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The Morning Report — 3/5/26

Good morning kids. While the military campaign continues over and around Iran —
pretty amazing that we sank an enemy warship with a torpedo fired from a submarine for the first time since the end of World War 2! —the question is what is the ultimate goal and what will it take to achieve it. My understanding is the complete dismantling of the Iranian regime's ability to produce nuclear weapons and the ability to deploy them, i.e. their missile production and firing capabilities. But beyond bombing infrastructure, the only way to ensure that is indeed regime change. I have no problem with that since it was Iran that declared and has been at war with the United States of America since the removal of the Shah and the installation of the current Islamic government in 1979. And the Ayatollahs have openly demonstrated that "Death to America" is not merely a slogan but the nation's foreign policy goal and raison d'être.

President Trump understands this and so now he and his team are pushing for regime removal, both anticipating that the air campaign will empower the citizenry to achieve that goal? Once removed who or what moves in to fill the void? Now that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini has gone to his eternal reward of 72 Helen Thomases. . .

The first attempt the surviving rulers of the Islamic Republic of Iran made to replace their fallen supreme leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, didn’t quite go as planned. Fox News reported Tuesday that “Israeli forces struck an Iranian Supreme Council gathering on Tuesday as the group was meeting to choose a successor to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.” According to Fox News’ Trey Yingst, “They just targeted the meeting in Tehran where what’s left of the leadership was gathering to choose a new Supreme Leader.”
The remaining high command quickly regrouped, however. Also on Tuesday, Iran International reported that “Iran’s clerical body, the Assembly of Experts, has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ali Khamenei, as the Islamic Republic’s new Supreme Leader, according to his informed sources who spoke to Iran International on condition of anonymity.
”Dr. Eric Mandel of the Middle East Political and Information Network (MEPIN) observed that Mojtaba Khamenei is “widely viewed as one of the architects of the regime’s repression.” Iran analyst Arash Azizi added that the new supreme leader “has been a bete noire of democratic movements at least since 2009 when he was rumored to have helped orchestrate the repression.

Terrific. The US Navy can return to port and the Air Force can stand down. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED?! This is not regime change and certainly if we accept this outcome, the "new" government will clean up the rubble and immediately begin reconstituting its nuclear weapons and missile programs as well as continue slaughtering anyone who they even suspect of daring to object.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has stated in no uncertain terms. . .

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signaled prolonged U.S. military involvement in Iran on Wednesday morning, stating a surge of forces is “accelerating, not decelerating. . . “As President Trump said, more and larger waves are coming. We are just getting started,” Hegseth said. “We are accelerating, not decelerating. Iran’s capabilities are evaporating by the hour, while American strength grows fiercer, smarter and utterly dominant. More bombers and more fighters are arriving.” “To our steadfast partner, Israel: Your mission is being executed with unmatched skill and iron determination,” he added. “Fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with such a capable ally is a true force multiplier and a breath of fresh air. We salute your courage and your contribution — four days in we have only just begun to fight.”

On the one hand, it's quite satisfying that once again the unlikely voice of sanity from the Left flank is none other than John Fetterman!

“Can’t we just get tired of — are we tired of being wrong, consistently, on the region?” Fetterman also stated that people in the party don’t want to be seen as agreeing with President Donald Trump.

Then again, this statement from globalist and Bushie Condoleeza Rice does not inspire confidence. If she of all people considering her pedigree is cheering on President Trump, then that kind of makes me gulp a bit.

“If you can render Iran essentially incapable of military action against us and against our allies thats worthy, and I think what they’re trying to do is to neuter Iran as a military power in the region,” she said.

Things that make you go hmmm. . .

Meanwhile back at home, speaking of regime change, Just like seeing Khameini eat a J-Dam, it was quite enjoyable watching Jasmine Crockett, the equivalent of a urine-soaked lice-infested whorehouse mattress go down in flames in her insane senatorial bid.

Frederick Haynes III, the senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, secured the Democratic nomination for the seat Crockett will vacate in January 2027 due to her decision to mount her ultimately unsuccessful campaign for the Senate, according to The Associated Press. During the diatribe he unleashed the Sunday following the Sept. 10, 2025, assassination of Kirk, Haynes claimed that Kirk’s positions were “rooted in white supremacy.”

To paraphrase the immortal lyrics of The Who, Meet the new Democrat, same as the old Democrat. Feh.

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ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY LINKS

Merchant faces a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted. The trial highlights ongoing threats from the Iranian regime against U.S. interests.
Iran-Backed Pakistani on Trial Over Plot to Assassinate Trump.
Raw Egg Nationalist: Tocqueville feared mob rule; instead, America now confronts an unchecked judiciary willing to override law, precedent, and the people to block a sitting president’s agenda.
America’s Imperial Judiciary

AMERICA & ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN!

Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth: This is “the first sinking of an enemy ship by a torpedo since World War Two.”
U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean
Questions that remains unanswered are who will take control of Iran after all of its potential leaders or successors are dead, as Hegseth said? What would a governing coalition look like, would it be stable, and what are the conditions for ending U.S. involvement in another war in the Middle East?
‘We Are Just Getting Started’: Hegseth Signals Prolonged U.S. Commitment In Iran
Mojtaba Khamenei’s potential rise highlights tensions within Iran’s leadership and raises questions about the Islamic Republic’s stance on hereditary rule.
Here’s Who Iran’s Next Leader Might Be… If He Isn’t Killed First.
Robert Spencer: Iran reportedly picks a brutal hardliner as the new supreme leader.
Meet the New Boss, Worse Than the Old Boss
A senior Iranian Kurdish official told CNN the plan is fairly advanced, and the Kurds could begin a ground operation “in the coming days,” emboldened by their belief that they have a “big chance” to topple a regime crippled by devastating U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. The Times of Israel (TOI) also reported consultations between Iranian Kurdish militias and the United States. TOI said the Kurds have been training for battle with regime forces, and have asked the CIA to supply them with weapons, but “a final decision has not yet been made on the operation and its possible timing.” “Three sources with knowledge of the matter” confirmed the report of U.S. consultation with the Iranian Kurds to Reuters on Tuesday. As with TOI’s report, Reuters said a “final decision has not yet been made on the operation and its possible timing.”
Reports Claim U.S. Arming Kurds to Fight Iran
Maybe the USA and Israel can accomplish it themselves. But an assist could make all the difference.
Iran: These guys can bring down the mullahs
IDF eliminates top IRGC-Quds commander directing Hezbollah operations from Tehran, hits more terror targets in Lebanon.
Israel Launches ‘Broad Wave of Strikes’ on Iran, Destroying Secret Nuclear Site
The hunters become the hunted.
Israel Strikes Headquarters of the Iranian Authorities Who Suppress the Protesters
“Missiles from Iran and rockets from Lebanon fired at the same time toward central and northern Israel.”
Iran, Hezbollah Launch First Coordinated Rocket Barrages on Israel
The man is likely Rahman Mokadam, the leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) special operations division.
Hegseth: U.S. Killed Iranian ‘Leader of the Unit Who Attempted to Assassinate’ Trump
Washington signals the endgame.
Will Trump Keep Going Until Regime Change in Iran?
The move could ensure sufficient munitions for the ongoing conflict while replenishing stockpiles, but concerns remain about America’s long-term readiness and production capacity.
Trump Poised to Invoke Defense Production Act to Boost Munitions Production for Iran War.
So I had to laugh yesterday when China's $400 billion, 25-year comprehensive co-operation agreement with Iran, in practice, amounts to moral support in the U.N., and less than nothing else. Military aid in Tehran's most desperate hour? How do you say "Fuggidaboudit" in Mandarin?
China Only Cares About This One Thing, and Sorry Iran, but It Ain't You

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True ‘America First-ism’ is not isolationism; it means intelligently and efficiently doing whatever will best serve American interests.
Trump’s Iran Policies Are Always ‘America First’
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, a cosponsor of the legislation, was the only Republican to vote with nearly every Democrat aiming to curb the president’s authority to use military force without first consulting Congress.
Only One Republican Backs Failed Attempt To Restrict Trump’s Iran Military Action
'No other president has ever held them accountable,' said Dawn Woody, whose husband, Joshua, was 1 of 19 US airmen killed in the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing organized by Iran and carried out by an Iranian proxy
'I've Waited 30 Years': American Families of Iranian Terror Victims See Justice Served in US-Israeli Campaign
The big takeaway here is that even in a poll of all adults—not merely registered voters—it shows a 3–1 approval for Trump’s attack on Iran if it’s over in a few weeks. And again, this poll is coming from CBS of all places… not exactly a collection of right-wing crazies.
New Poll Shows Dems Are Wrong on Another 80/20 Issue
“If you can render Iran essentially incapable of military action against us and against our allies thats worthy, and I think what they’re trying to do is to neuter Iran as a military power in the region,” she said.
Ex-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urges Trump admin to ‘take care’ of Iran for good: ‘Render them incapable’
“Can’t we just get tired of — are we tired of being wrong, consistently, on the region?” Fetterman also stated that people in the party don’t want to be seen as agreeing with President Donald Trump.
Fetterman: Dems ‘Absolutely’ and ‘Consistently’ Wrong Since October 7

CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION
Frederick Haynes III, the senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, secured the Democratic nomination for the seat Crockett will vacate in January 2027 due to her decision to mount her ultimately unsuccessful campaign for the Senate, according to The Associated Press. During the diatribe he unleashed the Sunday following the Sept. 10, 2025, assassination of Kirk, Haynes claimed that Kirk’s positions were “rooted in white supremacy.” (RELATED: Texas Democrat Senate Nominee Has Crazy Ideas About God And The Bible)
Jasmine Crockett’s Potential Replacement In Congress Called Charlie Kirk’s Positions ‘Rooted In White Supremacy’
Twenty-three students involved have already faced disciplinary suspensions.
No Felony Charges for Antifa Agitators Despite $1M Damage at University of Washington.
David Harsanyi: A man who belittled the notion of American exceptionalism.
Is Obama in a Position to Lecture Us About Decency?
Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, is seen jumping into the scrum and trying to yank the 44-year-old McGinnis, who was wearing a US Marine Corps uniform, out of the room. The situation only calmed down after a loud snap was heard, which appeared to be the sound of the protester’s arm breaking inside the Hart Senate Office Building.
GOP Sen. Tim Sheehy helps Capitol Police remove protester — who allegedly injured 3 cops, appeared to break his own arm
"DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY
Taylor, who is based in the Dallas area, added, “Sources tell me the pursuit started when he fled Sierra Blanca Checkpoint (a remote area between El Paso and Van Horn), crashed his car, then fired at officers, who returned fire, and killed him.”
Border Patrol Shoots Armed Man at Checkpoint
Yes, even the three leftist justices agreed.
Supreme Court Rules Courts Must Defer to Immigration Agencies on Asylum Cases
The 57 percent includes 54 percent of political independents and 79 percent of Republicans, but just 35 percent of Democrats, said the February 26-28 poll of 1,999 registered voters by The Harris Poll and HarrisX.
Poll: 57 Percent of Americans Want All Illegal Migrants Sent Home
“Our southern border should be like our front porch."
Dem Nominee Wants ‘Giant Welcome Mat’ On America’s Front Porch — And It Gets Crazier
“It is the only metric that means someone actually left, ICE ERO only,” the source continued. “Not an arrest, not a detention, not a voluntary departure, not a border turnaround, hand off from [Customs and Border Protection] — a completed, executed deportation with a paper trail in ICE’s system.”
SCOOP: There’s More Than Meets The Eye In Noem DHS’ Deportation Figures
“Unfortunately, based on the station’s numerous dealings with him, it is not a question of if, but rather when, he will maliciously wound or worse.”
Fairfax Police Warned Prosecutor Many Times About Illegal Alien Accused of Killing Woman
The mass deportation of illegal immigrants is every bit as righteous and ‘the right thing’ to do as Trump claims bombing Iran is.
Trump Says He’ll Do ‘Right Thing’ In Iran No Matter The Polls. Let’s See The Same Approach To Deportations
Union bosses support this reckless policy because they are more concerned with politics than with protecting teachers and students.
Democrat Bill Would Flood Every School, Church, And Hospital With Illegal Squatters
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE
Where, exactly, does large-scale laissez-faire capitalism even exist?
Who’s The Biggest Monopolist Of All? (Hint: It’s Not A Corporation)
Although the CFPB was established to protect consumers, its lack of accountability to Congress and mission creep have harmed the American people. Many attempts have been made to reform the CFPB, but any meaningful change must begin with structural reforms that restore the agency’s narrow purpose of protecting consumers.
CFPB Reform Requires Increased Accountability
WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM
A Senegal-born naturalized citizen opens fire in Austin, and officials hesitate to call it terrorism—proof that immigration policy failures carry deadly consequences.
What the Austin Bar Attack Tells Us about Muslim Immigration
1.9 million strong took a stand for America.
Texas Republicans Vote 95% to 5% to Ban Islamic Sharia Law
Two experts on the Islamic Republic shed a disturbing light on its export of Jihad.
Robert Spencer and Walid Phares: Iran’s Global Adventurism
Finally, the screams are being heard.
Khartoum Revisited: The Silent War on Africa’s Christians
OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY
No leading Democrat presidential candidate even pays lip service to being pro-Israel.
Gov. Newsom Calls Israel “Apartheid State”, Calls for End to Military Aid
FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH
Iran’s Supreme Leader likely was dead by then — yet he denied it all in that interview.
NBC Gave Iran’s Foreign Minister 40 mins To Play 'Baghdad Bob 2.0.'
The Washington Post, CBS News and CNN fall.
The Media is Losing the Media

