Mid-Morning Art Thread

A Goldsmith in his Shop
Petrus Christus

This is sort of a repeat, because the first one I used had an incorrect title, and was also gaudy looking with oversaturated color. For this version I went to the source; The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

From the Met's description:

A celebrated masterpiece of Northern Renaissance Art, this painting was signed and dated 1449 by Petrus Christus, the leading painter in Bruges (Flanders) after the death of Jan van Eyck. The panel attests to Netherlandish artists’ keen interest in pictorial illusionism and meticulous attention to detail, especially in the luminous jeweled, glass, and metallic objects, secular and ecclesiastic trade wares that are examples of the goldsmith's virtuosity. The main figure in this enigmatic painting was long identified as Saint Eligius (the patron saint of goldsmiths) due to the presence of a halo, which was recognized as a later addition and subsequently removed. The panel is likely a vocational painting, which portrays the profession of goldsmithing and perhaps a specific goldsmith. Technical analysis reveals the underdrawing of the goldsmith's face to be very carefully modeled—more so than the faces of the couple—indicating the possibility of a portrait. It has been suggested that he is Willem van Vleuten, a Bruges goldsmith who worked for Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy. In 1449, the date of this painting, the duke commissioned from van Vlueten a gift for Mary of Guelders on the occasion of her marriage to James II, King of Scots. That couple may well be depicted in this painting, portrayed buying a wedding ring that is being weighed on a scale. The girdle that extends over the ledge of the shop into the viewer’s space is a further allusion to matrimony. The convex mirror, which links the pictorial space to the street outside, reflects two young men with a falcon (a symbol of pride and greed) and establishes a moral comparison between the imperfect world of the viewer and the world of virtue and balance depicted here.

Often these descriptions are a mess of post-modern, woke nonsense. This one is good!

Posted by: CBD at 09:30 AM

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1
ESPONJA!!!!111!!!

Posted by: AltonJackson at February 20, 2026 09:30 AM (tljrc)

2 Nooded.

Posted by: Nazdar at February 20, 2026 09:30 AM (NcvvS)

3 How much for the woman?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 20, 2026 09:31 AM (jtM2q)

4 The Goldsmith was angry that day, my friends.

Posted by: George Costanza at February 20, 2026 09:31 AM (2Ez/1)

5 Nice

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 09:32 AM (tj6OY)

6 SPONGE!!!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 09:32 AM (kgE5c)

7 Keypad telephone.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 20, 2026 09:32 AM (Kt19C)

8 "Do I see cleavage?"

Posted by: Guy wearing black hat at February 20, 2026 09:33 AM (2Ez/1)

9 I like it, but people wore weird clothes long ago.

Posted by: Skip at February 20, 2026 09:33 AM (jAw5X)

10 >>The convex mirror, which links the pictorial space to the street outside, reflects two young men with a falcon (a symbol of pride and greed) and establishes a moral comparison between the imperfect world of the viewer and the world of virtue and balance depicted here.

Huh.

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 09:33 AM (tj6OY)

11 The Dutch have a look about them.

Posted by: huerfano at February 20, 2026 09:33 AM (98kQX)

12 The woman looks ... bland... .

Posted by: Winston AKA Pops at February 20, 2026 09:33 AM (EIcmO)

13 An odd thing about these style of paintings that has always struck me:

It is like the faces are done separately, remotely. Then when complete they are plopped down on a otherwise completed painting.

It is just a weird look.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 09:33 AM (bss/y)

14 Good morning, CBD!

Posted by: Doof at February 20, 2026 09:34 AM (tceez)

15 Don't buy it! I can get it for you wholesale!

Posted by: Sol Moskovitz In The Diamond District at February 20, 2026 09:34 AM (oftw2)

16 He's trying to look down her blouse, but she's not giving him much of an opening.

Posted by: No Name Today at February 20, 2026 09:34 AM (8mulE)

17 12 The woman looks ... bland... .
Posted by: Winston AKA Pops at February 20, 2026 09:33 AM (EIcmO)

We're all God's children in the dark.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 09:34 AM (bss/y)

18 Mary of Guelders is an odd looking gal.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at February 20, 2026 09:34 AM (0nHVk)

19 The Dutch have a look about them.
Posted by: huerfano at February 20, 2026 09:33 AM

They're very tall, too! Just ask them.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 09:34 AM (kgE5c)

20
Didn't see the halo until you mentioned it. Must have been one of Barry's ancestors.

Posted by: Auspex at February 20, 2026 09:35 AM (Y8DZL)

21 She's got mouse ears. Is she going to Disneyland?

Posted by: redridinghood at February 20, 2026 09:35 AM (NpAcC)

22 Mornin', DDS!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 09:35 AM (kgE5c)

23 No rain, 38° in van nuys.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 20, 2026 09:35 AM (Kt19C)

24 Fashion.

Some woman looked at that headpiece and said, "I want to look like I've tied two beaver tails to the side of my head. That'll be hot."

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 09:35 AM (ExV1e)

25 That's some freaky headdress the lady is wearing.

But she is showing a little cleavage, so I'll give her a pass on the silly hat.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:35 AM (77rzZ)

26 Seroius vitamin D deficiency going on.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 20, 2026 09:35 AM (+nEug)

27 >>The Dutch have a look about them.

It's all the Flem!

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 09:36 AM (tj6OY)

28 Great technique for everything but the faces

Posted by: Elric the Blade at February 20, 2026 09:36 AM (s32T4)

29 This chick gonna cost me some serious ducketts. She better do things. And I mean do A LOT of things.

Posted by: Guy wearing black hat at February 20, 2026 09:36 AM (2Ez/1)

30 Red looks like he's about to say "NO, YOU CAN'T HAVE ANY OF MY COCAINE!"

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 09:36 AM (uEmCf)

31 30 Red looks like he's about to say "NO, YOU CAN'T HAVE ANY OF MY COCAINE!"
Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 09:36 AM (uEmCf)

BIT too early for coke.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 09:37 AM (bss/y)

32 Goldsmith is considering putting that ring on and disappearing.

Posted by: PA Dutchman at February 20, 2026 09:37 AM (h/O4U)

33 What's the guy in blue got in his hand? Chair back? Where's the other one?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 20, 2026 09:37 AM (jtM2q)

34 The fabric of her dress is gorgeous, lush, intricately painted with dimension and shadows. Her face is just there.

Posted by: huerfano at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (98kQX)

35 If a goldsmith sells gold, what does a blacksmith sell?

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (vFG9F)

36 >>Where's the other one?

On her shoulder

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (tj6OY)

37 33 What's the guy in blue got in his hand? Chair back? Where's the other one?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 20, 2026 09:37 AM (jtM2q)
——-

Between two pillows

Posted by: Elric the Blade at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (s32T4)

38 She's got mouse ears. Is she going to Disneyland?
Posted by: redridinghood at February 20, 2026 09:35 AM (NpAcC)

Don't accept those Disney lies. This is what real mouse ears look like.

https://youtu.be/8YvgUouPio0

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (ExV1e)

39 What's the guy in blue got in his hand? Chair back? Where's the other one?
Posted by: Martini Farmer

On the lady's shoulder.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (77rzZ)

40 100 comment rule. [CBD]

Posted by: Nova Local at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (tOcjL)

41 Goldsmith's looking at her like "get your hand back, hussy!"

Posted by: She Hobbit at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (ftFVW)

42 I think we've discovered where George Lucas got his idea for
Princess Leia's ear covering hair style.
Would hang
Thx CBD have a great weekend

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 20, 2026 09:39 AM (Kc+Vz)

43 Hey babe, wanna chase you...

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 09:39 AM (cGjQu)

44 I doubt she could even fly with that thing. If you're a gal with an elaborate head covering it should enable you to fly, or at least glide really well. An L/D of 50:1 or why bother.

Posted by: banana Dream - That was great! I want to jump something else! at February 20, 2026 09:39 AM (3uBP9)

45 Mary of Guelders is an odd looking gal.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at February 20, 2026 09:34 AM (0nHVk)

Good morning, DDS!

Mary was a "Van den Berg's Poffertjes" 5.

Posted by: Doof at February 20, 2026 09:39 AM (tceez)

46 35 If a goldsmith sells gold, what does a blacksmith sell?
Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (vFG9F)

Bow chicka wow wow.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 09:39 AM (bss/y)

47 I really like this. Everything about it is interesting. The period clothing is especially intriguing. The goldsmith looks a bit on the smarmy side, the couple, at least the woman looks pretty savvy.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 20, 2026 09:40 AM (5mQt6)

48 BIT too early for coke"

Pepsi then?

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 09:40 AM (cGjQu)

49
We see three social parasites just begging for a re-education from the masses, nicely rendered though they are.

-- Today's Art Critics, Today!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 20, 2026 09:40 AM (xG4kz)

50 Sorry, not his other hand... the other chair back.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 20, 2026 09:40 AM (jtM2q)

51 We require your high purity gold reserves

Uh, yes for a wedding ring.

And exactly 34 Gorlaps of material. Uh Sorry, uh yes that amount you are showing.

Where are we from? We are from France.

Posted by: The Coneheads visit a goldsmith at February 20, 2026 09:40 AM (sKqQm)

52 Unsettling and effective.

Yes, dude is tryna look down her top.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 20, 2026 09:41 AM (DgMqy)

53 48 BIT too early for coke"

Pepsi then?
Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 09:40 AM (cGjQu)

Moxie.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 09:41 AM (bss/y)

54
"Do these veiled wings make my ears look big?"

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 20, 2026 09:41 AM (xG4kz)

55 Good morning RMBS, it is certainly a dreary day in our neck of the woods.

Good morning Doof, good to see you.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at February 20, 2026 09:42 AM (0nHVk)

56 Moxie"

It's the bees knees!

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 09:42 AM (cGjQu)

57 I wonder what she's gonna do for his beads back there?

Posted by: banana Dream at February 20, 2026 09:43 AM (3uBP9)

58
I see that the goldsmith had a supplier for red coral, so he was no slouch at sourcing.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 20, 2026 09:44 AM (xG4kz)

59 I wonder what she's gonna do for his beads back there?"
.

They're Dutch. Probably stick a finger in a dike...

