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Real Axios Headline: "Crime Plunges In Major Cities Despite Trump's Crackdown Rhetoric"

You mean, despite his rhetoric calling for a crime crackdown followed by a genuine crackdown?

As you probably know, the left-wing treasonous press has a long history of headlines of this kind. Fox Butterfield of the New York Times would routinely write this same headline, again and again, during the fall in crime during the nineties:

Crime Falls Despite Increases in Incarceration

It never occurred to Fox Butterfield, or his many layers of editors at the New York Times, that crime was falling precisely because of increases in the incarceration of criminals.

And the spirit of Fox Butterfield now lives on at Politico for Kidz, Axios.

Axios deleted the headline because conservatives Seized on it (and also, there was reportedly some pouncing), but people did get screencaps:

Twitchy reminds us that in late January, the New York Times admitted crime was dropping -- but claimed there was no known cause for this sudden drop.

Experts are baffled!

One of the largely unsung victories of the Trump administration over its first year in office is the fact that overall crime rates -- and the murder rate specifically -- PLUMMETED in 2025, thanks to many of the administration's policies. According to the independent, nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice, robberies dropped by 23 percent, carjackings by 43 percent (wow!), gun assaults by 22 percent, aggravated assaults by 9 percent, and homicides by 21 percent.
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To any rational person, it's not difficult to understand why this happened. Despite attempts by Democrats to incite violence across the country and leftist judges to release recidivist criminals, federal authorities are cracking down on violent offenders. We're also not seeing cries to 'defund the police,' as the left has switched its focus to hating ICE and protecting illegal criminals.

Most obviously, however, is the fact that the Trump administration completely shut down illegal border crossings. We're no longer seeing a massive flood of criminals invading the southern border...


Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 02:10 PM




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1 O, the Italicans.

Posted by: m at February 11, 2026 02:12 PM (+YA9H)

2 Blade!

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 11, 2026 02:12 PM (dK+Kv)

3 Oh, fiddle dee dee

Posted by: Scarlett O'Hara at February 11, 2026 02:12 PM (efuu+)

4 Axios is a joke.

Posted by: runner at February 11, 2026 02:13 PM (g47mK)

5 Sponge

Posted by: Max Power at February 11, 2026 02:13 PM (SlwD6)

6 My hunger was abated DESPITE the pizza I just ate...

Posted by: Mr Wolf at February 11, 2026 02:13 PM (bjzGJ)

7 Home page is slanty

Posted by: Al Swearingen at February 11, 2026 02:14 PM (jo6FO)

8 Here come the comments by the panitalicans...

Posted by: Mr Wolf at February 11, 2026 02:14 PM (bjzGJ)

9 The SOTU is scheduled for February 24. I am excited to watch it. I have so missed the Trumpian speeches. Bigly.

Posted by: jmel at February 11, 2026 02:15 PM (RWHIh)

10 Huh. Removing en masse criminal illegal aliens results in a crime drop. Who’d a think it?

Posted by: Marcus T at February 11, 2026 02:15 PM (JEVZG)

11 Unfortunately, the Lefty print media does this because they know most people only read the headlines and not the content

Posted by: redridinghood at February 11, 2026 02:16 PM (NpAcC)

12 Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of Ace.

Posted by: Eeyore at February 11, 2026 02:17 PM (AlhUl)

13 Real Axios Headline: "Crime Plunges In Major Cities Despite Trump's Crackdown Rhetoric"

LOL Bonchie on this headline:

Bonchie
@bonchieredstate
7h
Do you think they have a special room where they stick interns to torture headlines like this?

Posted by: m at February 11, 2026 02:18 PM (+YA9H)

14 That Headline makes absolutely no sense.

Even in the way they are trying to employ it...it's a non-sequitur.


Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2026 02:18 PM (gH8T+)

15 Huh. Removing en masse criminal illegal aliens results in a crime drop. Who’d a think it?
Posted by: Marcus T at February 11, 2026 02:15 PM (JEVZG)

I was assured repeatedly by the expert class that 'immigrants' were far more law abiding than the citizenry in general.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at February 11, 2026 02:18 PM (cA9ON)

16 migawd, increased enforcement results in decreased criminality and NOT increased incarceration?

Why this is just insane, no rational world acts like this!

Posted by: Kindltot at February 11, 2026 02:18 PM (rbvCR)

17 13 Bonchie
@bonchieredstate
7h
Do you think they have a special room where they stick interns to torture headlines like this?

Posted by: m at February 11, 2026 02:18 PM (+YA9H)

======

That dude is annoying.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:18 PM (GBKbO)

18 Even the explanation by axios of the headline change is "zesty".

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 11, 2026 02:18 PM (n5tGW)

19 Unemployment numbers unexpectedly drop despite massive number of jobs added last month.

Posted by: MFM at February 11, 2026 02:18 PM (dK+Kv)

20 What's an Axios?

Posted by: I gotta ask at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM (cu5hY)

21 "Crime Plunges in Major Cities...


... Despite Reduced Salmon Runs in the Columbia River Basin"

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM (gH8T+)

22 These people just don't get the concept of Career Criminal. 10% of the crooks commit 90% of the crime.

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM (jc0TO)

23 Has anyone asked Politico why they used the word "despite"? That word wasn't chosen by accident, so what was their reasoning, if such can ever be said to occur there?

Posted by: Archimedes at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM (Riz8t)

24 Has anyone matched these experts against a five-year old, at tic-tac-toe? I know where my money would go.

Posted by: Eeyore at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM (AlhUl)

25 What's an Axios?
Posted by: I gotta ask at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM


Politico for Kidz

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (jc0TO)

26 What's Behind the Staggering Drop in the Murder Rate?

I'm no statistician, but I'm going to say it's directly tied to the staggering drop in government employment, welfare fraud, population of illegals, and Democrat power.

Posted by: t-bird at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (DD6gL)

27 Promethius.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (Kt19C)

28 I smashed my thumb with a hammer despite smashing my thumb with a hammer.

Posted by: fd at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (5cmwp)

29
Morbid Obesity plunges despite large food shortage/famine.

Posted by: Frank Barone at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (IifOV)

30 Well, when the left was touting the benefits of diversity...like getting good Thai found at 3 AM they forgot to mention it also included rape, murder, arson, mugging, and rape

Now that Trump is sending these diverse cancer researchers back home there are fewer people to rape, murder, arson, mug, and rape the people Americans won't...

Posted by: 18-1 at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (sKqQm)

31 Has anyone else started getting really annoying popup ads when you click on "continue reading" on the main page?

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (JoLAO)

32 What's an Axios?
Posted by: I gotta ask at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM

Leftist agit prop hoor.

Posted by: MFM at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (dK+Kv)

33 What's an Axios?

$20, same as in town.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 11, 2026 02:21 PM (Kt19C)

34 Heh, local prosecutor in Colorado recently credited the reduction in crime on policies they’d instituted starting to pay off.

Uh huh, sure, ICE arresting and removing 100+ TdA had nothing to do with it you guyz!!

Posted by: Lizzy at February 11, 2026 02:21 PM (Hkcdp)

35 "overall crime rates -- and the murder rate specifically -- PLUMMETED in 2025"

Lowest murder rate since 1900 I read somewhere. Please God let it be true! A huge achievement!

I've also read that USA EtOH consumption is declining, distilleries going out of business, etc. THAT would reduce violent crime all by itself.

Maybe a GOOD cultural change has arrived for a change.

Posted by: gp at February 11, 2026 02:21 PM (N8ZBc)

36 People are getting older despite the passage of time.

Posted by: MFM at February 11, 2026 02:21 PM (dK+Kv)

37 What's an Axios?
Posted by: I gotta ask at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM (cu5hY)
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It's the thing that connects pairs of wheels on your car, but that's not important right now.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 11, 2026 02:21 PM (JoLAO)

38 Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (JoLAO)

Yes.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2026 02:22 PM (Nx5jP)

39 My wife made a hot sausage and cabbage stew for lunch.

I'm going to be pooting all evening.

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 11, 2026 02:22 PM (jc0TO)

40 23 Has anyone asked Politico why they used the word "despite"? That word wasn't chosen by accident, so what was their reasoning, if such can ever be said to occur there?
Posted by: Archimedes at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM (Riz8t)
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Reasoning is racist and sexist.

Posted by: Eeyore at February 11, 2026 02:22 PM (AlhUl)

41 Has anyone asked Politico why they used the word "despite"? That word wasn't chosen by accident, so what was their reasoning, if such can ever be said to occur there?

I mean we all understand what they were trying to do here, but not being very bright, and totally blinded by ideology, they completely screwed it up. Still, it would amuse me as they struggle to come up with some explanation that doesn't make them look like the utter hacks we know them to be.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 11, 2026 02:22 PM (Riz8t)

42 anyone else started getting really annoying popup ads

Pics of old broads tits?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 11, 2026 02:22 PM (Kt19C)

43 Illegal Alien Criminals hiding from ICE and not committing crimes might have something to do with it.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 11, 2026 02:22 PM (n5tGW)

44 14 That Headline makes absolutely no sense.

Even in the way they are trying to employ it...it's a non-sequitur.


Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2026 02:18 PM (gH8T+)

=======

"People thought Trump saying things would make reality happen. Well, the reality he said came to pass, but it wasn't because of the words he said. Trump is powerless!"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:22 PM (GBKbO)

45 It reminds me of the NYTs headline about despite record incarceration, crime drops.

Who are they trying to convince of this? Us or themselves?

Posted by: CaliGirl at February 11, 2026 02:22 PM (nO8M5)

46 Trump can go beyond just locking up most of the criminals. Trump just deports them.

Posted by: Eddie Baby at February 11, 2026 02:22 PM (s19xO)

47 Has anyone asked Politico why they used the word "despite"? That word wasn't chosen by accident, so what was their reasoning, if such can ever be said to occur there?
Posted by: Archimedes at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM (Riz8t)


To deny Trump any credit. And insulate all his opposition from blame.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 11, 2026 02:23 PM (rbvCR)

48 26 What's Behind the Staggering Drop in the Murder Rate?

I'm no statistician, but I'm going to say it's directly tied to the staggering drop in government employment, welfare fraud, population of illegals, and Democrat power.
Posted by: t-bird at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (DD6gL)
________
I guess they've finally found the jobs Americans won't do.

Posted by: Eeyore at February 11, 2026 02:23 PM (AlhUl)

49 26 What's Behind the Staggering Drop in the Murder Rate?

