PM (snZF9)
Now, now, they also played Bon Jovi and Billy Joel on occasion.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 04, 2026 12:18 PM (snZF9)
Now, now, they also played Bon Jovi and Billy Joel on occasion.
Posted by: Warai-otoko who used to work in Jersey a lot and be subjected to local radio at February 04, 2026 12:21 PM (JwNbV)
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301 258 Cannot remember when I last bothered with an awards show. Do not care to watch a bunch of performers stroking each other.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:07 PM (pDt9x)
Does the Westminster Dog Show count?
Posted by: moki at February 04, 2026 12:20 PM (wLjpr)
My puppy says “ allow that”.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:07 PM (pDt9x)
Does the Westminster Dog Show count?
Posted by: moki at February 04, 2026 12:20 PM (wLjpr)
My puppy says “ allow that”.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:22 PM (pDt9x)
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297 Now that ICE is being reduced in Minneapolis I think we can be assured every city will have these paid mobs just increase. I think the administration is being conned.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
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It is Border Patrol and augmentee DHS personnel leaving for the most part, not ICE.
Plus, a lot of those high profile criminal targets that the surge sought are in the process or have been removed.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
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It is Border Patrol and augmentee DHS personnel leaving for the most part, not ICE.
Plus, a lot of those high profile criminal targets that the surge sought are in the process or have been removed.
Posted by: whig at February 04, 2026 12:22 PM (2swu2)
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Now do “immigration”. There is no reason for “failure at the border” than malfeasance and perfidy. It is entirely a matter of “you can bet somebody wants it that way”.
Posted by: Common Tater
*shifty eyes*
- Labour AND Tory governments
Posted by: Common Tater
*shifty eyes*
- Labour AND Tory governments
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 04, 2026 12:22 PM (Dv3i1)
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Roll up your shirt sleeves, boys, Bruce is about to take the stage!
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 04, 2026 12:22 PM (TOSLe)
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71 At space.com: "NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?"
Waiting for warranty repair request approval.
Posted by: gp at February 04, 2026 11:22 AM (N8ZBc)
I have a bad feeling about this whole mission. Hope I'm wrong.
Waiting for warranty repair request approval.
Posted by: gp at February 04, 2026 11:22 AM (N8ZBc)
I have a bad feeling about this whole mission. Hope I'm wrong.
Posted by: javems at February 04, 2026 12:23 PM (zFsEm)
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In America, crowdsourcing was previously called "life." But then Keynes came along, and we learned about the miracle of gatekeeping experts who decide everything in their super smart ways, and had to come up with a new word for not listening to queer nerds with a god complex.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 12:18 PM (BI5O2)
Keynes mostly just formalized the practices of the Bank of London post WWI as it was trying to paper over the massive default that was looming. It is an official method of check kiting and hiding deficits by structuring financials to allow the same money or assets cover multiple debts. The final imprimatur on the system was Keynes formalizing it, and then Churchill supporting it as Exchequer.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 12:18 PM (BI5O2)
Keynes mostly just formalized the practices of the Bank of London post WWI as it was trying to paper over the massive default that was looming. It is an official method of check kiting and hiding deficits by structuring financials to allow the same money or assets cover multiple debts. The final imprimatur on the system was Keynes formalizing it, and then Churchill supporting it as Exchequer.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:23 PM (rbvCR)
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Springsteen? The guy receiving a farm subsidy for leasing land to a beekeeper?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 04, 2026 12:23 PM (XeU6L)
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His former manager before red diaper baby Jon Landau took over (IIRC around Darkness at the Edge of Town era), mentioned that Springsteen had the chance to really be an artist but Springsteen decided he wanted to be famous instead.
Landau with his journalist connections then set Springsteen up to be a popular tribunal for the Democrats, appear at all sorts of protest song fests, etc. And whatever joy was in Springsteen from his early days was snuffed out in dystopian commie fantasy songs. But the early days nostalgia and the cynicism of Born in the USA album made Springsteen very rich and very famous.
Posted by: whig at February 04, 2026 12:20 PM (2swu2)
I remember the first time we played the Stone Pony. I was thinking well springsteen played there, its always talked about, might be cool. No, the place was a fucking shithole. I knew right there everything was bullshit.