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“Anthropic is not a democratically elected body.”
Big Tech’s War on Democracy
Prometheus aims to transform manufacturing and industry, potentially consolidating major sectors under Bezos’s control.
Jeff Bezos Gathers War Chest to Gobble Up AI-Hit Firms.
THE ECONOMY, STUPID
Competition for jobs and investment is pushing states to fix what Washington won’t.
Faster Permits—Or Your Money Back? It Worked in Pennsylvania.
Markets often turn not because of a single catastrophic event, but because incremental stresses align.
Is a Business Credit Crisis Imminent?
CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY
José Garza faced intense criticism for the policy after Austin's police union said it had retained legal counsel for the three officers
Soros-Backed DA Who Refers All Police-Involved Shootings to Grand Jury Says He Won't Seek Charges Against Austin Officers Who Took Down 'Property of Allah' Gunman
Multiple sources confirmed the arrest to CBS News, noting that the FBI searched Parsons’ home in Bethesda, Maryland, on Monday for potential child pornographic material:
Longtime Justice Department Employee Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Aaron Spencer won 53.53% of the vote against two challengers in the primary, according to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website. President Donald Trump won Lonoke County, a predominately suburban county in the Little Rock metropolitan area, by over 50% in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 presidential elections.
Arkansas Man Charged In Killing Of Daughter’s Alleged Rapist Wins GOP Sheriff Nomination
ABORTION
As couples increasingly question IVF ethics, they are seeking better options. Here are 14 to consider.
14 Pro-Life Alternatives To IVF For Infertile Couples Who Desire Children
THE 2020 and SUBSEQUENT ELECTION HEISTS , SHENANIGANS/FRAUD and AFTERMATH
The Supreme Court this week passed on a watchdog’s request to review lower court decisions finding Michigan’s voter list clean enough.
Michigan’s Dirty And Dead-Ridden Voter Rolls Escape Scrutiny
The judge ruled that the constitutional questions about the election needed to be answered after votes were cast.
Virginia Court: We Can’t Say Whether Dems’ Gerrymandering Is Illegal Until After They Try It
For the same reason they oppose all manner of other things that benefit the American people.
Why are Democrats opposing voter ID?
PolitiFact should be honest and call their site PartisanFact.
Jim Crow Smears Allowed by Democrat-Aligned ‘Fact-Checkers’
L'AFFAIRE EPSTEIN
Miranda Devine: There are plenty of reasons to subpoena Clinton’s testimony, but asking her how she feels about photos of her husband in a hot tub with Ghislaine Maxwell and an unidentified woman is not one.
Humiliating exercise Hillary Clinton’s Epstein testimony backfires — setting up potential tit-for-tat for Trump
DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY, INSANITY
An investigative subcommittee announced it will probe allegations that (Tony) Gonzales “engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual employed in his congressional office” and “discriminated unfairly by dispensing special favors or privileges,” Republican Committee Chairman Rep. Michael Guest wrote in a letter Wednesday.
House Ethics Committee Probes Texas Republican Tony Gonzales Over Claims Of Improper Affairs
The congressional candidate also disclosed a stake in a California restaurant with mixed reviews at best
Kennedy Scion Jack Schlossberg Had No 'Earned Income' in 2025 But Has Four Trust Funds, Disclosures Show
The rat race starts young for the children of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. On the Upper East Side, as in certain wealthy enclaves of San Francisco and Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., parents devote extraordinary effort towards getting their 5-year-olds into “top-tier” K-12 schools.
Race To Get Kids Into Elite NYC Schools Provides Perfect Example Of Liberal Hypocrisy
POLITICS
Favorability remains stuck in a rut, but will US-Iran war change that?
Trump Ratings Steady Despite Strong State of the Union, Foreign Policy Moves: I&I/TIPP Poll
Government and political leadership remain Americans’ top concern, according to a Gallup poll conducted February 2-16. Immigration emerged as the second-most-cited issue, followed by the economy and inflation. Importantly, Gallup stresses that the survey was conducted before the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran on February 28.
It’s NOT The Economy, Stupid! – The Issue That Most Americans List as Their TOP CONCERN Might Surprise Some.
The executive director of the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF) Alex Latcham attacked the hundreds of thousands of Texas voters who voted for Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) in the GOP senatorial primary on Tuesday night, a head-scratching missive that undercuts the SLF’s stated mission of backing Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) for reelection.
Thune’s Right Hand Man Undercuts Cornyn Consolidation with Broadside Against Hundreds of Thousands of Texans
Cornyn’s history is coming into sharp focus ahead of the Texas Senate primary run-off slated for May, and a much coveted Trump endorsement.
The Top 6 Times Senator Cornyn Has Backstabbed Trump and MAGA.
These are your choices: Kill the modern filibuster, or never see an actual conservative piece of legislation passed ever again.
Why Are Republican Senators Sabotaging Trump?
California’s high-speed rail project, approved in 2008 and under construction since 2015, is running out of money and time, while failing.
California’s Dying Bullet Train Is a Preview of a Newsom Presidency
James Fishback might be America’s first ‘Groyper’ candidate, who embraces extreme alt-right shock tactics.
Shock tactics Is this ‘Groyper’ a worrying preview of the Republican party’s future?
“Serving the people of Montana in the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate the past 13 years has been the greatest honor of my professional career,” Daines said. “I’m grateful to God for allowing me to serve, but after much careful thought, I’ve decided not to seek reelection.”
GOP Sen. Steve Daines Not Seeking Reelection: ‘Thankful to Have Served Alongside’ Trump
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL
David Taylor, the husband of Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Joani Reid, was arrested on suspicion of spying for China Wednesday. Counter-terrorism police detectives in London arrested him on suspicion of helping a foreign intelligence service, according to The Guardian.
UK’s Chinese Spy Crackdown Targets Lawmaker’s Husband
“Children raised in a culture rooted in ignorance are surrounded by disorder, and sometimes even conflict,” she stated. “These societies are filled with rigid thinkers who embrace prejudice and shun human dignity. When a nation restricts thought, it restricts its own future.” (No wonder Hop Sing went ape - jjs)
China Trashes Melania Trump’s Turn Leading U.N. Security Council Meeting: ‘Striking Scene’
Seems the El Mencho business had some kind of impact. So much for 'hugs, not bullets' for cartels.
Mexico loses 40% of its FIFA World Cup reservations after El Mencho chaos
DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS
The unarmed rocket, known as GT 254, hit its intended target near the Marshall Islands in the west-central Pacific Ocean, according to the US Space Force.
US tests doomsday missile off California coast — as war in Iran rages: ‘Verify the effectiveness’
HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE
Kennedy spoke about how Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was taking the dietary guidelines and putting them into “military meals.” Kennedy explained that Hegseth “hired a dietician,” celebrity chef Robert Irvine, who is “changing the meals on all the military bases” in the United States so that they are “real food, fresh food, locally sourced, whole food.”
RFK Jr. Announces Plan to Teach Americans to Cook: ‘Americans Have Forgotten How To Cook’
ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
The telescope has a 5-inch mirror, so its resolution is far lower than Hubble’s 94-inch mirror, but because it is above the atmosphere its view is far better than larger ground-based telescopes. Mauve is intended as a three-year-long demonstration project, during which it will study flares from nearby stars that are thought to have exoplanets, as well as binary star systems and variable stars. It is also making this data available to scientists, for a subscription fee. It already has almost a dozen universities signed up.
The first orbiting private space telescope releases “first light” image
In other words, the spokes exist because of multiple factors, some still unknown, that cause these streaks of brightness in the rings.
The mysterious spokes in Saturn’s rings
FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY
The decision in Mirabelli v. Bonta blocks California’s gender-transition secrecy rules.
The Supreme Court Restores Parents to Their Proper Place
CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE
Prejudice is an inescapable concept. We all have prejudices. The question is, are they the right ones?
Why You Should Probably Be More Prejudiced
Trump’s anti-DEI push may mark the start of a deeper reckoning: not just with wokeness, but with the moral and political foundations of the civil rights regime that enabled it.
The Spell of Woke is Broke: Let’s Keep It That Way
Christian Toto: Maggie Gyllenhaal's monster mashup is visually stunning, dramatically daffy
Woke ‘Bride!’ Feels Like Blast from Cancel Culture Past
HITHER & YON
While Holtz would have his greatest moment by winning a national championship at Notre Dame in 1988, he would amass a record of dominance in his 40 years as a head coach. In all, Holtz would spend 32 of his 40 years in coaching in college football. During that time, he would win national championships and conference championships at William & Mary, NC State, and Arkansas.
Lou Holtz, Legendary Notre Dame Head Coach, Dies at 89

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1 BOING!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 07:10 AM (1o8D5)

2 Good morning, Horde!

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 07:11 AM (RjOoY)

3 Just back upstairs from sheltering. Multiple incomings. 100% interceptions.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 07:11 AM (1o8D5)

4 Thirsty Thursday

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 07:11 AM (gbOdA)

5 you rock, JJ!

Thank you!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 05, 2026 07:12 AM (MIIRH)

6 I set the tanker on fire

Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 05, 2026 07:13 AM (LOZbR)

7
g'mornin' again, 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at March 05, 2026 07:13 AM (tljrc)

8 Yonder Horde

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 05, 2026 07:14 AM (jtM2q)

9 talerico is going to win the senate seat in Texas in a landslide this fall, robert francis "beto" orouke endorsed him last night.

It's over people.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 05, 2026 07:16 AM (0N4FZ)

10 On the one hand, it's quite satisfying that once again the unlikely voice of sanity from the Left flank is none other than John Fetterman!
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He's such a kid!

https://tinyurl.com/ktd56wrv

On a more serious note, just because he's relatively sane, he is still loyal to his party when it comes to 90% of the issues voted upon.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 07:16 AM (1o8D5)

11 Frederick Douglass Haynes III has probably been stealing since he could crawl.

Posted by: Mortimer Duke at March 05, 2026 07:16 AM (/IU3q)

12 On the one hand, it's quite satisfying that once again the unlikely voice of sanity from the Left flank is none other than John Fetterman!
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Why is that satisfying? Wouldn't it be better if there were a few more?

Posted by: Eeyore at March 05, 2026 07:17 AM (AlhUl)

13 Pennsylvania seems to have a good thing going with being forced to issue permits or refunds. This should be adopted by every state.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 07:18 AM (RjOoY)

14 10 On a more serious note, just because he's relatively sane, he is still loyal to his party when it comes to 90% of the issues voted upon.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 07:16 AM (1o8D5)

Yes of course. But still it is interesting that he'll make the Party look bad while 99.999% of the time voting for every commie pervert madness they push.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 05, 2026 07:18 AM (x0n13)

15 Good morning horde!

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 07:19 AM (ExV1e)

16 I have a kitty that is doing the slutty cat dance

Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 05, 2026 07:19 AM (LOZbR)

17 Frederick Douglass Haynes III has probably been stealing since he could crawl.

Posted by: Mortimer Duke at March 05, 2026 07:16 AM (/IU3q)
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BTW, FDH3 is Croquette's pastor.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 07:19 AM (1o8D5)

18 Good morning dear horde and happy birthday JJ

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 07:19 AM (RIvkX)

19 Well now

Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 05, 2026 07:21 AM (ERbou)

20 Now that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini has gone to his eternal reward of 72 Helen Thomases. . .

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Man, there's Aghast from the Past:

0.00000000072 Helen of Troys >>>>> Helen Thomases

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 07:21 AM (iu4Pw)

21 Remain confident this will be 99% done in the next 2 weeks.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 07:22 AM (RIvkX)

22 Happy and peppy and bursting with love!

Posted by: FU Enterprises Portraits a Specialty at March 05, 2026 07:23 AM (oftw2)

23 Using the phrase "rooted in white supremacy"

Tell me you're a racist without telling me you're a racist.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 07:24 AM (RIvkX)

24 and let's not forget the happy little trees!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 05, 2026 07:24 AM (MIIRH)

25 Anything named "doomsday missile" doesn't sound like something we should be testing.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 05, 2026 07:25 AM (ERbou)

26 CHINA : "We are not providing military support to Iran. We only offer moral backing"

So solly

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 07:26 AM (gbOdA)

27 Haynes claimed that Kirk’s positions were “rooted in white supremacy.

Preaching false doctrine used to be a bad thing for a pastor. I miss those days.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 07:26 AM (RjOoY)

28 now it seems to be a resume enhancer

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 05, 2026 07:27 AM (MIIRH)

29 "Why You Should Probably Be More Prejudiced"

It's a matter of survival. Stereotypes are real.

Posted by: fd at March 05, 2026 07:28 AM (vFG9F)

30 Why are Republican Senators sabotaging Trump?"
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Because they make money doing it, the despicable scumbags. Or, for a few, only because their egos demand they do it. In my book there is nothing lower than a Republican Senator Grifter. John Thune trying to avoid the SAVE Act passing is a prime example.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 05, 2026 07:29 AM (ERbou)

31 We (either US or Israel) are bombing Iranian police stations now.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 05, 2026 07:29 AM (DoBxX)

32 29 It's a matter of survival. Stereotypes are real.
Posted by: fd

And it's long past time for us to stop apologizing over it.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 07:30 AM (RjOoY)

33

*hic*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at March 05, 2026 07:30 AM (DDJSl)

34 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 07:31 AM (u82oZ)

35 Haynes claimed that Kirk’s positions were “rooted in white supremacy.”

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The Seven Medley "White Supremacy" Pro-Life Human Virtues:

Liberty, Rationality, Productiveness, Independence, Honesty, Justice, and Integrity.

"That's just NOT who we are!" -- The DogEater

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 07:31 AM (iu4Pw)

36 Watching Dave Rubin interview Caroline Glick speaking from the PM's podium.

They are bewildered why Iran has attacked all its neighbors and concluded, "They're crazy it's who they are."

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 07:31 AM (RIvkX)

37 Hillary Clinton

Please go to NIH, so we can examine your liver, and try and figure out why you are still alive.

Perhaps an exorcism is in order, in which case go to a Latin Mass Catholic Church.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 07:33 AM (u82oZ)

38 CHINA : "We are not providing military support to Iran. We only offer moral backing"

No oily, no laundry.

Posted by: davidt at March 05, 2026 07:34 AM (Q+gd/)

39 All upcoming games delayed until further notice:

https://tinyurl.com/2c3exw7u

I saw on another X account that IRGC troops were having a massive meeting there at the time.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 05, 2026 07:35 AM (1o8D5)

40 Bible-Thumping Democrat Says White People Spread ‘Virus Of Racism’ Just By Being Alive
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This James Talerico guy is a piece of woke-work.

What an asshole.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 05, 2026 07:35 AM (LEZ+q)

41 Asked by Pod Save America host Jon Favreau: “Do you think, looking down the road, that the United States should consider maybe, you know, rethinking our military support for Israel?”

Newsom replied: “It breaks my heart, because the current leadership in Israel is walking us down that path where I don’t think you have a choice about that consideration.”

Newsom said at the event, adding that some “are talking about it appropriately as sort of an apartheid state.”
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Fuck. Off. Greaseball.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 07:35 AM (RIvkX)

42 Frederick Haynes III, the senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, secured the Democratic nomination for the seat Crockett will vacate in January 2027 due to her decision to mount her ultimately unsuccessful campaign for the Senate, according to The Associated Press.

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I thought her seat was being redistricted out, which is why she tried for Senate.

Posted by: Lady in Black at March 05, 2026 07:35 AM (qBdHI)

43 Anything named "doomsday missile" doesn't sound like something we should be testing.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 05, 2026 07:25 AM (ERbou)

It was just an ICBM test. It's a "doomsday missile" because it *could* be armed with nuclear weapons, something the US only became capable of doing in the 1950s.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 07:37 AM (ExV1e)

44 good morning JJ, Horde

I hope this Iran war doesn't turn into GWOT 2: Islamic Boogaloo.

Like I told an Army buddy yesterday -- I'm all out of trust.

Posted by: callsign claymore at March 05, 2026 07:38 AM (Br6my)

45 House Ethics Committee Probes Texas Republican Tony Gonzales Over Claims Of Improper Affairs
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Maybe we should have a Hunger Game for politicians.

Posted by: Eeyore at March 05, 2026 07:39 AM (AlhUl)

46 Bible-Thumping Democrat Says White People Spread ‘Virus Of Racism’ Just By Being Alive
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This James Talerico guy is a piece of woke-work.

What an asshole.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 05, 2026 07:35 AM (LEZ+q)

Also, white male James Talerico says that white males are the most dangerous thing in America and the only one who can keep you safe from the scourge of white male is James Talerico, a known white male.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 07:39 AM (ExV1e)

47 I never much liked Kristi Noem when she was preserving child mutilation in South Dakota, because some hospital gave her campaign money, and I have seen nothing much to like about her as DHS Secretary. Every time she has to go before Congress is an exercise in humiliation. Get her out of the cabinet.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 05, 2026 07:40 AM (LEZ+q)

48 I thought her seat was being redistricted out, which is why she tried for Senate.
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 05, 2026 07:35 AM (qBdHI)

It was recomposed to be less racist per the agreement with the ruling in Louisiana. They were combing to or 3 minorities to create a minority majority which IS NOT the intent of the Voting Rights Act.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 07:41 AM (gbOdA)

49 So in non-Iran news: My wife is about ready to escalate things with DHL. They overcharged her on a package from Japan and she's been fighting them since December. Apparently, PayPal has opted out of helping.

I'm encouraging her to file in small claims court at this point. And the lesson learned is if you are doing business with an overseas company, use your credit card so you can challenge things easier.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 07:41 AM (RjOoY)

50 Newsom said at the event, adding that some “are talking about it appropriately as sort of an apartheid state.”
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Democrat. Evil. It's axiomatic.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 05, 2026 07:42 AM (LEZ+q)

51 Virginia Court: We Can’t Say Whether Dems’ Gerrymandering Is Illegal Until After They Try It
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Weren't we told we had to suck up the 2020 results for the exact opposite reason?