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 09:44 AM (cGjQu)

60 Good think Goldsmith gave up metallurgy for film composing.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:44 AM (77rzZ)

61 I'm curious about the white and brown bars in the showcase. I think I've seen something like them before, but can't remember what they were.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 09:44 AM (Riz8t)

62 >>I think we've discovered where George Lucas got his idea for Princess Leia's ear covering hair style.

Saw a visiting Star Wars costume exhibit at the art museum. With each one, they included the sketches and photos of inspiration. It was surprising how much effort and research went into each one, not to mention the work on some of those beaded and feathered ones worn in the 2nd trilogy.

IIRC, Leia's ear covering was based on a Native American tribe's styling?

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 09:45 AM (tj6OY)

63 but people wore weird clothes long ago."

Haven't been downtown in a major city lately, huh?

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 09:45 AM (cGjQu)

64 Yes, dude is tryna look down her top.

They're getting married. Plenty of time for that.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 09:45 AM (Riz8t)

65 "I'm curious about the white and brown bars in the showcase. I think I've seen something like them before, but can't remember what they were.
Posted by: Archimedes"

Polishing rouge?

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 09:45 AM (vFG9F)

66 but people wore weird clothes long ago."

Haven't been downtown in a major city lately, huh?

Yeah, I'll take these people over a 300 lb woman in yoga pants any day.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 09:46 AM (Riz8t)

67 What are the words at the bottom?

Posted by: I'm illiterate at February 20, 2026 09:46 AM (2Ez/1)

68 ""I'm curious about the white and brown bars in the showcase. I think I've seen something like them before, but can't remember what they were.
Posted by: Archimedes"

Polishing rouge?"

A closer look reveals that one appears to be translucent.

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 09:46 AM (vFG9F)

69 >>Sorry, not his other hand... the other chair back.

I would guess it's hidden by the guy in red's left shoulder?

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 09:47 AM (tj6OY)

70 Maybe quartz and the other is some kind of rock too.

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 09:47 AM (vFG9F)

71 Can anyone make out the the inscription on the front of the table?

Posted by: dantesed at February 20, 2026 09:47 AM (Oy/m2)

72
Were I that goldsmith, I'd give some serious thought to plying my trade dressed in something other than that richly red outfit. It would be far too easy to ruin it working at the jeweler's bench.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 20, 2026 09:47 AM (xG4kz)

73 This chick gonna cost me some serious ducketts. She better do things. And I mean do A LOT of things.
Posted by: Guy wearing black hat

She's got a special position that she calls the Zuider Zee.

It's worth it, believe me.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:47 AM (77rzZ)

74 What are the words at the bottom?"

"Like, comment, subscribe "

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 09:47 AM (cGjQu)

75 Maybe quartz and the other is some kind of rock too.

But then why in the form of a bar? Note that there is also some coral in there. That's clearly decorative.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 09:48 AM (Riz8t)

76 Dude's chapeau's giving me Flying Nun vibes.

Posted by: red speck at February 20, 2026 09:48 AM (Ve/HL)

77 The hands don't look quite right. Kinda like not-bad AI.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at February 20, 2026 09:48 AM (XCUp7)

78 What are the words at the bottom?"

"Like, comment, subscribe "

We've been trying to contact you about your car's warranty...

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 09:49 AM (Riz8t)

79 Can anyone make out the the inscription on the front of the table?
Posted by: dantesed

"Don't...forget...to...drink...your..."

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:49 AM (77rzZ)

80 Dude's got some urns, too...

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 09:49 AM (cGjQu)

81 "But then why in the form of a bar? "

Marital enhancement tool.

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 09:50 AM (vFG9F)

82 It still boggles my mind when I think of these kinds of paintings as once being contemporary, not just dressing people up in some kind of "period garb." Like, people actually walked around looking like that.

Posted by: red speck at February 20, 2026 09:50 AM (Ve/HL)

83 Can anyone make out the the inscription on the front of the table?
Posted by: dantesed at February 20, 2026 09:47 AM (Oy/m2)

"See you next Wednesday"

Posted by: John Landis at February 20, 2026 09:50 AM (tceez)

84 Dude's got some urns, too...

His left hand is on what appears to be the ornate pommel of a sword. Is he planning a smash and grab?

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 09:50 AM (Riz8t)

85 >>What are the words at the bottom?"

"Like, comment, subscribe "

"Buy gold!"

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 09:50 AM (tj6OY)

86 At first glance, it looks like he's checking out her cleavage. But, if you embiggen, you can see his eyes. And while his head is pointed at her cleavage, he is side-eyeing the guy's hands.

Trust, but verify.

Posted by: No Name Today at February 20, 2026 09:50 AM (8mulE)

87 Nice hats.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 20, 2026 09:51 AM (nWPIJ)

88 100 comment rule. [CBD]

Posted by: 18-1 at February 20, 2026 09:51 AM (sKqQm)

89

Jerry Goldsmith scored some of the best movie soundtracks.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 20, 2026 09:51 AM (x0n13)

90 I like her kimono.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 20, 2026 09:51 AM (RIvkX)

91 100 comment rule. [CBD]

Posted by: Common Tater at February 20, 2026 09:51 AM (TJlGq)

92 Jerry Goldsmith scored some of the best movie soundtracks.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton

Patton. One of my favorite movie themes.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:52 AM (77rzZ)

93
The shelving is reserved primarily, it seems, for his finished works. Red rouge or any polish, or any other such processing material, likely would not be displayed there.

The clear appearing bar might be a quartz or selenite "wand". Dunno about the other one.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 20, 2026 09:52 AM (xG4kz)

94 100 comment rule. [CBD]

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 09:52 AM (tj6OY)

95 It still boggles my mind when I think of these kinds of paintings as once being contemporary, not just dressing people up in some kind of "period garb." Like, people actually walked around looking like that.

I more amused by the notion of taking a young woman in skin tight pants with "juicy" on the back to this time period and asking their opinion...

Posted by: 18-1 at February 20, 2026 09:53 AM (sKqQm)

96 Where's this "girdle" that the Met's description mentions?

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:53 AM (77rzZ)

97 Is that an elaborate sword pommel in your hand or are you just happy to see me?

Posted by: Chick in the elaborate headgear at February 20, 2026 09:54 AM (2Ez/1)

98 79 "Don't...forget...to...drink...your..."
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:49 AM (77rzZ)

"...Spanish... Inquisition?"

What a rip-off.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 09:54 AM (uEmCf)

99 20 guilders, same as in town

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 20, 2026 09:54 AM (nWPIJ)

100 >>> Where's this "girdle" that the Met's description mentions?
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:53 AM (77rzZ)

I think that's the brown band that over the left side of the table.

Posted by: banana Dream at February 20, 2026 09:54 AM (3uBP9)

101 Is that an elaborate sword pommel in your hand or are you just happy to see me?
Posted by: Chick in the elaborate headgear at February 20, 2026 09:54 AM (2Ez/1)

It's the top of the handle for his onion.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 09:55 AM (ExV1e)

102 98 79 "Don't...forget...to...drink...your..."
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:49 AM (77rzZ)

"...Spanish... Inquisition?"

What a rip-off.
Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 09:54 AM (uEmCf)

Nobody expected that.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at February 20, 2026 09:55 AM (ZJT0I)

103 >>The girdle that extends over the ledge of the shop into the viewer’s space is a further allusion to matrimony.

Think it's the thing that looks like a wide ribbon or scarf sitting on the table?

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 09:55 AM (tj6OY)

104 They still didn't quite have perspective nailed down in 1449.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 20, 2026 09:55 AM (XvL8K)

105 95 It still boggles my mind when I think of these kinds of paintings as once being contemporary, not just dressing people up in some kind of "period garb." Like, people actually walked around looking like that.

I more amused by the notion of taking a young woman in skin tight pants with "juicy" on the back to this time period and asking their opinion...
Posted by: 18-1 at February 20, 2026 09:53 AM (sKqQm)

"Ahem!"

- - Leisure Suits circa 1973

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 20, 2026 09:55 AM (x0n13)

106
Can anyone make out the the inscription on the front of the table?
Posted by: dantesed

"Pay cash or get outta here"

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 20, 2026 09:56 AM (xG4kz)

107 A T T I C

Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at February 20, 2026 09:56 AM (S+j2h)

108 I think that's the brown band that over the left side of the table.
Posted by: banana Dream

Huh. I thought that was just the belt of her robe, but on closer inspection it does not appear to be connected to her clothes.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:56 AM (77rzZ)

109 Oh and one thing to point out about the Clinton wedding with Ghislane is that she was married in 2010. By that point Epstein had been convicted of sex crimes against a minor.

Prior to 2005 you could make the argument anyone associating with Epstein/Maxwell didn't know but by 2010?

Posted by: 18-1 at February 20, 2026 09:56 AM (sKqQm)

110 Hmmm. A lot going on there. Something fishy, if you aks me.

Posted by: Sharkman at February 20, 2026 09:57 AM (Wz3H2)

111 If it weren't for the detailed description today, my thoughts would have been as follows:

Guy at the chair is saying some medieval version of Oh look, a squirrel, and the two standing are giving him the side eye and keeping their eyes on their jewelry.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 20, 2026 09:57 AM (Hx0tZ)

112 >>I more amused by the notion of taking a young woman in skin tight pants with "juicy" on the back to this time period and asking their opinion...

Yeah, or the people you see wearing obvious pajamas and slippers in public.

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 09:57 AM (tj6OY)

113 Hmmm. A lot going on there. Something fishy, if you aks me.
Posted by: Sharkman

Stop carping about it.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 09:58 AM (77rzZ)

114 "Elaborate sword pommel" might be fun in a limerick.

Posted by: Limerick lover at February 20, 2026 09:58 AM (2Ez/1)

115 107 A T T I C
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at February 20, 2026 09:56 AM (S+j2h)

8 0 0 8 5

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 09:58 AM (uEmCf)

116 Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union

Bo Snerdley
@BoSnerdley
Wonder if she'll talk about the 50 new taxes she and her fellow Democrats want to soak Virginia taxpayers with.

-
Mamdani wasn't available?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 09:59 AM (FXNzP)

117 Well, that was jarring. We have a print of the above painting hanging in a hallway. I see it every day, and it was strange to see it staring at me from my screen.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 20, 2026 09:59 AM (vV6n9)

118 Leisure Suits circa 1973

Posted by: J.J. Sefton

Hello!

