THE MORNING RANT: Mounting Setbacks for BlackRock and the Woke Asset Management Cartel

BlackRock, the massive asset management company controlled by Machiavellian CEO Larry Fink, is having a bad go of it recently. Mr. Fink famously tried to use BlackRock’s power and influence as custodial owner of investors’ mutual fund shares to compel corporations to adopt his radical political agenda. Mr. Fink sought to make corporations submit to Net Zero, DEI, ESG, and all the other pathologies of the woke left. With Vanguard and State Street as his obedient political allies, Mr. Fink’s cartel is the largest shareholder of the overwhelming majority of S&P 500 stocks.

Funds invested in a 401k buys shares of stock, but the asset management cartel’s members, as the technical owner of those stocks, were casting proxy votes on your behalf to force corporations to endorse the left’s crazy agenda. The despicable use of your retirement funds to push a political agenda may have just ended, thanks to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with AGs from ten other red states.

The Attorney Generals have been suing the three big asset managers, but Vanguard just capitulated, agreeing to settle and stop its woke political practices. But best of all, Vanguard will be providing information to the AGs which may further implicate BlackRock and State Street in collusion and/or other anti-trust crimes.

“Attorney General Paxton Secures Historic, Industry-Changing Agreement with Vanguard to Protect the Coal Industry and Empower Investors” [Office of Ken Paxton, Atty General of Texas – 02/26/2026]

Key agreements include:

• Vanguard will pay a $29.5 million penalty to the 11 states for its role in harming the energy industry.
• Vanguard has committed to not impose ESG goals that affect customers’ profitability.
• Vanguard will no longer attempt to direct its portfolio companies’ business strategies.
• Vanguard will no longer “threaten its portfolio companies that it will withdraw from its holdings unless they agree to act (or not act) in some manner.”
• Vanguard will no longer nominate directors or shareholder proposals to its portfolio companies. The days of imposing green board members and net zero proposals on businesses is over.
• Vanguard will start allowing retail investors (e.g you and me) to have proxy votes for investments in funds of US companies.

Ken Paxton pulled no punches in describing what comes across as mafia-like behavior by the asset management companies. Here are some quotes from that press release from AG Paxton’s office:

Attorney General Paxton’s lawsuit seeks to lower the cost of coal—and, thereby, electricity prices—throughout the United States by combatting a BlackRock-led cartel that sought to drive up the price of coal under the guise of “green energy.”
BlackRock’s efforts produced massive profits for itself and its co-conspirators and raised the prices of electricity on consumers throughout the United States. To further profit on the back of Americans, BlackRock also deceived thousands of its investors who elected to invest in non-ESG funds. The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (“DOJ” and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” have taken legal action to support Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit by filing a joint statement of interest.
“While Vanguard has taken appropriate action to resolve this case, Blackrock and State Street have continued to ignore state laws, engage in anticompetitive schemes that hurt American energy, and undermine those who use their services to invest.

This is a big moment, and what so many of us fighting against woke capital have been seeking. Attorney General Paxton (along with Kansas Atty General Kris Kobach and nine others) deserve abundant praise for this victory against the capture of corporate governance by a small cartel of evil asset managers.

But this is just a start. Now that Vanguard has capitulated, it’s in the position of turning state’s evidence against BlackRock and State Street.

From Will Hild at Twitter/X:

BREAKING: BlackRock is in major trouble. Today, a seismic shift has happened in the antitrust case brought against the ESG asset manager cartel of BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard Group. Vanguard is admitting defeat, agreeing to settle the lawsuit brought by a coalition of State Attorneys General, led by @KenPaxtonTX
As part of the settlement they will pay $30 million in fines, turn over all documents related to their coordinated ESG activism, and end all ESG activism for years to come. This is a massive win. The reckoning is here. This settlement with Vanguard is a major blow to the ESG asset manager cartel that sets the stage for more to come. The Attorneys General sought and got long overdue accountability and a massive course correction from Vanguard. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink should be extremely worried about what could be uncovered next, and who's going to fold next. If State Street folds and admits defeat as well, he will be left on an island on his own.

If it is revealed that there was actual communication among BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street on coordinating their strategies for imposing ESG on corporations, criminal prosecution against those involved is warranted.

*****

The Hotel BlackRock – You Can Never Leave

There’s even more bad news for Larry Fink. BlackRock stock is crashing due to investors who are desperate to pull money out of “private credit” funds. BlackRock has shut the door, not allowing investors to get all their money back.

To be fair, the investors were naive to entrust their money to Larry Fink in a fund that allows you to invest, but not necessarily withdraw your funds. They were seduced into investing in “exclusive” funds that are perceived to be the prestigious investment vehicle of the rich and savvy. Like hedge funds, these private credit funds are fairly illiquid. The effect for investors is that they get statements showing how much their investment is worth, but they are prohibited from withdrawing it all.

Much like a bank run, investors recently started pulling out of BlackRock’s private credit funds, causing a stampede of other investors wanting to get their money out too. BlackRock was forced to tell panicked investors, “No,” they could not pull all their money out of the freefalling fund.

“BlackRock Won’t Let Billionaires Cash Out of Its $26B Fund - That Should Worry Everyone” [24/7 Wall St – 3/09/2026]

BlackRock is blocking investors from fully exiting its $26 billion HPS Corporate Lending Fund after redemption requests hit 9.3% of shares in Q1, well above the fund’s 5% quarterly cap. It marks the first time withdrawal requests have exceeded that limit, and the market is reacting accordingly.
The contagion risk is real. Private credit funds are structurally illiquid by design, and when one high-profile name restricts exits, investors in similar vehicles tend to rush for the door simultaneously. Blackstone, Apollo, and KKR are now under heightened scrutiny as a result.

BlackRock stock is down 15% in the past three weeks, and down about 25% from its high point earlier this year. It may be time for Larry Fink to retire and spend more time with his ~~legal defense team~~ family and let someone without such a tarnished reputation steer BlackRock out of the mess that Mr. Fink put it in.

*****

Other Stuff I’m Writing About

My latest piece at the The American Spectator has been published. “Shipping Interruption in Persian Gulf Is Yet Another Reminder of the Risks of Offshoring” discusses how the major shipping chokepoints (Panama Canal, Suez Canal, Strait of Hormuz) have all had major stoppages or slow-downs in recent years, and how completely reckless it was of the United States to become so dependent on imports.

The utopian ideal of one peaceful, global market does not exist and cannot exist. The various chokepoints that keep getting choked off prove the recklessness of having the U.S. so dependent on foreign imports. This recent shipping interruption in the Strait of Hormuz is another reminder of why economic independence is so necessary. We’d be in a perilous situation if the U.S. hadn’t become energy independent. There is no excuse for the United States to be dependent on anything that can be sourced or manufactured domestically.

This piece is not behind a paywall. I’d be honored if you’d give it a read.

My latest piece at The American Spectator:

“Reckless idealism about global trade has blinded too many people to the risk of having an import-dependent economy.”

https://t.co/0Kljp7ifWF
— Buck Throckmorton (@BuckThrockmort) March 10, 2026

[buck.throckmorton at protonmail dot com]

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at 11:00 AM

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1 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:01 AM (QX6xo)

2 Put trees in yards again!

Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 13, 2026 11:01 AM (bss/y)

3 #Winning

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:01 AM (QX6xo)

4 1st?

