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The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

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[That and prayer!]




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Good morning boys and girls and everything in between. Before we enter the Prayer Revival just a few housekeeping matters to go over. (Rulz for those of you in North Hudson)

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate.
2) Be kind, be nice. Or don't get caught.
3) Running with sharp objects is no way to impress the one you want to.
4) Have a great weekend!

*****


AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List

Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.

Prayer Requests:
1/31 – George V asked for prayers for his wife. She needs a heart valve replacement but first needs a heart cath to assess the valve and determine the replacement procedure and perhaps put stents in the coronary arteries that may be partially blocked. Also, the preliminary CT scan of her heart showed spots on her lungs that may be cancerous.
2/21 Update – The prayers are working. Thanks be to God and everyone who prayed. The heart cath showed no blockages in her arteries. The heart valve procedure will be in about 4 weeks. The pulmonologist said the lung spots have a very low chance of being cancerous, but a second scan will tell for sure. So far good news, and thanks to all who prayed for her.

2/19 – mindful webworker requested prayers for his wife. Milady Jo will be having surgery on 2/26. It should be outpatient, and then a couple of weeks of recovery. Prayers are welcome for her, her surgeon, and her hapless husband while she’s down.
2/26 Update – The surgery is for Respiratory Epithelial Adenomatoid Hamartomak (REAH) – basically a blocked up nose. It’s relatively rare. It took a while to find an ENT whose diagnosis and surgical recommendation gave confidence. The surgery should improve her life greatly. It is scheduled for 1 pm.
2/28 Update – Thanks for the good thoughts and prayers for MiladyJo’s surgery. It took about 4 hours and seems to have been completely successful. There has been a great improvement in breathing and even appearance. She said that, after years of waiting, it seems like a dream, and that she knows with family, friends, and Morons and ‘Ettes, she is much loved.

2/20 – Gouveneur Morris requested prayers for herself as she has surgery scheduled for 2/27 for spondylolisthesis.
3/5 Update - Gouveneur Morris’ surgery was successful – every prayer and thought directed her way is appreciated.

2/21 - Skip asked for prayers for his sister and her two children, as they grieve their husband/father. The memorial service was on 2/21.

2/21 – Vmom deport deport deport asked for prayers for Gerry and Cathy, the elderly parents of her co-worker, B. Gerry and Cathy are in failing health, and B is bravely trying to keep them cared for and independent while also being a mom to her own kids.

2/21 – San Franpsycho requested a prayer for complete and immediate healing for PS, his oldest living relative, who is back in the hospital due to post-surgery fever and possible pneumonia.

2/21 – Sock Monkey asked for prayers of comfort and peace for Rickb223, who recently lost his wife to cancer. It was apparently a long battle and he was her primary caregiver. He is struggling. Please pray for him.

2/25 – LinusVanPelt posted a request for prayers for himself. He had a health scare and it’s freaking him out a bit. He had a real thing happen, and then received a clean bill of health, but has 2 more doctors to see. He can’t stop irrationally worrying that they’re going to say bad stuff (despite the real reason for the visits is to adjust medication levels).
2/28 Update – He woke up in a hospital ICU recently. Everything checked out, and it was a stress-induced incident, but that means he needs to make changes in his professional life. He is looking for the Lord’s guidance.

2/25 – Teresa in Fort Worth posted that she might need some prayers. Her PET scan was less than encouraging. She will have more information on 2/26.
2/27 Update – The newest chemo protocol appears to be working. Her cancer markers are below the “cancerous” range. So for now they will continue with 2 weeks of continuous medication delivered directly into the Hepatic Artery and 2 weeks off. Unfortunately, one of the meds is a low dose of steroids, so her appetite and her Zepbound are currently duking it out.

2/25 – Robert posted that he needed an ‘Ette to kindly bash his brains in. He is suffering yet another massive gout flare up, and needs someone to end it all for him. He asks for an ‘Ette because he knows women are capable of inflicting great violence with only love in their hearts.