Posted by: Leisure Suit Larry at February 20, 2026 09:59 AM (Wz3H2)

119 Any gal that can strap two pizza boxes on her head and come off looking sexy is worth her weight in gold.

Posted by: Donny Brook at February 20, 2026 09:59 AM (Dc1Hd)

120 Leisure Suits circa 1973
Posted by: J.J. Sefton

Don't comment on old threads!

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:00 AM (77rzZ)

121 >>Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union

The Deep State Rebuttal, brought to you by the CIA's Spanberger.

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 10:00 AM (tj6OY)

122 Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union

Bo Snerdley
@BoSnerdley
Wonder if she'll talk about the 50 new taxes she and her fellow Democrats want to soak Virginia taxpayers with.

Perhaps she can talk about Boeing HQ's departure from NoVa for the low tax environs of Missouri.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 10:00 AM (Riz8t)

123 Oh and Ghislane's Ted Talk was in...2014.

But remember our elites the kind that give and watch Ted Talks are better then you...

Posted by: 18-1 at February 20, 2026 10:00 AM (sKqQm)

124 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 20, 2026 10:00 AM (20K3i)

125 Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union

Bo Snerdley
@BoSnerdley
Wonder if she'll talk about the 50 new taxes she and her fellow Democrats want to soak Virginia taxpayers with.

-
Mamdani wasn't available?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 09:59 AM (FXNzP)
---
I figured it would be Tim Walz.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 20, 2026 10:00 AM (ESVrU)

126 Ahem!"

- - Leisure Suits circa 1973"

Angels Flight disco wear. 1978...

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 10:00 AM (cGjQu)

127 Alternate Title: Wax Figures in a Wax Museum.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 20, 2026 10:00 AM (20K3i)

128 ore what?

Posted by: cmeat at February 20, 2026 10:01 AM (R11M+)

129 I figured it would be Tim Walz.

I reckon Walz will disappear entirely from public view, and nobody will miss him until someone says "say, whatever happened to Tim Walz?". By then, he'll be holding hands with Jimmy Hoffa.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 10:01 AM (Riz8t)

130
The two women in the mirror were the infamous "Scolds of Bruges" so beloved in tales from that time.

Today they'd be honored as the "Two Karens of Bruges".

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 20, 2026 10:02 AM (xG4kz)

131 Knockoffs - a limerick

The goldsmith named Jan VanderBarge
'Twas thought that he way overcharged
"Sure it's gold-plated!"
He defiantly stated.
"I admit it. I'm gilt-y...as charged!"

Posted by: muldoon at February 20, 2026 10:02 AM (qgHp7)

132 FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

*and Sponge dropped the mic*

Posted by: She Hobbit at February 20, 2026 10:02 AM (ftFVW)

133 By then, he'll be holding hands with Jimmy Hoffa."

Under Giants stadium?

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 10:02 AM (cGjQu)

134 Bad Supreme Court decision on tariffs. Crap.

Posted by: Frasier Crane at February 20, 2026 10:02 AM (bNf8H)

135 " Ghislane's Ted Talk was in...2014"

What did she talk about?

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 10:03 AM (vFG9F)

136 Bad Supreme Court decision on tariffs. Crap.

Please to elaborate.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 10:03 AM (Riz8t)

137 I like the attention to detail and the use of colors. The woman's gown is especially impressive, even more so when enlarging the image. The brush work and subtle blending of the textures and shading of the gown is wonderful. The realism of the objects, the tools, the glass containers, the appropriate gleam in the metals is excellent. Thanks for providing the Met's explanation of the background of the piece. The context, or possible context, makes this more than a simple portrait.

While it's typical of the place and time, the people's eyes bother me. They seem sleepy with little spark. I have the same problem with Vermeer's faces. It seems an odd lack given the obvious talent displayed in the rest of the painting.

Posted by: JTB at February 20, 2026 10:03 AM (yTvNw)

138 129 "Stop trying to hold my hand, you mincing fag!"
-- Zombie Jimmy Hoffa

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:03 AM (77rzZ)

139 134 Bad Supreme Court decision on tariffs. Crap.

well, we can work around it

also might be a signal/sop that other more interesting decisions go the right way

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 20, 2026 10:03 AM (j+aD2)

140 Telegraph published allegations today making Andrew, Formerly Known As Prince, look even more like Hunter Biden.

Apparently, he and a buddy (name of David Stern), signed some sort of advisory deal with the now-bankrupt Chinese property developer Evergrande to work on data center deals in Britain. Telegraph says the deal may have been worth L20 million (pounds) to Stern and Andrew, who were mainly expected to contribute "influence".

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 20, 2026 10:03 AM (oXDWE)

141 Any gal that can strap two pizza boxes on her head and come off looking sexy is worth her weight in gold."

Here, want some tulip bulbs? They're gonna be big!

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 10:04 AM (rDBMx)

142 The power of my hat commands you.

Posted by: Eromero at February 20, 2026 10:04 AM (S+zAX)

143 I can't help but wonder what Jewells would have made of this painting.

Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at February 20, 2026 10:04 AM (OUMaO)

144 *pins gold star on muldoon*

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 10:04 AM (vFG9F)

145 While it's typical of the place and time, the people's eyes bother me. They seem sleepy with little spark. I have the same problem with Vermeer's faces. It seems an odd lack given the obvious talent displayed in the rest of the painting.

You're right. It is strange, given that he clearly knows how to paint reflections, as shown in the glass.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 10:04 AM (Riz8t)

146 A fascinating painting. Check out the focus vectors of all three figures -

Lady - hand and eyes in a direct line to smith's hand on the scales.

Her partner' s face is turned to the lady, but his side-eye is also focused on the hand and scale. One arm around the lady, the other hand gripping a the hilt of a weapon. That is a cold, wary face on him.

The goldsmith isn't looking directly at the lady. He's apparently looking out the window, likely at the lads. The smith is not happy.

This is painting shold be seen not only as a set-piece portrait of a day in a goldsmith's life. It is rife with intrigue within an allegorical context.

As in, what's the message presented with two rich young men standing in a city square with a falcon on the fist?

Everyone is focused on the scale except for the smith himself.

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 10:04 AM (rj6Yv)

147 Roberts stuck the knife in Presidential tariffs, saying "nope".

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 20, 2026 10:05 AM (oXDWE)

148 If a goldsmith sells gold, what does a blacksmith sell?
Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (vFG9F)

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, please explain baby oil.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 20, 2026 10:05 AM (Hx0tZ)

149 " Ghislane's Ted Talk was in...2014"

What did she talk about?/i]

But that point she had her own grift - the TerraMar Project.

This was a more traditional grift, looking to launder money from the UN to save da Erf, or I guess da Ocean

Posted by: 18-1 at February 20, 2026 10:05 AM (sKqQm)

150
Don't comment on old threads!
Posted by: Bulg

ISWYDT

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 20, 2026 10:05 AM (xG4kz)

151
Herr Vleuten llooks pissed.

Posted by: BifBewalski - at February 20, 2026 10:06 AM (QVmho)

152 Et tu, Bono?

The Hill
@thehill
U2 releases song ‘American Obituary’ honoring Renee Good

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:06 AM (FXNzP)

153 "As in, what's the message presented with two rich young men standing in a city square with a falcon on the fist?"

They are giving him the bird.

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 10:06 AM (vFG9F)

154 John Roberts does the dirty deed.

Here is his opinion on tariffs.

https://tinyurl.com/29f43wdd

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 20, 2026 10:07 AM (oXDWE)

155 U2 releases song ‘American Obituary’ honoring Renee Good

Remember shooting Ashli Babbit in the neck while she was stuck in a doorway is good, shooting Good while she was driving to run down an officer is bad.

Posted by: 18-1 at February 20, 2026 10:07 AM (sKqQm)

156 "This was a more traditional grift, looking to launder money from the UN to save da Erf, or I guess da Ocean
Posted by: 18-1 "

I bet she flew there on a jet.

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 10:07 AM (vFG9F)

157 If a goldsmith sells gold, what does a blacksmith sell?
Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (vFG9F)

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, please explain baby oil.
Posted by: OneEyedJack

If tin whistles are made of tin, what do they make foghorns out of?

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:07 AM (77rzZ)

158 This must be where the idea for Princess Leia's headdress came from.

Posted by: Joe at February 20, 2026 10:08 AM (Uy/WF)

159
The Supreme Court says some tarriff, are, like, a tax, man.

Posted by: Auspex at February 20, 2026 10:08 AM (Y8DZL)

160 > Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union
-----------
Auditioning for President... sometime down the road.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 20, 2026 10:08 AM (jtM2q)

161 The Hill
@thehill
U2 releases song ‘American Obituary’ honoring Renee Good
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:06 AM (FXNzP)

Unbelievably bad.. Some of the lyrics" Mother of 3 took a bullet for each one.... or something to that effect so St Renee

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:08 AM (VE6XX)

162 >>@thehill
U2 releases song ‘American Obituary’ honoring Renee Good

Immigrant honors idiot woman harassing LEOs enforcing immigration.

Go home, Bono. We all know you fled your homeland to avoid the crazy taxes.

Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 10:08 AM (tj6OY)

163 Held: IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. The
judgment in No. 24–1287 is vacated, and the case is remanded with
instructions to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction; the judgment in No. 25–
250 is affirmed.
No. 24–1287, 784 F. Supp. 3d 209, vacated and remanded; No. 25–250,
149 F. 4th 1312, affirmed.
THE CHIEF JUSTICE delivered the opinion of the Court with respect
to Parts I and II–A–1:
=======================
"It's a tax"

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 20, 2026 10:08 AM (oXDWE)

164 148 If a goldsmith sells gold, what does a blacksmith sell?
Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (vFG9F)

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, please explain baby oil.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 20, 2026 10:05 AM (Hx0tZ)

Step back.