Posted by: Bulg at March 13, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)

5 Nah. Congrats, Sponge.

Posted by: Bulg at March 13, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)

6 Blackrock should be nuked from orbit.

To be sure.....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:02 AM (QX6xo)

7 That we're still talking about DEI says a lot about its resiliency. I don't think it'll ever, truly go away.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 13, 2026 11:02 AM (jtM2q)

8 Promethius

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 13, 2026 11:03 AM (Kt19C)

9 7 That we're still talking about DEI says a lot about its resiliency. I don't think it'll ever, truly go away.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 13, 2026 11:02 AM (jtM2q)

It's just the latest name for the same thing going back to the beginning of the 20th century. They'll find a new name and keep going.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 13, 2026 11:03 AM (bss/y)

10 hat we're still talking about DEI says a lot about its resiliency. I don't think it'll ever, truly go away.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 13, 2026 11:02 AM (jtM2q)

It's just the latest name for the same thing going back to the beginning of the 20th century. They'll find a new name and keep going.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Yep.

Posted by: Bulg at March 13, 2026 11:04 AM (77rzZ)

11 Big money got a heavy hand
Big money take control
Big money got a mean streak
Big money got no soul

Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 13, 2026 11:04 AM (DgMqy)

12 Won't be happy till Larry Fink is dead.

THAT'S right....I said it.

I'm rooting for the covid vaccine in this one.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:05 AM (QX6xo)

13 Blackrock cratering? That's a shame...

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 13, 2026 11:05 AM (xT8gx)

14 It's just the latest name for the same thing going back to the beginning of the 20th century. They'll find a new name and keep going.

It goes back a lot longer than that. Boss Tweed favored the Irish because it was "their turn", and because the corruption helped him. There's nothing new about any of this.

Boss Tweed, the infamous leader of Tammany Hall in 19th-century New York City, primarily favored and drew his strongest support from Irish immigrants, particularly Irish Catholics.
Tammany Hall's electoral power base under Tweed was largely centered on the Irish immigrant population. He and his machine provided jobs, housing assistance, food, medical care, naturalization help, and funding for schools, hospitals, orphanages, and charities that benefited Irish communities. In return, Irish voters delivered reliable loyalty and votes for Democratic candidates backed by Tammany.
This relationship was mutually beneficial: Tweed helped Irish immigrants (who faced discrimination and poverty after events like the Great Famine) integrate and gain opportunities, while they formed the core of his political machine.

Posted by: Archimedes at March 13, 2026 11:06 AM (Riz8t)

15 Mike Fink >>>>> Larry Fink

Posted by: Bulg at March 13, 2026 11:06 AM (77rzZ)

16 Won't be happy till Larry Fink is dead.

THAT'S right....I said it.

I'm rooting for the covid vaccine in this one.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:05 AM (QX6xo)

Like he took the jab.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:07 AM (ExV1e)

17 It can be lunch time

Posted by: Skip at March 13, 2026 11:08 AM (O+Vt5)

18 That we're still talking about DEI says a lot about its resiliency. I don't think it'll ever, truly go away.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 13, 2026 11:02 AM (jtM2q)

I'm a HUGE fan of DEI.

Deport
Every
Illegal

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:09 AM (QX6xo)

19 Paxton's win should help propel his candidacy and help put John Cornholio out to pasture.

Recall that Paxton offered to drop out of the race IF Cornyn backed AND passed the Save Act. After which Cornyn finally came out in support of the initiative.

Here's hoping that The Don does the right thing by endorsing Paxton or just staying neutral in this important Senate race.

Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at March 13, 2026 11:09 AM (MNCvZ)

20
Like he took the jab.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:07 AM (ExV1e)

Yeah, your point is valid.

I guess I'll root for a random bus accident.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:09 AM (QX6xo)

21 Paxton works for the people.

Cornyn works for the Swamp.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 13, 2026 11:10 AM (gbOdA)

22 "Corrugated" might be fun in a limerick.

Posted by: Limerick Lover at March 13, 2026 08:12 AM (2Ez/1)

The hajis, and Jews that they hated,
They fought and could never be sated.
Then Trump said 'strike hard'
in the mullahs back yard
and their leader became corrugated.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March 13, 2026 11:10 AM (G1ktt)

23 Shannon Tweed > Tracy Tweed >>>> Boss Tweed

First time I ever used that formulation and I think for that it was worth it

Posted by: ... at March 13, 2026 11:11 AM (00Q4/)

24 15 Mike Fink >>>>> Larry Fink
Posted by: Bulg at March 13, 2026 11:06 AM (77rzZ)

Rat Fink>>>>>>Mike Fink >>>>> Larry Fink

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 13, 2026 11:11 AM (gbOdA)

25 Real Collusion, across state lines even.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 13, 2026 11:11 AM (Dv3i1)

26 After which Cornyn finally came out in support of the initiative.

For about 15 minutes.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:11 AM (ExV1e)

27 It's not just BR and its private credit funds. It's all private credit funds. The bloom is off the rose.

PCF are basically pig-lipstick versions of the old toxic mortgage-backed securities: high yields and fat profits ... until the inevitable defaults.

Like MBS, PCF are heavy on risky debt that will probably never be repaid. But until the defaults, the interest rates are very high, and so are the profits. If you're the investor holding the hot potato when the music stops, you will be burned.

BR and the rest of the fund managers, however, will make out like bandits. Fink is a billionaire.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 13, 2026 11:11 AM (iFTx/)

28 The King is a Fink!

Posted by: nurse ratched at March 13, 2026 11:12 AM (W2Pud)

29 Recall that Paxton offered to drop out of the race IF Cornyn backed AND passed the Save Act. After which Cornyn finally came out in support of the initiative.

Here's hoping that The Don does the right thing by endorsing Paxton or just staying neutral in this important Senate race.
Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at March 13, 2026 11:09 AM (MNCvZ)

They won't pass it. Paxton will win the runoff going away.

Cornyn is done. He's changed his tune 6 times since election day. "I'm all MAGA, baby!" Until someone asks him about being MAGA, then he's not.

He voted to impeach Trump. Then said Trump shouldn't run for re-election because he's damaged goods.

Paxton is 100% a Trump supporter.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:12 AM (QX6xo)

30 Paxton works for the people.

Cornyn works for the Swamp.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 13, 2026 11:10 AM (gbOdA)

But Paxton had an affair. And I've heard that he isn't a 'good' person. And he beat that nice, young, brown Bush... but enough about his affair.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:13 AM (ExV1e)

31 Laughing at the Muldoon Limerick

https://grok.com/imagine/post/
4d0c3cab-4f1a-4e15-9b7a-78506febf32c

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 13, 2026 11:13 AM (gbOdA)

32 But Paxton had an affair. And I've heard that he isn't a 'good' person. And he beat that nice, young, brown Bush... but enough about his affair.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:13 AM (ExV1e)

I am not looking for a preacher

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 13, 2026 11:14 AM (gbOdA)

33 Speaking of... ( far too little, too late, and still dishonest )

@redpillb0t Mar 12
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink now admits that transitioning to solar and wind will cause a global power shortage, after spending years pressuring companies to do exactly that. The transition has sabotaged our power supply & raised our electricity bills.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 13, 2026 11:14 AM (diia5)

34 @redpillb0t Mar 12
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink now admits that transitioning to solar and wind will cause a global power shortage, after spending years pressuring companies to do exactly that. The transition has sabotaged our power supply & raised our electricity bills.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 13, 2026 11:14 AM (diia5)

Imprison him for fraud.