Landau with his journalist connections then set Springsteen up to be a popular tribunal for the Democrats, appear at all sorts of protest song fests, etc. And whatever joy was in Springsteen from his early days was snuffed out in dystopian commie fantasy songs. But the early days nostalgia and the cynicism of Born in the USA album made Springsteen very rich and very famous.
Posted by: whig at February 04, 2026 12:20 PM (2swu2)
I remember the first time we played the Stone Pony. I was thinking well springsteen played there, its always talked about, might be cool. No, the place was a fucking shithole. I knew right there everything was bullshit.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 04, 2026 12:23 PM (snZF9)
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The left’s concience is like it has been seared with a hot iron. No shame, and killing a human is the same as stepping on a bug to them. Butchering a child is the same as walking their designer dogs.
Posted by: Eromero at February 04, 2026 12:24 PM (yw3eV)
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I wonder if a few other Dem governors/mayors are watching. I'm pretty sure Newsom is, and he's prepping his lofty speech on how he forced out the Bad Orange Man and his stormtroopers (without admitting that he's allowing ICE to suck the criminals straight out of the prisons).
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at February 04, 2026 12:21 PM (JrWaT)
I hope the people backing Tina Kotex are paying attention.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at February 04, 2026 12:21 PM (JrWaT)
I hope the people backing Tina Kotex are paying attention.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:24 PM (rbvCR)
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Maybe I should have said DHS but the point remains, I think you will see a surge in the paid protestor mobs increase all over the country.
And does this reduce the investigation into the massive fraud?
And does this reduce the investigation into the massive fraud?
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 04, 2026 12:24 PM (n5tGW)
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312 Springsteen? The guy receiving a farm subsidy for leasing land to a beekeeper?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 04, 2026 12:23 PM (XeU6L)
So much crazy in so few words.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 04, 2026 12:23 PM (XeU6L)
So much crazy in so few words.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:24 PM (pDt9x)
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288 Never got the appeal of Springsteen. Never. Do not comprehend his following.
Posted by: tubal
I was mildly interested in the biopic, but it was all about his crappy Nebraska album that came out in '82 and not the prior years. Pass.
Posted by: tubal
I was mildly interested in the biopic, but it was all about his crappy Nebraska album that came out in '82 and not the prior years. Pass.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 04, 2026 12:25 PM (Dv3i1)
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305 Now, now, they also played Bon Jovi and Billy Joel on occasion.
Posted by: Warai-otoko who used to work in Jersey a lot and be subjected to local radio at February 04, 2026 12:21 PM (JwNbV)
That's Arena Bowl Champion Jon Bon Jovi to you.
Posted by: Warai-otoko who used to work in Jersey a lot and be subjected to local radio at February 04, 2026 12:21 PM (JwNbV)
That's Arena Bowl Champion Jon Bon Jovi to you.
Posted by: XTC at February 04, 2026 12:25 PM (uEmCf)
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MN lost. Wholly and completely.
They are now acting like Texas regarding border enforcement.
That's not a loss. At all.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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That part, we shall see. For the most part, I think the criminal investigations into fraud in MN should take priority after violent raging criminals are removed or detained by ICE. Homan indicated that a lot of their initial targets have been gotten.
ICE was never there in MN for mass deportations but to get the worst of the worst out. The rest are being incentivized to leave by cutting off money and making it harder and harder to skim from fed gov coffers. And the blue states simply do not have the financial resources to keep paying illegals to stay.
They are now acting like Texas regarding border enforcement.
That's not a loss. At all.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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That part, we shall see. For the most part, I think the criminal investigations into fraud in MN should take priority after violent raging criminals are removed or detained by ICE. Homan indicated that a lot of their initial targets have been gotten.
ICE was never there in MN for mass deportations but to get the worst of the worst out. The rest are being incentivized to leave by cutting off money and making it harder and harder to skim from fed gov coffers. And the blue states simply do not have the financial resources to keep paying illegals to stay.
Posted by: whig at February 04, 2026 12:26 PM (2swu2)
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Keynes was a communist kiddie-fvcker, who died under somewhat suspicious circumstances. I think they wanted him to go away.
He was the “expert” economist intended to put a veneer of respectability on fairy tale economics, that they were going to do anyway. Counter-cyclical fiscal policy. The politicians really glommed onto the deficit spending part. Saving for a rainy day, not so much.