I'm no statistician, but I'm going to say it's directly tied to the staggering drop in government employment, welfare fraud, population of illegals, and Democrat power.

Posted by: t-bird at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (DD6gL)

======

Completely unrelated:

Democrat PACs and directly tied organizations have 1/3 the money as GOP organizations.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:23 PM (GBKbO)

50 37 What's an Axios?
Posted by: I gotta ask at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM

It's a gluten free cereal for adults who wear onsie pajamas all weekend.

Posted by: Frank Barone at February 11, 2026 02:23 PM (IifOV)

51 But remember: illegal immigrants commit fewer crimes than citizens!

*fake talking point that is contradicted when you use the correct term of “ILLEGAL immigrant”

Posted by: Lizzy at February 11, 2026 02:24 PM (Hkcdp)

52 Unpossible. I was informed that illegal immigrants commit far fewer crimes than legal Americans...despite 40% of those incarcerated in California prisons are illegal immigrants.

Posted by: fly gal at February 11, 2026 02:24 PM (0XtpM)

53 Now can they put all the crooks in Atlanta, Minneapolis, LA, SF, Chicago and District of Chazz in jail? AKA - Democrats.

Posted by: pudinhead at February 11, 2026 02:24 PM (Hpgos)

54 "Despite Trump locking up crazy AWFLs who stalk federal law enforcement, crazy AWFLs less prevalent in Whole Foods."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:24 PM (GBKbO)

55 Economy grows at record pace, peace breaks out all over the world, crime drops at never-before-seen rates, but experts say "it's a mystery why these things are happening".

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 11, 2026 02:24 PM (QuWCM)

56 Maybe people have moved on from Not Reading Content to Not Reading Headlines?

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2026 02:24 PM (gH8T+)

57 Another small important point that isn’t being made.

Drug related arrests account for over a quarter of all arrests nationwide. Drugs are involved in over 50% of all homicides. With Trump’s significant increase in arrests for drugs like fentanyl, an increase in drug seizures combined with less illegal drugs coming across the border and ultimately a shrinking number of related deaths we have, miraculously, an overall crime drop.

Posted by: Marcus T at February 11, 2026 02:24 PM (JEVZG)

58 Completely unrelated:

Democrat PACs and directly tied organizations have 1/3 the money as GOP organizations.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching

DNC has less CoH than debt.

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:25 PM (MGB5H)

59 Who knew that deporting criminals would lead to a drop in crime??

Really, WHO KNEW???????

Posted by: Tex Lovera at February 11, 2026 02:25 PM (wtvvX)

60 Japan surrendered unconditionally, despite two atomic bombs.

Posted by: Ripley at February 11, 2026 02:25 PM (GUOwU)

61 Imagine what the country would look like if the left didn't control the media, the entertainment industry, the education industry...


If only the Republican party had fought them 40 years ago.

(God Bless Rush Limbaugh, Andrew Breitbart and the others who did.)

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at February 11, 2026 02:25 PM (cuae1)

62 Lights cigarette.

Posted by: The Margins at February 11, 2026 02:25 PM (jc0TO)

63 I see our world class "journalists" are doing us proud. Just think, they went in debt to the tune of couple hundred grand in order to produce such quality work.

Posted by: Beartooth at February 11, 2026 02:26 PM (GGatE)

64 58
DNC has less CoH than debt.

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:25 PM (MGB5H)

======

I remember when 2018 was full of "The Democrat cash advantage will lead to a Democrat majority in the Senate," headlines and stories.

You know,...the year that the GOP gained 2 Senate seats.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:26 PM (GBKbO)

65 The trend is racist because it affects children of coler disproportionately along with Trumpfs Defunding of FART Tube Program!!

Posted by: Mary Cloggenstein Of Brattleboro, VT at February 11, 2026 02:26 PM (oftw2)

66 *fake talking point that is contradicted when you use the correct term of “ILLEGAL immigrant”

I've noticed a lot of that on lefty sites - they'll give you legal immigrant crime numbers and just pretend that is what the debate is about.

And, IIRC, committing a crime will invalidate you from getting citizenship normally so when you consider most criminals are regularly committing crimes, legal immigrants are a self selected less crime group...

Posted by: 18-1 at February 11, 2026 02:26 PM (sKqQm)

67
Unexpectedly

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 11, 2026 02:26 PM (XeU6L)

68 Cases of STDs explode in The Villages despite senior residents there increasingly participating in unprotected sex orgies.

Posted by: one hour sober at February 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Y1sOo)

69 Causality is not just a river in Egypt.

Posted by: ShainS -- The Washington Post is Dying in Darkness at February 11, 2026 02:26 PM (iLtRJ)

70
New word:

Unexpertedly!

Posted by: ... at February 11, 2026 02:27 PM (oZ51P)

71 I don't see Baltimore on that list of cities with major crime reductions.

Maybe Wes Moore hasn't made up the numbers yet.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 11, 2026 02:27 PM (UxJD/)

72 Cat Overweight, Despite Increase In Cat Treat Consumption.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 11, 2026 02:27 PM (DgMqy)

73 67 I've noticed a lot of that on lefty sites - they'll give you legal immigrant crime numbers and just pretend that is what the debate is about.

And, IIRC, committing a crime will invalidate you from getting citizenship normally so when you consider most criminals are regularly committing crimes, legal immigrants are a self selected less crime group...

Posted by: 18-1 at February 11, 2026 02:26 PM (sKqQm)

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"I just want those who committed the civil infraction of being here illegally get the civil remedy."

"That's great! I'm so glad you're so reasonable!"

"The civil remedy is deportation."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:27 PM (GBKbO)

74 Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 02:25 PM (77rzZ)

Next time try to be less amusing and less irritating.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 11, 2026 02:27 PM (n9ltV)

75 Cases of STDs explode in The Villages despite senior residents there increasingly participating in unprotected sex orgies.

Out: Eyes Wide Shut

In: Dentures on the Floor

Posted by: 18-1 at February 11, 2026 02:27 PM (sKqQm)

76 According to Axios, the cities with the two biggest drops in homicide were both in FL (Orlando and Tampa).

That's odd. I would have thought the biggest drops would be in blue "sanctuary" states and cities where Trump went in and enforced the laws that the local cocksuckers wouldn't. Such as DC and MN.

I assume the big drop is due almost solely to Trump shutting down the illegal invasion. Fewer scumbags get in. More ICE arrests and deportations.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 11, 2026 02:28 PM (iFTx/)

77 didn't axios in 2021 refer to kamala as the border tsar and later claim in 2024 that no one ever called kamala the border tsar?

Posted by: gnats local 678 at February 11, 2026 02:28 PM (CWTWj)

78 To further reduce violent crime, abolish parole nationwide. Over half of our local arrests for violent crime are parolees. Lock up recidivist violent criminals forever, I say. Build more prisons to make it possible.

Posted by: gp at February 11, 2026 02:28 PM (N8ZBc)

79 I'd bet these numbers would come down significantly if you cap a couple more Minnesota agitators.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 11, 2026 02:28 PM (xFfhU)

80
"The civil remedy is deportation."


And of course....

The left: How dare Trump call these vibrant, rich cultures our documented immigrants are coming from shitholes. Only a racist would disparage such wonderful places

Also the left: Sending these people home is like sending Jews to NAZI Germany!

Posted by: 18-1 at February 11, 2026 02:29 PM (sKqQm)

81 76 According to Axios, the cities with the two biggest drops in homicide were both in FL (Orlando and Tampa).

That's odd. I would have thought the biggest drops would be in blue "sanctuary" states and cities where Trump went in and enforced the laws that the local cocksuckers wouldn't. Such as DC and MN.

I assume the big drop is due almost solely to Trump shutting down the illegal invasion. Fewer scumbags get in. More ICE arrests and deportations.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 11, 2026 02:28 PM (iFTx/)

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FL still has their own little cadre of magistrate judges who want to let out criminals because of feelings.

The cops contacting ICE for deportation before they ever get to a judge endruns that process.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:29 PM (GBKbO)

82 Trumpfs Defunding of FART Tube Program!!

The vuvuzela act.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 11, 2026 02:29 PM (Kt19C)

83 In more Charlotte crime news you won't hear about, another dindu smoke everything until you're a mental head case walked up to a white BofA lady at a bank branch and shot her two times in the back. Then got into his urban transport, not the light rail but a dodge charger, and drove home to his parents' basement. No robbery.

Posted by: nckate at February 11, 2026 02:29 PM (uQzkA)

84 What's an Axios?
Posted by: I gotta ask at February 11, 2026 02:19 PM


Means "worthy" in Greek. Which makes me laugh every time I see the complete crapfest that is Axios the publication.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 11, 2026 02:29 PM (bFu5X)

85 The person yelled " Allahu Ackbar!!" before detonating their unalive vest resulting in the premature unaliving of 100 members of the concert goers. We might never know the reason for this tragedy.

Posted by: Darth Randall at February 11, 2026 02:29 PM (f1kZG)

86 Lib boomers were having an anti ICE rally that we unfortunately walked through. Besides needing a lot more deodorant, they were chanting “peace, pot and microdot”. I actually had no idea what that was and had to look it up.

Posted by: Marcus T at February 11, 2026 02:29 PM (JEVZG)

87 Flatulence increases despite the widespread use of beans.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 11, 2026 02:29 PM (n5tGW)

88 The Left doesn't understand the relationship between cause and effect.

This is because their entire worldview is based on magical thinking.

Close your eyes and wish HARD ENOUGH and you can make all your dreams come true!

(A sprinkling of pixie dust is optional.)

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 11, 2026 02:29 PM (ESVrU)

89 Next time try to be less amusing and less irritating.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

What'd I do?

Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 02:30 PM (77rzZ)

90 Despite Trump's bombing of Iranian nucular facilities Iran has downsized the program.

Posted by: Operator Error at February 11, 2026 02:30 PM (KIj8N)

91 anyone else started getting really annoying popup ads

I did today. I can't get rid of them without reloading AOSHQ.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 11, 2026 02:30 PM (Riz8t)

92 Drug related arrests account for over a quarter of all arrests nationwide. Drugs are involved in over 50% of all homicides. With Trump’s significant increase in arrests for drugs like fentanyl, an increase in drug seizures combined with less illegal drugs coming across the border and ultimately a shrinking number of related deaths we have, miraculously, an overall crime drop.
Posted by: Marcus T at February 11, 2026 02:24 PM (JEVZG)


For 80 years ODs, drug crimes, drug violence, destruction of sovereignty to maintain drug production, drug trafficking and general property crime to fund addictions have been just a cost of keeping the CIA funded for the war against international communism maintaining open societies and free trade between nations.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 11, 2026 02:30 PM (rbvCR)

93 i wonder what the demographics are for NYT subscribers.