Posted by: Girl Scout Cookies at February 20, 2026 10:09 AM (ZJT0I)

165 Good morning RMBS, it is certainly a dreary day in our neck of the woods.

Good morning Doof, good to see you.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at February 20, 2026 09:42 AM

Ayuh. Mild, but dreary and with more snow on the way later.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 10:09 AM (kgE5c)

166 So who joined Roberts and the other leftists on the tariff decision?

Posted by: 18-1 at February 20, 2026 10:09 AM (sKqQm)

167 This must be where the idea for Princess Leia's headdress came from.
Posted by: Joe

I wonder if they did that with Carrie's own hair, or just used some kind of hair extensions. Probably the latter.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:09 AM (77rzZ)

168 "Step back.
Posted by: Girl Scout Cookies"

Yo, bitch.

Posted by: Cocktails at February 20, 2026 10:10 AM (vFG9F)

169 Did scotus kill the Tarriffs?

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:10 AM (TtdNq)

170 169 Did scotus kill the Tarriffs?
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:10 AM (TtdNq)

Yes... 6-3

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:10 AM (VE6XX)

171 Lookit dem ears!

Posted by: GWB at February 20, 2026 10:10 AM (02Em6)

172 "I wonder if they did that with Carrie's own hair, or just used some kind of hair extensions. Probably the latter.
Posted by: Bulg "

You mean those were not cinnamon rolls?

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 10:10 AM (vFG9F)

173 what do they make foghorns out of?"

Leghorn. Duh.

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 10:10 AM (cGjQu)

174 Ayuh. Mild, but dreary and with more snow on the way later.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

Have you heard anything from the now-retired Mr. Poppins?

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM (77rzZ)

175 Spartacus will come down from the cross and lead us!
⁹
Western Lensman
@WesternLensman
Spartacus says he hasn’t dismissed the idea of running for president again in ’28.
He dropped out of the 2020 Democrat primary while polling at 2%.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM (FXNzP)

176 So, not St. Elsewhere?

Posted by: Toad-0 at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM (ayTkb)

177
Brugean goldsmith was one of Alan Arkin's lesser known roles.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM (xG4kz)

178 God forbid any manufacturing exists in the US. It’s unconstitutional I guess.

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM (TtdNq)

179 The Hill
@thehill
U2 releases song ‘American Obituary’ honoring Renee Good
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:06 AM

Fuck that guy, in particular.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM (kgE5c)

180 "As in, what's the message presented with two rich young men standing in a city square with a falcon on the fist?"

One of them looks Amish.

Posted by: But that's just me at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM (2Ez/1)

181 166 So who joined Roberts and the other leftists on the tariff decision
__

Gorsuch, Barrett, Kagan, Sotomayor and the retard who doesn't know anything.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM (Dv3i1)

182 CBD,
I wasn't available to comment on yesterday's art thread. I did see it that afternoon. Thanks for including the painting by Caspar David Friedrich. I not only enjoy his work but it syncs with the Romantic era poets, among my favorites, and their appreciation of nature as a spiritual creation.

Posted by: JTB at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM (yTvNw)

183 Have you heard anything from the now-retired Mr. Poppins?
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM

I thought I saw him on the blog the other day. I've got to get him out to the range again when the weather warms up a bit.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 10:12 AM (kgE5c)

184 157 If a goldsmith sells gold, what does a blacksmith sell?
Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 09:38 AM (vFG9F)

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, please explain baby oil.
Posted by: OneEyedJack

If tin whistles are made of tin, what do they make foghorns out of?
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:07 AM (77rzZ)

You're Lipschitz? My ass whistles.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 20, 2026 10:12 AM (x0n13)

185 Virginia Gov.Abigail Spanberger to deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union

I'll be sure and not watch. Just another Socialist out to ruin the country. Virginia sits too close to DC.

Posted by: Case at February 20, 2026 10:12 AM (j6kTf)

186 God forbid any manufacturing exists in the US."

Yeah. It's messy and stuff.

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 10:12 AM (cGjQu)

187
*and Sponge dropped the mic*
Posted by: She Hobbit at February 20, 2026 10:02 AM (ftFVW)

It's the only karaoke I do.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 20, 2026 10:12 AM (20K3i)

188 Congress now needs to step up and codify the President's tariffs into law. This isn't rocket surgery.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 10:12 AM (n9ltV)

189 Freakshow at Fort Bragg parents whose kindergarten and pre-K children have been subjected to sexually inappropriate and disturbing behavior from a male teacher.

It was "Performance Art".

Posted by: Operator Error at February 20, 2026 10:13 AM (nm8hu)

190 ROBERTS, C. J., announced the judgment of the Court and delivered the
opinion of the Court with respect to Parts I, II–A–1, and II–B, in which
SOTOMAYOR, KAGAN, GORSUCH, BARRETT, and JACKSON, JJ., joined, and
an opinion with respect to Parts II–A–2 and III, in which GORSUCH and
BARRETT, JJ., joined. GORSUCH, J., and BARRETT, J., filed concurring
opinions. KAGAN, J., filed an opinion concurring in part and concurring
in the judgment, in which SOTOMAYOR and JACKSON, JJ., joined.
JACKSON, J., filed an opinion concurring in part and concurring in the
judgment. THOMAS, J., filed a dissenting opinion. KAVANAUGH, J., filed
a dissenting opinion, in which THOMAS and ALITO, JJ., joined.
=========================
So, basically 6-3 (though it gets a little twisty turny)
Roberts write for the majority, except Jackson (who just meandered through stuff) and Kavanaugh, Thomas and Alito dissented.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 20, 2026 10:13 AM (oXDWE)

191 188 Congress now needs to step up and codify the President's tariffs into law. This isn't rocket surgery.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

Not so fast.
- Rand Paul

Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 20, 2026 10:13 AM (Dv3i1)

192 So I guess scotus is on China’s payroll as well. It’s all corrupt from top to bottom.

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:13 AM (TtdNq)

193 86 At first glance, it looks like he's checking out her cleavage. But, if you embiggen, you can see his eyes. And while his head is pointed at her cleavage, he is side-eyeing the guy's hands.

Trust, but verify.

Terrain's a little flat across the landscape there, anyway. lol

Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 20, 2026 10:13 AM (DgMqy)

194 SPONGE!!!!

Posted by: The Stentorian yet Mellifluous voice of Don LaFontaine at February 20, 2026 10:14 AM (ZJT0I)

195 I hope Trump has a plan B regarding the Tariffs...

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:14 AM (VE6XX)

196 Congress now needs to step up and codify the President's tariffs into law."

This. I kinda get it. There are procedures... but how to work within those boundaries...

Posted by: man at February 20, 2026 10:14 AM (cGjQu)

197 "Congress now needs to step up and codify the President's tariffs into law. This isn't rocket surgery.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo"

It is politics though. These people are not on our side. (h/t Chris Plante)

Posted by: fd at February 20, 2026 10:14 AM (vFG9F)

198 There once was a man from Norway,
Who got his balls caught in a doorway . . .

I forgot the rest. Paging Muldoon!!!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton

************

It's not my usual practice to fix other people';s limerick fails, but JJ has earned it.

D-I-Y Emasculation - a limerick

There once was a young man from Norway,
Who got his testicles caught in a doorway
He soon came unhinged
As he yelled, cried and whinged

Sneered his wife, "You just had to do it your way!"

Posted by: muldoon at February 20, 2026 10:14 AM (qgHp7)

199 Can we just pass an amendment doing away with the SoTU already? It's long since outlived its usefulness, and has just devolved into grandstanding by both sides.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:15 AM (77rzZ)

200 Looks like the Judiciary branch runs the Country

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:15 AM (VE6XX)

201 But did SCROTUS recognize thet POTUS can close the border 100%?

Posted by: Operator Error at February 20, 2026 10:15 AM (nm8hu)

202 Congress now needs to step up and codify the President's tariffs into law. This isn't rocket surgery.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 10:12 AM (n9ltV)

Hahaha! Congress stepping up to anything not resembling a pig trough?

Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 20, 2026 10:15 AM (Hx0tZ)

203 Weird 6-3 group striking down Trump's tariffs...the 4 with Barrett and Gorsuch with Kavanaugh in the full dissent.

He can reimpose with other laws, but not the one he used...

Posted by: Nova Local at February 20, 2026 10:15 AM (tOcjL)

204 ...came unhinged...

Heh!

Posted by: muldoon at February 20, 2026 10:15 AM (qgHp7)

205 Thanks for including the painting by Caspar David Friedrich. I

Posted by: JTB at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM (yTvNw)

It wasn't Friedrich's best work, but I really like him, and I have used a dozen or so of his paintings!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 10:15 AM (n9ltV)

206 175 Spartacus will come down from the cross and lead us!
⁹
Western Lensman
@WesternLensman
Spartacus says he hasn’t dismissed the idea of running for president again in ’28.
He dropped out of the 2020 Democrat primary while polling at 2%.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:11 AM (FXNzP)

======

He had a boomlet about a year ago right after his talking filibuster (against what? i dunno) that took him into second place in like 2 polls.

Faded immediately.

Because polling outside of certain points in time is beset by response bias issues where progressives tend to answer the phone more than conservatives at very high levels.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:16 AM (GBKbO)

207 Western Lensman
@WesternLensman
Andy Beshear distances himself from Gavin Newsom and his tactics:
“If somebody is looking for a Democratic version of Trump, that's not me."
Aw Shucks Andy is going all-in on the Spanberger “Sensible, Moderate Democrat” campaign model.
The radical left turn then comes should his campaign fool enough voters to win.
Just like Spanberger.

-
He's more the Democrat version of Barney Fife.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:16 AM (FXNzP)

208 Tell me again how the SCOTUS is right wing...

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:16 AM (VE6XX)

209 All the countries that tariff the hell out of us, feeding on us, love their win today.

Posted by: banana Dream at February 20, 2026 10:16 AM (3uBP9)

210 Dow is up ever so slightly 0.01% as of 10:15. Either this decision was baked in, or not everyone has made calls to their brokers yet.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 20, 2026 10:16 AM (Dv3i1)

211 125 I figured it would be Tim Walz.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 20, 2026 10:00 AM (ESVrU)

Nah. He has zero chance of ever becoming President.

CIA Spanberger is being positioned for either 2032 or 2036.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 10:16 AM (uEmCf)

212 Congress now needs to step up and codify the President's tariffs into law."

—

If they were willing to do that it would have already been done negating the need for Trump to take action initially. It’s never going to happen.

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:17 AM (TtdNq)

213 > Looks like the Judiciary branch runs the Country
-----------
They do.