Posted by: Eeyore at March 05, 2026 07:42 AM (AlhUl)

52 Huck Follywood

Every Cabinet needs a fusible link. She shunts a lot of energy to ground.

But she still is so much better than Pete Buttigieg. Everyone knows his name, and not in a good way.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 07:42 AM (u82oZ)

53 Also, white male James Talerico says that white males are the most dangerous thing in America

I wish we were the threat that "people" like him pretend we are.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 07:42 AM (RjOoY)

54 Anything named "doomsday missile" doesn't sound like something we should be testing.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 05, 2026 07:25 AM (ERbou)

Mr. President, it is not only possible, it is essential. That is the whole idea of this machine, you know. Deterrence is the art of producing in the mind of the enemy... the FEAR to attack. And so, because of the automated and irrevocable decision-making process which rules out human meddling, the Doomsday machine is terrifying and simple to understand... and completely credible and convincing.

Posted by: Dr. Strangelove at March 05, 2026 07:43 AM (/IU3q)

55 Saw Ana Kasparian debating with Piers Morgan how many Iranians have been murdered by the regime.

Absolutely sickening. She downplays and minimizes reports of tens of thousands of murders in Iran, while swallowing whole hog casualty figures from the "Gaza Health Ministry"

She says the Ayatollah was "courageous" for "not bending the knee to Israel"

This person's soul will never be healed.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 07:43 AM (RIvkX)

56 Bible-Thumping Democrat Says White People Spread ‘Virus Of Racism’ Just By Being Alive
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Somebody needs to break that MFers jaw, and he can pick his teeth out of the gutter like chiclets. MFer

Posted by: Common Tater at March 05, 2026 07:43 AM (kUfEw)

57 1.9 million strong took a stand for America.

Texas Republicans Vote 95% to 5% to Ban Islamic Sharia Law

Well, that's not really what happened. This was nothing more than a ballot proposition asking Republican voters if they would be in favor of the Republican Party of Texas putting forth a law to ban Islamic Sharia.

Islamic Sharia was not actually banned in Texas with this ballot measure result.

Considering Governor Abbott has a Muslim as his biggest donor -- and Islam has been growing fast all across Texas, especially Houston area -- I doubt he'll support any law put on his desk to ban Islamic Sharia in Texas.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at March 05, 2026 07:44 AM (P5BPp)

58 One need look no further for evidence than the fact that 30 Democrats are cosponsoring a bill to make schools and hospitals safe havens for illegal immigrants. Called the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (PSLA), the bill would prohibit any “immigration enforcement actions” within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare, playground, hospital, or doctor’s office.

Mixing Nursing Students and Illegals has never been an issue before.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 07:44 AM (gbOdA)

59 San Franpsycho
Good morning.

Add her to the list of those who will not be missed.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 07:44 AM (u82oZ)

60 "40 Bible-Thumping Democrat Says White People Spread ‘Virus Of Racism’ Just By Being Alive"

We're getting down to it. This is clarifying and good.

Posted by: Ordinary American at March 05, 2026 07:46 AM (fZiTB)

61 Ordinary American

Already know he chose ... poorly.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 07:48 AM (u82oZ)

62 Morning Salty

And then...Idiot Glenn Greenwald claims that placing Hakirya in Tel Aviv is the same thing as Hamas hiding rocket launchers in hospitals.

They can never make a point without a falsehood.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 07:49 AM (RIvkX)

63 Also IDGAF what Fetterman says his words mean jack when he votes the way he votes.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 07:50 AM (RIvkX)

64 Rand Paul looks more and more like a little old lady every day.

Posted by: Ordinary American at March 05, 2026 07:50 AM (fZiTB)

65 San Franpsycho

Glenn Greenwald has never read, nor can he understand, the Law of Armed Conflict.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 07:51 AM (u82oZ)

66 To paraphrase the immortal lyrics of The Who, Meet the new Democrat, same as the old Democrat. Feh.

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What I love most about Trump is his explicit calling out of all these Psycho Commie Reprobates as " “low IQ persons" -- which is an hilarious but fundamental and needed TRUTH!

"Leaders are visionaries with a poorly developed sense of fear and no concept of the odds against them. They make the impossible happen." -- Dr. Robert Jarvik, inventor of the Artificial Heart

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 07:51 AM (iu4Pw)

67 Good morning JJ and horde

Posted by: Skip at March 05, 2026 07:52 AM (EtnSa)

68 ShainS

Be interesting if a boot camp was set up for political candidates. What would they need to accomplish before allowing to stand for election?

Grok, any ideas?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 07:53 AM (u82oZ)

69 Newsom appeared on the [ Kimmel ] show to promote his new book, Young Man in a Hurry, and while he chatted with Kimmel, he mentioned that California is “overregulated” and desperately needs reform.

Posted by: SMOD at March 05, 2026 07:54 AM (xqf2N)

70 Looks like we don't have a female Chief Of Naval Operations anymore.

Posted by: Thank goodness at March 05, 2026 07:54 AM (Guckn)

71 Anything named "doomsday missile" doesn't sound like something we should be testing.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 05, 2026 07:25 AM (ERbou)

That was a regular performance and verification test of the Minuteman III missile. Leave it to the Post to make it into something it isn't.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at March 05, 2026 07:55 AM (/HDaX)

72 Virginia Court: We Can’t Say Whether Dems’ Gerrymandering Is Illegal Until After They Try It
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Weren't we told we had to suck up the 2020 results for the exact opposite reason?

Posted by: Eeyore at March 05, 2026 07:42 AM (AlhUl)

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"Citizens, States, and the US Constitution have NO STANDING!"

/The 2020 SCOTUS

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 07:55 AM (iu4Pw)

73 Newsom appeared on the [ Kimmel ] show to promote his new book, Young Man in a Hurry, and while he chatted with Kimmel, he mentioned that California is “overregulated” and desperately needs reform.
Posted by: SMOD at March 05, 2026 07:54 AM (xqf2N)
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I have named this the "Who Me?" style of governance.

Point out an issue, a failure, a problem, and then cry out, "Someone should do something!"

See?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 07:56 AM (RIvkX)

74 Thank goodness

You're wearing My color of haze-grey.
I. Hate. You. *Hair-pulling*

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 07:56 AM (u82oZ)

75 68 ShainS

Be interesting if a boot camp was set up for political candidates. What would they need to accomplish before allowing to stand for election?

Grok, any ideas?
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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There have been volunteer candidate training schools run by the Dems and the GOP usually for local and low level state offices. Friend of mine used to run one such program in Illinois.

But overall, I think we elect too many offices nowadays and need to elect a few major honchos that you can hold accountable rather than a long list of ballot choices where we know nothing about them except if they stink up the place. Quiet malfeasance and misfeasance in office means that they sit in place for decades screwing the public.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 07:58 AM (E4rtv)

76 63 Also IDGAF what Fetterman says his words mean jack when he votes the way he votes.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 07:50 AM (RIvkX)

Yes, but anything that disrupts them from behind their own lines is helpful politically.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 05, 2026 07:58 AM (x0n13)

77 From the Tech Thread, Thing from Snowy Mountain's suggestion of checking Macsales dot com for used, refurbished Macs is a good one. I can get a much more recent iMac for use as my desktop machine with more memory than my 2014, a bigger display, and the latest OS, for $800.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 05, 2026 07:58 AM (wzUl9)

78 Gavin, you're not young, you're never in a hurry, and you have literally zero successes to despite having every advantage.

At last, have you no shame?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 07:59 AM (RIvkX)

79 The annual spending of the CFPB has increased 650% from $123 million in 2010 to $923 million in 2025. Similarly, the number of CFPB employees climbed from 343 in 2011 to about 1,900 in 2025.

Each CFPB employee cost almost half a million.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 07:59 AM (gbOdA)

80 Haze gray and underway.

Posted by: USN at March 05, 2026 08:00 AM (Guckn)

81 ShainS

Be interesting if a boot camp was set up for political candidates. What would they need to accomplish before allowing to stand for election?

Grok, any ideas?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 07:53 AM (u82oZ)

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I used to joke that Presidential Candidates should be required to pass the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training and SEAL Qualification Training (SQT).

Of course, we would have never gotten The Donald ... put how 'bout President Hegseth? [Love that guy.]

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:00 AM (iu4Pw)

82 I can get a much more recent iMac for use as my desktop machine with more memory than my 2014, a bigger display, and the latest OS, for $800.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 05, 2026 07:58 AM (wzUl9)

Have you checked amazon outlet?

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:00 AM (gbOdA)

83 53 Also, white male James Talerico says that white males are the most dangerous thing in America

I wish we were the threat that "people" like him pretend we are.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 07:42 AM (RjOoY)

So does he.

That's why he's talking himself up like that.

Posted by: XTC at March 05, 2026 08:00 AM (6Uni8)

84 Be interesting if a boot camp was set up for political candidates. What would they need to accomplish before allowing to stand for election?

If such a thing were ever done, the criteria would be:

- lifelong Democrat
- not attempting to run in a district/state with an existing Democrat office holder
- sign a pledge to work tirelessly for the destruction of the US
- be into freaky sex with other politicians

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 08:00 AM (ExV1e)

85 But he's got great hair.

Posted by: So there's that at March 05, 2026 08:01 AM (Guckn)

86 Be interesting if a boot camp was set up for political candidates. What would they need to accomplish before allowing to stand for election?

A basic background check and loyalty test would help. Just like those who enlisted in the military.

Current “policy” is anybody who gets elected is “deemed” to have passed a background check.

Which is complete bullshit. The F.B.I. should have been providing Americans a public dossier on every candidate.

The House, not sure about the Senate, used to have rules where it wasn’t enough to win an election in your district. As a final check you had to be admitted to the House by a vote. That’s eminently reasonable.

Posted by: Common Tater at March 05, 2026 08:01 AM (kUfEw)

87 whig

Good morning.

Yes, I know of the tactical politics schools. They even have them for HOA presidents in Reston VA.

I want tests that examine character. Kinda like the initial screen in Space Cadet by Robert Heinlein.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 08:01 AM (u82oZ)

88 Insurrection Barbie has a good long post on Qatarlson and his methods and compares them to Alexander Dugin, he of Russian propaganda fame.

"Summary, Tucker is too smart to make things up wholesale. His technique is more sophisticated and more dangerous: he selects real facts, then solders false conclusions onto them so seamlessly that the audience carries the lie home believing they heard the truth.

On March 4, he did this six times in a single broadcast."

And then she gives examples.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:02 AM (E4rtv)

89 Be interesting if a boot camp was set up for political candidates. What would they need to accomplish before allowing to stand for election?

Grok, any ideas?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 07:53 AM (u82oZ)

I'd be happy if they just took the Hillsdale College course on the US Constitution.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 05, 2026 08:03 AM (g8Ew8)

90 Didn't expect to wake up to news of spokes on the rings of Saturn! Next you'll be telling me there are vast legions of Klingons on Uranus!

Posted by: Mr. Whipple at March 05, 2026 08:03 AM (oftw2)

91 "I want tests that examine character. Kinda like the initial screen in Space Cadet by Robert Heinlein."

*polite cough*

Posted by: The ghost of Hyman Rickover at March 05, 2026 08:03 AM (Guckn)

92 I used to joke that Presidential Candidates should be required to pass the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training and SEAL Qualification Training (SQT).

Of course, we would have never gotten The Donald ... put how 'bout President Hegseth? [Love that guy.]
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:00 AM (iu4Pw)

Hegseth was Army. We could have had a President Crenshaw.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 08:04 AM (ExV1e)

93
Newsom is in the words of Sybil Fawlty "A Brilliantine Stick Insect!"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 05, 2026 08:04 AM (x0n13)

94 Payback for 47 years of terrorism is Hell

Posted by: Skip at March 05, 2026 08:04 AM (EtnSa)

95 I can picture Lumpy Fetterman as a U-Boat Commander.

Posted by: Zeiss Optical Periscopes, Inc. at March 05, 2026 08:05 AM (oftw2)

96 "It hasn't been reported, but it's a fact that Qatar arrested Mossad agents last night in Doha."
-Tucker

False.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 08:05 AM (RIvkX)

97 Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas,

There are some web references that state that they are part of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), but the SBC doesn't provide hierarchal oversight, doctrinal enforcement or administrative control over the otherwise autonomous congregations.

They claim to be a "game-changing Christian movement" which I can only translate into "a demonically centered political activist organization Scripturally based on fulfilling 2 Peter 2 objectives.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:05 AM (a4flb)

98 ShainS

Ix-nay on the BUDS screen. We need accomplished people with some real world, non-government life experience.

Although I do like Eisenhower. But even he was President of Columbia for a while. Sp he saw stuff there.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 08:05 AM (u82oZ)

99 RFK Jr. Announces Plan to Teach Americans to Cook: ‘Americans Have Forgotten How To Cook’

So those gazillion cooking video channels, people just watch them but don't cook them?

Posted by: Delurker at March 05, 2026 08:06 AM (gtcuf)

100 >They claim to be a "game-changing Christian movement"

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Just which game are they claiming to be changing?

Posted by: I gotta ask at March 05, 2026 08:07 AM (Guckn)

101 The annual spending of the CFPB has increased 650% from $123 million in 2010 to $923 million in 2025. Similarly, the number of CFPB employees climbed from 343 in 2011 to about 1,900 in 2025.

Each CFPB employee cost almost half a million.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 07:59 AM (gbOdA)

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There was a great meme back in the day that the number of dollars spent on "The War On Poverty" since 1964 (something upwards of $25 trillion) would have been equivalent to sending a check of something like $75,000 - $100,000 to each American citizen.

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:07 AM (iu4Pw)

102 Of course, we would have never gotten The Donald ... put how 'bout President Hegseth? [Love that guy.]
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:00 AM (iu4Pw)

Hegseth was Army. We could have had a President Crenshaw.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic

I think you're forgetting a legendary SEAL and former governor!!!

Posted by: Jesse "The Mind" Ventura at March 05, 2026 08:07 AM (ycI94)

103 > Be interesting if a boot camp was set up for political candidates. What would they need to accomplish before allowing to stand for election?
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Years ago my brother in law ran for sheriff of a backwoods county in WV. Twice. Failed both times. It's the "system." Who populates it, runs it, funds it.

I think (assume) he was more than qualified... went to the right church, hung around with right crowd, etc. But I think the bottom line was he didn't have enough money. For what... I don't know. But I have an idea.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 05, 2026 08:08 AM (jtM2q)

104 Thank you JJ

Condoleeza Rice saying positive things about Epic Fury is just a broken clock being right one of its two times per day

As long as Trump stays a million miles from sending ground troops and if the air campaign is wrapped up in 30 days or so I’ll continue to believe it was a good decision. If it drags on (even the air campaign) I’ll become less enthusiastic

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 05, 2026 08:08 AM (xT8gx)

105 I want tests that examine character. Kinda like the initial screen in Space Cadet by Robert Heinlein.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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Not possible in our current constitutional setup. Ironic that you can do so at the Service Academies through a mandatory honor code (and a few other military schools) but not for the politicians over them.

Heinlein's Starship Troopers has Col. DuBois deliver lectures on what he thinks was wrong with the fall of Western governments in his world and it was pretty much what we see today.

Something similar in Space Viking by H. Beam Piper where a government was strong externally but too weak inside to remove a deadly threat.