Prison kills him for being a bad lay.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:15 AM (QX6xo)

35 If/when Cornyn loses his primary, is he expected to go full Dem jihad like Tillis?

Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at March 13, 2026 11:15 AM (8JR9p)

36 In 2015 I didn't think Trump was serious. Then I heard his speech on the economy, in Detroit I think, and he made so much sense about how free trade hollowed out the US and made us very vulnerable to foreign countries for basic needs. I just sat in my car and listened to the whole thing, missing lunch. I waited so long for someone to say what he was saying.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 13, 2026 11:15 AM (Dv3i1)

37 If/when Cornyn loses his primary, is he expected to go full Dem jihad like Tillis?
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at March 13, 2026 11:15 AM (8JR9p)

He will become a board member for a Dem super pac.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:16 AM (QX6xo)

38 But Paxton had an affair. And I've heard that he isn't a 'good' person. And he beat that nice, young, brown Bush... but enough about his affair.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:13 AM (ExV1e)

I am not looking for a preacher
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 13, 2026 11:14 AM (gbOdA)

It's amazing how prudish dems get when it comes to conservatives and yet they overlooked JFK's womanizing and Slick Willie's womanizing.... you're only allowed to be a scoundrel if you're a dem

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 13, 2026 11:16 AM (xT8gx)

39 But Paxton had an affair. And I've heard that he isn't a 'good' person. And he beat that nice, young, brown Bush... but enough about his affair.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:13 AM (ExV1e)

Funny how sexual misconduct is ONLY an issue when Republicans do it.
How did Bill Clinton and Jesse Jackson skate free during the #MeToo inquisition?

Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at March 13, 2026 11:17 AM (MNCvZ)

40 That we're still talking about DEI says a lot about its resiliency. I don't think it'll ever, truly go away.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 13, 2026 11:02 AM (jtM2q)

It already went away. When it was called Affirmative Action.

Posted by: ... at March 13, 2026 11:17 AM (00Q4/)

41 ‘ thanks to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with AGs from ten other red states.’

I’m sure John Cornyn helped in some unsung way.
And definitely wasn’t helping RINO donors instead.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 13, 2026 11:17 AM (jbnUc)

42 I saw on X a large solar panel field just destroyed by a passing storm. Probably poisoning the field. It was in Indiana, a state as you know, run by Republicans. Good job, idiots.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 13, 2026 11:17 AM (Dv3i1)

43 It's amazing how prudish dems get when it comes to conservatives and yet they overlooked JFK's womanizing and Slick Willie's womanizing.... you're only allowed to be a scoundrel if you're a dem
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 13, 2026 11:16 AM (xT8gx)

Dem have double plus good standards

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 13, 2026 11:17 AM (gbOdA)

44 The hajis, and Jews that they hated,
They fought and could never be sated.
Then Trump said 'strike hard'
in the mullahs back yard
and their leader became corrugated.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March

Impressed.

Posted by: Piper at March 13, 2026 11:18 AM (pZEOD)

45 It's amazing how prudish dems get when it comes to conservatives and yet they overlooked JFK's womanizing and Slick Willie's womanizing.... you're only allowed to be a scoundrel if you're a dem

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 13, 2026 11:16 AM (xT8gx)

They also used to hate all moralizing and preaching until suddenly one day appointing themselves the eternal standard bearers for morality and preaching.

Posted by: ... at March 13, 2026 11:19 AM (00Q4/)

46 criminal prosecution against those involved is warranted.

Nothing will happen.

Posted by: That Guy who says "Nothing will happen" at March 13, 2026 11:19 AM (bhFal)

47 Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March

Impressed.

Posted by: Piper at March 13, 2026 11:18 AM (pZEOD)

I'm no muldoon, but sometimes I get one right.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March 13, 2026 11:20 AM (G1ktt)

48 Sort of related:

From CTH:

TIMELINE: Trump and Putin meet. Three days later Russia begins pumping oil/gas and storing it at sea. President Trump then triggers the Venezuela western hemisphere security operation; Russia stays silent. President Trump then triggers the confrontation with Iran; Russia rejects involvement. And then two weeks after the Iran confrontation begins, Trump removes sanctions on Russian oil/gas “in transit” at sea.

Suddenly all of the Russian produced and stored product ‘on the water’ has greater value and new customers.

Just a coincidence? No way.
The United States needs the oil/gas market stability that Russia can provide.
Venezuela was/is to Trump as Ukraine was/is to Putin.
We’ll keep watching.

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 13, 2026 11:20 AM (dmDsy)

49 "Strike hard" seems to be the go-to phrase these days for military operations. In my day, it was "good hunting."

Posted by: one hour sober at March 13, 2026 11:21 AM (Y1sOo)

50 That's 'Future Senator Paxton' gentlemen.

As to the whole "SAVE Act, dropping out" kerfluffle, the deadline for dropping out of the Texas Run-Off Election is next Tuesday. The Texas Secretary of State has been frantically bleating for all County Canvassas of the Primary to be done and turned in by last night, so they can analyze and certify before that deadline.

Maybe they know something we don't...

Posted by: Brewingfrog at March 13, 2026 11:21 AM (gSQvJ)

51 It's amazing how prudish dems get when it comes to conservatives and yet they overlooked JFK's womanizing and Slick Willie's womanizing.... you're only allowed to be a scoundrel if you're a dem
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For some reason it didn't work for Harvey Weinstein.

Posted by: pudinhead at March 13, 2026 11:22 AM (pZ64F)

52 I’m sure John Cornyn helped in some unsung way.
And definitely wasn’t helping RINO donors instead.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 13, 2026 11:17 AM

This. This is the kind of anti-cynicism that is so often lacking amongst the under-29 crowd here so often these days!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 13, 2026 11:22 AM (bhFal)

53 The hajis, and Jews that they hated,
They fought and could never be sated.
Then Trump said 'strike hard'
in the mullahs back yard
and their leader became corrugated.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March 13, 2026 11:10 AM (G1ktt)

I agree with Piper 100%

That was well done!

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 13, 2026 11:23 AM (dmDsy)

54 Isn't it hysterically ironic that the same AWFL's who paraded around in Handmaiden costumes protesting Trump are now parading around protesting that Trump is actually removing a patriarchal theocratic despot that actually DID demean and relegate women to the status of chattel?

Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at March 13, 2026 11:23 AM (MNCvZ)

55 That's 'Future Senator Paxton' gentlemen.

It was only yesterday when despair about Paxton vs. Cornyn enveloped the land. I think I'll hold back a little before deciding this race is over.

Posted by: Archimedes at March 13, 2026 11:23 AM (Riz8t)

56 Washington Nearsider - pretty good

Posted by: Skip at March 13, 2026 11:23 AM (O+Vt5)

57 49 "Strike hard" seems to be the go-to phrase these days for military operations. In my day, it was "good hunting."
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I prefer to dick around and then go ballz deep. Totes Blitzkrieg.

Posted by: pudinhead at March 13, 2026 11:23 AM (pZ64F)

58 14
‘ Boss Tweed favored the Irish because it was "their turn", and because the corruption helped him. ’

Boss Tweed favored the Irish because there were a lot of them in NY and they would cheat for him.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 13, 2026 11:24 AM (jbnUc)

59 "Strike hard" seems to be the go-to phrase these days for military operations. In my day, it was "good hunting."

Posted by: one hour sober at March 13, 2026 11:21 AM (Y1sOo)

During my time, 'good hunting' was for the air to air or SAR kids while 'strike hard' was for the air to ground kids.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March 13, 2026 11:24 AM (G1ktt)

60 The only real import we need in this country is young, fertile women willing to have children and a family and not abort their babies in exchange for for some narcissistic, social media obsession.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 13, 2026 11:25 AM (M9gjJ)

61 I pulled my retirement funds out of Vanguard a long while back when their radical efforts became apparent. It’s a shame because for a long time they were pretty decent and low overhead costs with great returns. At this point may they rot in Hell and anyone stupid enough to keep their money with them.

Posted by: epador at March 13, 2026 11:26 AM (Naqw2)

62 About that solar field in Northwest Indiana, it was destroyed by a tornado, not a “passing storm”. That community was destroyed and two people died. Anywaaaay, it’s a blue county run by, democrats. Good job, idiot.