He was the “expert” economist intended to put a veneer of respectability on fairy tale economics, that they were going to do anyway. Counter-cyclical fiscal policy. The politicians really glommed onto the deficit spending part. Saving for a rainy day, not so much.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 12:26 PM (P7T1m)
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Maybe I should have said DHS but the point remains, I think you will see a surge in the paid protestor mobs increase all over the country.
And does this reduce the investigation into the massive fraud?
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 04, 2026 12:24 PM (n5tGW)
I am going to guess that the Department of War has been operating Counter Insurgency ops for 30 years, DNI Tulsi Gabbard is not shy, and the Treasury has ALL the financials that pass through a bank.
And does this reduce the investigation into the massive fraud?
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 04, 2026 12:24 PM (n5tGW)
I am going to guess that the Department of War has been operating Counter Insurgency ops for 30 years, DNI Tulsi Gabbard is not shy, and the Treasury has ALL the financials that pass through a bank.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (rbvCR)
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Springsteen? The guy receiving a farm subsidy for leasing land to a beekeeper?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 04, 2026 12:23 PM (XeU6L)
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Bon Jovi is the beekeeper, but Springsteen has some other fake (but legal) tax subsidy to keep property taxes on his mansion lower than people pay for modest homes.
These people are cheating scumbags and deserve to be taxed through other means.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 04, 2026 12:23 PM (XeU6L)
_____
Bon Jovi is the beekeeper, but Springsteen has some other fake (but legal) tax subsidy to keep property taxes on his mansion lower than people pay for modest homes.
These people are cheating scumbags and deserve to be taxed through other means.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (iFTx/)
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the FUD around MN and related hi jinx is crazy pants
don't let it sway you
try
the left will always use FUD, but lately they are losing other weapons. so it's FUD wherever you look. it's getting humorous honestly
don't let it sway you
try
the left will always use FUD, but lately they are losing other weapons. so it's FUD wherever you look. it's getting humorous honestly
Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 04, 2026 12:28 PM (emBoF)
325
I like to celebrate liberal fags with some Neil Young
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:28 PM (KI8Ns)
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These people are cheating scumbags and deserve to be taxed through other means.
I've yet to meet a leftist that didn't think other people should be taxed more but that they are already taxed enough
I've yet to meet a leftist that didn't think other people should be taxed more but that they are already taxed enough
Posted by: 18-1 at February 04, 2026 12:28 PM (sKqQm)
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Minnesota. We spend time parsing the words “ win” and “ loss” in regard. Did assholes get arrested and deported needs to figure in to the word dissection I think.
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:29 PM (pDt9x)
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Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 04, 2026 12:28 PM (emBoF)
Forget FUD the best response to a leftard is FOAD
Forget FUD the best response to a leftard is FOAD
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:29 PM (KI8Ns)
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Bon Jovi is the beekeeper, but Springsteen has some other fake (but legal) tax subsidy to keep property taxes on his mansion lower than people pay for modest homes.
These people are cheating scumbags and deserve to be taxed through other means.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (iFTx/)
Absolutely.
These people are cheating scumbags and deserve to be taxed through other means.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (iFTx/)
Absolutely.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 04, 2026 12:29 PM (snZF9)
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I have a bad feeling about this whole mission. Hope I'm wrong.
Posted by: javems at February 04, 2026 12:23 PM (zFsEm)
You're not alone.
Posted by: javems at February 04, 2026 12:23 PM (zFsEm)
You're not alone.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 04, 2026 12:29 PM (2WIwB)
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These people are cheating scumbags and deserve to be taxed through other means.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (iFTx/)
Feh, I get some kind of "homestead" deduction for my taxes because I asked them "hey can I get that" and they were like "yeah dude whatever no one cares".
I got the same thing when i used to live in town on less than 1/8th of an acre, too.
Screw them guys in general, but i'll never be the one to give the taxman any more than I have to.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (iFTx/)
Feh, I get some kind of "homestead" deduction for my taxes because I asked them "hey can I get that" and they were like "yeah dude whatever no one cares".
I got the same thing when i used to live in town on less than 1/8th of an acre, too.
Screw them guys in general, but i'll never be the one to give the taxman any more than I have to.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 04, 2026 12:29 PM (JwNbV)
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This turgid prose is absurd, overwrought, deceitful, superficial, hilariously political, manipulative and out of all proportion to actual events.