In both cases, it stems from too much emotion and not enough reason and logic among voters.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:09 AM (E4rtv)

106 Desktop computer? What, aren't buggy whips and corsets on sale?

Posted by: Lance Luddite at March 05, 2026 08:09 AM (oftw2)

107 As long as Trump stays a million miles from sending ground troops and if the air campaign is wrapped up in 30 days or so I’ll continue to believe it was a good decision. If it drags on (even the air campaign) I’ll become less enthusiastic
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 05, 2026 08:08 AM (xT8gx)
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#twoweeks

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 08:09 AM (RIvkX)

108 The results of Pennsylvania’s experiment have been impressive. Since 2023, average processing times for business filings in Pennsylvania dropped from 14 days to one. Doctors’ licenses went from 43 days to five. Pharmacist licenses fell from 20 days to four. Nursing licenses that took months are now issued in just six days.

This looks good on paper but it is NOT.
There is ZERO need for State Licensing for people that must take National Board Test.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:09 AM (gbOdA)

109 I can picture Lumpy Fetterman as a U-Boat Commander.

Posted by: Zeiss Optical Periscopes, Inc. at March 05, 2026 08:05 AM (oftw2)

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Old & Busted: John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK).
New Hotness: John Karl Fetterman (JKF).

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:10 AM (iu4Pw)

110 "So those gazillion cooking video channels, people just watch them but don't cook them?"

I can personally attest that me and The Missus love cooking shows and watching them inspires us to cook more, refine our cooking, and eat more.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 05, 2026 08:10 AM (DgMqy)

111 Huck Follywood If I remember correctly SD Noem did ban gender affirming care and boys in girls sports with a bill passed in 2023. I believe the particulars of what went on were misreported. SD House Bill 1080

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at March 05, 2026 08:10 AM (2NHgQ)

112 Yes, but anything that disrupts them from behind their own lines is helpful politically.

That whole party needs an exorcism.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:10 AM (a4flb)

113 "game-changing Christian movement"

Does it involve space aliens? Otherwise, meh.

Posted by: fd - I Grow And Lean Every Day. at March 05, 2026 08:11 AM (vFG9F)

114 Were y'all surprised that Crockett is 44? I sure was.

What was she doing for the first 18-or-so years of her adult life? I want the real story, not Wikipedia's.

Posted by: M. Gaga at March 05, 2026 08:11 AM (KiBMU)

115 There was a great meme back in the day that the number of dollars spent on "The War On Poverty" since 1964 (something upwards of $25 trillion) would have been equivalent to sending a check of something like $75,000 - $100,000 to each American citizen.
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:07 AM (iu4Pw)

California spends so much on Homelessness it has doubled since 2015. Maybe we should tax the fuck out of poor people.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:12 AM (gbOdA)

116 110 I can personally attest that me and The Missus love cooking shows and watching them inspires us to cook more, refine our cooking, and eat more.

Same here.

I wholeheartedly support RFK Jr in his efforts. Make real food. Eat real food. Feel better. Live better.

Posted by: Delurker at March 05, 2026 08:12 AM (gtcuf)

117 So those gazillion cooking video channels, people just watch them but don't cook them?

Posted by: Delurker

Ten percent of elite people watch them and cook. The underclass eats McDonald's 15 times a week.

Posted by: The Galloping Gourmet at March 05, 2026 08:13 AM (oftw2)

118 Something similar in Space Viking by H. Beam Piper where a government was strong externally but too weak inside to remove a deadly threat.

In both cases, it stems from too much emotion and not enough reason and logic among voters.
Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:09 AM (E4rtv)

Repeal the 19th Amendment!!

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 05, 2026 08:14 AM (g8Ew8)

119 The ghost of Hyman Rickover

He was a tad extreme. I will give him a good track record on reactor safety. Lots of good people were edged out. The US Navy was hurting to lose all that talent.

See Running Critical by Patrick Tyler.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 08:14 AM (u82oZ)

120 Senate votes 53 to 47 to block a war powers resolution to stop further military strikes on Iran without congressional approval.

Can’t wait for libs to go “well, we tried. Make sure to vote blue!” then do nothing but send emails begging for money and scold you for not voting Dem

There's nothing left to do anymore but get in the street and organize. Hasn't been a long time I suspect.

only if you organize a [removed by reddit]

If House of Cards taught me something is that they probably counted the votes beforehand to make everyone look good while being sure the resolution would fail. (So 48 x 52 looks close but it actually wasn't.)

Trump is out of control. He's now just firing off abuse at European allies for not helping. This is his and Israels war alone. The whole thing continues to look more and more haphazard by the day. Seems to me as they didn't think they'd kill the Ayatollah so quickly and are now just pissing in the wind.

Yeah why would European countries want a relationship with the US that belittles countries whose troops died to help it in previous wars? This will be remembered long after Trump is gone.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 05, 2026 08:14 AM (ycI94)

121 Hegseth was Army. We could have had a President Crenshaw.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic

A patchwork presidency.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 05, 2026 08:14 AM (O5BzH)

122 97 Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas,

There are some web references that state that they are part of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), but the SBC doesn't provide hierarchal oversight, doctrinal enforcement or administrative control over the otherwise autonomous congregations.

They claim to be a "game-changing Christian movement" which I can only translate into "a demonically centered political activist organization Scripturally based on fulfilling 2 Peter 2 objectives.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure
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Not quite true. Baptist churches have a strong congregation centered focus. The congregation owns the land, church buildings, etc, not the denomination and it determines pastor and leadership internally in the church. That makes it easy sometimes for a ringer to show up.

On the other hand, trying to repeatedly claim notions that are counter to S. Baptist Association doctrine can and does end up in a church falling out of fellowship with the Association. That means cannot claim S. Baptist affiliation and end of certain funding. training, etc. benefits from belonging along with representation at the S Baptist meetings.

Happens somewhat frequently.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:14 AM (E4rtv)

123 I want you-u-u, show Kurds the way!

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 05, 2026 08:14 AM (jS10z)

124 I saw Space Viking open for the Valhalla Bangers at The Riot Room in 2012.

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:14 AM (iu4Pw)

125
Anti-Israel media personality Tucker Carlson sparked controversy after claiming that Israel’s war is allegedly driven by a goal of destroying the Al-Aqsa Mosque and building the Third Temple in its place.

In an episode of the "Tucker Carlson Show," he asked, "How did all these guys wind up wearing patches suggesting the point of this war was the destruction of one of the holiest places in Islam and the rebuilding of a temple that is totally anathema to Christianity?"

He answered, "This has been going on a long time in public through, in part, the efforts of a group called Chabad, C-H-A-B-A-D."
-arutz Sheva
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More lies to generate hatred the hallmark of a propagandist.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 08:14 AM (RIvkX)

126 There was a great meme back in the day that the number of dollars spent on "The War On Poverty" since 1964 (something upwards of $25 trillion) would have been equivalent to sending a check of something like $75,000 - $100,000 to each American citizen.
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:07 AM (iu4Pw)

California spends so much on Homelessness it has doubled since 2015. Maybe we should tax the fuck out of poor people.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:12 AM (gbOdA)

The homeless are intractable. We tried a solution, but it, like all the others, failed.

Posted by: Kramer and Newman Enterprises at March 05, 2026 08:15 AM (wVcYX)

127
114 Were y'all surprised that Crockett is 44? I sure was.

What was she doing for the first 18-or-so years of her adult life? I want the real story, not Wikipedia's.

Posted by: M. Gaga at March 05, 2026 08:11 AM (KiBMU)

She was a corporate lawyer, very calm and well spoken. (There are a few videos). This Black Ghetto Bitch persona was all a well calculated act.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 05, 2026 08:15 AM (etYFQ)

128 So those gazillion cooking video channels, people just watch them but don't cook them?
Posted by: Delurker at March 05, 2026 08:06 AM (gtcuf)

Correct! I like to watch them as it helps build up my appetite then my fat ass just orders Door Dash.

Posted by: Joan McFat, democrat SNAP Baby at March 05, 2026 08:15 AM (/IU3q)

129 If it drags on (even the air campaign) I’ll become less enthusiastic

Watch War stocks: LMT, RTX, NOC, GD, LHX, HII

I'm sure that Tucker has ESLT in his portfolio

Or just watch the ETFs: ITA, XAR, PPA, SHLD, ARKX

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:15 AM (a4flb)

130 8 month of Talarico is intolerable.

His pissy voice, his cheap looking clothes, and his anti-Cristian view wrapped in bad Bible understanding.

I need a fake ID so I can vote against him twice.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:16 AM (gbOdA)

131 "Can’t wait for libs to go “well, we tried. Make sure to vote blue!”

Hey, that's our schtick!

Posted by: The GOP at March 05, 2026 08:16 AM (vFG9F)

132 Mornin’, All. Happy Thursday.

Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 08:16 AM (77rzZ)

133 She was a corporate lawyer, very calm and well spoken. (There are a few videos). This Black Ghetto Bitch persona was all a well calculated act.

Midlife crisis?

Some people just divorce their spouses and buy a red convertible.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:17 AM (a4flb)

134 RFK Jr. Announces Plan to Teach Americans to Cook: ‘Americans Have Forgotten How To Cook’

So those gazillion cooking video channels, people just watch them but don't cook them?

Posted by: Delurker at March 05, 2026 08:06 AM (gtcuf)

Bring back Home EC classes...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at March 05, 2026 08:17 AM (nbLIj)

135 Yeah why would European countries want a relationship with the US that belittles countries whose troops died to help it in previous wars? This will be remembered long after Trump is gone.

Ah, the ol' "suckers and losers" LIE. Still believed and perpetrated by retards.

Posted by: Delurker at March 05, 2026 08:17 AM (gtcuf)

136 Repeal the 19th Amendment!!

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons
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I will put that in a box of things that will never happen under the current constitutional regime. Ditto with repealing the 16th, 17th, or most of the current amendments. You might be able to get the poll tax amendment squelched if you really tried hard enough.

Simply put, you gotta win the current war with the constitutional tools that we have.

I think the easiest way to get there right now is require people have skin in the game--Trump accounts for kids suddenly makes them investors rather than consumers--skin in the game. And so on. People respond to incentives and disincentives so use that instead. Less appealing and certainly slow but a quick fix by coups and irregular regime changes often are worse.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:18 AM (E4rtv)

137 Can’t wait for libs to go “well, we tried. Make sure to vote blue!” then do nothing but send emails begging for money and scold you for not voting Dem
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Isn't this the GOPe strategy?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 05, 2026 08:19 AM (ESVrU)

138 Ten percent of elite people watch them and cook. The underclass eats McDonald's 15 times a week.

Posted by: The Galloping Gourmet at March 05, 2026 08:13 AM (oftw2)

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I'm a multi-millionaire and I can no longer afford to eat at McDonald's.

/only half-joking

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:19 AM (iu4Pw)

139 Junk food was never a healthy choice, not if you choose to eat it every day twice a day anyway.

But it sure tasted good. That was the draw in the first place. The corporate bean counters have cheaped out on the base ingredients so much, much of it tastes like cardboard, or makes one feel vaguely or not so vaguely ill within minutes of eating it.

Posted by: Common Tater at March 05, 2026 08:19 AM (kUfEw)

140 i8 month of ~~Talarico~~ Screwtape is intolerable.

His pissy voice, his cheap looking clothes, and his anti-Cristian view wrapped in bad Bible understanding.

I need a fake ID so I can vote against him twice.

If a person needs motivation to dump their television and stop listening to local radio broadcasts - the next eight months of hearing from B'ezelbub's minion should suffice.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:19 AM (a4flb)

141 RFK Jr. Announces Plan to Teach Americans to Cook: ‘Americans Have Forgotten How To Cook’

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When Jr. Black moved to another city, he became all too familiar with his inability to cook. I used to tell myself I should write a book called, "My Kid Can't Cook," and include all kinds of very simple, home-cooked recipes for people like him. I gave him a crockpot, a dutch oven, and many simple things to make for himself. Most of which required very little prep. He's a guy, so I cut him some slack. It's not like he shadowed me in the kitchen while he was growing up doing boy things. But yeah, My Kid Can't Cook.

Posted by: Lady in Black at March 05, 2026 08:19 AM (qBdHI)

142 Morning all

Posted by: rickb223 at March 05, 2026 08:20 AM (nn0kD)

143 So Bezos is a Prometheus fan???

Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 08:20 AM (77rzZ)

144 >>Yeah why would European countries want a relationship with the US that belittles countries whose troops died to help it in previous wars? This will be remembered long after Trump is gone.

Leftists don't do irony.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 05, 2026 08:21 AM (viF8m)

145 whig

I see you have good solutions.
When I ran and was reelected, I was given insight into how candidates were selected. The local GOPe did not have a military style grow big candidates from successful junior officials. They wanted to focus on the top tier.

One system is to start with thankless public positions, and move the good ones up.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 08:21 AM (u82oZ)

146 Yo mamma so fat, she lick the TV screen when seeing the food on them cooking shows

Posted by: one hour sober at March 05, 2026 08:21 AM (Y1sOo)

147 134 Bring back Home EC classes...

Absolutely. That's where I learned to cook and developed my love of cooking. Had a fantastic cooking class teacher with the patience of a saint. My class was like the second in the history of our school where girls could take shop and boys could take home ec. I signed up for the food and because the class was 95% girls. Came away with a love for cooking.

(The few boys who signed up were actually called to the guidance counselor's office and questioned if we were doing it as some kind of stunt! Different times.)

Posted by: Delurker at March 05, 2026 08:21 AM (gtcuf)

148 It's a matter of survival. Stereotypes are real.

And it's long past time for us to stop ~~apologizing over it~~ getting mad when other people stereotype us. Because that's just the way it is. That's how we want it now. Rawr.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at March 05, 2026 08:21 AM (zdLoL)

149 What a shitty drive to work today. Fog and rained all the way.
Lots of semis on my drive. All I could think of was to wonder whether any of the drivers were one of those foreign retards that the democrat states are giving licenses to.
I visualize them up I. The cabs wearing their turban and listening to their shitty Yahyayah-yah-yahhhhhh music while they run over the hood of my car.
Oh well, better go do some work.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 05, 2026 08:22 AM (jbnUc)

150 California spends so much on Homelessness it has doubled since 2015. Maybe we should tax the fuck out of poor people.
Posted by: r hennigantx
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Because California has become an attractive nuisance among the states and substance abuse is why. People go there, to CO, to WA and OR to abuse drugs and live off the taxpayers there.

Welfare benefits plus legalized drugs means every Tom, Dick, and useless Harry will congregate in such places to be locusts. And many of those will fry their brains in their pursuit of being high to the extent that they become permanently unemployable as well.

Friedman said re open borders, you can have open borders OR a welfare state, not both. Same can be said for legalized or decriminalized dope. You can have that or a welfare state, not both.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:22 AM (E4rtv)

151 RFK Jr. Announces Plan to Teach Americans to Cook: ‘Americans Have Forgotten How To Cook’

Well, it is better than dealing with the Left's teaching of spirit cooking

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:22 AM (a4flb)

152 whoa! a ton of links! great roundup!

Posted by: runner at March 05, 2026 08:22 AM (GD0B3)

153 So those gazillion cooking video channels, people just watch them but don't cook them?

Posted by: Delurker at March 05, 2026 08:06 AM (gtcuf)

The massive amount of money spent on door dash suggests this is the case.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 08:23 AM (ExV1e)

154 96 "It hasn't been reported, but it's a fact that Qatar arrested Mossad agents last night in Doha."
-Tucker

This is one of his practiced semantic tricks. I call it the "Noam Chomsky shuffle." That is, you pair a falsehood with its own refutation then double back with an "actually" or "it's a fact." Chomsky would also attach throwaway phrases like "it's common knowledge..." or "we all know by now it's true that.." before stating a complete lie. In this way he would build lie upon lie. Crude but when done properly, with the right tone of sincere authority, very effective with those uninformed and impressionable.