And it's a big problem.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 20, 2026 10:17 AM (jtM2q)

214 Thanks muldoon!

Posted by: Limerick lover at February 20, 2026 10:17 AM (2Ez/1)

215 211 125 I figured it would be Tim Walz.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 20, 2026 10:00 AM (ESVrU)

Nah. He has zero chance of ever becoming President.

CIA Spanberger is being positioned for either 2032 or 2036.
Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 10:16 AM (uEmCf)

Or 2028, before she actually has to do something unpopular, which has sunk the MD Gov...

Posted by: Nova Local at February 20, 2026 10:17 AM (tOcjL)

216 Tell me again how the SCOTUS is right wing...
Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:16 AM (VE6XX)
=============
Heh. Yes, can't wait.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 20, 2026 10:17 AM (oXDWE)

217 He had a boomlet about a year ago right after his talking filibuster (against what? i dunno)

-
I think it was against heterosexuality.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:18 AM (FXNzP)

218
U2 releases song ‘American Obituary’ honoring Renee Good
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good

Good boys! Now, go join Bruce Springsteen over there in the pile of "Forgotten, But Not Gone" musicians.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 20, 2026 10:18 AM (xG4kz)

219 Did scotus kill the Tarriffs?
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:10 AM (TtdNq)

Yes... 6-3
Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:10 AM (VE6XX)

-----------

The severely conservative SCOTUS.

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 10:18 AM (5FL4d)

220 So this ruling.. I'm confused.. Does it mean we have to return all the tariffs we have been collecting ? If so that is a disaster

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:18 AM (VE6XX)

221 199 Can we just pass an amendment doing away with the SoTU already? It's long since outlived its usefulness, and has just devolved into grandstanding by both sides.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:15 AM (77rzZ)

Nobody would run for National Office if they couldn't grandstand.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 10:18 AM (uEmCf)

222 148 i refer you to bierce's excellent "oil of dog." you will find your answer there.

Posted by: cmeat at February 20, 2026 10:18 AM (R11M+)

223 U2 releases song ‘American Obituary’ honoring Renee Good

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good

-----------

I wrote a song with the same title after the 2008 Presidential election.

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 10:19 AM (5FL4d)

224 220 So this ruling.. I'm confused.. Does it mean we have to return all the tariffs we have been collecting ? If so that is a disaster
Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:18 AM (VE6XX)

Companies want refunds...

Posted by: Nova Local at February 20, 2026 10:19 AM (tOcjL)

225 CIA Spanberger is being positioned for either 2032 or 2036.
Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 10:16 AM (uEmCf)
======================
She showed Democrats the way to win: get blonder, don't debate, smile and say very moderate things, and once elected, drop the hammer and (only then) go radical left.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 20, 2026 10:19 AM (oXDWE)

226 A new Spinosaur species has been discovered in the Sahara.

No word if it's related to Taylor Lorenz.

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 20, 2026 10:20 AM (xo7Vw)

227 Good art, faces are a bit off

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at February 20, 2026 10:21 AM (xcxpd)

228 Do the lyrics mention the "real bullets?"

Posted by: I gotta ask at February 20, 2026 10:21 AM (2Ez/1)

229
He had a boomlet about a year ago right after his talking filibuster (against what? i dunno)

It was a nothing burger yackfest, staged simply for him to break the previous "longest speech delivered in the Senate" record.

An empty and substance free performance art piece delivered by an empty and substance free human.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 20, 2026 10:21 AM (xG4kz)

230 228 Do the lyrics mention the "real bullets?"
Posted by: I gotta ask at February 20, 2026 10:21 AM (2Ez/

Yes in a way.. Says she is the mother of 3 kids and she took a bullet for each or some such dribble

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:22 AM (VE6XX)

231 That'll teach that sumbitch to consort with reality!

Canadian tribunal fines man $750,000 for believing there are only two genders

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:22 AM (FXNzP)

232 >>> She showed Democrats the way to win: get blonder, don't debate, smile and say very moderate things, and once elected, drop the hammer and (only then) go radical left.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 20, 2026 10:19 AM (oXDWE)

Also, be positioned and controlled by the ruling eternal administrative state. They get what they want.

Posted by: banana Dream at February 20, 2026 10:22 AM (3uBP9)

233 The severely conservative SCOTUS.

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At least they didn't cowardly stick their heads up their asses and allow a Presidential election to be stolen -- disenfranchising likely 100 million actual legitimate voters -- in 2020.

Oh, wait ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 10:22 AM (5FL4d)

234 ==
She showed Democrats the way to win: get blonder, don't debate, smile and say very moderate things, and once elected, drop the hammer and (only then) go radical left.

—

Other than going blonde, this has been SOP for every Democrat for 50 years.

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:22 AM (TtdNq)

235 Dubious records: longest filibuster

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 20, 2026 10:23 AM (xo7Vw)

236 Trump is going to reimpose most of the tariffs under Section 331 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

They allow him to do any tariff up to 50%.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:24 AM (GBKbO)

237 233 At least they didn't cowardly stick their heads up their asses and allow a Presidential election to be stolen -- disenfranchising likely 100 million actual legitimate voters -- in 2020.

Oh, wait ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 10:22 AM (5FL4d)

Someone needs to leak the truth about Judas Roberts' illegal Irish kids, already.

Posted by: XTC at February 20, 2026 10:24 AM (uEmCf)

238 SCOTUS should have ruled on this sooner.. Now it's entrenched and will be a disaster to "fix"

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:24 AM (VE6XX)

239 The good news?

Man was only fined and not enrolled in MAID.

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 20, 2026 10:24 AM (xo7Vw)

240 So we’re back to proceeding with the hollowing out of American jobs in favor of Chinese jobs. Thanks Roberts you piece of shit.

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:25 AM (TtdNq)

241 236 Trump is going to reimpose most of the tariffs under Section 331 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

They allow him to do any tariff up to 50%.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:24 AM (GBKbO

So not as dire as I thought ?

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:25 AM (VE6XX)

242 The Buick Boomlet, a two seater runabout meant to compete with the Mazda Miata never made it off the drawing board.
Thanks goodness.

Posted by: Mistakes In Marketing at February 20, 2026 10:25 AM (2Ez/1)

243 Kavanaugh, Alito and Thomas dissent.

Barrett shows once again she’s an AWFl who should never been picked.

I worry now about the rifle and magazine bans. No way with her reasoning Barrett is on the 2A side.

Worst. Pick. Ever.

Posted by: Vengeance at February 20, 2026 10:25 AM (TmQh+)

244 242 The Buick Boomlet, a two seater runabout meant to compete with the Mazda Miata never made it off the drawing board.
Thanks goodness.
Posted by: Mistakes In Marketing at February 20, 2026 10:25 AM (2Ez/1)

Name leaves a lot to be desired

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:26 AM (VE6XX)

245 Section 338 of the Tariff Act:

"Additional dutiesThe President when he finds that the public interest will be served shall by proclamation specify and declare new or additional duties as hereinafter provided upon articles wholly or in part the growth or product of, or imported in a vessel of, any foreign country whenever he shall find as a fact that such country"

The problem was the defense under the IEEPA. It should have worked, probably, but the president has several authorities to impose tariffs.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:26 AM (GBKbO)

246 241 236 Trump is going to reimpose most of the tariffs under Section 331 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

They allow him to do any tariff up to 50%.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:24 AM (GBKbO

So not as dire as I thought ?

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:25 AM (VE6XX)

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No, it's not. Most things aren't that dire.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:26 AM (GBKbO)

247 So does that mean the tariff agreements that Trump has already worked out are now null and void?

So SCOTUS is in charge of foreign policy now? Wonderful.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:27 AM (77rzZ)

248 247 So does that mean the tariff agreements that Trump has already worked out are now null and void?

So SCOTUS is in charge of foreign policy now? Wonderful.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:27 AM (77rzZ)

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Anything over 50% will have to be redone. Anything under that will get refiled under Section 338 and just move along.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:27 AM (GBKbO)

249 Buick Boomer?

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 20, 2026 10:27 AM (xo7Vw)

250 Still waiting for Trump's all caps Truth Social post.

Posted by: Mark1971 at February 20, 2026 10:27 AM (CNl8/)

251 "Shut the f*ck up!" he explained.

NY AG Warns School Boards to Not Allow Public to Question Boys Playing Against Girls

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:27 AM (FXNzP)

252
No, it's not. Most things aren't that dire.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:26 AM (GBKbO)

The media is portraying it as shutting down Trump's tariffs.. They are absolutely giddy...

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:28 AM (VE6XX)

253 The Buick Boomlet, a two seater runabout meant to compete with the Mazda Miata never made it off the drawing board.
Thanks goodness.
Posted by: Mistakes In Marketing at February 20, 2026 10:25 AM (2Ez/1)

I didn't know that.
Always thought the Buick Boomlet was nine months after the Roadmaster was introduced.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 20, 2026 10:28 AM (Hx0tZ)

254 252 The media is portraying it as shutting down Trump's tariffs.. They are absolutely giddy...

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:28 AM (VE6XX)

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Until he signs a paper that reimposes them all.

Then it'll be, "I thought he was beaten!"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:28 AM (GBKbO)

255 Buick Boomer?
Posted by: Anna Puma

Better name than "Sunshine Sykes."

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:28 AM (77rzZ)

256 235 Dubious records: longest filibuster
Posted by: Anna Puma

The Paolo has no need to mention the size of his, how you say, filly buster.

Posted by: The Paolo at February 20, 2026 10:28 AM (Dv3i1)

257 Buick Boomer?
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 20, 2026 10:27 AM

I haven't thought about Buick as a brand in ages.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 10:28 AM (Wnv9h)

258 "The media is portraying it as..."

Who?

Posted by: Most people at February 20, 2026 10:28 AM (2Ez/1)

259 The media is a bunch of Heathers always syncing their hysteria and hate.

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 20, 2026 10:30 AM (xo7Vw)

260 Posted by: The Paolo at February 20, 2026 10:28 AM (Dv3i1)

Well done!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 10:30 AM (n9ltV)

261 >>> The problem was the defense under the IEEPA. It should have worked, probably, but the president has several authorities to impose tariffs.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:26 AM (GBKbO)

Our traitors, which is most of the government, will fight tooth and nail to give our enemies back the tariff moneys already raised first. They are already talking about it.