Posted by: Betty at March 13, 2026 11:26 AM (PV9Tt)

63 23
‘ Shannon Tweed > Tracy Tweed >>>> Boss Tweed’

I’ll bet more people pulled the lever for Shannon Tweed than Boss Tweed.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 13, 2026 11:26 AM (jbnUc)

64 It was in Indiana, a state as you know, run by Republicans. Good job, idiots.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 13, 2026 11:17

It isn't necessarily the State building that crap. It's the power companies who are hedging their bets.

Unfortunately, we have greedy do-gooders here just like every other state. We have true believers that think climate change is real. We have assholes who want to profit from the idiotic believers. We have those who are agnostic about climate change but will jump on that band wagon for profit.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at March 13, 2026 11:27 AM (2J/Lj)

65 Some coffee-fetching O-5 in the E-ring at the Pentagon was probably tasked with coming up with a new battle phrase to replace "good hunting."

Posted by: one hour sober at March 13, 2026 11:27 AM (Y1sOo)

66 I’ll bet more people pulled the lever for Shannon Tweed than Boss Tweed.

It's funny, because "pulling the lever" could mean either voting, or masturbating.

Posted by: Archimedes at March 13, 2026 11:28 AM (Riz8t)

67 The big investment companies have plans to save Harvard, Yale, Princeton, CalPERS, et al, from a private credit disaster - 401(k) plans will be affording regular Joe participants the once in a lifetime opportunity to join the smart set.

Posted by: Oglebay at March 13, 2026 11:29 AM (2ap+5)

68 >>During my time, 'good hunting' was for the air to air or SAR kids

In my day, sub-surface threats were known as targets, not submarines and "good hunting" was the pre-launch go-to.

Posted by: one hour sober at March 13, 2026 11:30 AM (Y1sOo)

69 Now Chil the Kite brings home the night
That Mang the Bat sets free—
The herds are shut in byre and hut,
For loosed till dawn are we.
This is the hour of pride and power,
Talon and tush and claw.
Oh, hear the call!—Good hunting all
That keep the Jungle Law!

-- Rudyard Kipling, "Night Song in the Jungle"

Posted by: Bulg at March 13, 2026 11:30 AM (77rzZ)

70 It's funny, because "pulling the lever" could mean either voting, or masturbating.

Posted by: Archimedes at March 13, 2026 11:28 AM (Riz8t)

But what does Ben Roethlisberger think?!

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March 13, 2026 11:30 AM (G1ktt)

71 Some coffee-fetching O-5 in the E-ring at the Pentagon was probably tasked with coming up with a new battle phrase to replace "good hunting."

During the Biden years, they tried various candidates, but none stuck.

"I don't feel saaaaaafe" was the most popular.

Posted by: Archimedes at March 13, 2026 11:30 AM (Riz8t)

72 Thx Buck.
It would be great to see members of the Obama/Biden cabal to be dragged into being sued and/or prosecuted for their roles in this ESG /DEI crap.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 13, 2026 11:31 AM (YsPj+)

73 It's funny, because "pulling the lever" could mean either voting, or masturbating.

Posted by: Archimedes at March 13, 2026 11:28 AM (Riz8t)

Some may ask what the difference is

Posted by: ... at March 13, 2026 11:31 AM (00Q4/)

74 I want you all to know that I am no relation to this Larry fellow. I was elected to my post at the Lodge in an honest and above-board way.

Posted by: The Grand, High, Exalted, Mystic, Ruler, Morris Fink at March 13, 2026 11:32 AM (oftw2)

75 "I always preferred a 'good pounding' ...."

-- Gaymes Talafreako

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 13, 2026 11:33 AM (iFTx/)

76 Burn, BlackRock, burn.

Posted by: XTC at March 13, 2026 11:34 AM (3wOGw)

77 64
‘ Unfortunately, we have greedy do-gooders here just like every other state.’

All that and too many RINOs.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 13, 2026 11:34 AM (jbnUc)

78 ‘ Unfortunately, we have greedy do-gooders here just like every other state.’

All that and too many RINOs.
Posted by: Dr. Claw

And the University of Notre Dame.

Posted by: Bulg at March 13, 2026 11:36 AM (77rzZ)

79 Man, Hegseth really gave it to the fake media today...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1zkGiCeWnA

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 13, 2026 11:36 AM (dmDsy)

80 Where'd everybody go?

Posted by: Bulg at March 13, 2026 11:39 AM (77rzZ)

81 Van Guard is every bit as rotten & game playing as they come when it comes to its workforce choices for internal profit & 'customer experiences.' DEI to the max; AI vs. highly educated analysts, picking ees. (mostly white males?) off when they approached age 50+, controlling cash outs of accounts, etc.

Imho, of course.

>Vista Today, March 7, 2026, Previously Outsourced, Malvern’s Vanguard Group Reclaims Hundreds Of Local Jobs From Infosys

In part, Vanguard Group is bringing hundreds of jobs back from Infosys to its Malvern headquarters, following a 1,300-position outsourcing move six years ago, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.

The investment giant is laying off 248 employees at its Infosys subsidiary BPM Limited in Chesterbrook, with 96 percent getting offered positions within Vanguard. ...

In July 2020, Vanguard announced its agreement to transfer 1,300 jobs to Infosys, which included 900 positions out of the approximately 12,000 employees it had at its Chester County headquarters."

>Infosys BPM Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys established in April 2002, Headquartered in Bengaluru, India.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 13, 2026 11:40 AM (NFX2v)

82 About that solar field in Northwest Indiana, it was destroyed by a tornado, not a “passing storm”.

Is a tornado not part of a passing storm?

That community was destroyed and two people died.

Bummer. Does that mean that the destruction of the solar panels may not be discussed?

Anywaaaay, it’s a blue county run by, democrats.

Did the county permit the site, or was it the state?

Good job, idiot.

Insults are rarely a good look.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:40 AM (ExV1e)

83 80 Where'd everybody go?
Posted by: Bulg at March 13, 2026 11:39 AM (77rzZ)

I haven't showered in a couple days, hope that's not the problem...

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 13, 2026 11:41 AM (dmDsy)

84 Insults are rarely a good look.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic

You do realize you're talking to the Horde, right?

Posted by: Bulg at March 13, 2026 11:41 AM (77rzZ)

85
It's funny, because "pulling the lever" could mean either voting, or masturbating.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 13, 2026 11:28 AM (Riz8t)

Where's BEN ROETHLISBERGER when you need him?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:42 AM (QX6xo)

86 Tornadoes are a part of passing storms.

Discuss destruction all you want, just adding details to the “passing storms”.

It was the county.

Insults happen here a lot. The original post was insulting in and of itself.

Posted by: Betty at March 13, 2026 11:42 AM (PV9Tt)

87 Let's take a moment and give proper props to our very own Buck Throckmorton for being published repeatedly in The American Spectator, a periodical of note.

Posted by: Salut! at March 13, 2026 11:42 AM (TbWk/)

88 83. I haven't showered in a couple days, hope that's not the problem...
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G)

Allowance shall be made for former and current US military.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 13, 2026 11:43 AM (NFX2v)

89 Boss Tweed, the infamous leader of Tammany Hall in 19th-century New York City, primarily favored and drew his strongest support from Irish immigrants, particularly Irish Catholics.
Tammany Hall's electoral power base under Tweed was largely centered on the Irish immigrant population. He and his machine provided jobs, housing assistance, food, medical care, naturalization help, and funding for schools, hospitals, orphanages, and charities that benefited Irish communities. In return, Irish voters delivered reliable loyalty and votes for Democratic candidates backed by Tammany.
This relationship was mutually beneficial: Tweed helped Irish immigrants (who faced discrimination and poverty after events like the Great Famine) integrate and gain opportunities, while they formed the core of his political machine.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Except, DEI does non of that. It is a repressive association.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 13, 2026 11:43 AM (BENy5)

90 WTF is ESG?

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 13, 2026 11:44 AM (snZF9)

91 But Paxton is not really Christ-like. Shun him.

Side note: I thought I heard a train coming yesterday, spicy weather. The "back forty" took some hits.