Posted by: Ordinary American at March 05, 2026 08:23 AM (fZiTB)

155 I think you're forgetting a legendary SEAL and former governor!!!
Posted by: Jesse "The Mind" Ventura at March 05, 2026 08:07 AM (ycI94)

I'm trying.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 08:23 AM (ExV1e)

156 Bring back Home EC classes...

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I remember two things from my home economic classes. Making creamed onions (wha?) and sewing a wrap-around skirt, which was popular at the time.

Posted by: Lady in Black at March 05, 2026 08:24 AM (qBdHI)

157 As long as you can boil water, you can cook.

Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 08:24 AM (77rzZ)

158 Talarico is even more intolerable than was Beto

I predict Trump's endorsement on the GOP side will be Paxton and then Cornyn will lose his mind and go over the edge with full-blown TDS (because Trump will ask him to drop out.... Cornyn will not drop out)

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 05, 2026 08:24 AM (xT8gx)

159 Make Lebanon Great Again! And Majority Christian Again!

"The Prime Minister of Lebanon is demanding that all individuals connected to the IRGC be arrested and expelled back to Iran.

In addition, the Lebanese government has canceled visa-free entry for Iranian citizens, requiring them to obtain a visa before entering Lebanon."

Posted by: runner at March 05, 2026 08:25 AM (GD0B3)

160 Friedman said re open borders, you can have open borders OR a welfare state, not both. Same can be said for legalized or decriminalized dope. You can have that or a welfare state, not both.
Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:22 AM (E4rtv)
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They are treating Daniel Lurie like some kind of genius merely for saying, "no more free booze."

And there is resistance.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 08:25 AM (RIvkX)

161 [snip]

I think the easiest way to get there right now is require people have skin in the game--Trump accounts for kids suddenly makes them investors rather than consumers--skin in the game. And so on. People respond to incentives and disincentives so use that instead. Less appealing and certainly slow but a quick fix by coups and irregular regime changes often are worse.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:18 AM (E4rtv)

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I thought the Trump Accounts for Kids was a brilliant stroke -- but was disappointed to learn they are (at this point) temporary, and will expire at the end of 2028.

It will be interesting to see if Congress will continue to extend them afterwards ... which of course will depend on which Party "controls" Congress and The White House.

[I don't know about the rest of y'all, but at this point if feels like we're one rigged election from becoming Europe and the Death of Western Civilization. I almost hope I don't live to see it ... Imma gonna have to pray harder.]

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:25 AM (iu4Pw)

162 As long as you can boil water, you can cook.
Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 08:24 AM (77rzZ)

Yeah, but those freeze-dried meals sure get expensive after a while.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at March 05, 2026 08:25 AM (/HDaX)

163 Rickover spent, iirc, 63 years in the US Navy. That might be a record. It basically took an act of Congress a couple times to keep him around that long, and to force retirement as well. He was an amazing individual. If he was a “tad extreme” so be it. Without guys like Rickover and LeMay several American cities would likely have been smoking nuclear craters.

Posted by: Common Tater at March 05, 2026 08:25 AM (kUfEw)

164 Yo mamma so fat, she lick the TV screen when seeing the food on them cooking shows
Posted by: one hour sober

Yo momma so fat, the back of her neck looks like a package of hot dogs.

Posted by: rickb223 at March 05, 2026 08:25 AM (nn0kD)

165 Oh, and IRGC bombed Nablus, which is very arab.

Posted by: runner at March 05, 2026 08:26 AM (GD0B3)

166 Iran is roughly the size of the entire west coast plus Arizona. It's going to take a lot of soldiers on the ground to root out the mullahs and their supporters.

Presuming that's the goal.

I've no idea how the Kurds fit into this equation other than the "soldiers on the ground" bit. They're going to want a seat or several in the "new" government, right?

*ponders that possibility and its outcome*

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 05, 2026 08:26 AM (jtM2q)

167 Cooking, oh yuk. Then you have to shop, prep and wash up afterwards let alone deal with leftovers.

Door Dash reasoning 101

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 08:26 AM (+nEug)

168 145 whig

I see you have good solutions.
When I ran and was reelected, I was given insight into how candidates were selected. The local GOPe did not have a military style grow big candidates from successful junior officials. They wanted to focus on the top tier.

One system is to start with thankless public positions, and move the good ones up.
Posted by: NaCly Dog

Local political parties are far too often locust people that seek office to make good for themselves, not the people they allegedly serve.

The Good Ole Boy system which now includes women and that increases with the amount of money that a local government spends.

I would far rather have a single county executive with a mini county legislature and forgo the elections of tax collectors, tax assessors, treasurers, etc. I would keep the election of DA and sheriff as a semi check on the greed of the others. I grudgingly agree with elected judges rather than appointed as well.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:27 AM (E4rtv)

169 Today is Cinco de Marcho.

Posted by: redridinghood at March 05, 2026 08:27 AM (NpAcC)

170 "And it's long past time for us to stop apologizing over it getting mad when other people stereotype us. "

Yo!

Posted by: Guy with his face covered with prison tats at March 05, 2026 08:28 AM (vFG9F)

171 I liked this cartoon ( sks cartoons) About voter ID Stacy McCain has on his website:

https://tinyurl.com/2m9tae29

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 05, 2026 08:28 AM (lQ+/f)

172 As long as you can boil water, you can cook.

Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 08:24 AM (77rzZ)

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"Let's Cook."

/obligatory Heisenberg quote from "Breaking Bad"

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:28 AM (iu4Pw)

173 What are "leftovers?"
-Boy F.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 08:29 AM (RIvkX)

174 It's also, National Cheese Doodle Day.

Posted by: redridinghood at March 05, 2026 08:29 AM (NpAcC)

175 I think that some chicks are impressed if dude can cook.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 05, 2026 08:29 AM (DgMqy)

176 I thought the Trump Accounts for Kids was a brilliant stroke -- but was disappointed to learn they are (at this point) temporary, and will expire at the end of 2028.

It will be interesting to see if Congress will continue to extend them afterwards ... which of course will depend on which Party "controls" Congress and The White House.

[I don't know about the rest of y'all, but at this point if feels like we're one rigged election from becoming Europe and the Death of Western Civilization. I almost hope I don't live to see it ... Imma gonna have to pray harder.]
Posted by: ShainS
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For most of human history, the glass is half empty or half full. We can only confront the demons of our time, not those in our imagined futures. We can plant the good seeds in our time but ultimately those that come after us must nurture those seeds or not and they bear the consequences, not us.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:30 AM (E4rtv)

177 Make Lebanon Great Again! And Majority Christian Again!

"The Prime Minister of Lebanon is demanding that all individuals connected to the IRGC be arrested and expelled back to Iran.

In addition, the Lebanese government has canceled visa-free entry for Iranian citizens, requiring them to obtain a visa before entering Lebanon."
Posted by: runner at March 05, 2026 08:25 AM (GD0B3)

Way back (cough cough) years ago when I was in college, as a grad student I had an office on campus that I shared with another grad student. He was a Lebanese Christian who'd fled the country because it was unhealthy at that time to be there as a Christian. He was a great guy... yes, folks like him should be in charge there

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 05, 2026 08:30 AM (xT8gx)

178 As long as you can boil water, you can cook.
Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 08:24 AM (77rzZ)

Yeah, but those freeze-dried meals sure get expensive after a while.

Kraft's Cardboard and Plastic (aka "Macaroni and Cheese") isn't that expensive - at least not up front, the metabolic dysfunction it engenders will cost though.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:30 AM (a4flb)

179 Pretty telling that the Release the Epstein Files crowd both in Congress and out that spent months demanding every scrap of paper detailing potential sex crimes by Epstein and others is absolutely silent about Congress voting overwhelmingly to not release the information about the congressional slush fund used to pay off victims of sex acts by members of Congress.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 05, 2026 08:31 AM (viF8m)

180 29 percent of American adults said government or politics is the most important problem facing the United States. This is only a slight decline from 32 percent who said the same in January. Notably, immigration as an issue rose to 20 percent, up from 10 percent in January, while the economy was a concern of only 11 percent, and inflation was a concern for only eight percent of respondents.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:31 AM (gbOdA)

181 whig

Good ideas to put out there. Never know when a spark can ignite a solution.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 08:31 AM (u82oZ)

182 Morning Horde. Thx JJ.
The SLF yutz may have stepped on his private parts in Texas, but I get the feeling the Texas Republicans held their fire on Talarico until he got nominated. Jasmine was an easy mark, but now we're seeing the loony statements he has made. A double digit victory for the Republicans whether it's Paxton or Cornyn

Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 05, 2026 08:31 AM (/C62k)

183 Yes, even the three leftist justices agreed.
Supreme Court Rules Courts Must Defer to Immigration Agencies on Asylum Cases
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The Supreme Court has no power over me!
- God Emperor Backwater District Judge

Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 05, 2026 08:31 AM (Dv3i1)

184 Today is Cinco de Marcho.

Posted by: redridinghood at March 05, 2026 08:27 AM (NpAcC)

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[Kids at swimming pools these days:]

"Marcho!"

"~~Polo~~ Rubio!"

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:31 AM (iu4Pw)

185 Yo Mama so fat, she use a VCR for a beeper!

Posted by: Blast From the Past at March 05, 2026 08:32 AM (oftw2)

186 I remember two things from my home economic classes. Making creamed onions (wha?) and sewing a wrap-around skirt, which was popular at the time.
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 05, 2026 08:24 AM (qBdHI)

OMG, like why would you like sew clothes? Were you like poor or something? Like you could get a skirt off Shein for like $5. Like it'd be so cute. Like really. -- an awful lot of modern kids

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 08:32 AM (ExV1e)

187 They are treating Daniel Lurie like some kind of genius merely for saying, "no more free booze."

And there is resistance.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
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And I hope that your state and city are redeemed but I think to do that, you got to end the general mail in ballots elections that are full of fraud.

Other states have dysfunctional city governments from fraud but cheat by mail states have institutionalized voter fraud statewide with very bad effects.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:33 AM (E4rtv)

188 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 05, 2026 08:33 AM (Zz0t1)

189 March 5th: Iran is a party to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons since 1970, but was found in non-compliance with its Non-proliferation Treaty safeguards agreement, and the status of its nuclear program remains in dispute.

Same as it ever was.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 05, 2026 08:34 AM (jS10z)

190 Morning JJ and the Horde. Little irritated with the Senate GOP this morning. Montana GOP incumbent Daines announces he is retiring out of nowhere last night, and endorsing the US Attorney 10 minutes before the filing deadline.

Granted out of the 6 retirements we have most are in red states, but WTF? Why make things more difficult with open seats

Posted by: Jonah at March 05, 2026 08:34 AM (YCxFk)

191 The only solution in Iran is a government of the people, by the people and for the people.

No islham, know peace.
Know islham, no peace.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 05, 2026 08:34 AM (Zz0t1)

192 Best things I learned to cook in home ec:
Chicken Kiev
Linzer Torte
Chocolate Souffle
Caramel Flan

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 08:34 AM (RIvkX)

193 Good morning! Thank you, JJ! And happy birthday, Doof!

Posted by: Piper at March 05, 2026 08:34 AM (Wmg4n)

194 At a certain point, you need modern infrastructure to build modern weaponry. Vervolfing it has severe limitations.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 05, 2026 08:35 AM (KAi1n)

195
Trump Accounts for Kids? It just needs a catchy jingle!
-1-800-Kars for Kids

Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 05, 2026 08:35 AM (Dv3i1)

196 "188 FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer"

THIS IS SO TYPICAL!

Posted by: Hillary at March 05, 2026 08:35 AM (vFG9F)

197 Cornyn and his allies like SLF had to spend about $71 million to do it—Paxton and his allies, in contrast, only spent about $4 million.

Da Swamp do needs its critters.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:35 AM (gbOdA)

198 What is the point of predominantly Muslim countries shooting bombs/ missles at other predominantly Muslim countries?. They just don't like each other -Islam aside-or this is supposed to bring about the mahdhi at the end of time?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 05, 2026 08:35 AM (looXz)

199 Yo momma so fat, the back of her neck looks like a package of hot dogs.
Posted by: rickb223

That ain't funny!

Posted by: Mama Bingo Wings at March 05, 2026 08:36 AM (oftw2)

200 I've no idea how the Kurds fit into this equation other than the "soldiers on the ground" bit. They're going to want a seat or several in the "new" government, right?

*ponders that possibility and its outcome*
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 05, 2026 08:26 AM (jtM2q)

As I understand it, via watching Tousi, there is a fairly sizable population of Iranian Kurds, most of whom want to remain part of a greater Iran and support the removal of the mullahs.

Assuming some sort of elected government, they'd almost certainly get seats at the table.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 08:36 AM (ExV1e)

201 195 Trump Accounts for Kids? It just needs a catchy jingle!

On the one hand, I loathe the dude that created that song. On the other hand, I can't deny it made him money.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 08:36 AM (RjOoY)

202 Pretty telling that the Release the Epstein Files crowd both in Congress and out that spent months demanding every scrap of paper detailing potential sex crimes by Epstein and others is absolutely silent about Congress voting overwhelmingly to not release the information about the congressional slush fund used to pay off victims of sex acts by members of Congress.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 05, 2026 08:31 AM (viF8m)

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Trump should set up a Presidential Commission headed by Juanita Broaddrick to investigate this matter. Bring on Nancy Mace to consult ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:37 AM (iu4Pw)

203 Yo momma so fat that when she dances, the band skips.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 08:37 AM (RjOoY)

204 181 whig

Good ideas to put out there. Never know when a spark can ignite a solution.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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Well many of the folks here are talking about learning to cook. That in and of itself is worthy of changing our country. Saves a lot of money for young people versus shelling out for grub hub, etc. and providing them with better nutrition.

Anything that makes people less dependent for day to day life is a good thing. Humans can rise to the challenge or they can retreat into a world of drugs or booze, laying on the couch getting fat and hopeless, or into worlds of their own filled with distractions like gaming, movies, entertainment, even politics. None of those ultimately does much to make one independent enough and community minded enough to keep a civil society going.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:37 AM (E4rtv)

205 182 Morning Horde. Thx JJ.
The SLF yutz may have stepped on his private parts in Texas, but I get the feeling the Texas Republicans held their fire on Talarico until he got nominated. Jasmine was an easy mark, but now we're seeing the loony statements he has made. A double digit victory for the Republicans whether it's Paxton or Cornyn
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 05, 2026 08:31 AM (/C62k)

PDT has asked them to settle it and one needs to drop out.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:37 AM (gbOdA)

206 “Can’t we just get tired of — are we tired of being wrong, consistently, on the region?” Fetterman also stated that people in the party don’t want to be seen as agreeing with President Donald Trump.

They've built their entire platform around the 25% of their base that is batshit psychotic and they're sticking to it.

I think they're aware as to just how psychotic they are and aren't willing to suffer the consequences of being targeted, with weapons, by them should they agree with Trump on anything.

They built this. They own it. Reap it, bishes.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 05, 2026 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)

207 Lurie is the best mayor we've had since, hmmm, well, since, let me think about that. Frank Jordan was ok. In over his head though.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 05, 2026 08:38 AM (KAi1n)

208 Door Dash reasoning 101
Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 08:26 AM (+nEug)

The only time I've done food delivery - usually pizza - the reasoning has been "I'm not fucking cooking on Friday and I've already got a glass of whiskey. Someone's gonna have to bring food here."

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 08:38 AM (ExV1e)

209 Must we really plan beyond getting rid of the mullahs? The Iranian people cried out for our help to get rid of the mullahs. We're doing it. It's up to them now.