Posted by: mrp at February 11, 2026 02:30 PM (rj6Yv)

94 The reason for the drop in crime rates may never be ascertained, they promised.

Posted by: Stu Podaso at February 11, 2026 02:31 PM (RQM7/)

95 Mes amis, I will get to the bottom of zees mystery. Perhaps is somesing in ze wateir?

Posted by: Inspecteur Clouseau at February 11, 2026 02:31 PM (gKWVE)

96 The SOTU is scheduled for February 24. I am excited to watch it. I have so missed the Trumpian speeches. Bigly.
Posted by: jmel at February 11, 2026 02:15 PM (RWHIh)
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It's going to be EPIC.

President Trump is going to ram all his accomplishments down the throats of the Democrats, one by one by one until they choke on them.

Every single Democrat in attendance (if there are any) will look like they've been sucking on an entire grove of lemon trees.

Their "rebuttal" will be weak and pathetic, just like them. Maybe they'll get Tim Walz to deliver it.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 11, 2026 02:32 PM (ESVrU)

97 What'd I do?
Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 02:30 PM


Obligatory:

You know what you did.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 11, 2026 02:32 PM (bFu5X)

98 i wonder what the demographics are for NYT subscribers.

Declining?

Posted by: Archimedes at February 11, 2026 02:32 PM (Riz8t)

99 Everything is propaganda to the Left.

Even that idiotic fag Tony Shalhoub bread show (recommended by people here no less) was a giant weepy pussyfest about the importance of "immigrants". But of course the kind leftards sop up - the safe kind who do their cooking and never come into their neighborhoods.

All vaginal propaganda. Like if you are trying to stop illegals from raping your family or slamming trucks into them on the highway it's because you're a hypocrite who doesnt worship "immigrants" but likes to do hypocrite things like eat.

Posted by: ... at February 11, 2026 02:32 PM (oZ51P)

100
Unexpertedly!
Posted by: ...
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I resent that! After all, I have a Jounalism degree! I'm...I'm... credentialed !

Posted by: MSM 'writer' at February 11, 2026 02:32 PM (XeU6L)

101 There’s a tweet that’s become a meme that states (paraphrasing): So much discourse is made impossible by Leftists pretending to not understand.

They play dumb when they have undeniable facts they can’t argue away.

Posted by: Lizzy at February 11, 2026 02:32 PM (Hkcdp)

102 Trump has endorsed some really bad RINO's over the last few days. Has he had a stroke?

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 11, 2026 02:32 PM (abIsI)

103 The SOTU is scheduled for February 24. I am excited to watch it. I have so missed the Trumpian speeches. Bigly.
Posted by: jmel a

Can we bet on what this year's democrat "protest outfit" will be?

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (MGB5H)

104 You know what you did.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

Thought I was complimenting Ace. Oh well.

Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (77rzZ)

105 The SOTU is scheduled for February 24. I am excited to watch it. I have so missed the Trumpian speeches. Bigly.
Posted by: jmel at February 11, 2026 02:15 PM (RWHIh)
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It's going to be EPIC...

Their "rebuttal" will be weak and pathetic, just like them. Maybe they'll get Tim Walz to deliver it.


I expect Temu Obama to try and fail to repeat Pelosi's ripping up the transcript.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (Riz8t)

106 63 I see our world class "journalists" are doing us proud. Just think, they went in debt to the tune of couple hundred grand in order to produce such quality work.

Posted by: Beartooth at February 11, 2026 02:26 PM (GGatE)

+++++

It does take a bit of effort on their part. They must take the facts that disturb them and distort the wording in such a way that no credit, ever, will be given to President Trump for his policies.

Posted by: washrivergal at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (5a2+d)

107 31 Has anyone else started getting really annoying popup ads when you click on "continue reading" on the main page?

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (JoLAO)

I mentioned it in the last thread, and another commenter did as well in a previous thread. Husband does it and the ad freezes his computer. Something hinky attached to the link perhaps?

Posted by: moki at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (wLjpr)

108 >>Thought I was complimenting Ace. Oh well.


I think you blew the Margins.

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2026 02:34 PM (gH8T+)

109 it's nice to see that the war on poverty is finally paying off

Posted by: gnats local 678 at February 11, 2026 02:34 PM (CWTWj)

110
Can we bet on what this year's democrat "protest outfit" will be?

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (MGB5H)

Furries

Posted by: moki at February 11, 2026 02:34 PM (wLjpr)

111 So this is good. In MA they had a ballot initiative allowing the State Auditor to audit the state legislators (I know, weird, but she didn't have that power before).

The State Auditor is a Dem, but she actually wants to do her job. The governor and legislature told her, first , politely, to f*ck off, then not so politely - they've been calling her a Republican which is the kiss of death in MA.

Anyway, I saw this quote from the auditor and it gave me a chuckle, "I have been asked by fellow Democrats to stop talking about the audit because it is hurting other Democrats. I remind them that it’s the law-breaking behavior of those who have a D near their name that are acting like dictators and not Democrats"

Welcome to actually understanding the world you live in Ms DiZolgio

Posted by: 18-1 at February 11, 2026 02:34 PM (sKqQm)

112 Thought I was complimenting Ace. Oh well.
Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM


Beats me. I just got here and I have no idea what you said.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 11, 2026 02:34 PM (bFu5X)

113 "According to Axios, the cities with the two biggest drops in homicide were both in FL (Orlando and Tampa)."

Despite tough sheriffs, and 2A freedom there, FL has a surprising amount of violent crime. Knowing that their victims might be CC doesn't seem to deter their criminals much.

Here in Shitburg, we give very long sentences to violent criminals, yet criminals seem undeterred.

Posted by: gp at February 11, 2026 02:34 PM (N8ZBc)

114 I resent that! After all, I have a Jounalism degree! I'm...I'm... credentialed !

Posted by: MSM 'writer'


You hear that? He's bona fide!

Posted by: Archimedes at February 11, 2026 02:34 PM (Riz8t)

115 Thought I was complimenting Ace. Oh well.

Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (77rzZ)

This outrage will not stand!

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 11, 2026 02:35 PM (dK+Kv)

116 I think you blew the Margins.
Posted by: garrett

Oh, I see.

But if I claim to be an illegal, I can avoid Barrel time, right?

Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 02:35 PM (77rzZ)

117 and during Black History Month???!!!!!

Posted by: brak at February 11, 2026 02:35 PM (jGJov)

118 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:35 PM (Zz0t1)

119 103 The SOTU is scheduled for February 24. I am excited to watch it. I have so missed the Trumpian speeches. Bigly.
Posted by: jmel a

Can we bet on what this year's democrat "protest outfit" will be?
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM
All the democommies will pre-rip their copies of the President’s soeech.

Posted by: Eromero at February 11, 2026 02:35 PM (Lytz7)

120 Welcome to actually understanding the world you live in Ms DiZolgio
Posted by: 18-1 at February 11, 2026 02:34 PM


One of the few D's in this state I don't want to reflexively throatpunch.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 11, 2026 02:35 PM (bFu5X)

121 Real Axios Headline: "Crime Plunges In Major Cities Despite Trump's Crackdown Rhetoric"


When you base your journalism organization on people with the combined sum of Somali's IQ.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:36 PM (Zz0t1)

122 Thought I was complimenting Ace. Oh well.
Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (77rzZ)

I think you used too many of these: >

If it goes to the next line, it's too big a character string?

But I don't know for sure. I have a liberal arts degree, and your modern world frightens and confuses me.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 11, 2026 02:36 PM (zYpTz)

123 >>But if I claim to be an illegal, I can avoid Barrel time, right?
Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 02:35 PM (77rzZ)


Look. What you and the Margins do, in the privacy of your own home, is none of my business.

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2026 02:36 PM (gH8T+)

124 >>>Flatulence increases despite the widespread use of beans.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk

>If you squeeze it, it will stay in the news cycle longer.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 11, 2026 02:36 PM (xFfhU)

125 Their "rebuttal" will be weak and pathetic, just like them. Maybe they'll get Tim Walz to deliver it.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 11, 2026 02:32 PM (ESVrU)
==========

No more Nancy making faces behind him. Trump will have JD Vance and Mike Johnson in the frame behind him.

Posted by: mrp at February 11, 2026 02:36 PM (rj6Yv)

126 I think you used too many of these: >

If it goes to the next line, it's too big a character string?

But I don't know for sure. I have a liberal arts degree, and your modern world frightens and confuses me.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 11, 2026 02:36 PM (zYpTz)

Size matters? I am flummoxed.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 11, 2026 02:36 PM (dK+Kv)

127 When you base your journalism organization o

==

HA! they got you there! Axios is NOT journalism organization!

Posted by: runner at February 11, 2026 02:36 PM (g47mK)

128 Can we bet on what this year's democrat "protest outfit" will be?

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (MGB5H)


A Serape and a Keffiya.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 11, 2026 02:37 PM (n9ltV)

129 i wonder what the demographics are for NYT subscribers.
Posted by: mrp at February 11, 2026 02:30 PM (rj6Yv)
______

Probably a good portion are people who subscribed ages ago, don't read the paper any more, but never got around to cancelling.

Oh, and I always thought the circulation numbers for newspapers (and magazines) were inflated bullshit, even in the best of times. Ad revenue was highly dependent on circulation, so of course the newspapers lied about it.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 11, 2026 02:37 PM (iFTx/)

130
I think you blew the Margins.
Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2026 02:34 PM (gH8T+)



*lights cigarette*

Posted by: The Margins at February 11, 2026 02:37 PM (y9nCu)

131 >>>In more Charlotte crime news you won't hear about, another dindu smoke everything until you're a mental head case walked up to a white BofA lady at a bank branch and shot her two times in the back. Then got into his urban transport, not the light rail but a dodge charger, and drove home to his parents' basement. No robbery.
Posted by: nckate at February 11, 2026 02:29 PM (uQzkA)
*****
nckate, did you see the video of "Sheriff McFadden" testimony? Didn't know nuffin, don't care. Holy Moley, what a worthless DEI P*S that guy is.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at February 11, 2026 02:37 PM (+k9Fw)

132 Can we bet on what this year's democrat "protest outfit" will be?
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (MGB5H)
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My money is on one-piece bunny outfits, as seen in "A Christmas Story."