Posted by: connected and litigious at March 13, 2026 11:46 AM (cS1cw)

92 I haven't showered in a couple days, hope that's not the problem...
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G)

Do what I do. Another layer of Lume will get you through. I don't shower until spring is official, so next week.

Posted by: Dr. Shannon Klingman Disciple at March 13, 2026 11:46 AM (oftw2)

93 I was chastised by a hall monitor in the tech thread because I pointed out something dumb written by a journalist regarding the KC-135 crash. I guess because four crew members lost their lives, we cannot make fun of journalists writing about the incident.

Posted by: one hour sober at March 13, 2026 11:46 AM (Y1sOo)

94 It was only yesterday when despair about Paxton vs. Cornyn enveloped the land. I think I'll hold back a little before deciding this race is over.

It's very definitely not over. I'm sure that even as we speak, the state GOPe is furiously looking for every dirty trick and every marker they can call in to throw at Paxton.

Posted by: Oddbob at March 13, 2026 11:46 AM (Fs0KI)

95 “Reckless idealism about global trade has blinded too many people to the risk of having an import-dependent economy.”

This is part of the privatation of profits with socialization of losses we've seen happen in recent years

If you are an exec that lowers product costs by moving your stuff to China you get rewarded with bonuses and salary increases.

But you are not then punished when your supply chain fails because their are tariffs, wars, or any other supply chain impact. Instead you go on TV and complain that the US isn't kowtowing to the country that you moved your supply chain to.

Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 11:46 AM (sKqQm)

96 Vanguard and State were instrumental in getting 3 watermelons placed on Exxon's board of Directors.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 13, 2026 11:46 AM (BENy5)

97 Seems big

@UHN_Plus
BREAKING NEWS — Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed in a national broadcast that the Cuban regime is already holding conversations with the United States government to address bilateral differences. The dictator acknowledged that it is a dialogue process driven by the regime itself along with Raúl Castro, amid the strong economic and political pressure from Washington.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 13, 2026 11:46 AM (diia5)

98 WTF is ESG?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 13, 2026 11:44 AM (snZF9)

Isn't that the shit they put in Chinese food?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (QX6xo)

99 What is ESG in simple terms?
AI Overview
ESG Definition & Basics – Why ESG Gives “Double Dividends”

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, a framework to judge a company's sustainability and ethical impact beyond just profit, essentially acting as a report card on how it treats the planet (E), people (S), and itself (G) through responsible management, influencing investor decisions and corporate behavior.
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Yes, it's large crap.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (NFX2v)

100 @90 Environmental,Social, Governor - basically laying the ground work for communism

Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (YsPj+)

101 90 WTF is ESG?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 13, 2026 11:44 AM (snZF9)

Environmental, Social, and Governance. Basically how woke, green, and gay your company is going to be.

Posted by: Slightly oversimplified at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (TbWk/)

102
It's amazing how prudish dems get when it comes to conservatives and yet they overlooked JFK's womanizing and Slick Willie's womanizing.... you're only allowed to be a scoundrel if you're a dem
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For some reason it didn't work for Harvey Weinstein.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 13, 2026 11:22 AM (pZ64F)

Have you SEEN photos of Harvey? Peter Jackson modeled one of the orcs in Lord of the Rings to look like Harvey, as revenge for the Ficus-Fucker being a dick on-set.

The orc looks prettier than Harvey did.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (y9nCu)

103 Who else is really excited about the Oscars??

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (iFTx/)

104 WTF is ESG?

Environmental and Social Governance. Basically, corporate policy based on virtue signaling.

Posted by: Oddbob at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (Fs0KI)

105 And what color is the rock in the silver hoo-hah on the wall of the kaaba, that all musloids worship? Black, right?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (8zz6B)

106 largely... 🤬

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (NFX2v)

107 Government not governor.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 13, 2026 11:48 AM (YsPj+)

108 103 Who else is really excited about the Oscars??
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I just squeezed a fat Oscar out this morning. It was such a relief.

Posted by: pudinhead at March 13, 2026 11:48 AM (pZ64F)

109 WTF is ESG?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 13, 2026 11:44 AM (snZF9)

From wiki...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is shorthand for an investing principle that prioritizes environmental issues, social issues, and corporate governance. Investing with ESG considerations is sometimes referred to as responsible investing or, in more proactive cases, impact investing. The term is also frequently used interchangeably with corporate social responsibility and sustainability, although these concepts have different foci, origins and applications.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:49 AM (ExV1e)

110 Thanks to L and DSKD for your forbearance!

*Smiley Face*

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 13, 2026 11:49 AM (dmDsy)

111 98 WTF is ESG?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 13, 2026 11:44 AM (snZF9)

Isn't that the shit they put in Chinese food?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (QX6xo)

Nah, that's cat meat.

Posted by: Meow Mix from column B at March 13, 2026 11:50 AM (TbWk/)

112 And hiring ESG consultants who always seem to be v related to the people authoring the regs.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at March 13, 2026 11:50 AM (8AONa)

113 The people I worked with who were into ESG, social justice, etc., seemed to me to be bit weird in all aspects, not just politics. I wonder if they thought the same about me.

Posted by: Oglebay at March 13, 2026 11:50 AM (2ap+5)

114 It's very definitely not over. I'm sure that even as we speak, the state GOPe is furiously looking for every dirty trick and every marker they can call in to throw at Paxton.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 13, 2026 11:46 AM (Fs0KI)

Considering how many of them lost their jobs the last time they fucked with him, you'd think they'd prefer him to be in DC.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:50 AM (ExV1e)

115 It's amazing how prudish dems get when it comes to conservatives and yet they overlooked JFK's womanizing and Slick Willie's womanizing.... you're only allowed to be a scoundrel if you're a dem

Back when it came out Clinton was sexually harassing underlings, and probably sexually assaulting them, a common feminist response at the time was "Its worth giving Clinton a beejer to keep abortion legal"

Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 11:51 AM (sKqQm)

116
BREAKING NEWS — Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed in a national broadcast that the Cuban regime is already holding conversations with the United States government to address bilateral differences. The dictator acknowledged that it is a dialogue process driven by the regime itself along with Raúl Castro, amid the strong economic and political pressure from Washington.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 13, 2026 11:46 AM (diia5)

Meh. Wouldn't put too much to this. Right now it's just fucking commies trying to wiggle out of a tight situation. As long as the Castro family is in charge, Cuba will burn before it capitulates.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 13, 2026 11:52 AM (g8Ew8)

117
Back when it came out Clinton was sexually harassing underlings, and probably sexually assaulting them, a common feminist response at the time was "Its worth giving Clinton a beejer to keep abortion legal"
Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 11:51 AM (sKqQm)

Because the left is damaged. Very badly damaged.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 13, 2026 11:52 AM (QX6xo)

118 TX-GOPe and Austin are wholly owned subsidiaries of DC. Not counting TXGOPe, and the Bush's; DC is spending 1 Million $Dollars a day to advance Cornyn.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 13, 2026 11:52 AM (BENy5)

119 97
it is a dialogue process driven by the regime itself along with Raúl Castro, amid the strong economic and political pressure from Washington.‘

And they always said Fidel was the one who could play ball.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 13, 2026 11:53 AM (jbnUc)

120 Ah, the ESG thing explains a lot.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 13, 2026 11:53 AM (snZF9)

121 It's very definitely not over. I'm sure that even as we speak, the state GOPe is furiously looking for every dirty trick and every marker they can call in to throw at Paxton.
Posted by: Oddbob

Waste all the money you want. This isn't about name recognition. This is about ignoring the voters.