Posted by: Ordinary American at March 05, 2026 08:39 AM (fZiTB)

210 The Patience of Cooking vs. A Couple Clicks

Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 05, 2026 08:39 AM (DgMqy)

211 What is the point of predominantly Muslim countries shooting bombs/ missles at other predominantly Muslim countries?. They just don't like each other -Islam aside-or this is supposed to bring about the mahdhi at the end of time?

==\

They want arab and muslim countries to force US and Israel to stop the Special Military Operation.

Posted by: runner at March 05, 2026 08:39 AM (GD0B3)

212 Yo momma so fat, the back of her neck looks like a package of hot dogs.
Posted by: rickb223

Or, the entire family on the "Momma June" spin off of "Honey Boo-Boo."

WE TV has to be the worst channel on pay TV.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 05, 2026 08:39 AM (Zz0t1)

213 Jihadis are forever hostage takers.

Posted by: runner at March 05, 2026 08:40 AM (GD0B3)

214 Best things I learned to cook in home ec:
Chicken Kiev
Linzer Torte
Chocolate Souffle
Caramel Flan

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 08:34 AM (RIvkX)

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In 8th grade, there was a week when the boys in shop had to go to Home Economics class, and the girls visa-versa.

I have this great memory of me and my buddies making a couple of giant (like 12"-diameter) chocolate chip cookies in the ovens ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:40 AM (iu4Pw)

215 Neighbor you sound like Mrs. F.

I remain ambivalent about him.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 08:40 AM (RIvkX)

216 197 Cornyn and his allies like SLF had to spend about $71 million to do it—Paxton and his allies, in contrast, only spent about $4 million.

Da Swamp do needs its critters.
Posted by: r hennigantx
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Worse. Outside groups added another 30 million spent for Cornyn running ads against Paxton and mebbe Hunt.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:40 AM (E4rtv)

217 It's Doof's birthday?

Well, a happy birthday to you, you aloof son of a bish.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 05, 2026 08:40 AM (Zz0t1)

218 did Trump announce who he is supporting in the runoff ??

Posted by: runner at March 05, 2026 08:41 AM (GD0B3)

219 Years ago my brother in law ran for sheriff of a backwoods county in WV. Twice. Failed both times. It's the "system." Who populates it, runs it, funds it.

I think (assume) he was more than qualified... went to the right church, hung around with right crowd, etc. But I think the bottom line was he didn't have enough money. For what... I don't know. But I have an idea.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 05, 2026 08:08 AM (jtM2q)

Remember the movie "Used Cars"? Kurt Russell's character running for office?

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at March 05, 2026 08:41 AM (5xuJ/)

220 >>Morning JJ and the Horde. Little irritated with the Senate GOP this morning. Montana GOP incumbent Daines announces he is retiring out of nowhere last night, and endorsing the US Attorney 10 minutes before the filing deadline.

It might have been a bit of strategery. Daines dropped out minutes before the filing deadline and at the same time endorsed the guy he wants to succeed him without giving time for any other serious Republican candidate to get in preventing red on red like we are going through in Texas.

I don't anything about Alme but Daines was pretty solid. Hopefully he chose wisely.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 05, 2026 08:41 AM (viF8m)

221 I used to have a different nic, hahahahaha. A choice not a lifestyle.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 08:42 AM (+nEug)

222 Kurdish Invasinon UPDATE!!

After conquering all of Iran and liberating Moscow from that terrible pooty poot guy, at the behest of the big z-man, the Kurdish invasion force is now heading for central Texas where they will bord several Falcon Heavy space ships and launch for Mars!

Gonna teach the Ming the Merciless fella a lesson he'll never fergit!!!

Posted by: Will Robinson at March 05, 2026 08:42 AM (FylAi)

223 In 8th grade, there was a week when the boys in shop had to go to Home Economics class, and the girls visa-versa.

I have this great memory of me and my buddies making a couple of giant (like 12"-diameter) chocolate chip cookies in the ovens ...
Posted by: ShainS
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I never took Home Ec but learned to cook because as a batchelor living alone, I could not afford not to cook. Apart from my physical limitations, I can pretty much do whatever I like on cooking but prefer to just use mixes for the rare baking I do. Not much interested in baking cakes or making pies or cookies.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:42 AM (E4rtv)

224 I have this great memory of me and my buddies making a couple of giant (like 12"-diameter) chocolate chip cookies in the ovens ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:40 AM (iu4Pw)
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Yeah there was a lot of that too.

My senior year was math, home economics, study hall, lunch, which essentially meant eating non-stop from 10-12:30

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 08:42 AM (RIvkX)

225 PDT has asked them to settle it and one needs to drop out.

Cornyn's a Made Man in the Uniparty Cartel so Paxton is going to have to ignore Trump.

We have a cuntry to save and Cornhole is the reason why it has gotten so bad - and he is too evil and arrogant to know when he is hated by the majority of his party and do the Right Thing.

Cornhole has never had the ability to recognize and do The Right Thing (except for himself and his Chinese and Mexican patrons)

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:42 AM (a4flb)

226 I keep hearing how the Kurds might help in Iran and I'm thinking to myself: What does little Miss Muffet's dietary choices (while she sits on a tuffet... whatever that is) have to do with Iran?? And where does the whey fit in??

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 05, 2026 08:42 AM (xT8gx)

227 It might have been a bit of strategery. Daines dropped out minutes before the filing deadline and at the same time endorsed the guy he wants to succeed him without giving time for any other serious Republican candidate to get in preventing red on red like we are going through in Texas.

I don't anything about Alme but Daines was pretty solid. Hopefully he chose wisely.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Trump already endorsed the DA guy immediately and of course appointed him to the federal DA job in the first place.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:43 AM (E4rtv)

228 PDJT will probably use his endorsement as leverage vs Cornyn

if he does so, he'd better have whatever it is (SAVE act?) in hand before he says one word

he cannot trust Cornyn

Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 05, 2026 08:43 AM (j+aD2)

229 Today is Doof's birthday? Where is he gonna buy us drinks to celebrate?

Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 08:43 AM (77rzZ)

230 Posted by: runner at March 05, 2026 08:39 AM (GD0B3

Ok. I'm not sure how that objective is achieved through that approach.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 05, 2026 08:44 AM (ZeH0U)

231 Senator John Fetterman’s response to @prem_thakker
when asked about the illegal US strike on an Iranian Naval ship in international waters:

“I want to offer condolences to your boss [Mehdi]. I know he’s all broke up about the Ayatollah.”

... I know how Fetterman became Senator after being Pennsylvania Lt Governor. I have no idea how he had become Lt Governor.

Posted by: SMOD at March 05, 2026 08:44 AM (RHGPo)

232 I can pretty much do whatever I like on cooking but prefer to just use mixes for the rare baking I do.

For me, its a Man, A Plan, A Pellet Grill. All kinds of good things happen when there is smoke and fire.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:44 AM (a4flb)

233 G.K. Chesterton:

If the modern man is indeed the heir of all the ages, he is often the kind of heir who tells the family solicitor to sell the whole damned estate, lock, stock, and barrel, and give him a little ready money to throw away at the races or the nightclubs.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:44 AM (gbOdA)

234 I used to have a different nic, hahahahaha. A choice not a lifestyle.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 08:42 AM (+nEug)

Now that it's just me and the Mrs, I started making homemade french bread pizza. One time I forgot to put the sauce on the pizza. Made it, just forgot to add it. Now the wife starts shouting "Don't forget the sauce!" a couple hours before I start cooking.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 08:44 AM (ExV1e)

235 >>>Bring back Home EC classes...

>I'm cleaning out the frig and I'm thinking beef stroganoff. I've got the goods but it's all beginning to reach its expiration date.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 05, 2026 08:45 AM (jS10z)

236 218 did Trump announce who he is supporting in the runoff ??
Posted by: runner
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Nope, not yet for Texas US Senate race if that is what you mean. Nor has Hunt to my knowledge but the Senate Campaign Fund director stepped in it by saying nasty things about Hunt in his crowing about Cornyn's race success yesterday.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:45 AM (E4rtv)

237 My only problem with cooking is dealing with raw meat. Sets off my OCD something crazy.

Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 08:45 AM (77rzZ)

238 220. True Jack. It also stops Tester from running again.

I just do not like open seats. McConnell of course, but Lummis, Blackburn, Daines, Tillis, are unforced errors

Posted by: Jonah at March 05, 2026 08:45 AM (YCxFk)

239 IMHO it'd be way out of character for Trump to endorse Cornyn... he probably remembers Paxton leading the charge on that Texas lawsuit on the 2020 election. Of course, his endorsements can be strange sometimes. Remember Oz in PA?

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 05, 2026 08:47 AM (xT8gx)

240 Cornyn got a message when he couldn't get to even 40%. He's done.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 08:47 AM (+nEug)

241 [snip]

Anything that makes people less dependent for day to day life is a good thing. Humans can rise to the challenge or they can retreat into a world of drugs or booze, laying on the couch getting fat and hopeless, or into worlds of their own filled with distractions like gaming, movies, entertainment, even politics. None of those ultimately does much to make one independent enough and community minded enough to keep a civil society going.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:37 AM (E4rtv)

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That's a fascinating paragraph & insight.

I'm retiring from work this year and it was one of the few things in life that seemed to give me purpose.

I'm terrified of having too much time on my hands -- and can always find some meaning, education, and laughs here.

I'm thinking now that doing some kind of volunteer work will continue to give my life purpose (aside from traveling the world -- which I always wanted to do -- but The Wifey is not really up for that).

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:47 AM (iu4Pw)

242 PDJT will probably use his endorsement as leverage vs Cornyn

Tillis hates America and the GOP too much. It isn't just Cornyn's own trademark treachery, its a large chunk of the GOP-e "leadership" that hates this cuntry and hates especially the rank and file.

Its weird, the Democrats listen and obeys perfectly to their psychotic 25%, but the GOP-e does the opposite of their own party's 80%.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:48 AM (a4flb)

243 Texas is so tough. Paxton is the conservative fighter we need, but Cronyn is safe.

I think would be fair for Trump's legal team to find out if Paxton has any more major skeletons that have not surfaced. No Roy Moore crap

Posted by: Jonah at March 05, 2026 08:48 AM (YCxFk)

244 Have a great day, everyone.

Head on a swivel, and have a plan.

OPSEC is overrated, but I note that three military excursions under the new Secretary of War were not released before go time. He is doing fine.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 05, 2026 08:48 AM (u82oZ)

245 >>Tucker Carlson's ALP Starts National Manhunt After Grand Theft of Millions of Dollars of Nicotine Pouches

It was the Joooos

Posted by: one hour sober at March 05, 2026 08:49 AM (Y1sOo)

246 198 What is the point of predominantly Muslim countries shooting bombs/ missles at other predominantly Muslim countries?. They just don't like each other -Islam aside-or this is supposed to bring about the mahdhi at the end of time?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

I think it was a prior planned strategy for Iran to cause such mess in the Middle East that the US/Israel would be forced to capitulate early because of the world outcry on oil being shutoff and Arab governments pleading with US to make the damage stop.

I think Khameini (this sort of master strategy would have required his approval ) miscalculated about how fast their weapon systems could be destroyed and how much animosity the few rando harmful strikes would be to Arab pride and their native dislike of Persians.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:49 AM (E4rtv)

247 I'm terrified of having too much time on my hands -- and can always find some meaning, education, and laughs here.
====

You can always go downtown to buy shoes.
-G. Costanza

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 08:49 AM (RIvkX)

248 Nor has Hunt to my knowledge but the Senate Campaign Fund director stepped in it by saying nasty things about Hunt in his crowing about Cornyn's race success yesterday.
Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:45 AM (E4rtv)

We spent 20x to get the same numbers sounds like a commercial for government schools.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:49 AM (gbOdA)

249 The boys in my home ec class did as ravenous teen boys do and rampaged through the ingredients cupboards.

One morning our teacher opened class with a special meeting where she told us that the school didn't give her enough money so she was paying for some of those ingredients herself, and could we please stop chowing down on all of it.

We felt so bad, we took up a collection among ourselves and gave her a fat envelope full of cash and an apology. She was a wonderful woman and she was so nice about the whole thing.

Posted by: Delurker at March 05, 2026 08:49 AM (gtcuf)

250 Cornyn got a message when he couldn't get to even 40%. He's done.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 08:47 AM (+nEug)

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Hunt got 14% of the vote, and I'm told that those voters will likely overwhelming be AGAINST Cornyn in a runoff.

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:49 AM (iu4Pw)

251 242. Not true Dems fight each other also. Senate race to replace Durbin in IL, has a black woman and a Hindu attacking each other. TX dem primary was no tea party either

Posted by: Jonah at March 05, 2026 08:50 AM (YCxFk)

252 The boys in my home ec class did as ravenous teen boys do and rampaged through the ingredients cupboards.

One morning our teacher opened class with a special meeting where she told us that the school didn't give her enough money so she was paying for some of those ingredients herself, and could we please stop chowing down on all of it.

We felt so bad, we took up a collection among ourselves and gave her a fat envelope full of cash and an apology. She was a wonderful woman and she was so nice about the whole thing.

Posted by: Delurker at March 05, 2026 08:49 AM (gtcuf)

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Great anecdotes like this are why I come here ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 05, 2026 08:51 AM (iu4Pw)

253 235 I'm cleaning out the frig and I'm thinking beef stroganoff. I've got the goods but it's all beginning to reach its expiration date.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone

I grew up in a military family. A lot of our recipes were based on what was left in the house before we moved.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 08:52 AM (RjOoY)

254 Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08

Thanks.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 05, 2026 08:52 AM (lQ+/f)

255 Hunt got 14% of the vote, and I'm told that those voters will likely overwhelming be AGAINST Cornyn in a runoff.

Yet the Senate Campaign Fund will do a scorched earth attack on Paxton and have nothing in the cash box for the generals.

Because the GOP(e) US Senate leadership is that vindictive, evil and depraved.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:52 AM (a4flb)

256 Hunts voters will vote for Cronyn if he wins runoff also.

Paxton would have won easily no runoff, if he kept it in his pants.

Posted by: Jonah at March 05, 2026 08:52 AM (YCxFk)

257 Hasselbeck calls out the View

https://x.com/NickFondacaro/status/
2029228643994521705

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:53 AM (gbOdA)

258 Can’t we just get tired of — are we tired of being wrong, consistently, on the region?” Fetterman also stated that people in the party don’t want to be seen as agreeing with President Donald Trump.
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Bull fucking shit.

Democrats love Iran and they particularly love the Mullahs. This is horseshit disguised as some kind of special truth telling.

Posted by: ... at March 05, 2026 08:55 AM (Nhyh3)

259 That's a fascinating paragraph & insight.

I'm retiring from work this year and it was one of the few things in life that seemed to give me purpose.

I'm terrified of having too much time on my hands -- and can always find some meaning, education, and laughs here.

I'm thinking now that doing some kind of volunteer work will continue to give my life purpose (aside from traveling the world -- which I always wanted to do -- but The Wifey is not really up for that).
Posted by: ShainS
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One thing always in demand, helping to teach kids how to read early on or adults if that is more your thing. We have an epidemic of people that are functionally if not totally illiterate and that naturally has consequences. Literacy League is an ngo that is around the US, there are often schools where one can volunteer to tutor, and so on.

If you are STEM, then helping local schools with their robotics challenge groups as a tutor/mentor can work. And so on.

Being around young people can often keep the Get Off My Lawn and the dreaded Old Man Yelling At Clouds syndrome at bay.

And often travel around the US can substitute for world travel--we have an amazing country.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:55 AM (E4rtv)

260 Chevron President Sends Doomsday Letter to Newsom
-chyron on Fox Business

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He can't read, bro.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 08:55 AM (RIvkX)

261 I looked up Alme from Montana and twice he has been appointed by Trump. Must be pretty solid.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 05, 2026 08:55 AM (/C62k)

262 As long as you can boil water, you can cook.
Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 08:24 AM (77rzZ)

Yeah, but those freeze-dried meals sure get expensive after a while.