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So you've read The Nation
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So you've read The Nation
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 04, 2026 12:30 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:30 PM (KI8Ns)
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These people are cheating scumbags and deserve to be taxed through other means.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (iFTx/)
You had me right up through "be"
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (iFTx/)
You had me right up through "be"
Posted by: ... at February 04, 2026 12:31 PM (KI8Ns)
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> 215 How come there is only one Nobel Prize type organization?
The Fields Medal has entered the chat.
Posted by: Chuck C at February 04, 2026 11:55 AM (D0HYP)
The long-standing story (and I think it is just a story) is that Nobel didn't endow a mathematics prize because a mathematician stole his girlfriend when he a young man.
Others would include the Turing Award.
Both the Fields and the Turing have THUS FAR escaped being made "woke".
The Fields Medal has entered the chat.
Posted by: Chuck C at February 04, 2026 11:55 AM (D0HYP)
The long-standing story (and I think it is just a story) is that Nobel didn't endow a mathematics prize because a mathematician stole his girlfriend when he a young man.
Others would include the Turing Award.
Both the Fields and the Turing have THUS FAR escaped being made "woke".
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 04, 2026 12:31 PM (IG3/x)
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Bon Jovi is the beekeeper, but Springsteen has some other fake (but legal) tax subsidy to keep property taxes on his mansion lower than people pay for modest homes.
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Ah. Thank you. I have trouble keeping the grift sorted out Looked up the situation:
"Method: The land qualifies for the lower tax rate because it is managed as a farm, specifically by leasing it to an organic farmer."
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Ah. Thank you. I have trouble keeping the grift sorted out Looked up the situation:
"Method: The land qualifies for the lower tax rate because it is managed as a farm, specifically by leasing it to an organic farmer."
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 04, 2026 12:31 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 12:31 PM (jbnUc)
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In true Trumpian fashion, the administration got something out of the deal with Minnesota and Minnesota also got something out of the deal.
I'd say neither side "won" or "lost" but a mutual agreement was met.
I'd say neither side "won" or "lost" but a mutual agreement was met.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 04, 2026 12:31 PM (jtM2q)
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I remember the first time we played the Stone Pony. I was thinking well springsteen played there, its always talked about, might be cool. No, the place was a fucking shithole. I knew right there everything was bullshit.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Heh. In that case, Springsteen had reason to become famous and rich rather than play places like the Stone Pony perpetually.
I think the former manager was Mike Appel and he gave a pretty good interview about the difference between early and late Springsteen and the path he chose which was stardom rather than artistry.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Heh. In that case, Springsteen had reason to become famous and rich rather than play places like the Stone Pony perpetually.
I think the former manager was Mike Appel and he gave a pretty good interview about the difference between early and late Springsteen and the path he chose which was stardom rather than artistry.
Posted by: whig at February 04, 2026 12:31 PM (2swu2)
340
Nood WaPo layoffs
Posted by: Dad of Six at February 04, 2026 12:32 PM (H35sT)
341
Cynical I guess. Seen too many of these in my lifetime where the govts announce an agreement and nothing changes, except for the short term.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 04, 2026 12:32 PM (n5tGW)
342
Bon Jovi is the beekeeper, but Springsteen has some other fake (but legal) tax subsidy to keep property taxes on his mansion lower than people pay for modest homes.
These people are cheating scumbags and deserve to be taxed through other means.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (iFTx/)
Every single jackwad that says they think people should pay more taxes pays an accountant every year to make sure that they pay as little as possible.
These people are cheating scumbags and deserve to be taxed through other means.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (iFTx/)
Every single jackwad that says they think people should pay more taxes pays an accountant every year to make sure that they pay as little as possible.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at February 04, 2026 12:32 PM (w/O5Q)
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337 325
‘ I like to celebrate liberal fags with some Neil Young’
Good choice.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 12:31 PM (jbnUc)
The codger who turned into a bitchy old lesbian? That neil Young?
‘ I like to celebrate liberal fags with some Neil Young’
Good choice.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 12:31 PM (jbnUc)
The codger who turned into a bitchy old lesbian? That neil Young?