2/26 – Farmer could use some prayers. A biopsy is scheduled soon. The dentist said he found a couple of suspect spots. After having had prostate cancer, anything like this really alarms him.

2/26 – Bluebell passed along news from winger: “Tomorrow (2/27) I go in for an all day marathon of tests and consultations. Then Monday (3/2) they will attempt the surgery. It is quite complex and they are not exactly sure they can do it. If they can, it will be a ten hour procedure. I confess to being a little apprehensive. The Rev is a little overwhelmed poor soul. Fortunately my two kids have me covered. My daughter the nurse for the medical side, and my son for the spiritual side. He has been a rock.”
3/10 Update – GrammieWinger’s son said she wanted us to know that she had surgery last Monday, and they were able to get most of the cancer, but they had to remove her colon. It’ll be a long recovery time, but she’s in good spirits and good hands. Grammie’s daughter has been at the hospital every day. Grammie Winger is very thankful for all of your prayers and she looks forward to talking with us soon!

2/27 – turambar posted that his/her mom had surgery for a broken left hip. Lots of pins and a rod were required to fix her up. She is in recovery now and doing okay, but she has a long road ahead since she is 86 years old. Thanks for your prayers; turambar appreciated them so much.

2/28 – 2009Refugee asked for prayers for an older sister who was scheduled for brain surgery on 3/4.

2/28 – no one of any consequence requested prayers for the repose of his oldest friend, who died on 2/22. His friend had returned to the church in recent years. No one of any consequence will be giving the eulogy at his memorial mass.

2/28 – San Franpsycho asked for prayers for P’nina Bat Surel, who remains hospitalized and still is not stabilized.

2/28 – Fenelon Spoke asked for prayers for a friend, P, who is dealing with a pinched nerve and has to have surgery in a week or so. She also has a daughter, K, who just got out of the hospital having had major mental health problems.

2/28 – LinusVanPelt requested prayers for our troops, President Trump, and for Israel’s government and the IDF as well.

2/28 – Sock Monkey requests prayers for Mrs. Sock. She crashed and burned pretty hard while skiing Thursday. She went to work very sore and using a cane.

2/28 – JJ posted that his wife was discharged from her rehab facility and her prognosis post shunt surgery to regain strength and physical abilities is excellent.

3/2 – RickZ posted that he received bad news. He went to the ER with muscle pain and came out with a cancer diagnosis. He could use prayers for an extremely capable oncological team of cancer specialists, and that God guides their hands and minds as they work to rid Rick of cancer. And also that God would provide him peace and calm, and to help sustain him through this trial.

3/5 – Inogame posted the good news that baby #5 arrived! Baby was overdue by 12 days. Mom and baby are doing well. Baby was 9 pounds 8 ounces, and 21.5 inches long.

3/5 – IrishEI has learned that she needs major surgery on 3/16, and she would really appreciate prayers.

3/7 – Uncle Slayton posted the good news that his son-in-law, Kenny, is almost 3 years cancer-free. He beat lymphoma and leukemia, and Uncle Slayton wanted to thank everyone who prayed for him.

3/7 – Joe Kidd sent an update on a previous prayer, for a young girl named Jasmine. She is the adopted daughter of a friend of a friend. She had been rescued from abuse, but was withdrawn, etc. The friend took the family on an RV trip, and with lots of TLC for Jasmine, things have improved. It appears that God has surrounded this young girl with an army of angels, and your prayers for her are being heard. May those listed here and whispered elsewhere receive similar affirmation.

3/7 – vmom deport deport deport requested prayers for GB, the husband of her friend; he just had a quadruple bypass a couple of days ago, following a heart attack.

3/10 – Warai-otoko asked for prayers for a sister-in-law with some respiratory issues, who just took a hard turn for the worse. Thanks to everyone, even if you just take a fraction of a second for it.

3/10 – Update on Susan, who we have been praying for as she battles cancer. She is hospitalized again with an infection in her colon that quickly turned bad. The doctor says the signs are sepsis but they are running tests to make sure. The good news is that the pancreatic cancer was and is responding to the chemo and her cancer numbers are going down. God bless and thank you!
3/19 Update – Susan is still in the hospital, but she is doing 100% better. The doctors are not ready to release her yet, but everything is going in the right direction. They keep saying “maybe tomorrow”.