Kraft's Cardboard and Plastic (aka "Macaroni and Cheese") isn't that expensive - at least not up front, the metabolic dysfunction it engenders will cost though.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure

$0.25 package of Ramen. It'll keep you from starving.

And Amazon sells "add in" packages of stuff to pimp it out so it's not just noodles, msg & water.

Posted by: rickb223 at March 05, 2026 08:55 AM (nn0kD)

263 Where will Crockett continue her grift? Ulta shares down 30% yesterday. Be a shame if she had to go to work.

Posted by: Jazzmine Fanboy at March 05, 2026 08:55 AM (oftw2)

264 I would guess Paxton will get some funding from Musk.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 08:56 AM (+nEug)

265
I think would be fair for Trump's legal team to find out if Paxton has any more major skeletons that have not surfaced. No Roy Moore crap

The Republican Party absolutely hates reformation and will look no different than Democrats when it comes to rigging elections - they will do the same cheating, lying, bribery and outright vote fraud to manage the election to preserve their Made Men.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 08:56 AM (a4flb)

266 “Can’t we just get tired of — are we tired of being wrong, consistently, on the region?” Fetterman also stated that people in the party don’t want to be seen as agreeing with President Donald Trump.

You know from the left's stated views they should HATE Iran and yet...

I'm reminded of how a common feminist talking point in the late 90s was that the only reason the US didn't invade Afghanistan to remove the Taliban was misogyny. Until of source Shrub actually did invade, at which point the feminist argument overnight became the reason for the invasion was machismo and a need to validate the patriarchy.

Posted by: 18-1 at March 05, 2026 08:56 AM (sKqQm)

267 On 12/25/21 Talarico posted this about his Anthony Fauci doll:

James Talarico
@jamestalarico
I got the coolest action figure for Christmas!

Thank you to all the health care superheroes working today. Let’s help by getting vaxxed and boosted!

https://tinyurl.com/bdpnfxs5

Posted by: redridinghood at March 05, 2026 08:57 AM (NpAcC)

268 Hunts voters will vote for Cronyn if he wins runoff also.

Paxton would have won easily no runoff, if he kept it in his pants.
Posted by: Jonah

I'm not voting for Paxton to be my spiritual advisor.
I'm voting for him to get rid of that backstabbing Cornhole.

Posted by: rickb223 at March 05, 2026 08:57 AM (nn0kD)

269 Jazzhands will have some sue and settle job with a big law firm.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 08:57 AM (gbOdA)

270 Obama didn't ship pallets of cash to Iran because Trump didn't want him to. I am so sick of every leftard being a lying sack of shit.

This "Democrats just don't want to agree with Trump" messaging makes Democrats seem sane and even trustworthy in a way. They are neither. They love Iran and hate America. That is why they don't agree with Trump.

Posted by: ... at March 05, 2026 08:57 AM (Nhyh3)

271 254 Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08

Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Have to say, not my speculation, but widely on X that this had to be a preplanned hit on the Middle East with the exception of Turkey and given the rapid demise of many regime leaders, was likely that of the old devil Khameini Sr. as it would require his approval. The zombie crews at the missile and drone launchers are following the script as they have no other instructions yet.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:58 AM (E4rtv)

272 Thank you to all the health care superheroes working today. Let’s help by getting vaxxed and boosted!

Pretty sure he was talking about hot beef injections of the backdoor sort...

Posted by: 18-1 at March 05, 2026 08:59 AM (sKqQm)

273 If you are STEM, then helping local schools with their robotics challenge groups as a tutor/mentor can work. And so on.

Being around young people can often keep the Get Off My Lawn and the dreaded Old Man Yelling At Clouds syndrome at bay.

And often travel around the US can substitute for world travel--we have an amazing country.
Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 08:55 AM (E4rtv)

I worked with a guy at least 20 years older than me for years and we became quite good friends. He retired several years ago and when he did he confided to me that he was terrified. He said "I've always felt retiring is going home to die"... but three months after retirement he told me "I was wrong!" He said I absolutely love retirement because I can do what I want, when I want. Total freedom... he's loved it ever since and I'm jealous looking forward to my own which is not quite there yet alas

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 05, 2026 08:59 AM (xT8gx)

274 Hunts voters will vote for Cronyn if he wins runoff also.

Paxton would have won easily no runoff, if he kept it in his pants.
Posted by: Jonah

I'm not voting for Paxton to be my spiritual advisor.
I'm voting for him to get rid of that backstabbing Cornhole.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 05, 2026 08:57 AM (nn0kD)

Ditto!

Posted by: Count de Monet at March 05, 2026 08:59 AM (wVcYX)

275 Republicans are their own worst enemy.

We will pass over good while waiting for perfect, while leaving 100% totally imperfect in office.

Posted by: rickb223 at March 05, 2026 08:59 AM (nn0kD)

276 Texas Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico:

“Prison is violence."

“It's hard to imagine a world without prisons. Just because it's hard to imagine doesn't mean you shouldn’t."

Open Borders
Open Prison Cells

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 09:00 AM (gbOdA)

277 Here's something to cheer you up. Federal employment is at the lowest level since 1960. I believe draining the swamp is still a thing.

https://tinyurl.com/6ah82tjw

Posted by: JackStraw at March 05, 2026 09:01 AM (viF8m)

278 Paxton would have won easily no runoff, if he kept it in his pants.
Posted by: Jonah

Why would that matter?

Posted by: Bill Clinton at March 05, 2026 09:01 AM (JCZqz)

279 “It's hard to imagine a world without prisons."
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No it's fucking not. What the fuck are these people on?

Posted by: ... at March 05, 2026 09:01 AM (Nhyh3)

280
the bee...🤣🤣🤣

https://tinyurl.com/4mh3uj3f

Posted by: runner at March 05, 2026 09:02 AM (GD0B3)

281 And often travel around the US can substitute for world travel--we have an amazing country.
Posted by: whig

This.

Both of my parents served in Europe during WWII. (My Mom was a flight nurse.) My Mom always wanted to take a vacation back to Europe. But my Dad had no interest in it. But he did love to go on road trips around the US. And I love it, too. Much better than sitting on a plane to some shithole country that hates our guts.

Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 09:02 AM (77rzZ)

282 Best part of retiring is getting sunshine.

There were some days I got home from work without any idea of atmospheric conditions that day.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 09:02 AM (RIvkX)

283 Neighbor you sound like Mrs. F.
I remain ambivalent about him.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

She was ok on Jordan too? Lurie is the best this City's gonna get.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 05, 2026 09:03 AM (KAi1n)

284 Paxton couldn't keep it in his pants. That argument failed when he didn't get impeached.. He wasn't buttfucking some soy twink. The 200 lawsuits he filed and won 80% against the Bribe'em administration means a hell of a lot more to me

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 09:03 AM (+nEug)

285 I actually wish Crockett had won instead of Talarico. She's a lying grifter race huckster but she has some entertainment value and, most importantly, she's not a demon in a skin suit like Talarico. That guy gives me all day creepy vibes...

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 05, 2026 09:03 AM (xT8gx)

286 No it's fucking not. What the fuck are these people on?
Posted by: ... at March 05, 2026 09:01 AM (Nhyh3)

I really really hate that Episcopal Lutheran Methodist saying nice things Christianity.
It makes Stuart Smiley look smart.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 09:03 AM (gbOdA)

287 “Prison is violence."

“It's hard to imagine a world without prisons. Just because it's hard to imagine doesn't mean you shouldn’t."

We could try other punishments for minor crime - like Singapore does with caning. In fact, I think that would be a better idea then putting minor criminals in a cage with worse ones.

But...and real solution like that the left rejects, because their issue isn't with jail, it is with punishment in general.

Posted by: 18-1 at March 05, 2026 09:04 AM (sKqQm)

288 Here's something to cheer you up. Federal employment is at the lowest level since 1960. I believe draining the swamp is still a thing.

https://tinyurl.com/6ah82tjw
Posted by: JackStraw at March 05, 2026 09:01 AM (viF8m)
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But all those tasks of vital national importance left undone!! *grasps pearls*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 09:05 AM (RIvkX)

289 There were some days I got home from work without any idea of atmospheric conditions that day.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

My first real job, post-military, I was in an interior office. In the winter, I would go in when it was dark, and leave when it was dark. The only time I saw the sun on those days was if I went out for lunch or had to run an errand.

Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 09:06 AM (77rzZ)

290 I’ve no doubt a great many well loved staple recipes were originally developed around “what can I make with these unlikely ingredients”, because oftentimes it revolves around “that’s what we got, so that’s what we’re having”.

Posted by: Common Tater at March 05, 2026 09:06 AM (bjUfh)

291 Paxton would have won easily no runoff, if he kept it in his pants.

I'm waiting for the retards around here to denounce Paxton for the unpardonable crime of appearing on a Tucker Carlson episode.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 09:06 AM (xE0sV)

292 @mattyglesias
I think the effort to cancel Platner over tattoos or podcasts or whatever has basically backfired and people are actually ready for a less uptight Democratic Party.

I'd just like to see him extend that to some more flexible thinking about policy.

Who had JournOListism justifying Nazi Tattoo wearing Nazis on their Bingo Card?

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 09:06 AM (gbOdA)

293 She was ok on Jordan too? Lurie is the best this City's gonna get.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 05, 2026 09:03 AM (KAi1n)
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Oh yeah.

And you make a good point. I should lower my expectations. Again.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 05, 2026 09:06 AM (RIvkX)

294 “Prison is violence."

“It's hard to imagine a world without prisons. Just because it's hard to imagine doesn't mean you shouldn’t."

We could try other punishments for minor crime - like Singapore does with caning. In fact, I think that would be a better idea then putting minor criminals in a cage with worse ones.

But...and real solution like that the left rejects, because their issue isn't with jail, it is with punishment in general.

Posted by: 18-1

We could let society handle it like Arkansas does.

The guy who killed his 14 yr old daughter's 67 yr old rapist just won the Republican primary for his county sheriff while awaiting trial for the murder.

Posted by: rickb223 at March 05, 2026 09:07 AM (nn0kD)

295 I think the effort to cancel Platner over tattoos or podcasts or whatever has basically backfired and people are actually ready for a less uptight Democratic Party.

Republicans made the mistake in believing Dem voters would be turned off by NAZI tattoos

Posted by: 18-1 at March 05, 2026 09:08 AM (sKqQm)

296 Benny Johnson
@bennyjohnson
Everyone in America: “Women”

James Talarico: “neighbors with a uterus”

This guy is insane.

https://tinyurl.com/4pc394a6

Posted by: redridinghood at March 05, 2026 09:09 AM (NpAcC)

297 rickb223, that's my feel good story for the day !

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 09:09 AM (+nEug)

298 Paxton couldn't keep it in his pants. That argument failed when he didn't get impeached.. He wasn't buttfucking some soy twink. The 200 lawsuits he filed and won 80% against the Bribe'em administration means a hell of a lot more to me
Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 09:03 AM (+nEug)

Ben Had Johnson is right!

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 09:10 AM (ExV1e)

299 But...and real solution like that the left rejects, because their issue isn't with jail, it is with punishment in general.

True, the Left rejects punishment, but they favor torture of their ideological enemies.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 09:10 AM (xE0sV)

300 Just because it's hard to imagine doesn't mean you shouldn’t
——-

Some folks belong in a cage. No way around that. Didn’t say I liked that. Other than maybe killing them outright, and that also offends delicate sensibilities.

Those are “luxury beliefs” arrived at without benefit of experience or the thought process. Fairy tales.

Posted by: Common Tater at March 05, 2026 09:10 AM (bjUfh)

301 So, I hear there was some sort of election in Texas the other day...

Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 09:11 AM (77rzZ)

302 Talarico isn't going to hold up under statewide scrutiny.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 09:12 AM (+nEug)

303 Oil - petroleum, in millions of barrels per day.

USA: 24.0
Saudi Arabia: 10.9
Russia: 10.5
Canada: 6.4
China: 5.4
United Arab Emirates: 4.7
Iran: 4.6

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 09:12 AM (gbOdA)

304 >>>I’ve no doubt a great many well loved staple recipes were originally developed around “what can I make with these unlikely ingredients”, because oftentimes it revolves around “that’s what we got, so that’s what we’re having”.

Posted by: Common Tater

>Yep. I hate shopping and while I'm not a Michelin-starred chef, I can come up with some one-off recipes that are pretty good.
Probably could never duplicate them, because I don't measure anything.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 05, 2026 09:12 AM (jS10z)

305 True, the Left rejects punishment, but they favor torture of their ideological enemies.

Right, because they don't want to punish traditional criminals, just ideological enemies.

The illegal that rapes a teen or the yute that steals a car are ultimately part of the left, so when there are no enemies to left why would you want to send them to prison?

The guy tweeting he doesn't want to take the clot shot, or defending his home from a gang of MS-13 though? THOSE people need punishment.

Posted by: 18-1 at March 05, 2026 09:12 AM (sKqQm)

306 I have no doubt Trump knows at least as much about Cornyn as we all do. He's had to work with that backstabber for 5 years. And I think all things being equal he would much rather have Paxton. But all things aren't equal in politics.

I don't know which way he will go with his endorsement but I do believe he will have a reason for what he does and if he goes with Cornyn I hope he extracts a lot of concessions like getting the SAVE Act across the line and he will find a way to take care of Paxton. Trump isn't perfect and he makes mistakes but he's more than earned my trust.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 05, 2026 09:12 AM (viF8m)

307 I don't know which way he will go with his endorsement but I do believe he will have a reason for what he does and if he goes with Cornyn I hope he extracts a lot of concessions like getting the SAVE Act across the line and he will find a way to take care of Paxton. Trump isn't perfect and he makes mistakes but he's more than earned my trust.

agree and I'm just saying he needs to have the SAVE act passed and on his desk before he gives the blessing to Cornyn. Because he's a total weasel.

meanwhile Paxton would look very good as AG

Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 05, 2026 09:13 AM (j+aD2)

308 Who had JournOListism justifying Nazi Tattoo wearing Nazis on their Bingo Card?
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 09:06 AM (gbOdA)

Given that the Democrat platform has Death to the Jews even higher than Death to Whitey, it's unsurprising.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 09:14 AM (ExV1e)

309 The guy who killed his 14 yr old daughter's 67 yr old rapist just won the Republican primary for his county sheriff while awaiting trial for the murder.

Posted by: rickb223 at March 05, 2026 09:07 AM (nn0kD)

He was out on bail for 47 child fucking charges. Instead of Sheriff they should make him King of the Arkansas.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 09:14 AM (gbOdA)

310 But...and real solution like that the left rejects, because their issue isn't with jail, it is with punishment in general.

Posted by: 18-1

===

Punishment that they dont control.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at March 05, 2026 09:14 AM (8AONa)

311 DHS confirmed in a statement to The Post that I-9 inspection investigations are ongoing.

This means DHS is sidestepping all the court cases against the IRS and SSA about who can look at employment and employers to determine the legal immigration status of employees and determine which employers are employing illegal workers.

I thought I could only get so aroused

Revolver news

https://tinyurl.com/2uwv8yxy

Posted by: Kindltot at March 05, 2026 09:15 AM (rbvCR)

312 We support our member James Talarico, a former school teacher who really loves children, in his bid to represent those like us in the great state of Texas.

Posted by: NAMBLA at March 05, 2026 09:15 AM (/IU3q)

313 I have no doubt Trump knows at least as much about Cornyn as we all do. He's had to work with that backstabber for 5 years. And I think all things being equal he would much rather have Paxton. But all things aren't equal in politics.