Posted by: banana Dream at February 20, 2026 10:30 AM (3uBP9)

262 So SCOTUS is in charge of foreign policy now? Wonderful.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:27 AM (77rzZ)

We’re in charge of immigration policy so it makes sense.

Posted by: Lowly District Courts at February 20, 2026 10:30 AM (TtdNq)

263 The media is portraying it as shutting down Trump's tariffs.. They are absolutely giddy...
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The tariffs were filling the treasury, helping onshore businesses and had no real effect on inflation, which was making America great again. Of course the media would be giddy, they hate America.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 20, 2026 10:30 AM (Dv3i1)

264 I haven't thought about Buick as a brand in ages.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 10:28 AM (Wnv9h)

I have an Enclave, and it's great.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 10:30 AM (n9ltV)

265 I thought I saw him on the blog the other day. I've got to get him out to the range again when the weather warms up a bit.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

Well, next time you talk to him, please give him my regards. Despite his doom and gloom, I always enjoyed interacting with him.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:31 AM (77rzZ)

266 Didn't The Fiercely Heterosexual Spartacus take the record (but not really) for longest filibuster?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 10:32 AM (bss/y)

267 The Decision was released just before the State of the Union address. Political in the extreme.

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 10:32 AM (rj6Yv)

268 I think the media frames every story that deals with the administration in any manner, shape or form as a rebuke to Trump's policies.

Regardless of the issue.

Regardless of truth.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 20, 2026 10:33 AM (jtM2q)

269 "The media is portraying..."

And the reason why you care what the media is saying is?

Posted by: Will Robinson at February 20, 2026 10:33 AM (2H3yT)

270 A Goldsmith in his Shop

Hard to believe the whole "Elephant Ears" fad for women went away.

Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 10:33 AM (IHM9O)

271 Congress now needs to step up and codify the President's tariffs into law. This isn't rocket surgery.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 10:12 AM (n9ltV)

They'll get right on that after the next Dem President slaps a 40,000% tariff on the US, paid to China.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 10:33 AM (ExV1e)

272 At Insty:

The ruling was a 6-3 decision, with Chief Justice Roberts writing the main opinion, joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. He says that the law allows the president to "regulate importantation" in emergency situations, but that does not mean adding taxes.

Roberts claims that "those two words ['regulate importation'] cannot bear such weight" when used to justify tariffs with massive economic consequences. He invoked the major questions doctrine (MQD), requiring "clear congressional authorization" for actions of extraordinary economic and political significance. The opinion noted that the Constitution assigns taxing and commerce powers to Congress, and no president had ever used IEEPA for tariffs in its nearly 50-year history.

Ultimately, this means that companies can get refunds to the tune of up to $175 billion. In the future, presidents will likely have less control over major economic issues, giving Congress more control.

https://is.gd/Z2OkeY

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 10:34 AM (Riz8t)

273 Ah, the SCROTUMs shit the bed again.

It's what we do.

Posted by: Amy Conehead Barrett, Collecting Of African Trophy Children at February 20, 2026 10:34 AM (hXJe5)

274 We're still waiting for the decision in the Voting Rights Act case, which is more consequential than this one.

Posted by: Mark1971 at February 20, 2026 10:34 AM (CNl8/)

275 What are the words at the bottom?

***********

↓Ԁ∩ DNƎ SIH┴↓

Posted by: muldoon at February 20, 2026 10:34 AM (qgHp7)

276 271 They'll get right on that after the next Dem President slaps a 40,000% tariff on the US, paid to China.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 10:33 AM (ExV1e)

======

Trump imposed a bunch of tariffs on China in his first term. There were tales of woe and impending doom from Democrats.

They remained in place until Biden's administration when...Biden's admin kept the tariffs and even expanded them.

Democrats don't reduce tariffs. They just bitch about them when Republicans do it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:34 AM (GBKbO)

277 Have to wait and see how this plays out I guess... Puts hair fire out

Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 10:36 AM (VE6XX)

278 That $2000 you thought you were getting?
Two tyrannical black robed Supreme Court hacks in b l ack took it away.
Thanks Gorsuch and ACB for nothing

Posted by: torabora at February 20, 2026 10:36 AM (Opwcy)

279 258 "The media is portraying it as..."
Who?

And who *IS* Orange Julius?
https://y.yarn.co/3e87a2c0-e900-4bd8-a1c6-452125e2a0f0.mp4
https://tinyurl.com/LIBs-OrangeLotus
Orange Lotus: How the Trump Show Outwits Reality

Just watch what happens to the nu-media when they discover the Az/Kidnapping was transnational and their own complicity in its cause.

Can't wait?//Upcoming Clinton testimonies-talkingpoints//Incoming//Summarized: What Difference does it Make? It's your own fault! You're all gonna Die...

Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at February 20, 2026 10:36 AM (YuPLX)

280 Trump Vindicated: Trade Deficit Cut in Half Since Liberation Day

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Not so fast there, Bucko!
- Big John Roberts

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:37 AM (FXNzP)

281 The Supreme Court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s use of an emergency law to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on most U.S. trading partners, delivering a blow to the president in a case centered on one of his signature economic policies

Posted by: SMOD at February 20, 2026 10:37 AM (RHGPo)

282 Ultimately, this means that companies can get refunds to the tune of up to $175 billion.
___

Oh, is that all? Pffft.

Posted by: Your Somalian Neighbor at February 20, 2026 10:38 AM (Dv3i1)

283 Any dictator worth his salt would just say screw the supreme court and have them arrested.

Worst dictator ever!

Posted by: Ripley at February 20, 2026 10:38 AM (GUOwU)

284 @236

>>They allow him to do any tariff up to 50%.

Perhaps, but I would assume that the collected tariffs to date would have to be returned as the levy was just ruled unconstitutional/not provided for in statute or law.

This... is going to be a mess.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 10:38 AM (XV/Pl)

285
An odd thing about these style of paintings that has always struck me:

It is like the faces are done separately, remotely. Then when complete they are plopped down on a otherwise completed painting.

It is just a weird look.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 09:33 AM (bss/y)

I seem to remember that in the great art machine businesses, like Rembrandt's in later years, the master artist would do the sketches and initial layout, and then the lower level painters would work on the portrait (usually a portrait) according to their specialties. Jan would work on indoor backgrounds, Geertgen did robes/clothing, Jaap did hands, and Koenraad did faces.

Portraits Henry Ford-style. Minor nobles and merchants could now afford to have portraits made, rather than just the wealthiest families.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 20, 2026 10:39 AM (kTyBw)

286 This looks pretty durn good. Ike, heroic weatherman and Nazis!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDGEWgzcxJ4

Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 10:39 AM (Riz8t)

287 Kansas GOP Overrides Dem Governor's Veto on Bathroom Bill

Posted by: SMOD at February 20, 2026 10:39 AM (RHGPo)

288 284 @236

>>They allow him to do any tariff up to 50%.

Perhaps, but I would assume that the collected tariffs to date would have to be returned as the levy was just ruled unconstitutional/not provided for in statute or law.

This... is going to be a mess.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 10:38 AM (XV/Pl)

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Probably.

The refunds thing surprised me, but okay.

Still, there's going to be efforts to get people to not ask for refunds. As in, "We negotiated down to 10%. You paid 10%. You don't want it to be 20% in the future, do you?"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:39 AM (GBKbO)

289 Jackson formulated her own opinion. It’s a real doozy. That lady is dumber than a bag of rocks.

Posted by: Vengeance at February 20, 2026 10:40 AM (TmQh+)

290 Affordability!

Mayor Mamdani’s Property Tax Hike Forcing NYC Landlords to Raise Rents

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:40 AM (FXNzP)

291 I have an Enclave, and it's great.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

Enclave is being discontinued in favor of the new Buick Cul-De-Sac.

Posted by: Motor Weak at February 20, 2026 10:41 AM (oftw2)

292 Ultimately, this means that companies can get refunds to the tune of up to $175 billion. In the future, presidents will likely have less control over major economic issues, giving Congress more control.

https://is.gd/Z2OkeY
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 10:34 AM (Riz8t)
=====

In the Age of AI, with electronic transfers, modern markets, ballistic missiles, and WMDs, we'll have to sit on our hands and wait for Congress and the Courts to make their august decisions. Roberts and the Majority own this. Matters like this are best left to the electorate.

If the Court wishes to control US foreign policy, then they should face elections, too.

Posted by: mrp at February 20, 2026 10:41 AM (rj6Yv)

293 Jackson formulated her own opinion. It’s a real doozy. That lady is dumber than a bag of rocks.
Posted by: Vengeance

"The great nation of Venezuela, which is west of the Equator..."
-- KBJ

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:41 AM (77rzZ)

294 Why do we even have a president anymore? Judges basically make policy for everything now.

Posted by: Bullshit at February 20, 2026 10:42 AM (TtdNq)

295 If women didn't want men to admire their cleavage they wouldn't expose it.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 10:42 AM (OAPjy)

296 @288

>>Still, there's going to be efforts to get people to not ask for refunds. As in, "We negotiated down to 10%. You paid 10%. You don't want it to be 20% in the future, do you?"

Sure, Trump could play hardball again, but this ruling just makes everything acrimonious again and will flair up hostilities that have been bedded down.

A really unfortunate decision by SCOTUS.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 10:42 AM (XV/Pl)

297 Mayor Mamdani’s Property Tax Hike Forcing NYC Landlords to Raise Rents
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:40 AM (FXNzP)

Down h'yar in Texas, renters always vote for property tax increases to stick it to the man and then whine about their rents going up.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 10:42 AM (ExV1e)

298 2Ez/1)

243 Kavanaugh, Alito and Thomas dissent.

Barrett shows once again she’s an AWFl who should never been picked.

I worry now about the rifle and magazine bans. No way with her reasoning Barrett is on the 2A side.

Worst. Pick. Ever.
Posted by: Vengeance at February 20, 2026 10:25 AM (TmQh+)
*****
No, she's not.

Posted by: David Souter, Hack USSC at February 20, 2026 10:42 AM (Opwcy)

299 Did scotus kill the Tarriffs?
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:10 AM (TtdNq)

Yes... 6-3

Wow. Here we go to the precipice. Sorry that you just lost so much power, SCOTUS.

Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 10:43 AM (IHM9O)

300 There is no evidence that a black Virginia Tech University sociology professor was the victim of a racist attack, the Christiansburg, Virginia Police Department recently announced after an investigation into the allegations.

... this crap should be prosecuted as if self-victim had been attacked by the self-attacker, and the self-attacker sent to jail.

Posted by: SMOD at February 20, 2026 10:43 AM (RHGPo)

301 296
Sure, Trump could play hardball again, but this ruling just makes everything acrimonious again and will flair up hostilities that have been bedded down.

A really unfortunate decision by SCOTUS.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 10:42 AM (XV/Pl)

======

It's going to be work that the admin has to do again, but Trump has a year of beating people into doing his whim in other countries. "Seriously, do you want to go through that again?"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:43 AM (GBKbO)

302 Kurt Cobain’s Death Declared a Homicide by Seattle Police Captain Ordered to Investigate

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My GAF meter appears to be broken.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:43 AM (FXNzP)

303 Wakes up
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. Late again. Oh well.
Goes looking for coffee.

Posted by: Diogenes at February 20, 2026 10:44 AM (2WIwB)

304 6/9 justices loathe the American working class.

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:44 AM (TtdNq)

305 I'm entirely certain that this ruling was anticipated by the administration

I'm more interested in VRA ruling

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 20, 2026 10:45 AM (j+aD2)

306 2Ez/1)

243 Kavanaugh, Alito and Thomas dissent.

Barrett shows once again she’s an AWFl who should never been picked.

I worry now about the rifle and magazine bans. No way with her reasoning Barrett is on the 2A side.

Worst. Pick. Ever.
Posted by: Vengeance at February 20, 2026 10:25 AM (TmQh+)
****
I thought we were friends....

Posted by: KBJ, Idiot wing USSC at February 20, 2026 10:45 AM (Opwcy)

307 Kurt Cobain’s Death Declared a Homicide by Seattle Police Captain Ordered to Investigate

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My GAF meter appears to be broken.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:43 AM (FXNzP)

Hey, no murders in Seattle for the last 32 years. Gotta keep those detectives busy.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 10:45 AM (ExV1e)

308 I kept being told that I was paying for the tariffs. So shouldn't any refund go to me?

Posted by: Mark1971 at February 20, 2026 10:45 AM (CNl8/)

309 females cannot be jurists, btw

they are unable to think objectively

I think it's physical lol

there are outliers but we're probably autistic or something

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 20, 2026 10:45 AM (j+aD2)

310 I'll have to read the dissent. On the surface though, how does a law granting the power to the president to declare an emergency to enact tariffs to adjust to the emergency allow Trump to basically say that other countries not treating us fairly allows him to use it as a general tool in economic policy. I think the Roosevelt era laws might grant him more leeway. Did Trump pick this law in order to be able to exceed a 50% cap in the Roosevelt law I wonder.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 20, 2026 10:46 AM (Dv3i1)

311 Kurt Cobain’s Death Declared a Homicide by Seattle Police Captain Ordered to Investigate

We would like to thank whomever did it. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Posted by: Eardrums Worldwide at February 20, 2026 10:46 AM (hXJe5)

312 btw I love how if it's against trump, any Moe has standing for the USSC

that's darkly funny

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 20, 2026 10:46 AM (j+aD2)

313 I think the KS legislature passed a law outlawing vote by mail. Dem gov will probably veto, but they can override.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 20, 2026 10:46 AM (gQ15S)

314 [315 comment rule]

Posted by: Hall monitor at February 20, 2026 10:46 AM (TbWk/)

315 Kurt Cobain’s Death Declared a Homicide by Seattle Police Captain Ordered to Investigate

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My GAF meter appears to be broken.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:43 AM (FXNzP)
****
We do what we're told.

Posted by: Shotguns at February 20, 2026 10:47 AM (Opwcy)

316 313 I think the KS legislature passed a law outlawing vote by mail. Dem gov will probably veto, but they can override.

how did a Leftist governor happen in Kansas

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 20, 2026 10:47 AM (j+aD2)

317 295 If women didn't want men to admire their cleavage they wouldn't expose it.

Posted by: Braenyard

There's a funny picture online of Zero Mostel sitting next to an adult Shirley Temple at some awards program. Her gown shows the goods and Mostel is giving serious side-eye looking down her cleaverage.

Posted by: A Peek and a Poke... at February 20, 2026 10:47 AM (oftw2)

318 310 I'll have to read the dissent. On the surface though, how does a law granting the power to the president to declare an emergency to enact tariffs to adjust to the emergency allow Trump to basically say that other countries not treating us fairly allows him to use it as a general tool in economic policy. I think the Roosevelt era laws might grant him more leeway. Did Trump pick this law in order to be able to exceed a 50% cap in the Roosevelt law I wonder.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 20, 2026 10:46 AM (Dv3i1)

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I think the only tariffs over 50% are on China. And he could probably reimpose the higher rates by making them good by good tariffs rather than directed solely on the country of origin.

The rest get reimposed immediately under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:47 AM (GBKbO)

319 Oscar Winning Writer [Roger Avary] Claims “Preponderance of Female Executives” Is Behind Hollywood’s Embrace of Wokeness

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And the perverts! Don't forget the perverts!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:47 AM (FXNzP)

320 females cannot be jurists, btw

they are unable to think objectively

Posted by: BlackOrchid

You've never met my wife.

I'm a flibbertigibbet compared to her.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:47 AM (77rzZ)

321 If women didn't want men to admire their cleavage they wouldn't expose it.

WE DRESS THAT WAY FOR OURSELVES!!!

Posted by: Ubiquitous female lie #28 at February 20, 2026 10:47 AM (TbWk/)

322 Did Trump pick this law in order to be able to exceed a 50% cap in the Roosevelt law I wonder.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 20, 2026 10:46 AM (Dv3i1)

Probably. Remember at the beginning when we had dueling tariffs with China over 100%.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 10:48 AM (ExV1e)

323 316 313 I think the KS legislature passed a law outlawing vote by mail. Dem gov will probably veto, but they can override.

how did a Leftist governor happen in Kansas

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 20, 2026 10:47 AM (j+aD2)

======

"Democrats are harmless when we have a super majority in the legislature."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:48 AM (GBKbO)

324 I think you can get your tariff refund but then pay for it another way.

There is no way they’re getting off.

Posted by: Vengeance at February 20, 2026 10:48 AM (TmQh+)

325 You've never met my wife.

I'm a flibbertigibbet compared to her.

oh I believe you. they do exist

just rare

and probably suppressed by current norms

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 20, 2026 10:48 AM (j+aD2)

326 295 If women didn't want men to admire their cleavage they wouldn't expose it.
___

Disgraceful.

Posted by: Yoga Pants at February 20, 2026 10:48 AM (Dv3i1)

327 We would like to thank whomever did it. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Posted by: Eardrums Worldwide

Why, you're quite welcome!
-- Courtney Love

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:49 AM (77rzZ)

328 "Looking at a cleavage is like looking at the sun. You don't stare at it. It's too risky. You get a sense of it and then you look away." -Jerry

Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 20, 2026 10:49 AM (DgMqy)

329 The economy was starting to show real signs of growth. Roberts and his merry band of deep state pimps just killed that momentum.

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:49 AM (TtdNq)

330 Eastern KS has the population and is full of folks that want to turn it into Oregon. The sane folks live in the Western part (excepting Salty, who gets a pass)

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 20, 2026 10:49 AM (gQ15S)

331
No tariffs? Fine.

Here's your new import inspection system, China. All imported products must be inspected for consumer safety. All incoming shipping containers must be opened and inspected to combat drug smuggling and human trafficking.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 20, 2026 10:50 AM (kTyBw)

332 @324

>>I think you can get your tariff refund but then pay for it another way. There is no way they’re getting off.

This ruling is going to generate a crapton of litigation, it also just reignites the tariff wars all over again for no good reason.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 10:51 AM (XV/Pl)

333 We also have Kris Kobach as AG, which helps

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 20, 2026 10:51 AM (gQ15S)

334 329 The economy was starting to show real signs of growth. Roberts and his merry band of deep state pimps just killed that momentum.

flatly untrue

manufacturing at least here in PA is rolling and that train will not stop due to this (not unexpected) ruling

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 20, 2026 10:51 AM (j+aD2)

335 There's a funny picture online of Zero Mostel sitting next to an adult Shirley Temple at some awards program. Her gown shows the goods and Mostel is giving serious side-eye looking down her cleaverage.
Posted by: A Peek and a Poke.

I just looked it up. He's not being subtle about it at all.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:52 AM (77rzZ)

336 239 The good news?

Man was only fined and not enrolled in MAID.

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 20, 2026 10:24 AM (xo7Vw)

Is he rich?
$750K ain't nothing.

He might decide to go with MAiD anyhow so he doesn't have to work for the Canadian government for the rest of his life.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 20, 2026 10:52 AM (6ydKt)

337 This ruling is going to generate a crapton of litigation, it also just reignites the tariff wars all over again for no good reason.

that's fine

if you want stability, you'll bring manufacturing back stateside

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 20, 2026 10:52 AM (j+aD2)

338 Trump is going to reimpose most of the tariffs under Section 331 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

Good Lord, it would take me years to parse thru the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 USC Ch. 4). Help me grok this, Grok!
https://shorturl.at/WdCl8

Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 10:52 AM (IHM9O)

339 manufacturing at least here in PA is rolling and that train will not stop due to this (not unexpected) ruling
Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 20, 2026 10:51 AM (j+aD2)

Is that rolling because of the tariffs though?

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:53 AM (TtdNq)

340 This ruling is going to generate a crapton of litigation, it also just reignites the tariff wars all over again for no good reason.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 10:51 AM (XV/Pl)

On the one hand, I really want judges to issue opinions based on the actual law without regard to the consequences, or their preferences, or their feelings.

On the other hand, given that Thomas and Alito dissented, I'm betting that's not what happened here.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 10:53 AM (ExV1e)

341 From what I've read, Cobain died of a massive drug overdose, then staged as asuicide

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 20, 2026 10:53 AM (gQ15S)

342 The economy was starting to show real signs of growth. Roberts and his merry band of deep state pimps just killed that momentum.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs

This is my concern. I'll admit I don't understand all the options but, what does this ruling do to all the big dollar commitments to investment in USA which were based on lowering tariffs?