And Cornyn is definitely guilty of that.

Posted by: rickb223 at March 13, 2026 11:53 AM (NcUvK)

122 It's amazing how prudish dems get when it comes to conservatives and yet they overlooked JFK's womanizing and Slick Willie's womanizing.... you're only allowed to be a scoundrel if you're a dem
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For some reason it didn't work for Harvey Weinstein.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 13, 2026 11:22 AM (pZ64F)

Have you SEEN photos of Harvey? Peter Jackson modeled one of the orcs in Lord of the Rings to look like Harvey, as revenge for the Ficus-Fucker being a dick on-set.

The orc looks prettier than Harvey did.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (y9nCu)
____________

It worked for Fat Harv for years. It was an open secret that he was a casting-couch sleazebag. What finally did him in was (i) PoundMeToo became a quick way for "victims" to sue and get fat settlements and (ii) women filmmakers realized they could propel their careers by making an example out of him.

Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 13, 2026 11:54 AM (iFTx/)

123 >>Who else is really excited about the Oscars?

They are really cool fish. Takes a big tank to keep one, though. 55 Gal, min.

Posted by: garrett at March 13, 2026 11:54 AM (erF49)

124 Meh. Wouldn't put too much to this. Right now it's just fucking commies trying to wiggle out of a tight situation. As long as the Castro family is in charge, Cuba will burn before it capitulates.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 13, 2026 11:52 AM (g8Ew

I could see them trying to get a deal whereby they get to take their stolen wealth and leave the country without the US either killing them or seizing the cash.

I don't know where they'd go but I could see that.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:54 AM (ExV1e)

125
Black Rock owns 15% of Algoma Steel, which just turned off smelting with anything but electric "clean" machines.

This is a dead plant walking, and will take the Canadian Soo down with it as the only orders it has is from the government of Canada which gave it a $500 million loan guarantee.

One hand washing the other.

Posted by: Auspex at March 13, 2026 11:54 AM (Y8DZL)

126 2 Put trees in yards again!

Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 13, 2026 11:01 AM (bss/y
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We lost a lot of trees in yards here in SE Wyoming yesterday. Bad windy day. Gusts in the 90mph range. One gust hit 109mph North of here. I'm out replacing fence posts today

Posted by: 496 at March 13, 2026 11:55 AM (sfOD1)

127 glurp gleep glop

Posted by: Aliassmithsmith... the anal behind anal sex at March 13, 2026 11:56 AM (0eQ/u)

128 38 It's amazing how prudish dems get when it comes to conservatives and yet they overlooked JFK's womanizing and Slick Willie's womanizing.... you're only allowed to be a scoundrel if you're a dem
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 13, 2026 11:16 AM (xT8gx)

Leftoids tell Rightoids that they aren't allowed to have sex or else they're rapists, then mock them for not having sex.

Posted by: XTC at March 13, 2026 11:56 AM (3wOGw)

129 What finally did him in was (i) PoundMeToo became a quick way for "victims" to sue and get fat settlements and (ii) women filmmakers realized they could propel their careers by making an example out of him.

My take is that to the extent that Weinstein was punished it was because Rose McGowan grabbed ahold of PoundMeToo and pointed it at Harv instead of letting be some weird political thing the left was trying to use to take down Trump

Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 11:56 AM (sKqQm)

130 I pulled my retirement funds out of Vanguard a long while back when their radical efforts became apparent. It’s a shame because for a long time they were pretty decent and low overhead costs with great returns. At this point may they rot in Hell and anyone stupid enough to keep their money with them.
Posted by: epador at March 13, 2026 11:26 AM (Naqw2)

One solution? Make all institutionally-owned shares non-voting shares. If i buy one share of GM, I get to vote my share. If Blackrock buys 5 million shares of GM, no vote for them.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 13, 2026 11:57 AM (8zz6B)

131 I picture Cuba in the not too distant future as an ''America 1959'' theme park.

Posted by: Oglebay at March 13, 2026 11:57 AM (2ap+5)

132 123 >>Who else is really excited about the Oscars?
Posted by: garrett

The possibility of muzzie-on-commie extinction event may be enough for me to watch a Yourube clip, but, nah.

Posted by: Auspex at March 13, 2026 11:57 AM (Y8DZL)

133 126 2 Put trees in yards again!

Posted by: Aetius451AD

Want a ficus? I have no use for it these days.

Posted by: Harvey W. at March 13, 2026 11:58 AM (oftw2)

134 >>Biden went heavy on infrasture and resulting jobs

How'd that work out?

Posted by: garrett at March 13, 2026 11:58 AM (erF49)

135 Waste all the money you want. This isn't about name recognition. This is about ignoring the voters.

And Cornyn is definitely guilty of that.
Posted by: rickb223
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It's about TV time. That's where TX votes are harvested.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 13, 2026 11:58 AM (BENy5)

136 Put trees in yards again!

Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 13, 2026 11:01 AM (bss/y

Make Arborists Great Again

Posted by: "Hroom," Treebeard rumbled at March 13, 2026 11:58 AM (TbWk/)

137 A already and this nobody invested what king equity funds ever you're 401s
promising afraid yield/low greatest investments.
elections??
me about get if you economy, stupid
the this about a loser not you gop

Posted by: Aliassmithsmith... the anal behind anal sex at March 13, 2026 11:59 AM (0eQ/u)

138 Offer the top dogs in the Cuban hierarchy a deal. Nice little four bedroom, two bath ranch in Puerto Rico.A million seed money (no commie shit, open a restaurant or liquor store). Off frame restored 57 Bel Air (no Russian tractor parts).

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 13, 2026 12:00 PM (gm9Sb)

139 @86
I’ve been advised to reach out and formally acknowledge the concerns you raised about my earlier comment @42. While it wasn’t my intention for my words to be interpreted in the way you described, I understand that you felt impacted, and I’m sorry that the situation has caused you discomfort. I’ve been reminded of the importance of being mindful of how statements can be perceived in a professional environment, even when the intent behind them is benign. I hope this message satisfies the request for clarification and resolution so we can all move forward productively.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 13, 2026 12:00 PM (Dv3i1)

140
BREAKING NEWS — Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed in a national broadcast that the Cuban regime is already holding conversations with the United States government to address bilateral differences.

Bilateral differences? What the heck does that mean?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 13, 2026 12:01 PM (Cqx++)

141 It's amazing how prudish dems get when it comes to conservatives

It is mostly a game honestly. I'm reminded of how the left took down Judge Moore in AL.

Remember the only think that ended up being true is that he married a woman 14 years younger then him - he was 38, she was 24. That's certainly not a crime, but its not even a moral issue. She was an adult and made a choice...that plenty of other woman have made over the years.

And more to the point this was never brought up again. Joe Biden is 9 years older then Jill (who was his kid's babysitter!!!!) . Or George Clooney, a politically active actor, has a 17 year age gao...

Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 12:01 PM (sKqQm)

142 $29M penalty for those scumbags is like me getting $10 parking ticket.

Posted by: Heroq at March 13, 2026 12:01 PM (xmWpR)

143 Make Arborists Great Again
Posted by: "Hroom," Treebeard rumbled

Sadly, Mr. McBeevee is no longer with us.