Right now, Tillis and the District Judges are engaged in a coup d' etat. The US is a hostage to these lunatics and their demonic arrogance and they are doing everything in their power to negate the 2026 Election of Donald Trump.

Cornhole is a symptom of the problem. Tillis is a malignant tumor.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 09:15 AM (/TiS1)

314 309 The guy who killed his 14 yr old daughter's 67 yr old rapist just won the Republican primary for his county sheriff while awaiting trial for the murder.

Posted by: rickb223 at March 05, 2026 09:07 AM (nn0kD)

He was out on bail for 47 child fucking charges. Instead of Sheriff they should make him King of the Arkansas.
Posted by: r hennigantx
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I'll have my wife find out what was going on. She has relatives in the area--the child molester must have been connected to the local power structure is my guess and like in UK, the PTB in that place just looked at Mr. Child Molester's targets as white trash and had it coming.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 09:16 AM (E4rtv)

315 The illegal that rapes a teen or the yute that steals a car are ultimately part of the left, so when there are no enemies to left why would you want to send them to prison?

The guy tweeting he doesn't want to take the clot shot, or defending his home from a gang of MS-13 though? THOSE people need punishment.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 05, 2026 09:12 AM (sKqQm)

Ever notice the Big Blue Cities that have Big Blue Crime problems also have Big Blue Police, Fire, and City Worker Unions.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 09:16 AM (gbOdA)

316 5 I think the effort to cancel Platner over tattoos or podcasts or whatever has basically backfired and people are actually ready for a less uptight Democratic Party.

Republicans made the mistake in believing Dem voters would be turned off by NAZI tattoos
Posted by: 18-1 at March 05, 2026 09:08
******
Democrats are such hypocrites. They had blown up pictures of Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, tattoos, and accused him of having a Nazi tattoo when it was the Jerusalem cross, but now they are ok with real Nazi tattoos.

Posted by: redridinghood at March 05, 2026 09:16 AM (NpAcC)

317 Good morning, all, and thanks, J.J.

Re: BB's 'Fetterman: Dems ‘Absolutely’ and ‘Consistently’ Wrong Since October 7'

See the Chris Cuomo picture with Sen. Fetterman? That's his super annoying, emasculating, little doe-eyed deer look as he asks, "What's the plan? What's the plan?!"

His only foundation now and in the past, BS democratic talking points & the exaggerated haunted and concerned look. On well, while a little odd for the Nexstar Media Group, why should Chris C. be different than the ladies of The View?
---
🙏 U.S. Military & Israel.

Good day 🤗

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 05, 2026 09:17 AM (NFX2v)

318 Bill Clinton looking at the Epstein Files

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVb3zudkl5_/

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 05, 2026 09:18 AM (gbOdA)

319 Democrats are such hypocrites. They had blown up pictures of Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, tattoos, and accused him of having a Nazi tattoo when it was the Jerusalem cross, but now they are ok with real Nazi tattoos.

When they were going gonzo over Pretti and Good I asked if they still thought government agents murdering Ashli Babbitt, Lavoy Fincum, or Rosyland Boyd were ok.

The answer? THEY DESERVED IT

Posted by: 18-1 at March 05, 2026 09:19 AM (sKqQm)

320 Now baking is another story. It's a black art and you need to be on top of your game or the whole thing turns to shit.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 05, 2026 09:19 AM (jS10z)

321 > I have no doubt Trump knows at least as much about Cornyn as we all do.
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I think Trump knows what he's been told about Cornyn.

Whether he has knowledge about his true motivations through personal interactions is debatable. Trump is pretty good at reading people, most of the time, but not all of the time.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 05, 2026 09:19 AM (jtM2q)

322 Arkansas Man Charged In Killing Of Daughter’s Alleged Rapist Wins GOP Sheriff Nomination

And this year's Gary Plauche Father of the Year Award goes to....

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 05, 2026 09:20 AM (kgE5c)

323 We could try other punishments for minor crime - like Singapore does with caning.

A good idea but I would add that we need to bring back the concept of shame as well.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 09:22 AM (RjOoY)

324 The DHS story revolves around WaPo story about DC. 5 Restaurants raided had 131 illegal employees that they had to fire.

That tells you how big the problem is including your own locale. Restaurants, construction, agriculture, and hotels are probably some of the biggest employers of illegals. And DHS can go and check I-9 forms and cross reference for discrepancies at the employers, once the employers are notified about these suspect employees, then they have to either a) fire them, b) have the employee come up with legitimate documentation of immigration status, c) or face charges and fines themselves of being a knowing employer of illegals.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 09:23 AM (E4rtv)

325 Ben Had:

LONOKE COUNTY, Ark. – Republican candidate Aaron Spencer won the primary for Lonoke County Sheriff on Tuesday, defeating incumbent Sheriff John Staley and candidate David Bufford. Spencer will now face Democratic candidate Brian Mitchell in the November general election.

The Republican race received national attention as Spencer is currently facing second-degree murder charges in connection with the death of a man he alleged was about to sexually abuse his daughter. If convicted, Spencer would be unable to serve as sheriff.

Despite the charges, many voters expressed strong support for his candidacy.

Posted by: rickb223 at March 05, 2026 09:23 AM (nn0kD)

326 Democrats are such hypocrites.

That is how it appears, but underneath they are highly susceptible to manipulation ala Mimetic Theory.

The idea here is that they have no core ideas, beliefs or desires that are of their own, they are manipulated by external forces to emotionally connect to an idea, "belief" or desire. Emotions are fickle and thus they can be steered, accelerated and slowed through crowds, trigger words, drugs and constantly being On Tilt so that there is never a chance for the intellect to step in and intervene.

The Scriptures refer to humans as "sheep", herd animals that are easily provoked, spooked, steered and otherwise favor the grass that their shepherd guides them to.

They just have demonic shepherds, and they constantly hear those voices.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 09:23 AM (PVBkQ)

327 I don't think PDT has forgotten Cornyn's remarks during the impeachments.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 09:24 AM (+nEug)

328 Many interesting Iran war articles up at The War Zone, including one with info about the last Japanese ships sunk by USN subs in 1945. Also a brief video of a torpedo hit on a ship in a SINKEX. Hit the stern like the hit on the IRIS Dena. Interesting. Fantail destroyed/lifted out of the water as with the IRIS Dena.

https://www.twz.com/

Posted by: Gref at March 05, 2026 09:24 AM (5rh/l)

329 I’ve no doubt a great many well loved staple recipes were originally developed around “what can I make with these unlikely ingredients”, because oftentimes it revolves around “that’s what we got, so that’s what we’re having”.

That attitude helped a lot during the Great Sniffle Crisis. I took child the younger grocery shopping with me once and pointed out the people walking around the store with a mildly panicked expression. I told child that they came to the store with a plan and store lacks the ingredients for that plan. Go to the store, get what you can, make a plan from what you got.

Improvise, overcome, adapt.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 09:24 AM (ExV1e)

330 WTF is MTG talking about? Seriously. The woman is fucking batty.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at March 05, 2026 09:25 AM (qohbc)

331 New Babylon Bee headline worth a chuckle

The Babylon Bee
@TheBabylonBee
·
19h
To Save Time, Iran Appoints Supreme Leader Who Is Already Dead https://buff.ly/gfOHPw1

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 09:25 AM (E4rtv)

332 meanwhile Paxton would look very good as AG

So many people seem to forget that AG has to be confirmed by the Senate.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 09:25 AM (ExV1e)

333 That tells you how big the problem is including your own locale. Restaurants, construction, agriculture, and hotels are probably some of the biggest employers of illegals.

Interestingly, restaurants, construction, agriculture and hotels are also deeply degraded in quality, innovation, and value. Whether the enshittification is from illegal aliens or the leadership and company mindset that sees no problem trusting the execution of their products and services to low-trust, inbred, illiterate, unskilled foreign savages.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 09:27 AM (PVBkQ)

334 A good idea but I would add that we need to bring back the concept of shame as well.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 09:22 AM (RjOoY)

TikTok would go bankrupt within a week.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 05, 2026 09:27 AM (ExV1e)

335 If you're a conservative Christian and you're white that makes you a white supremacist.

Posted by: The Left at March 05, 2026 09:28 AM (GI9/m)

336 >>>WTF is MTG talking about? Seriously. The woman is fucking batty.

Posted by: Elric the Blade

She is becoming Tucker-level crazy with a vagina.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 05, 2026 09:28 AM (jS10z)

337 >>I think Trump knows what he's been told about Cornyn.

Eh, I give Trump more credit than that. Trump has spent his whole life making deals. It's who he is. And anyone who has ever been in sales will tell you that there is nothing more important in making a deal than knowing who you are dealing with. And Trump is very, very good at making deals.

There are a whole lot of moving parts in politics. Objectively, Paxton is much closer to Trump in policy and probably personally so this shouldn't even be a question but it is for some reason.

Nobody saw Daines dropping out 10 minutes before the filing deadline but not only did he do it he endorsed his successor at the same time. That obviously wasn't a coincidence, insiders knew. I'd rather have Paxton but if Trump goes with Cornyn I don't think it will be without a good reason.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 05, 2026 09:28 AM (viF8m)

338 So many people seem to forget that AG has to be confirmed by the Senate.

The very Senate that takes delight in frustrating the Trump Administration and takes every opportunity to derail nominations and initiatives that would MAGA.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 09:29 AM (PVBkQ)

339 327 I don't think PDT has forgotten Cornyn's remarks during the impeachments.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 09:24 AM (+nEug

I think Thune is trying to make a deal to pass the SAVE act if Trump backs Cornyn...

Posted by: It's me donna at March 05, 2026 09:29 AM (NdvkI)

340 Burgess Owens isn't running for reelection.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 05, 2026 09:29 AM (/C62k)

341 330 WTF is MTG talking about? Seriously. The woman is fucking batty.
Posted by: Elric the Blade
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This is a woman with no moral compass, not much intelligence, and who just earned a bunch of bucks insider trading which allowed her to quit her dayjob. What she does have is a burning rage against Trump (and Maga) due to his decision not to support her running for GA Governor or Senator due to her bad polling. In quick order, she announced quitting, started raging against everything that she previously supported, and thought that the Epstein Paper release would be her revenge on Trump. It failed, so now she is out of office, wealthy but with no honor, did not apparently get media gigs except on small fry podcasters of the Anti Jew network, and no future career at all in politics due to her spazzing out.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 09:29 AM (E4rtv)

342 334 TikTok would go bankrupt within a week.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic

Your terms are acceptable. But seriously; the one advantage the Asian countries have against us in general is societal expectations of behavior. I'm not suggesting that Asia is a non-violent paradise but enforcing behavioral norms is a thing over there.

Not unlike when I was a kid. You mess up, the neighborhood would scold you before you even got home.

Posted by: NR Pax at March 05, 2026 09:30 AM (RjOoY)

343 I'd rather have Paxton but if Trump goes with Cornyn I don't think it will be without a good reason.

I can't think of a stronger anti GOTV than to confirm that all elections are rigged.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 05, 2026 09:30 AM (PVBkQ)

344 Nekkid babies up!

Posted by: rickb223 at March 05, 2026 09:30 AM (nn0kD)

345 340 Burgess Owens isn't running for reelection.
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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Utah judge destroyed his district to make up a D+25 district for him to run in. Patently gerrymandering and the higher courts have refused to rein in the renegade courts because the GOPe in Utah have been infiltrated by stealth Dems illegally in office like Spencer Cox.

Posted by: whig at March 05, 2026 09:30 AM (E4rtv)

346 it's me donna , if it gets the Save Act passed I'm good with it.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 05, 2026 09:31 AM (+nEug)

347 Noodus gratia artis

Posted by: Bulg at March 05, 2026 09:31 AM (77rzZ)

348 Whig, I used to work with labor law, and some tax law, and a period in working in personnel in ag. The issue with illegals using stolen SSNs and serially using names is huge.
Contractors, janitors, restaurants, labor contract businesses, child care, you name it. It was made worse because the illegals were always afraid that if they complained about conditions and unpaid wages they would be deported.
Farm labor in camps, subject to Migrant and Seasonal Protection Act actually had better access to redress than someone working for a contractor in the same job, just the rules for setting and managing labor camps got so repressive that farmers stopped providing them.

I always suspected that the labor contractors held names and SSNs and just plugged the new guys into those names when they got them.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 05, 2026 09:33 AM (rbvCR)

349 >>I can't think of a stronger anti GOTV than to confirm that all elections are rigged.

At some level, all of human existence is rigged. Politics is transactional. Always has been and always will be.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 05, 2026 09:34 AM (viF8m)

350 weird.com: Frustrated by fragmented war news, Anghami’s Elie Habib built World Monitor, a platform that fuses global data, like aircraft signals and satellite detections, to track conflicts as they unfold.

How a Music Streaming CEO Built an Open-Source Global Threat Map in His Spare Time

Posted by: SMOD at March 05, 2026 09:38 AM (RHGPo)

351 Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, is seen jumping into the scrum

Please. If you're going to use rugby terminology, get it right. That was a maul. If it had gone to ground, it would be a ruck. A scrum is a highly organized formation.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 05, 2026 09:40 AM (0sNs1)

352 Prometheus aims to transform manufacturing and industry

Is there nothing the Horde's favorite movie can't do?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 05, 2026 09:44 AM (0sNs1)

353 When the BLM "peaceful demonstrations" took place in my region, month in and month out, mostly countering 'Back the Blue' VFW and American Legion rallies, there was much attention drawn to, and constantly searching for, any White person along the streets with noticeable tattoos, whether civilian or law enforcement - the latter with normally covered arms - etc. Seeing any tats, up rose Nazi and/or1% biker accusations (which also ticked off all the local bikers) and calls for immediate removal or firing, regardless of organization or employer.

Now as I've written before, the parading groups contained democratic local, state, and Federal politicians; union organizers; people allegedly of the cloth; bussed in from who knows where mothers and children, and four or five local Black advocates that everyone has known for years and have no problems with, nor they with their neighbors

Completely political operations using to scare the dickens out of the voters, bearing in mind, many of whom were AWFLs.

But the same appalled!! groups do not care to discuss Z's Nazi associated brigades in the Ukrainian Russian War or the 'underhandedness' of he and that nation. 🤔

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 05, 2026 09:47 AM (NFX2v)

354 Didn't the British sink the Argentine General Belgrano with a torpedo in 1982?

Posted by: Bruce McDonald at March 05, 2026 10:17 AM (nl5HS)

355 “This” in a headline = clickbait

Posted by: Cow Demon at March 05, 2026 10:34 AM (fYhK6)

356 House Ethics Committee Probes Texas Republican Tony Gonzales Over Claims Of Improper Affairs

Improper affairs? What's that mean?

Posted by: BJ Bill Clinton at March 05, 2026 10:35 AM (ynpvh)

357 354 Didn't the British sink the Argentine General Belgrano with a torpedo in 1982?

Posted by: Bruce McDonald at March 05, 2026 10:17 AM (nl5HS)

Exocet missile, maybe.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 05, 2026 10:35 AM (ynpvh)

358 357 354 Didn't the British sink the Argentine General Belgrano with a torpedo in 1982?

Posted by: Bruce McDonald at March 05, 2026 10:17 AM (nl5HS)

Exocet missile, maybe.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 05, 2026 10:35 AM (ynpvh)

Looked it up. No, it was indeed a torpedo.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 05, 2026 10:37 AM (ynpvh)

359 HUUUGE advantage USN had over Japs in WWII was damage control, and Argys probably were nearer to Japan level of performance.

Belgrano was ex-US Light Cruiser Phoenix, and I'm skeptical that a single torpedo could sink her, if USN driving.

But yes, it was a torpedo.

Posted by: Ray Van Dune at March 05, 2026 02:44 PM (FpP3s)

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