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 11, 2026 02:37 PM (JoLAO)

133 Cases of STDs explode in The Villages despite senior residents there increasingly participating in unprotected sex orgies.

Posted by: one hour sober at February 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Y1sOo)

-------------

HIV/AIDS and MonkeyPox threaten entire world despite 99% of cases inexplicably confined to promiscuous gay men.

Posted by: ShainS -- The Washington Post is Dying in Darkness at February 11, 2026 02:38 PM (iLtRJ)

134 I think that President Trump should do the speech from the Oval Office and not deliver it in person and just avoid the theatrics of the Dems.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2026 02:38 PM (rZCVI)

135 anyone else started getting really annoying popup ads
_________

No, but what's with all of the purse ads on youtube over the last few months? Before that it was Harold and his metastatic prostate cancer.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 11, 2026 02:38 PM (XvL8K)

136 I imagine the Democrats will go for the all black to pretend they are in mourning for the country, our democracy, good and plenty, etc etc

Posted by: ... at February 11, 2026 02:39 PM (oZ51P)

137 "Has anyone else started getting really annoying popup ads when you click on "continue reading" on the main page?"

FWIW, I use Firefox on Debian Linux. The browser has strict protection on, and I also have uBlock Origin and Privacy Badger browser extensions running. That stopped these ads from trying to open my cam, and I don't see any anymore.

Posted by: gp at February 11, 2026 02:39 PM (N8ZBc)

138 6 My hunger was abated DESPITE the pizza I just ate...
Posted by: Mr Wolf at February 11, 2026 02:13 PM (bjzGJ)


Your satiety completely undercuts the dishonest rhetoric by which you justified your hateful pizza consumption.
-- Axios, probably

Posted by: SciVo at February 11, 2026 02:39 PM (Sy6m/)

139 If you were wondering what is the reason for the activity in El Paso, here's your answer.

https://tinyurl.com/5n8sbt4k

Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2026 02:39 PM (viF8m)

140 >>HIV/AIDS and MonkeyPox threaten entire world despite 99% of cases inexplicably confined to promiscuous gay men.


You left out their adopted children and their French Bulldogs.

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2026 02:39 PM (gH8T+)

141 Oh, and I always thought the circulation numbers for newspapers (and magazines) were inflated bullshit...

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 11, 2026 02:37 PM (iFTx/)


The United lounge at Newark airport always has a big stack of NYT papers available.

And it's always piled high, as if nobody has ever taken a copy.

Would you care to wager whether they count them all as circulated?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 11, 2026 02:40 PM (n9ltV)

142 To further reduce violent crime, abolish parole nationwide. Over half of our local arrests for violent crime are parolees. Lock up recidivist violent criminals forever, I say. Build more prisons to make it possible.
Posted by: gp


1) if you deport (or execute) all the foreigners in our prisons, you'll have plenty of room
2) the purpose of parole is to monitor ex-convicts to make sure they are reintegrating into society in a non-criminal fashion
3) the parole board likes to keep inmates that they know will never be back inside as long as possible (For example, if a guy has a sentence of 2 years in an 8 on parole, they'll keep him 8 years in with 2 years parole). The frequent fliers they'll let out whenever. Because they'll be back next week, and the important thing, what they get paid for - as with schools - is butts in cells.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 11, 2026 02:40 PM (a+4eV)

143 69 Causality is not just a river in Egypt.
Posted by: ShainS -- The Washington Post is Dying in Darkness at February 11, 2026 02:26 PM (iLtRJ)

; )

Posted by: m at February 11, 2026 02:40 PM (+YA9H)

144 think that President Trump should do the speech from the Oval Office and not deliver it in person and just avoid the theatrics of the Dems.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2026 02:38 PM (rZCVI

And miss his chance to make them into retards? Didn't they boo a little girl with cancer?

Posted by: ... at February 11, 2026 02:40 PM (oZ51P)

145 132 Can we bet on what this year's democrat "protest outfit" will be?
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (MGB5H)
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Assless chaps and a ball gag

Posted by: ballistic at February 11, 2026 02:40 PM (5aZAZ)

146 125 Their "rebuttal" will be weak and pathetic, just like them. Maybe they'll get Tim Walz to deliver it.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 11, 2026 02:32 PM (ESVrU)

Nazi,Nazi,Nazi.. Thank you and good night

Posted by: It's me donna at February 11, 2026 02:40 PM (VE6XX)

147 Before that it was Harold and his metastatic prostate cancer.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 11, 2026 02:38 PM (XvL8K)


Aw, Hell. They had a special offer on that, and I missed it?

Posted by: Kindltot at February 11, 2026 02:40 PM (rbvCR)

148 My feet are warm despite putting on socks.

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:40 PM (MGB5H)

149
A Serape and a Keffiya.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 11, 2026 02:37 PM (n9ltV)



We can't convince them the pink pussy outfit was very effective?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:41 PM (Zz0t1)

150 The char Meck sheriff is a total shit show. As well as the entire char Meck government.

Posted by: nckate at February 11, 2026 02:41 PM (uQzkA)

151 My sobriety was in question despite my consuming excessive levels of Buffalo Trace.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:41 PM (Zz0t1)

152 "Crime Plunges In Major Cities ... As Judges Continue to Release Violent Criminals .... (and Despite Trump's Crackdown Rhetoric, and Actual Crackdown)"

Posted by: illiniwek at February 11, 2026 02:42 PM (vbXSk)

153 "if you deport (or execute) all the foreigners in our prisons, you'll have plenty of room"

We could start by executing all the ones already on death row. I don't know if Dylann Roof got a death sentence, but somebody please execute that damn monster soon.

Posted by: gp at February 11, 2026 02:42 PM (N8ZBc)

154 Can we bet on what this year's democrat "protest outfit" will be?
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (MGB5H)
A Serape and a Keffiya.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 11, 2026 02:37 PM (n9ltV)

I was thinking the ladies would all wear a colorful hornet's nest-style turban, but I wouldn't be surprised to see all of them, men and women and unidentifiables, to go with the keffiya.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 11, 2026 02:42 PM (zYpTz)

155 70
New word:

Unexpertedly!
Posted by: ... at February 11, 2026 02:27 PM (oZ51P)

You can't spell "unexpertedly" without "spurt."

Posted by: m at February 11, 2026 02:43 PM (+YA9H)

156 My money is on one-piece bunny outfits,

Jungle bunnies?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 11, 2026 02:43 PM (Kt19C)

157 Oh, and I always thought the circulation numbers for newspapers (and magazines) were inflated bullshit...

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 11, 2026 02:37 PM (iFTx/)

The United lounge at Newark airport always has a big stack of NYT papers available.

And it's always piled high, as if nobody has ever taken a copy.

Would you care to wager whether they count them all as circulated?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 11, 2026 02:40 PM (n9ltV)
________

Sure, I'll bet that the NYT doesn't count papers lying around in United lounges as in circulation. I'll bet they count each of those laying-around papers as 10 papers laying around in circulation.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 11, 2026 02:43 PM (iFTx/)

158 What's an Axios?
Posted by: I gotta ask


News org that had to pick their name because Buttios was already taken.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 11, 2026 02:43 PM (diia5)

159
Posted by: The Margins at February 11, 2026 02:25 PM (jc0TO)



Gorram hack bastard. You beat me to the obvious joke.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 11, 2026 02:43 PM (y9nCu)

160 That stopped these ads from trying to open my cam, and I don't see any anymore.

Posted by: gp at February 11, 2026 02:39 PM (N8ZBc)



So, how do you read the blog?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:43 PM (Zz0t1)

161 Pictures of Tara Yazdi put me in my bunk despite her huge breasts.

Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 02:43 PM (77rzZ)

162 Now if they would just identify, lock up and exile violent democrat homosexuals the murder rate would go down even further.

Posted by: Boys Beware! at February 11, 2026 02:43 PM (TmfuF)

163 President Lincoln complains of headache despite bullet wound.

NYT, 1865

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 11, 2026 02:43 PM (2UnvF)

164 In Barrie’s play Peter Pan, when Tinker Belle is poisoned Peter asks all the children “who are dreaming of Neverland” to clap their hands if they believe. So many clap that Tinker Bell becomes well again. Just to be sure, Barrie planted agents in the audience to lead the clapping if any were reluctant to join in the applause.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at February 11, 2026 02:43 PM (dhHpw)

165 Think for a minute, about the other effects. Hundreds of lives saved, and much more economic activity will now be possible. More taxes will be collected. More job created. These huge, unprecedented drops in crime rates yield enormous benefits to our society. Billions and Billions of $ saved.

And these benefits inordinately accrue to the poorest in our society, who are much more likely to be victims of crime.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at February 11, 2026 02:44 PM (vOtXJ)

166 I went to Haiti for my health but despite all that, I've got all these strange lesions and I'm coughing all the time.

Posted by: gKWVE at February 11, 2026 02:44 PM (gKWVE)

167 I'm not a fan of these new ads. They seem to screw things up for me a bit.

Posted by: Earl Schlobodowicz at February 11, 2026 02:44 PM (+48wn)

168 It's ridiculous. It's like the 8th grade. Do they send texts around saying, "What do you think we should all wear to protest mean old Trump's State of the Union?"

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2026 02:44 PM (rZCVI)

169 Well well...it seems that the El Paso NOTAM was issued after the Pentagon wanted to try and shoot it down with a laser.

These incursions are said to occur frequently, around 1000 or so a month.


REALLY? So cartel drones are flying into the US several times a day?

Tell me this isn't an invasion.

We need to close the airspace between Mexico and the US except for a few approved corridors and anything there moving less than 100 mph or lower than 20,000 feet is fair game until the Mexican government does something about this.

This is ridiculous.

Posted by: pawn at February 11, 2026 02:44 PM (uvB+6)

170 Nazi,Nazi,Nazi.. Thank you and good night
Posted by: It's me donna at February 11, 2026 02:40 PM (VE6XX)
=====

"Today's word is 'bilious'"

Example:

"Temu Obama delivered a bilious rebuttal from his butt."

Posted by: mrp at February 11, 2026 02:44 PM (rj6Yv)

171 They've done the white outfits and the kente cloth, will it be Steny Hoyer in a Handsmaid getup?

Posted by: Spirit Halloween Costume Dept. at February 11, 2026 02:45 PM (oftw2)

172 If you were wondering what is the reason for the activity in El Paso, here's your answer.

https://tinyurl.com/5n8sbt4k
Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2026 02:39 PM (viF8m)


Pancho Villa v Carranza 2.0

Carranza seems to be winning this time

Posted by: Kindltot at February 11, 2026 02:45 PM (rbvCR)

173 "So, how do you read the blog?"