Posted by: Bulg at March 13, 2026 12:01 PM (77rzZ)

144 Bilateral differences? What the heck does that mean?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 13, 2026 12:01 PM (Cqx++)

We want the communists out of power. The communists don't want to be out of power.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 12:02 PM (ExV1e)

145 Bilateral differences? What the heck does that mean?
____

US: We want you to vacate Cuba
Castros: We don't want to vacate Cuba

Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 13, 2026 12:03 PM (Dv3i1)

146 ____________

It worked for Fat Harv for years. It was an open secret that he was a casting-couch sleazebag. What finally did him in was (i) PoundMeToo became a quick way for "victims" to sue and get fat settlements and (ii) women filmmakers realized they could propel their careers by making an example out of him.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade
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The casting couch never ends. Every producer, director and agent has one.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 13, 2026 12:03 PM (BENy5)

147 Talk good anyone if inflation let's sir its wrong your if de you lation caused time how's loss the decreasing our

Posted by: Aliassmithsmith... the anal behind anal sex at March 13, 2026 12:04 PM (0eQ/u)

148 141 It's amazing how prudish dems get when it comes to conservatives

It is mostly a game honestly. I'm reminded of how the left took down Judge Moore in AL.

Remember the only think that ended up being true is that he married a woman 14 years younger then him - he was 38, she was 24. That's certainly not a crime, but its not even a moral issue. She was an adult and made a choice...that plenty of other woman have made over the years.

And more to the point this was never brought up again. Joe Biden is 9 years older then Jill (who was his kid's babysitter!!!!) . Or George Clooney, a politically active actor, has a 17 year age gao...
Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 12:01 PM (sKqQm)

My great-grandfather and his second wife had a 30 year age gap.

Posted by: XTC at March 13, 2026 12:04 PM (wa/yD)

149 The left's game here was brilliant.

People are incentivized to put their money into 401ks. And naturally businesses got into that space since their was money to be made.

But...not many companies. And they were largely shielded from any negative things they did.

So if you take over one company and make it go ESG you might kill it. But what if you get leverage to make every big company go ESG instead? You just leach off the whole of the economy so the costs are much harder to see, it is essentially a hidden tax that provides a large amount of money for leftwing grifters.

Evil...but brilliant

Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 12:04 PM (sKqQm)

150 >>People over worry about inflation

lol

Posted by: garrett at March 13, 2026 12:05 PM (erF49)

151 de the lation?

Are you trying to say deflation?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 13, 2026 12:05 PM (bss/y)

152 150 >>People over worry about inflation

lol
Posted by: garrett at March 13, 2026 12:05 PM (erF49)

Andrew Dobson never did.

Posted by: XTC at March 13, 2026 12:06 PM (wa/yD)

153 139
‘ I hope this message satisfies the request for clarification and resolution so we can all move forward productively.’

Is this a joke?
because I’m reading whimsical irony here.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 13, 2026 12:06 PM (jbnUc)

154 My great-grandfather and his second wife had a 30 year age gap.
Posted by: XTC at March 13, 2026 12:04 PM (wa/yD)

And, generally speaking, the people upset by this are older women who're being passed over for younger models.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 12:06 PM (ExV1e)

155 Who else is really excited about the Oscars??
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 13, 2026 11:47 AM (iFTx/)

We're really quite jazzed about our Ki-43s!

Posted by: Imperial Japanese Army Air Service, c. 1942 at March 13, 2026 12:06 PM (oDmoo)

156 Is it just me, or is ASS more incoherent than usual today?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 13, 2026 12:06 PM (kgE5c)

157 I picture Cuba in the not too distant future as an ''America 1959'' theme park.

Posted by: Oglebay at March 13, 2026 11:57 AM (2ap+5)

Make it part of Nuka world.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 13, 2026 12:06 PM (snZF9)

158 The casting couch never ends. Every producer, director and agent has one.

I saw someone comment that part of the reason why every movie, every actor, every script seems to present capitalism as evil is that Hollywood/film industry is about the most corrupt, vile version of business one could find.

Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 12:06 PM (sKqQm)

159 whimsy is always good.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 13, 2026 12:06 PM (bss/y)

160 Maybe Cuba can finally become New Vegas but without the people handing out flyers for strip clubs on every corner?

Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 12:08 PM (sKqQm)

161 Offer the top dogs in the Cuban hierarchy a deal. Nice little four bedroom, two bath ranch in Puerto Rico.A million seed money (no commie shit, open a restaurant or liquor store). Off frame restored 57 Bel Air (no Russian tractor parts).
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 13, 2026 12:00 PM (gm9Sb)

Make it conditional that they have zero involvement with politics ever again, at any level.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 13, 2026 12:08 PM (8zz6B)

162 156
‘ Is it just me, or is ASS more incoherent than usual today?’

Not in a way that makes it harder for me to ignore him.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 13, 2026 12:08 PM (jbnUc)

163 >>Maybe Cuba can finally become New Vegas but without the people handing out flyers for strip clubs on every corner?

A lot of the Romance of Cuba was the ability for businessmen / tourists to travel to Cuba to fuck underaged girls.

Posted by: garrett at March 13, 2026 12:09 PM (erF49)

164 >>is ASS more incoherent than usual today

Cutting and pasting is hard work.

Posted by: garrett at March 13, 2026 12:09 PM (erF49)

165
Sadly, Mr. McBeevee is no longer with us.
Posted by: Bulg
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You're not really 29, are you.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 13, 2026 12:10 PM (XeU6L)

166 A lot of the Romance of Cuba was the ability for businessmen / tourists to travel to Cuba to fuck underaged girls.

We have underaged girls for you to fuck at home!

Posted by: The mothers of American businessmen at March 13, 2026 12:10 PM (sKqQm)

167 Cuba gave us Islam-proof sandwiches.

Posted by: XTC at March 13, 2026 12:12 PM (wa/yD)

168 But what if you get leverage to make every big company go ESG instead?
Evil...but brilliant
Posted by: 18-1

Big Biz is every bit as dangerous as Big Gov, as Prager often said.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 13, 2026 12:13 PM (diia5)

169 @153

I asked AI to assist in finding the right words. I'm going to have AI write all my apologies for me from here on out. Even the sincere ones.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 13, 2026 12:14 PM (Dv3i1)

170 Fink is a fink

Posted by: Anna Puma at March 13, 2026 12:14 PM (GX21I)

171 Actually with all the talk of AI taking white collar jobs the one type I haven't heard discussed is DEI.

Which amusingly tells you no one cares what the output is, how fast it is, or how good it is...

Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 12:14 PM (sKqQm)

172 Black Rock wants to buy the local power company. Folk aren't hsppy

Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 13, 2026 12:15 PM (LOZbR)

173 I asked AI to assist in finding the right words. I'm going to have AI write all my apologies for me from here on out. Even the sincere ones.

Hat Tip: You can have multiple AI instances running to post all your heart felt condolences faster...

Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 12:15 PM (sKqQm)

174 Larry Fink is Denethor and he should end the same way.

Posted by: Crotalus Atrox at March 13, 2026 12:15 PM (25QY+)

175
From wiki...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is shorthand for an investing principle that prioritizes environmental issues, social issues, and corporate governance. Investing with ESG considerations is sometimes referred to as responsible investing or, in more proactive cases, impact investing. The term is also frequently used interchangeably with corporate social responsibility and sustainability, although these concepts have different foci, origins and applications.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:49 AM (ExV1e)

Basically pumping money into green boondoggles for the green street cred. Also known as violating your fiduciary commitment to the shareholders investment.