Posted by: old chick at February 20, 2026 10:53 AM (F3Dlr)

343 257 i can't make it through a single day without the reatta popping into my mind. repeatedly.

Posted by: cmeat at February 20, 2026 10:53 AM (R11M+)

344 Hmm.
I wonder if this ruling is as big as thought?

The markets are barely moving--either it's priced-in or no one thinks it is a "win"

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 10:54 AM (HXT0k)

345 Texas Democrat [Talarico] Running for Senate Basically Argues God Requires You to Agree with Democrats

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It's in the emanations of the penumbras of the Ten Commandments.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:54 AM (FXNzP)

346 >>> I think the only tariffs over 50% are on China. And he could probably reimpose the higher rates by making them good by good tariffs rather than directed solely on the country of origin.

The rest get reimposed immediately under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:47 AM (GBKbO)

But they are going to fight to round up every tariff money made so far. To break trump and have passing around money.

Posted by: banana Dream at February 20, 2026 10:54 AM (3uBP9)

347 This is my concern. I'll admit I don't understand all the options but, what does this ruling do to all the big dollar commitments to investment in USA which were based on lowering tariffs?
Posted by: old chick at February 20, 2026 10:53 AM (F3Dlr)

I seem to recall Bessent saying that they weren't worried about the ruling because they had other tools in the bag.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 10:55 AM (ExV1e)

348 338 Trump is going to reimpose most of the tariffs under Section 331 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

Good Lord, it would take me years to parse thru the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 USC Ch. 4). Help me grok this, Grok!
https://shorturl.at/WdCl8

Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 10:52 AM (IHM9O)

=====

I assume Trump's team went with the IEEPA as the authority because it was faster and easier to do tariffs of countries as a whole while giving him the authority to go sky high in terms of rates.

Given the SCOTUS ruling, that was obviously a long-term mistake, but it might not be. The short term gains from the threat of 1,000,000% tariffs in people's nightmares got them to the table.

Yes, the admin is in for a short term mess of having to deal with requests for refunds. I assume some will get paid out, but the tariff regime Trump started can just be replaced with a simple declaration.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:55 AM (GBKbO)

349 The markets are barely moving--either it's priced-in or no one thinks it is a "win"
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 10:54 AM (HXT0k)

Or the money guys are waiting to see what Trump does in response.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 10:55 AM (ExV1e)

350 240 On the other hand, given that Thomas and Alito dissented, I'm betting that's not what happened here.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 10:53 AM (ExV1e)

=====

Presidents get to define emergencies. The majority got it wrong.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:56 AM (GBKbO)

351 It's in the emanations of the penumbras of the Ten Commandments.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

"It's a tax!"
-- Moses

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 10:56 AM (77rzZ)

352 As someone noted above, shouldn’t the “refunds”go to the consumers?

This is a hell of a win for companies. They increase the price by $100 pass that to consumers, then the govt gives them another $100 back as a refund. Nice little scam.

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:56 AM (TtdNq)

353 346
But they are going to fight to round up every tariff money made so far. To break trump and have passing around money.

Posted by: banana Dream at February 20, 2026 10:54 AM (3uBP9)

=======

"Tell your companies to shut up, or we take the 10% negotiated tariff and make it 30%."
-it'll work on most of them

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:56 AM (GBKbO)

354 Good Morning Horde

Hope everyone is doing well.

Thank you for the painting CBD. I like these kinds of paintings. Almost like a window into the past.

Unfortunate news from the Supremes today.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 10:57 AM (QGaXH)

355 The ruling was expected hence little movement in the markets. It was priced in already.

Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 10:57 AM (TtdNq)

356
Kurt Cobain’s Death Declared a Homicide by Seattle Police Captain Ordered to Investigate

Aren't ALL killings carried out by a human hand classified as homicides? Just that some are justified, some aren't.

I guess the end game is to dig up Kurt's corpse and put Zombie Cobain on trial.

"See, your honor! The defendant doesn't deny that he pulled the trigger!"

"Unnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnhhhhh"

"I think that what my client is TRYING to say is, "Nnnnnnnnhhhh unnnnnnn braaaaaiiins"

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 20, 2026 10:57 AM (kTyBw)

357 Leisure Suits circa 1973
Posted by: J.J. Sefton
++++++++++++++
Don't comment on old threads!
Posted by: Bulg

**********

THIS is how it's done, folks.

Posted by: muldoon at February 20, 2026 10:58 AM (qgHp7)

358 I was told the patriarchy makes women wear clothes that exposes their cleavage for the enjoyment of men.

Although a quick run through Instagram and Tik-Tok reels might leave one doubting that.

Posted by: Ripley at February 20, 2026 10:58 AM (GUOwU)

359 I like these kinds of paintings. Almost like a window into the past.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 10:57 AM (QGaXH)

Yup. These were real people!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 10:58 AM (n9ltV)

360 I guess the end game is to dig up Kurt's corpse and put Zombie Cobain on trial.

"See, your honor! The defendant doesn't deny that he pulled the trigger!"

"Unnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnhhhhh"

"I think that what my client is TRYING to say is, "Nnnnnnnnhhhh unnnnnnn braaaaaiiins"
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 20, 2026 10:57 AM (kTyBw)

https://youtu.be/SVMOWNRE1HQ

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 10:59 AM (ExV1e)

361 California Judge Orders Children’s Hospital to Mutilate Children With “Sex Changes” after Doctors Stopped

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Not so fast there, Bucko, Part Deux.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 10:59 AM (FXNzP)

362 THIS is how it's done, folks.
Posted by: muldoon

I help where I can.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:00 AM (77rzZ)

363 https://tinyurl.com/249ae978

Oh look, we lost another seat. In Texas.

Posted by: torabora at February 20, 2026 11:00 AM (Opwcy)

364 I seem to recall Bessent saying that they weren't worried about the ruling because they had other tools in the bag.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic

Even if it's putting on a good face I appreciate cooler heads and competent people like Bessent have been anticipating this day and not reacting as if it comes as a complete surprise.

Posted by: old chick at February 20, 2026 11:00 AM (F3Dlr)

365 358 I was told the patriarchy makes women wear clothes that exposes their cleavage for the enjoyment of men.
_____

I was admonished for being part of the patriarchy, a patriarchy that forces women to wear high heels. The hell we don't, we don't care one way or another ladies.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 20, 2026 11:00 AM (Dv3i1)

366 Scotus killed Kurt Cobain with Trump’s Tarriffs?

Posted by: Guy Who Skims Headlines Quickly at February 20, 2026 11:01 AM (TtdNq)

367 dig up Kurt's corpse

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Smells Like Zombie Spirit.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:01 AM (FXNzP)

368 NOOD. EVs.

Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)

369
I think you can get your tariff refund but then pay for it another way.

Unrealized gains.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 20, 2026 11:01 AM (Cqx++)

370 Could've been Courtney Love had Kurt offed, knowing their daughter would get everything.

Probably a good plan as her career did nothing but nosedive since the mid-90s.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 20, 2026 11:03 AM (6ydKt)

371
dig up Kurt's corpse

-
Smells Like Zombie Spirit.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:01 AM (FXNzP)

Which will probably smell better than Kurt did before he ate the shotgun.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 20, 2026 11:04 AM (kTyBw)

372 The ruling was expected hence little movement in the markets.

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The plutocrats just don't care about Nirvana.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:04 AM (FXNzP)

373

Presidents get to define emergencies. The majority got it wrong.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 10:56 AM (GBKbO)
****
Tee Hee
Racking up my wins.

Posted by: KBJ at February 20, 2026 11:04 AM (Opwcy)

374 359 I like these kinds of paintings. Almost like a window into the past.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 10:57 AM (QGaXH)

Yup. These were real people!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 10:58 AM (n9ltV)

But try as I might - I can't locate the d*** halo - it's supposed to be over the seated figure in red - correct?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 11:05 AM (QGaXH)

375 If a goldsmith sells gold, what does a blacksmith sell?
Posted by: fd

There was a job called "whitesmith," you know.

I don't know about calling "Pressure" an unknown story.
Group Captain Stagg was King of The Weathermen for the rest of his life. CB, OBE, Royal Academy, Met chief. All the honours.
In that business, you can get it right just once...

Always a thrill to hear Ike say, "OK, let's go," though.
I never met Julius Caesar or Napoleon. Just read about them.
I did meet Ike once.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at February 20, 2026 11:08 AM (zdLoL)

376 315
michelangelo:
artist +
lived to 88 +
painted a ceiling +

kurt cobain:
artist +
lived to 88 X
painted a ceiling +

Posted by: cmeat at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (R11M+)

377 Our courts suck. The judiciary has too much power from top to bottom. I would not be surprised if they are on the take. Sic the IRS on the lot of them. Drag them through long excruciating audits, uncover every little thing they can find. If they got even a dollar to much back, throw the book at them. And kick their asses off the bench. Then do Congress!

Posted by: Case at February 20, 2026 11:14 AM (j6kTf)

378 185 Virginia Gov.Abigail Spanberger to deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union

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I know they have bigger things in mind for her, but has any SOTU response-giver gone on to higher office?

Posted by: J. Frank Parnell at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (0bjKf)

379 I haven't thought about Buick as a brand in ages.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 20, 2026 10:28 AM (Wnv9h)

Obama Motors killed the Pontiac and Oldsmobile brands, but kept Buick because Buick sold well in Chy-nah.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 20, 2026 11:16 AM (8zz6B)

380 331
No tariffs? Fine.

Here's your new import inspection system, China. All imported products must be inspected for consumer safety. All incoming shipping containers must be opened and inspected to combat drug smuggling and human trafficking.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
---

Do they have containers made for justices?
Can justices fly with stones tied on their nethers?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 11:18 AM (OAPjy)

381 That is an incredible painting. The facial expressions set a peculiar tone, but it is masterful.

Posted by: The Swamp at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (gVUi7)

382 We would like to thank whomever did it. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Posted by: Eardrums Worldwide at February 20, 2026 10:46 AM (hXJe5)

He was a whiny puke. Justifiable homicide.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 20, 2026 11:27 AM (8zz6B)

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