Well, the first rule is skip the post and go straight to the comments. Next, find something to bitch about, and let fly.

Those things still work fine, even with a locked-down browser.

Posted by: gp at February 11, 2026 02:45 PM (N8ZBc)

174 The one thing that concerns me - dems are inordinately protective of illegal criminals. They may be underreporting crimes by illegals, in order to protect them from deportation. That might be causing some of the drop. Which would be pretty disgusting.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at February 11, 2026 02:45 PM (vOtXJ)

175 "So, how do you read the blog?"

=======

With my eyes.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:46 PM (GBKbO)

176 >>>Despite tough sheriffs, and 2A freedom there, FL has a surprising amount of violent crime. Knowing that their victims might be CC doesn't seem to deter their criminals much.

Here in Shitburg, we give very long sentences to violent criminals, yet criminals seem undeterred.

diversity is your strength.

diversity is also resistant to impulse control, avoiding resorting to violence, and contemplating consequences of future actions

Posted by: brak at February 11, 2026 02:46 PM (jGJov)

177 You know who else made crime dip in cities?

Posted by: Franz Liebkind. at February 11, 2026 02:46 PM (oftw2)

178 Bill Gates got clap "despite" having sex with a hooker.

Posted by: runner at February 11, 2026 02:46 PM (g47mK)

179 John Wayne Bobbitt stops having sex with Lorena despite

Posted by: ... at February 11, 2026 02:46 PM (oZ51P)

180
Real Axios Headline: "Crime Plunges In Major Cities Despite Trump's Crackdown Rhetoric"

in entertainment news, Sydney Sweeney is still considered attractive, despite being a pretty girl with a great body

Posted by: AltonJackson at February 11, 2026 02:46 PM (tljrc)

181 Drought ends despite record rainfall.

Posted by: dantesed at February 11, 2026 02:46 PM (Oy/m2)

182 >>Well well...it seems that the El Paso NOTAM was issued after the Pentagon wanted to try and shoot it down with a laser.

Read the link I posted at 139.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2026 02:47 PM (viF8m)

183 Why do all these good things keep happening under Trump?!!

I mean, I was told in no uncertain terms this time last years that the price of eggs was never, every going to come down.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 11, 2026 02:47 PM (HXT0k)

184 The economic condition in Haiti hasn't improved despite Barbecue claiming the leadership role and continuing the march of his murderous horde across the land.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:47 PM (Zz0t1)

185 >>>It's ridiculous. It's like the 8th grade. Do they send texts around saying, "What do you think we should all wear to protest mean old Trump's State of the Union?"

no

they have staffers they pay to coordinate that for them

Posted by: brak at February 11, 2026 02:47 PM (jGJov)

186
My refrigerator is full of mandarin oranges despite wasting time watching videos of roadside fruit sellers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpEOhKwWaoY&list=WL&index=5

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 11, 2026 02:48 PM (y9nCu)

187 Patriots Lose Super Bowl Despite Being Badly Outscored

Posted by: Axios Sports at February 11, 2026 02:48 PM (qTrmL)

188
With my eyes.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:46 PM (GBKbO)



But, you're illiterate.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:48 PM (Zz0t1)

189 Despite (def.): thanks to

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at February 11, 2026 02:48 PM (SHZtS)

190 no

they have staffers they pay to coordinate that for them
Posted by: brak at February

Just for clarity: staffers WE pay.

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:48 PM (MGB5H)

191 183 Why do all these good things keep happening under Trump?!!

I mean, I was told in no uncertain terms this time last years that the price of eggs was never, every going to come down.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 11, 2026 02:47 PM (HXT0k)

=======

The effects of Biden's policies finally coming to fruition despite Trump destroying Biden's incredible legacy of success during Biden's term.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:49 PM (GBKbO)

192 Posted by: brak at February 11, 2026 02:47 PM (jGJov

Good point, but the congressional kids dress up anyway and hold up stupid props.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2026 02:49 PM (rZCVI)

193 "There will be permanent surveillance on the border," José Luis Santos Iza, one of the National Guard leaders heading off the deployment in the city, told media upon the arrival of the first set of soldiers. "This operation is primarily to prevent drug trafficking from Mexico to the United States, mainly fentanyl."

And this could have happened the WHOLE FUCKING TIME if any other president had decided to rough up Mexico a bit.

Think about how many thousands, tens of thousands, of people died because nobody else bothered to tell Mexico either cooperate on controlling the border or it was game over.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at February 11, 2026 02:49 PM (vOtXJ)

194 Axios has competition. From Kamala's "Headquarters" site:

Republicans have introduced a bill that would disenfranchise millions of women from voting if their married name doesn’t match the name on their birth certificate.

(The bill? The SAVE act, that requires an ID to vote. Democrats have spun an elaborate fiction saying the bill means you can only vote if your name matches your birth certificate, and women are too dumb to get their ID updated when they get married).

Posted by: Ian S. at February 11, 2026 02:49 PM (2ocoG)

195 they have staffers they pay to coordinate that for them
Posted by: brak at February 11, 2026 02:47 PM (jGJov)
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Slight correction, WE pay the staffers.

Posted by: ballistic at February 11, 2026 02:49 PM (5aZAZ)

196 188
With my eyes.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:46 PM (GBKbO)


But, you're illiterate.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:48 PM (Zz0t1)

=======

banking in da cay bored hear, bose.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:49 PM (GBKbO)

197
I've also read that USA EtOH consumption is declining, distilleries going out of business, etc. THAT would reduce violent crime all by itself.

Maybe a GOOD cultural change has arrived for a change.
Posted by: gp at February 11, 2026 02:21 PM (N8ZBc)


An uppercut, yourself give.

Posted by: NZFrank with an M2 at February 11, 2026 02:50 PM (bgJ0E)

198 Can we bet on what this year's democrat "protest outfit" will be?

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (MGB5H)

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Thongs with Dongs.

Posted by: ShainS -- The Washington Post is Dying in Darkness at February 11, 2026 02:50 PM (iLtRJ)

199 161 Pictures of Tara Yazdi put me in my bunk despite her huge breasts.
Posted by: Bulg

You, Sir, seem to have a one-track, er, two-track mind.

Posted by: And It's In The Gutter at February 11, 2026 02:50 PM (oftw2)

200 Blog Looks Good Despite Ace Closing All His Tags

Posted by: Pixy News Service at February 11, 2026 02:50 PM (qTrmL)

201 194 Axios has competition. From Kamala's "Headquarters" site:

Republicans have introduced a bill that would disenfranchise millions of women from voting if their married name doesn’t match the name on their birth certificate.

(The bill? The SAVE act, that requires an ID to vote. Democrats have spun an elaborate fiction saying the bill means you can only vote if your name matches your birth certificate, and women are too dumb to get their ID updated when they get married).

Posted by: Ian S. at February 11, 2026 02:49 PM (2ocoG)

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"Sure, I can do it, but all the dumb bitches I know can't do it! Republicans hate women!"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:50 PM (GBKbO)

202
Thongs with Dongs.
Posted by: ShainS -- The Washington Post is Dying in Darkness at February 11, 2026 02:50 PM (iLtRJ)



This is about us, isn't it.....

Posted by: The WNBA at February 11, 2026 02:51 PM (Zz0t1)

203 Washington Post to lay off hundreds DESPITE them all being talentless moneysucking layabout malcontents with an axe to grind against the boss

Oh wait they kind of did do that one

Posted by: ... at February 11, 2026 02:51 PM (oZ51P)

204 168 It's ridiculous. It's like the 8th grade. Do they send texts around saying, "What do you think we should all wear to protest mean old Trump's State of the Union?"

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2026 02:44 PM (rZCVI)

+++++

Always with the childish theatrics. Remember when they all honored George Floyd by "taking the knee" and wearing African inspired print scarves? And they keep getting reelected.

Posted by: washrivergal at February 11, 2026 02:51 PM (5a2+d)

205 Thongs with Dongs.
Posted by: ShainS -- The

The image of Rosa delauro has now made me vomit on myself.

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:51 PM (MGB5H)

206 Price of eggs drops despite the Trump administration halting of the mass slaughter of egg laying hens.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 11, 2026 02:51 PM (2UnvF)

207 An uppercut, yourself give.
Posted by: NZFrank with an M2 at February 11, 2026 02:50 PM (bgJ0E)



FRANK!!!!!


How goes it, man? Hope all is well, sir.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:52 PM (Zz0t1)

208 I've also read that USA EtOH consumption is declining, distilleries going out of business, etc. THAT would reduce violent crime all by itself.

Maybe a GOOD cultural change has arrived for a change.

Posted by: gp at February 11, 2026 02:21 PM (N8ZBc)

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My understanding is that it's been more than offset by cannabis use.

Go long psychosis ...

Posted by: ShainS -- The Washington Post is Dying in Darkness at February 11, 2026 02:52 PM (iLtRJ)

209 Always with the childish theatrics. Remember when they all honored George Floyd by "taking the knee" and wearing African inspired print scarves? And they keep getting reelected.
Posted by: washrivergal

Failed theater kids. Every last one of them.

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:52 PM (MGB5H)

210 Crime Falls Despite Increases in Incarceration

--

Hundreds die in Titanic sinking despite not having enough lifeboats for everybody.

Posted by: Lady in Black at February 11, 2026 02:53 PM (qBdHI)

211 Can we bet on what this year's democrat "protest outfit" will be?
Posted by: BruceWayne
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I heard the "protesters" in MN are now sticking dildos on their foreheads. Maybe Congress will do the same.

Posted by: screaming in digital at February 11, 2026 02:53 PM (mNjzF)

212 And they keep getting reelected.

"That's right... wait... no... DON'T LOOK AT THE VOTING DATA" - Dominion and Smartmatic

Posted by: Ian S. at February 11, 2026 02:53 PM (2ocoG)

213 "The House passed the SAVE America Act 216-215, requiring voter ID and citizenship verification for federal elections, with Rep. Massie the only GOP no vote. The bill now heads to the Senate."

This should be good....

Posted by: runner at February 11, 2026 02:53 PM (g47mK)

214 No more Nancy making faces behind him. Trump will have JD Vance and Mike Johnson in the frame behind him.
Posted by: mrp

That time Nancy was grubbing on her crotch then smelled fongers. Then did it again!