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 13, 2026 12:15 PM (i0Hi3)

176 130
I like that idea, AOP.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 13, 2026 12:16 PM (vd6bO)

177 BlackRock is like Sam Bankman-Fried's "effective altruism" bullshit -- except instead of getting rich suckers to buy into his scheme, Fink financially coerces allegiance and obedience. Cunts, all.

Posted by: red speck at March 13, 2026 12:16 PM (Ve/HL)

178 We really have to fundamentally change how these NGO and investment shitheads operate

Posted by: melodicmetal at March 13, 2026 12:17 PM (zyaAz)

179 Hmm, wonder if I should write an AI to respond to all for every out of office email that comes my way.

I could take down the corporate email servers quickly and annoy all my coworkers.

Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 12:17 PM (sKqQm)

180 It's amazing how prudish dems get when it comes to conservatives and yet they overlooked JFK's womanizing and Slick Willie's womanizing.... you're only allowed to be a scoundrel if you're a dem

I've told any leftist I've heard complaining about Trump's behavior/things Trump has said "I'm not voting for a Pope."

Posted by: GMan at March 13, 2026 12:17 PM (DFJYi)

181 Will BlackRock ever be held accountable for attempting to assassinate Trump in Butler, or nah?

Posted by: Rusty Nail at March 13, 2026 12:17 PM (DJAE9)

182 >>>I asked AI to assist in finding the right words. I'm going to have AI write all my apologies for me from here on out. Even the sincere ones.
Posted by: Chuck Martel
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Are you talking about those silicone plates?
Tornado was the best thing happen to them.
Clean that crap up and plant something.
Money they make from Rolls Royce will
make up for... wait, getting rid of that junk
won't be a loss.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 13, 2026 12:18 PM (BENy5)

183 177 BlackRock is like Sam Bankman-Fried's "effective altruism" bullshit -- except instead of getting rich suckers to buy into his scheme, Fink financially coerces allegiance and obedience. Cunts, all.
Posted by: red speck at March 13, 2026 12:16 PM (Ve/HL)

Just to get the initial funding, now SBF thinks he has an exclusivity, so he wants to strap the rat cage on.

All of these commies are really robber baron assholes who would make JP Morgan blush.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 13, 2026 12:18 PM (bss/y)

184 What horror movie would you cast Fink into?

Posted by: Anna Puma at March 13, 2026 12:18 PM (GX21I)

185 ace is up.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 13, 2026 12:18 PM (bss/y)

186 Folks bitching about their high utility bills probably need to hear how Blackrock, Vanguard, State Street pushed the utilities they own to raise rates.

Here in KY there's an effort by the state government to look into the commission that handles the electric rates, approves increases and the like. I suspect that commission was in bed with those outfits and members were getting a bit of a bump in pay.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 13, 2026 12:18 PM (jtM2q)

187 going to have AI write all my apologies for me from here on out
_-_
As far as I can tell, AI functions very much like a civilizational virus or cancer. I don't see any upside.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 13, 2026 12:19 PM (vd6bO)

188 109 >>>WTF is ESG?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 13, 2026 11:44 AM (snZF9)

From wiki...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is shorthand for an investing principle that prioritizes environmental issues, social issues, and corporate governance.

In other words, it's the CCP's Social Credit scheme applied to capitalist institutions in order to turn them communist.

Posted by: red speck at March 13, 2026 12:19 PM (Ve/HL)

189 I've told any leftist I've heard complaining about Trump's behavior/things Trump has said "I'm not voting for a Pope."

If you really get into it with them they usually retreat to something like,

Well I don't care about your prudish family values so if a leftwing pol has an affair it doesn't matter, but since you do you aren't allowed to vote for someone that does!

Now, this is childish as you note, but you'll quickly find this is just another fake leftist argument. When Bill Clinton was in the news the same people didn't care that Clinton was sexually assaulting women - something they supposedly DO care about.

Posted by: 18-1 at March 13, 2026 12:20 PM (sKqQm)

190 154 My great-grandfather and his second wife had a 30 year age gap.
Posted by: XTC at March 13, 2026 12:04 PM (wa/yD)

And, generally speaking, the people upset by this are older women who're being passed over for younger models.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 12:06 PM (ExV1e)

Correct, which is why they're trying to shame established 30-40-year-old men as being "groomers" and "pedophiles" for pursuing women in their early 20s.

Posted by: Redefining until all real meaning is lost at March 13, 2026 12:20 PM (TbWk/)

191
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 13, 2026 11:49 AM (ExV1e)

Basically pumping money into green boondoggles for the green street cred. Also known as violating your fiduciary commitment to the shareholders investment.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless
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Or simply bypassing the goofy act an pocketing the money. Much as the Samolians have.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 13, 2026 12:20 PM (BENy5)

192 Quangos delenda est

Posted by: Anna Puma at March 13, 2026 12:20 PM (GX21I)

193 Got that backwards. It was Somalians that pocketed the samolians.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 13, 2026 12:21 PM (BENy5)

194 What horror movie would you cast Fink into?
Posted by: Anna Puma

Would rather cast him into a volcano.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at March 13, 2026 12:25 PM (IVHxI)

195 183 177>>>Just to get the initial funding, now SBF thinks he has an exclusivity, so he wants to strap the rat cage on.

All of these commies are really robber baron assholes who would make JP Morgan blush.

Seriously. The robber barons of the 19th and 20th centuries were ruthless in hopes of owning the entirety of their respective industries. The ones of the 21st century have embarked on directing the very lives of everyone on the planet. It's a level of loathing of humanity that used to be restricted to demons like Hitler -- and abhorred universally. Now, they meet in Davos annually and half the world's population is packing their bags for the nearest 15-minute city and tasting bugs to see which they'll prefer in the Brave New World.

Posted by: red speck at March 13, 2026 12:25 PM (Ve/HL)

196 It's funny, because "pulling the lever" could mean either voting, or masturbating.

Posted by: Archimedes at March 13, 2026 11:28 AM (Riz8t)

Some may ask what the difference is
Posted by: ...

This difference is if you don't masturbate yourself, no one else will do it for you.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 13, 2026 12:26 PM (a+4eV)

197 Excellent piece, Buck. Thanks.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 13, 2026 12:29 PM (dK+Kv)

198 54 Isn't it hysterically ironic that the same AWFL's who paraded around in Handmaiden costumes protesting Trump are now parading around protesting that Trump is actually removing a patriarchal theocratic despot that actually DID demean and relegate women to the status of chattel?
Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at March 13, 2026 11:23 AM (MNCvZ)

I am beginning to think that progressives' Marcusian "tolerant intolerance" is really primarily about safety and social acceptance for kiddy diddlers. They apply tolerance to Islam -- which is wealthy, numerous, repressive, patriarchal, conquering, colonizing, and imperialist -- while applying intolerance to Christianity, which is tolerant of dissent, anti-DV, and many other progressive things that Islam is not. Pretty much the only "tolerant" thing about Islam is its acceptance for the sexual molestation of children and animals, and yet that somehow counts as a "pro" for them, that outweighs the "cons" of its pro-DV, anti-feminist, anti-queer aspects.

Posted by: SciVo at March 13, 2026 12:35 PM (Sy6m/)

199 We are learning two basic things. One, the "elite" are only interested in their own betterment and actively hate their "inferiors". Two, besides the pawns, there is no "left" and the leaders are just "elite" using the dogma as leverage for their own benefit.

Posted by: Azjaeger at March 13, 2026 01:21 PM (/2Iqm)

200 Blame the Muslims for this crisis and their terror allies and you'll be banned at X for hate speech. Thank god honest discussion can go on here. Iranians action's demonstrate how tyrannies operate. It also demonstrates how the globalists fantasies about green energy are a fraud that enriches the few.

Posted by: TJ jackson at March 13, 2026 01:23 PM (bXvrr)

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