Posted by: tubal at February 04, 2026 12:32 PM (pDt9x)
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These people are cheating scumbags and deserve to be taxed through other means.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (iFTx/)
Feh, I get some kind of "homestead" deduction for my taxes because I asked them "hey can I get that" and they were like "yeah dude whatever no one cares".
I got the same thing when i used to live in town on less than 1/8th of an acre, too.
Screw them guys in general, but i'll never be the one to give the taxman any more than I have to.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 04, 2026 12:29 PM (JwNbV)
______
Of course not. I do everything I can to minimize taxes too. But there's something vulgarly wrong when you pay less taxes on acres of land with a 15,000 sf mansion in one of the most expensive towns in NJ, and all based on fake bullshit. Bon Jovi ain't a beekeeper. Why is he getting to treat his land like he is?
We are getting fucked by these people. It's time to fuck back.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:27 PM (iFTx/)
Feh, I get some kind of "homestead" deduction for my taxes because I asked them "hey can I get that" and they were like "yeah dude whatever no one cares".
I got the same thing when i used to live in town on less than 1/8th of an acre, too.
Screw them guys in general, but i'll never be the one to give the taxman any more than I have to.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 04, 2026 12:29 PM (JwNbV)
______
Of course not. I do everything I can to minimize taxes too. But there's something vulgarly wrong when you pay less taxes on acres of land with a 15,000 sf mansion in one of the most expensive towns in NJ, and all based on fake bullshit. Bon Jovi ain't a beekeeper. Why is he getting to treat his land like he is?
We are getting fucked by these people. It's time to fuck back.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 04, 2026 12:33 PM (iFTx/)
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343
‘ The codger who turned into a bitchy old lesbian? That neil Young?’
Yeah. You don’t think he’s a good choice to celebrate liberal fags?
‘ The codger who turned into a bitchy old lesbian? That neil Young?’
Yeah. You don’t think he’s a good choice to celebrate liberal fags?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 04, 2026 12:34 PM (jbnUc)
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Maybe I should have said DHS but the point remains, I think you will see a surge in the paid protestor mobs increase all over the country.
And does this reduce the investigation into the massive fraud?
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
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DHS would not be doing the investigations into fraud as they don't have the mandate nor the expertise. For better or worse, it will be the FBI doing that as defrauding the government is a white collar crime where forensic accountants are more important than street smarts.
And does this reduce the investigation into the massive fraud?
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
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DHS would not be doing the investigations into fraud as they don't have the mandate nor the expertise. For better or worse, it will be the FBI doing that as defrauding the government is a white collar crime where forensic accountants are more important than street smarts.
Posted by: whig at February 04, 2026 12:35 PM (2swu2)
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The politicians really glommed onto the deficit spending part. Saving for a rainy day, not so much.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 12:26 PM (P7T1m)
Sure, they're all spendthrifts, who waste, scatter and strow. It's in the nature of these jackals.
But that's not the thing. It's about the power to decide for everyone.
People talk about the Laffer curve and optimal revenues, but it's never been about that, or about stealing the most money.
It's about stealing the largest portion of power, and keeping everyone under your boot, and arbitrary taxation is an excellent means to that end.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 04, 2026 12:26 PM (P7T1m)
Sure, they're all spendthrifts, who waste, scatter and strow. It's in the nature of these jackals.
But that's not the thing. It's about the power to decide for everyone.
People talk about the Laffer curve and optimal revenues, but it's never been about that, or about stealing the most money.
It's about stealing the largest portion of power, and keeping everyone under your boot, and arbitrary taxation is an excellent means to that end.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 04, 2026 12:36 PM (BI5O2)
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nood
Posted by: gp at February 04, 2026 12:46 PM (N8ZBc)
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Having never been there, I have a question about Minneapolis....are there any normies, or even semi-normies, living there?
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat
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I have visited (business) Minnehoplessness in February. Based on data collected during that trip, I can state that anyone who would live there voluntarily in the winter is definitely NOT normal.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat
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I have visited (business) Minnehoplessness in February. Based on data collected during that trip, I can state that anyone who would live there voluntarily in the winter is definitely NOT normal.
Posted by: buddhaha at February 04, 2026 12:48 PM (36QIT)
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If/when I think of the EU, I also think Enemies & Moochers against the USA.
They need to direct their opinions and funds to protecting & rebuilding Ukraine. Period.
They need to direct their opinions and funds to protecting & rebuilding Ukraine. Period.
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