Posted by: Operator Error at February 11, 2026 02:53 PM (KIj8N)

215 Has anyone else started getting really annoying popup ads when you click on "continue reading" on the main page?

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 11, 2026 02:20 PM (JoLAO)

Nope. Haven't had any issues using Chrome with Adblock, Windows 8.1. Smooth as silk. Toshiba laptop. Same with using Brave.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at February 11, 2026 02:53 PM (5xuJ/)

216 WaPo To Lay Off One-Third of Its Staff Despite Losing Enough Money To Pay Them

Posted by: Axios at February 11, 2026 02:53 PM (qTrmL)

217 "An uppercut, yourself give."

I'm no prohibitionist, but if people are choosing to drink less, I think that HAS to reduce violent crime, along with many other tragic and costly social ills. It's something to celebrate.

Posted by: gp at February 11, 2026 02:54 PM (N8ZBc)

218 The price of eggs drops and chickens cross the road.

Coincidence or MAGA plot ????

Posted by: mrp at February 11, 2026 02:54 PM (rj6Yv)

219 anyone else started getting really annoying popup ads

I did today. I can't get rid of them without reloading AOSHQ.
Posted by: Archimedes


Brave browser. No ads.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 02:54 PM (gkpAx)

220 We have an NZ Frank sighting!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 11, 2026 02:54 PM (bFu5X)

221 213 "The House passed the SAVE America Act 216-215, requiring voter ID and citizenship verification for federal elections, with Rep. Massie the only GOP no vote. The bill now heads to the Senate."

This should be good....

Posted by: runner at February 11, 2026 02:53 PM (g47mK)

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"Massie voting against illegals voting in US elections is pure conservatism because Congress has no authority to regulate elections in America."
-lolbertarian who's never actually read Article I

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:54 PM (GBKbO)

222 The image of Rosa delauro has now made me vomit on myself.

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:51 PM (MGB5H)

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lol

It's ClownWorld All The Way Down.

Posted by: ShainS -- The Washington Post is Dying in Darkness at February 11, 2026 02:55 PM (iLtRJ)

223 39 My wife made a hot sausage and cabbage stew for lunch.

Posted by: toby928

I'm trying to starve off 20 pounds of fat. Effin' starving. Damn that sounds good.

Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 11, 2026 02:55 PM (pohLc)

224 No more Nancy making faces behind him. Trump will have JD Vance and Mike Johnson in the frame behind him.

--

Vance should hold up an 8x10 glossy of Pelosi and tear it in half at the end.

Posted by: Lady in Black at February 11, 2026 02:55 PM (qBdHI)

225 "You can't have a democracy without allowing anyone to come into the country from around the world during election season and casting their vote."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:55 PM (Zz0t1)

226 Better do something about that ad I can't close when I hit 'continue reading' or I won't be back.

That's terrible.

Posted by: Grapefruit LaCroix at February 11, 2026 02:55 PM (su2y6)

227 It was a time of pouncing; it was a time of seizing.

Posted by: Dirac_Delta at February 11, 2026 02:56 PM (6NLLD)

228
Vance should hold up an 8x10 glossy of Pelosi and tear it in half at the end.

Posted by: Lady in Black at February 11, 2026 02:55 PM (qBdHI)




The capitol police would shoot him on the spot.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:56 PM (Zz0t1)

229 S-a-y, you know another weird thing? The flow of illegal aliens is falling off sharply, so why are we putting so much emphasis on border control?

Posted by: Junius at February 11, 2026 02:56 PM (2L+MU)

230 Just when you think things have quieted down, BAM!!!...

The client asks for 35 bidirectional IPMX2110 conversion channels and all that entails.

And it's a lot that it entails.

The CO will probably exceed the GDP of some small countries.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 11, 2026 02:57 PM (XV/Pl)

231 "Massie voting against illegals voting in US elections is pure conservatism because Congress has no authority to regulate elections in America."
-lolbertarian who's never actually read Article I
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:54 PM (GBKbO)

Bet you miss the real patriot and America ffffffirst heroine Marjorie Taylor Stupid, don't you.

Posted by: runner at February 11, 2026 02:57 PM (g47mK)

232 I heard the "protesters" in MN are now sticking dildos on their foreheads. Maybe Congress will do the same.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 11, 2026 02:53 PM (mNjzF)

I would die laughing.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 11, 2026 02:57 PM (zYpTz)

233 An uppercut, yourself give.
Posted by: NZFrank with an M2 at February 11, 2026 02:50 PM (bgJ0E)
[

You can distill your own hooch legally.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 11, 2026 02:57 PM (rbvCR)

234 Vance should hold up an 8x10 glossy of Pelosi and tear it in half at the end.

Posted by: Lady in Black at February 11, 2026 02:55 PM (qBdHI)

+++++

LOL. Wish someone would dare him.

Posted by: washrivergal at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (5a2+d)

235 231 Bet you miss the real patriot and America ffffffirst heroine Marjorie Taylor Stupid, don't you.

Posted by: runner at February 11, 2026 02:57 PM (g47mK)

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I didn't have any emotion about her before she ranted about Jewish Space Lasers, and I still have no emotion about her.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (GBKbO)

236 Georgia being investigated for vote fraud DESPITE millions of manufactured ballots without provenance being counted

Posted by: ... at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (oZ51P)

237 Vance should hold up an 8x10 glossy of Pelosi and tear it in half at the end.
Posted by: Lady in Black at February 11, 2026 02:55 PM (qBdHI)
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That would be ... glorious.

Posted by: mrp at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (rj6Yv)

238
FRANK!!!!!


How goes it, man? Hope all is well, sir.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

I'm all good. How youse? Busy doing drive-bys.

Posted by: NZFrank with an M2 at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (bgJ0E)

239 I'm no prohibitionist, but if people are choosing to drink less, I think that HAS to reduce violent crime, along with many other tragic and costly social ills. It's something to celebrate.
Posted by: gp


They're stoned outta their gourds.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (gkpAx)

240 234 Vance should hold up an 8x10 glossy of Pelosi and tear it in half at the end.

Posted by: Lady in Black at February 11, 2026 02:55 PM (qBdHI)

+++++

LOL. Wish someone would dare him.

Posted by: washrivergal at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (5a2+d)

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He's more likely to hold up a picture of one of his fat memes.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (GBKbO)

241 Ahem.
I am a person of dildo.

Posted by: Please address me with respect at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (cu5hY)

242 Provenance? Not providence. Right? Although I don't think they had providence either.

Posted by: ... at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (oZ51P)

243 233 An uppercut, yourself give.
Posted by: NZFrank with an M2 at February 11, 2026 02:50 PM (bgJ0E)[

You can distill your own hooch legally.

Yes, yes I do.

Posted by: NZFrank with an M2 at February 11, 2026 02:59 PM (bgJ0E)

244 239 I'm no prohibitionist, but if people are choosing to drink less, I think that HAS to reduce violent crime, along with many other tragic and costly social ills. It's something to celebrate.
Posted by: gp


They're stoned outta their gourds.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (gkpAx)

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30% THC just makes you mellow with no side effects, man.

AND DON'T SAY THAT THERE ARE SIDE EFFECTS!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:59 PM (GBKbO)

245
I'm all good. How youse? Busy doing drive-bys.

Posted by: NZFrank with an M2 at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (bgJ0E)



Still pretty much day to day round these parts, but getting better.


Good to see you!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 02:59 PM (Zz0t1)

246 A New Report Says AI Layoffs Are Backfiring and Half of Companies Will Start Rehiring, Organizations are starting to come to terms with the limits of AI. Businesses and workers are actively adopting artificial intelligence tools to automate various workplace tasks and boost their productivity in the process, surveys indicate. Still, managers should probably think twice about using the tech to replace employees anytime soon. Many companies that have swapped people for chatbots will be reversing course and hiring cut staffers back before long, according to top consultancy Gartner.

Posted by: SMOD, I grew up in a middle-class constellation at February 11, 2026 02:59 PM (RHGPo)

247 Can we bet on what this year's democrat "protest outfit" will be?
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:33 PM (MGB5H)
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My money is on one-piece bunny outfits, as seen in "A Christmas Story."
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 11, 2026 02:37 PM (JoLAO)
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*sigh* A missed opportunity by the Republicans when FJB was delivering his State of the Union speeches...

Imagine his freakout...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 11, 2026 03:00 PM (ESVrU)

248 Brave browser. No ads.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 02:54 PM (gkpAx)

I have that, but most days my old iphone still won't open the site. Just gets hung up eternally. No trouble with it on laptop, where I also use brave.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 11, 2026 03:00 PM (zYpTz)

249
"Despite Trump locking up crazy AWFLs who stalk federal law enforcement, crazy AWFLs less prevalent in Whole Foods."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:24 PM (GBKbO)


I think the shrinking volume of AWFLs at Whole Foods is more due to WF reconfiguring itself as

Organic Val-U-Mart

Their variety and cache is now approaching 7/11 levels.

Posted by: naturalfake at February 11, 2026 03:00 PM (iJfKG)

250 "My understanding is that it's been more than offset by cannabis use.

Go long psychosis ... "

I watch too many bodycam vids. It's alcohol swelling the volume of LE encounters, and family/social dysfunction, not so much cannabis, as far as I can tell.

Again, I don't advocate prohibition. My advice remains: if you haven't tried a habit-forming substance, DON'T START! That goes for caffeine, nicotine, cannabis, alcohol, and all the hard drugs.

The supply will always be there. It's the demand that's the problem.

Posted by: gp at February 11, 2026 03:00 PM (N8ZBc)

251 You can distill your own hooch legally.
Posted by: Kindltot



Have the perfect place. Just don't have the cash for a North Georgia Still. Beautiful hardware.

https://www.ngstillco.com/

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 03:00 PM (gkpAx)

252 56 Maybe people have moved on from Not Reading Content to Not Reading Headlines?
Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2026 02:24 PM (gH8T+)

Could be.. the headlines today in the lefty media are certainly laughable.

Posted by: Joemarine at February 11, 2026 03:00 PM (y171U)

253 251 You can distill your own hooch legally.
Posted by: Kindltot

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I got some hooch on the top of my sourdough starters yesterday. Didn't drink it. I just stirred it back in.

I'm not that desperate for booze.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:01 PM (GBKbO)

254
Have the perfect place. Just don't have the cash for a North Georgia Still. Beautiful hardware.

https://www.ngstillco.com/
Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 03:00 PM (gkpAx)



Distilling liquor in Texas without a license is illegal.

You can brew your own beer and make your own wine, however.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:01 PM (Zz0t1)

255 178 Bill Gates got clap "despite" having sex with a hooker.
Posted by: runner at February 11, 2026 02:46 PM (g47mK)

"Crime Plunges In Major Cities Despite Trump's Crackdown Rhetoric"

Bill Gates got clap "despite" Melinda's long-leash policy

Posted by: m at February 11, 2026 03:01 PM (+YA9H)

256 I heard the "protesters" in MN are now sticking dildos on their foreheads. Maybe Congress will do the same.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 11, 2026 02:53 PM (mNjzF)


That is a wonderful way to get a large circular bruise on your forehead.
And no, I didn't stick a sex toy to my forehead while drunk at a party to find out. It was something that was supposed to mount on a car windshield.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 11, 2026 03:02 PM (rbvCR)

257 I heard the "protesters" in MN are now sticking dildos on their foreheads. Maybe Congress will do the same.

It's already been done, or something similar. They really need some new material.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGoRNg3qSH0

Posted by: Archimedes at February 11, 2026 03:02 PM (Riz8t)

258 All the criminals were killed by the new vaccination schedule and the inverted food pyramid.

Posted by: Oglebay at February 11, 2026 03:02 PM (GPa4z)

259 Oops

cache = cachet

Posted by: naturalfake at February 11, 2026 03:02 PM (iJfKG)

260 I have that, but most days my old iphone still won't open the site. Just gets hung up eternally. No trouble with it on laptop, where I also use brave.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!


I finally had to ditch my 6 for a 13 after it quit updating and running apps.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 03:02 PM (gkpAx)

261 I'm all good. How youse? Busy doing drive-bys.
Posted by: NZFrank

Why are you shooing those cute little kiwis? What'd they ever do to you?

Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 03:02 PM (77rzZ)

262 Dude, what? Did someone say weed?

Posted by: lolbertarian at February 11, 2026 03:03 PM (5aZAZ)

263 Liberals stupidly (or malevolently, when covering for criminals) ignore the link between crime and punishment.

The think criminality is just sort of a statistical miasma disconnected from the individuals doing crimes. The vast, VAST majority (like 90%) of property damage in my city's downtown is done by a handful of homeless/addict scumbags who don't suffer any serious consequences.
They'll just laugh at people who threaten to call the police.

Posted by: fb at February 11, 2026 03:03 PM (JVEmw)

264 Good afternoon Ace and everyone

Posted by: Skip at February 11, 2026 03:03 PM (Ia/+0)

265 264 Good afternoon Ace and everyone

Posted by: Skip at February 11, 2026 03:03 PM (Ia/+0)

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Except that one guy.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:04 PM (GBKbO)

266 NYPost:

Pam Bondi explodes at Jamie Raskin, Dems during House Judiciary hearing in fiery clash: ‘Washed-up, loser lawyer’

... when you're right, you're right

Posted by: SMOD at February 11, 2026 03:04 PM (RHGPo)

267
Except that one guy.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:04 PM (GBKbO)



F*ckin Todd......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:04 PM (Zz0t1)

268 Don't take Statistical Miasma if you're allergic to Statistical Miasma.

Posted by: The Legal Department at February 11, 2026 03:04 PM (cu5hY)

269 He's more likely to hold up a picture of one of his fat memes.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:58 PM (GBKbO)
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"Fat JD Vance" has near-universal presence in the under-30y based AI videos streamed on YT. Powerful identification, there.

Posted by: mrp at February 11, 2026 03:05 PM (rj6Yv)

270 Completely unrelated:

Democrat PACs and directly tied organizations have 1/3 the money as GOP organizations.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 02:23 PM (GBKbO)
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Don't get too excited about that, it could be that the big money donors wants specific promises for their money this time. It could be they're holding out for now to make the Ds sweat a little.
Either way, that gap is sure to close before the fall elections and the left media will pounce and seize on it as proof that D messaging is gaining traction and it's all over for Drumph etc.
You know, the usual underdog story the democrats like to sell as they get their cash from the usual billionaires and foreign entities.

Posted by: Brazil Nut at February 11, 2026 03:05 PM (Hx0tZ)

271 I heard the "protesters" in MN are now sticking dildos on their foreheads.

--

Wearing dildos on their heads, dressing up in full vaginal regalia...these are perhaps the most childish and demented freaks that could be conjured up. They have......problems.

Posted by: Lady in Black at February 11, 2026 03:05 PM (qBdHI)

272 Nothing says "valid and thoughtful commenter on current events touching on personal liberty" like having a giant hickey on the middle of one's forehead

Posted by: Kindltot at February 11, 2026 03:06 PM (rbvCR)

273 So the people who can spot a Nazi by what kind of sandwich they eat can't seem to connect the dots in crime reduction and ICE actions.

"Nobody knows ..."

Assholes

Posted by: melodicmetal at February 11, 2026 03:06 PM (61TgR)

274 IIRC, John Ekdahl used to be a contributor to AOSHQ. Bad news.

John Ekdahl was my best friend. He died today of cancer, at 47.

https://is.gd/0XqFef

Posted by: Archimedes at February 11, 2026 03:06 PM (Riz8t)

275
Wearing dildos on their heads, dressing up in full vaginal regalia...these are perhaps the most childish and demented freaks that could be conjured up. They have......problems.
Posted by: Lady in Black at February 11, 2026 03:05 PM (qBdHI)



They're just showing solidarity with the WNBA players in their collective bargaining agreement battle for more pay for shitty subsidised basketball.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:07 PM (Zz0t1)

276 270 Don't get too excited about that, it could be that the big money donors wants specific promises for their money this time. It could be they're holding out for now to make the Ds sweat a little.
Either way, that gap is sure to close before the fall elections and the left media will pounce and seize on it as proof that D messaging is gaining traction and it's all over for Drumph etc.
You know, the usual underdog story the democrats like to sell as they get their cash from the usual billionaires and foreign entities.

Posted by: Brazil Nut at February 11, 2026 03:05 PM (Hx0tZ)

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Sure. Things can change.

But being the opposition usually draws in mega dollars from small donors. Having a pipeline to fed grants ramps that up as well.

What if...the Democrat Party has been completely reliant on fed grants laundered into their coffers for the past decade and have simply lost the ability to fundraise any other way?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:07 PM (GBKbO)

277 My wife made a hot sausage and cabbage stew for lunch.
Posted by: toby928
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I'm trying to starve off 20 pounds of fat. Effin' starving. Damn that sounds good.
Posted by: Xipe Totec

I don't even need to eat it, just reading that made me gassy.

Posted by: BifBewalski - at February 11, 2026 03:07 PM (QVmho)

278 Nothing says "valid and thoughtful commenter on current events touching on personal liberty" like having a giant hickey on the middle of one's forehead
Posted by: Kindltot at February 11, 2026 03:06 PM (rbvCR)



HEY!!!

Posted by: Mikhail Gorbachev at February 11, 2026 03:08 PM (Zz0t1)

279 For those who remember when he was a cob or know him from elsewhere, John Ekdahl has died. Apparently he had cancer, which I didn't know.

https://x.com/charlescwcooke/status/2021640527481893211

Posted by: Ian S. at February 11, 2026 03:08 PM (2ocoG)

280 "...these are perhaps the most childish and demented freaks that could be conjured up."
+++

Seriously.

Posted by: Shriner driving a tiny car and wearing a purple fez at February 11, 2026 03:08 PM (cu5hY)

281 Stochastic Terrorism > Statistical Miasma

Posted by: ShainS -- The Washington Post is Dying in Darkness at February 11, 2026 03:09 PM (iLtRJ)

282 What if...the Democrat Party has been completely reliant on fed grants laundered into their coffers for the past decade and have simply lost the ability to fundraise any other way?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:07 PM (GBKbO)

++++

I want so much for this to be the case.

Posted by: washrivergal at February 11, 2026 03:09 PM (5a2+d)

283 They're just showing solidarity with the WNBA players in their collective bargaining agreement battle for more pay for shitty subsidised basketball.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:07 PM (Zz0t1)
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The WNBA is the biggest real-world example of trying to make "Fetch" happen that has ever been attempted.

Posted by: lolbertarian at February 11, 2026 03:09 PM (5aZAZ)

284 https://www.ngstillco.com/
Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 03:00 PM (gkpAx)


Distilling liquor in Texas without a license is illegal.

You can brew your own beer and make your own wine, however.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:01 PM (Zz0t1)
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Ishh not likker, ossifer.
Ishh a cl, cl, hic, cleaing solvent. Yeah, thash watit ish.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 11, 2026 03:09 PM (Hx0tZ)

285 If Open Borders means some of you will have to be raped or killed, that's a price I'm willing to have you pay.

Posted by: Karen Winemom at February 11, 2026 03:10 PM (0e5Te)

286 AWFLs are still pretty darn prevalent in my local Whole Foods.

Along with maskholes, Karens, smelly hippies.

But I brave them because I prefer foods with very short ingredients lists, and I can't do without some of their products.

365 brand frozen fish squares for starters.

Posted by: Delurker at February 11, 2026 03:10 PM (gtcuf)

287 FUCK CANCER!!

RIP John Ekdahl.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 11, 2026 03:10 PM (XV/Pl)

288 Sure. Things can change.

But being the opposition usually draws in mega dollars from small donors. Having a pipeline to fed grants ramps that up as well.

What if...the Democrat Party has been completely reliant on fed grants laundered into their coffers for the past decade and have simply lost the ability to fundraise any other way?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:07 PM (GBKbO)

And many of the real big money donors are still pissed off at their $$$$ going to Beyonce and other insignificant celebrities via the kamalala boondoggle.

Posted by: LASue at February 11, 2026 03:10 PM (lCppi)

289 Former actor and current Texas rancher James Van Der Beek has also succumbed to his cancer at age 48.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:11 PM (Zz0t1)

290 Former actor and current Texas rancher James Van Der Beek has also succumbed to his cancer at age 48.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at

6 kids.

Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 03:11 PM (MGB5H)

291 I'm surprised that Texas doesn't allow you to distill your own spirits.

That sounds very un-Texan to me.

Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 03:11 PM (77rzZ)

292 281 Stochastic Terrorism > Statistical Miasma

where's inuyasha when you need him?

Posted by: anachronda at February 11, 2026 03:11 PM (sGtp+)

293 https://www.ngstillco.com/
Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 03:00 PM (gkpAx)


Distilling liquor in Texas without a license is illegal.

You can brew your own beer and make your own wine, however.
Posted by: Sponge


Which is why I have the perfect place to put it. 😉

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 03:12 PM (gkpAx)

294 FUCK CANCER!!


Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 11, 2026 03:10 PM (XV/Pl)



1 in 3 Americans will be affected by cancer.

But don't look at Big Pharma for the massive uptick in cases.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:12 PM (Zz0t1)

295
Which is why I have the perfect place to put it. 😉
Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 03:12 PM (gkpAx)



I will as well. Soon......God willing.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:12 PM (Zz0t1)

296 "In this legislation, I will write $100 million for a specific need in a specific district that no one knows about but me. I will tell my friend to start an LLC, and I will ensure they get that contract. My friend will donate $50 million to my PAC and keep the other half. I'm set for the next election and can say whatever the fuck I want now."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:12 PM (GBKbO)

297 From John's X Page:

Pickup truck enthusiast. Project Orca historian. Logan Act Scholar. Dirty Dancing aficionado. President of the Lou Diamond Phillips fan club.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 11, 2026 03:12 PM (XV/Pl)

298 What if...the Democrat Party has been completely reliant on fed grants laundered into their coffers for the past decade and have simply lost the ability to fundraise any other way?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:07 PM (GBKbO


If. The biggest word in the English language.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 11, 2026 03:12 PM (Hx0tZ)

299 I'm surprised that Texas doesn't allow you to distill your own spirits.

That sounds very un-Texan to me.
Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 03:11 PM (77rzZ)



Agreed.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:12 PM (Zz0t1)

300 RIP, Mr. Ekdahl. Condolences to all who knew him.

Posted by: mrp at February 11, 2026 03:13 PM (rj6Yv)

301 You know, the usual underdog story the democrats like to sell as they get their cash from the usual billionaires and foreign entities.

Posted by: Brazil Nut at February 11, 2026 03:05 PM (Hx0tZ)

======

Sure. Things can change.

But being the opposition usually draws in mega dollars from small donors. Having a pipeline to fed grants ramps that up as well.

What if...the Democrat Party has been completely reliant on fed grants laundered into their coffers for the past decade and have simply lost the ability to fundraise any other way?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:07 PM (GBKbO)
_______

As I've said before, shutting down USAID (and the related slushfunds) took a dagger to Demoncunt fundraising.

They could make up some of that with huge donations from lefty billionaires, but I wonder how enthusiastic these assfucks are to contribute to a party that's trying to steal 5% of their wealth.

I think major funding for 2026 and 28 will be through hostile foreign powers.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 11, 2026 03:13 PM (iFTx/)

302 Always with the childish theatrics. Remember when they all honored George Floyd by "taking the knee" and wearing African inspired print scarves? And they keep getting reelected.
Posted by: washrivergal

Failed theater kids. Every last one of them.
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 11, 2026 02:52 PM (MGB5H)

-------------

When someone said in an earlier thread we need to bring back mental institutions, my first thought was we have at least one -- The US Congress.

Posted by: ShainS -- The Washington Post is Dying in Darkness at February 11, 2026 03:13 PM (iLtRJ)

303 So sorry to hear the news about John Ekdahl. Such terrible news, and I'll pray for his young family.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 11, 2026 03:13 PM (ZANBw)

304 What if...the Democrat Party has been completely reliant on fed grants laundered into their coffers for the past decade and have simply lost the ability to fundraise any other way?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:07 PM (GBKbO)

-------

When I was more into politics in 2016 I looked at the donations to the Hillary campaign. Something like 90% were at the maximum $2,300.

Definitely some hinky shit going on.

But I guess all the ActBlue donations were on the up and up because nobody has arrested.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 11, 2026 03:14 PM (Vh9CX)

305 298 What if...the Democrat Party has been completely reliant on fed grants laundered into their coffers for the past decade and have simply lost the ability to fundraise any other way?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:07 PM (GBKbO


If. The biggest word in the English language.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 11, 2026 03:12 PM (Hx0tZ)

======

It's a bigun.

But, I've seen nothing to dissuade me from the idea that Democrat fundraising isn't at least a plurality of laundered federal grant monies yet.

And the current cash on hand numbers just lend it credence. Those 33 rescission sections in the OBBB probably hurt a lot more than anyone realizes.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:14 PM (GBKbO)

306 I’m sure it’s been mentioned already, but I like the contrast of “Subscribe for a $1 a week” and the complete bullshit headline.

They will never get it. Who is going to actually pay for shit?

Posted by: Common Tater at February 11, 2026 03:14 PM (J48Co)

307
If. The biggest word in the English language.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 11, 2026 03:12 PM (Hx0tZ)



Too bad we don't know what the definition of 'is' is. It might be substantial as well.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:15 PM (Zz0t1)

308 I will as well. Soon......God willing.
Posted by: Sponge



Praying you get out asap.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 03:15 PM (gkpAx)

309 If. The biggest word in the English language.
Posted by: OneEyedJack

It's big in Doric Greek, too.
-- Spartans

Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 03:15 PM (77rzZ)

310
I'm surprised that Texas doesn't allow you to distill your own spirits.

That sounds very un-Texan to me.
Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 03:11 PM (77rzZ)



There are still a lot of "moist" counties in Texas where you can't buy liquor, only beer/wine. Usually bordered by a bunch of liquor stores just over the county line on the highways.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 11, 2026 03:15 PM (y9nCu)

311 >>I think major funding for 2026 and 28 will be through hostile foreign powers.

They better get busy because as of right now Republicans have about a 3 to 1 fundraising advantage.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2026 03:15 PM (viF8m)

312
Praying you get out asap.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 03:15 PM (gkpAx)



I've just got to get off my dead ass and start getting this place ready for market. I'm just wore out......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:16 PM (Zz0t1)

313 I'm surprised that Texas doesn't allow you to distill your own spirits.

That sounds very un-Texan to me.
Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 03:11 PM (77rzZ)


Agreed.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:12 PM (Zz0t1)


Can you distill them for a friend?

Posted by: Doof at February 11, 2026 03:16 PM (B4Se1)

314 301 As I've said before, shutting down USAID (and the related slushfunds) took a dagger to Demoncunt fundraising.

They could make up some of that with huge donations from lefty billionaires, but I wonder how enthusiastic these assfucks are to contribute to a party that's trying to steal 5% of their wealth.

I think major funding for 2026 and 28 will be through hostile foreign powers.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 11, 2026 03:13 PM (iFTx/)

======

USAID alone was $40 billion, 90%+ of which went to DC firms.

That's five Hollywoods. Plus all the other grants cut.

Even if USAID was trying to do things right (don't laugh), that's still a massive, massive ecosystem of people who have money and incentive to keep the government as big and spendthrift as possible, with the money to funnel in directions to keep the money flowing.

If USAID was actually just a giant money laundering operation that occasionally shipped rice, though...

There I go with the ifs again.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:16 PM (GBKbO)

315 What if...the Democrat Party has been completely reliant on fed grants laundered into their coffers for the past decade and have simply lost the ability to fundraise any other way?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:07 PM (GBKbO)
========

What if the CCP simply made a direct deposit to the DNC's account? The MSM would never report it, at least until after the election.

Posted by: mrp at February 11, 2026 03:16 PM (rj6Yv)

316 I think in Pennsylvania youcan make a few gallons of whiskey for your own use no questions asked. Not sure the amount allowed

Posted by: Skip at February 11, 2026 03:16 PM (Ia/+0)

317
There are still a lot of "moist" counties in Texas where you can't buy liquor, only beer/wine. Usually bordered by a bunch of liquor stores just over the county line on the highways.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 11, 2026 03:15 PM (y9nCu)



The joys of living in the Bible Belt and having blue laws on the books.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:16 PM (Zz0t1)

318 Always with the childish theatrics. Remember when they all honored George Floyd by "taking the knee" and wearing African inspired print scarves? And they keep getting reelected.
Posted by: washrivergal

Failed theater kids. Every last one of them.
Posted by: BruceWayne


LARP'ers.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 03:16 PM (gkpAx)

319 NOODlum.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:17 PM (Zz0t1)

320 One of my ancestors was jailed in the whiskey rebellion

Posted by: Skip at February 11, 2026 03:17 PM (Ia/+0)

321 They will never get it. Who is going to actually pay for shit?
Posted by: Common Tater at February 11, 2026 03:14 PM (J48Co)


Have I got a business proposition for you!!

Posted by: MILORGANITE at February 11, 2026 03:17 PM (Hx0tZ)

322
Can you distill them for a friend?
Posted by: Doof at February 11, 2026 03:16 PM (B4Se1)



You can legally only distill water.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:17 PM (Zz0t1)

323 315 What if the CCP simply made a direct deposit to the DNC's account? The MSM would never report it, at least until after the election.

Posted by: mrp at February 11, 2026 03:16 PM (rj6Yv)

======

Bessent has been making the mouth sounds about monitoring foreign infusions of cash through the banking system.

We'll see.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:18 PM (GBKbO)

324 There are still a lot of "moist" counties in Texas where you can't buy liquor, only beer/wine. Usually bordered by a bunch of liquor stores just over the county line on the highways.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur


Fannin County - Moist

Grayson County, Collin County & Red River County - Wet

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2026 03:18 PM (gkpAx)

325
If USAID was actually just a giant money laundering operation that occasionally shipped rice, though...

There I go with the ifs again.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook at February 11, 2026 03:16 PM (GBKbO)

------

It has been almost a year since it has been shutdown with hysterics that millions will die.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 11, 2026 03:18 PM (Vh9CX)

326 309 If. The biggest word in the English language.
Posted by: OneEyedJack

It's big in Doric Greek, too.
-- Spartans
Posted by: Bulg at February 11, 2026 03:15 PM (77rzZ)

Αἴκα.

Posted by: m at February 11, 2026 03:18 PM (+YA9H)

327 319 NOODlum.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 11, 2026 03:17 PM (Zz0t1)

Posted by: m at February 11, 2026 03:19 PM (+YA9H)

328 PDT should send a short, sternly worded letter and be done with it.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 11, 2026 03:29 PM (W2Pud)

329 FUCK CANCER!!

RIP John Ekdahl.

Posted by: Thomas Bender


No shit. 47. Too young.

Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at February 11, 2026 03:33 PM (OUMaO)

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