3/11 – Bulg sends a prayer of thanks. He called his formerly estranged sister on her birthday, and they had a wonderful conversation. It was their second conversation since February, and there was no animosity at all.

3/11 – Doof sent his appreciation for the Horde’s prayers for his mom, who has been in post-hospitalization rehab since mid-January. She has recovered from her illnesses, but her body seems to be increasingly giving up on her. PT has become too painful and exhausting for her. She is also having increased brain fog and is rapidly losing the ability to do things like answer her phone or send texts. Continued prayers requested for her, as she is very sad, and also for Doof and his sister as they figure out what’s next.
3/16 Update – Doof’s mother is not doing very well. Her 100 days of post-hospital rehab will be ending soon, and she is not nearly recovered enough to live alone. She’s almost completely confined to bed. She will be moved to long-term care soon, and will likely be there for the rest of her life. They appreciate the prayers.

3/14 – Retired Buckeye Cop asks for prayers for Mrs. Cop’s cousin, “A.B”. He has been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. He is a retired police officer who was hit by a car years ago. He attempted to deal with the pain by self-medicating with too much Tylenol, which ended up poisoning his liver. His only alternative is a liver transplant, but he is uncertain if he wants to have surgery.

3/18 – TecumsehTea requests prayers, as her husband was fired from a job he enjoyed very much on 3/17. Prayers are needed for peace, direction, and clarity. They trust God will provide the right job at the right time, and that He would give them peace in the waiting. TecumsehTea is still dealing with the effects of her heart attack last July. Prayers for healing, as her BP continues to be unstable. Chronic Lyme disease and autoimmune disease complicates everything. She trusts that God is faithful and good and He will take care of their needs.

For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 08:00 AM




Comments

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1 Good morning horde

Posted by: Skip at March 21, 2026 08:06 AM (Ia/+0)

2 I nooded.

Posted by: Person experiencing noodness at March 21, 2026 08:06 AM (2Ez/1)

3 ok ok I get the hint Ill make a second cuppa

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 21, 2026 08:07 AM (gbOdA)

4 Prayers up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked.

Posted by: olddog in mo at March 21, 2026 08:08 AM (bQ4nt)

5 That my son Johnny sees the light

Posted by: John Thomas at March 21, 2026 08:08 AM (GAiy7)

6 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Caffiend at March 21, 2026 08:10 AM (oftw2)

7 O, what a parish, a terrible parish
O, what a parish is that o' Dunkel'
They hangit their minister, droon'd their precentor
Dang doun the steeple, and fuddled the bell

Posted by: The Parish of Dunkeld at March 21, 2026 08:13 AM (oftw2)

8 Community Coffee breakfast blend.... gone!

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 21, 2026 08:14 AM (AkEZC)

9 Looking for an update on Grammie. I hope she is healing ok.

Headed to the farm this morning. I sent KT a couple of pics from there last week, maybe they will be on the Garden Thread.

Posted by: fd at March 21, 2026 08:14 AM (vFG9F)

10 Howdy! I'm saying my prayers for all of the Horde.

Posted by: Moonbeam at March 21, 2026 08:14 AM (rbKZ6)

11 Doggeh says bark bark wake up time

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 21, 2026 08:14 AM (7/NKC)

12 Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our deaths. Amen.

St. Benedict, pray for us.

***
I have prayed Rosaries for the intentions, both stated and unstated, of the Horde.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at March 21, 2026 08:15 AM (ksbjf)

13 11 Doggeh says bark bark wake up time
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 21, 2026 08:14 AM (7/NKC)

I would rub dogs nose in it

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 21, 2026 08:15 AM (gbOdA)

14
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at March 21, 2026 08:15 AM (tljrc)

15 Morning again, caffeinators!

I'm shaved, showered, fed, and . . . well, all the coffee I brewed is gone. That's easily solved, however.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 21, 2026 08:16 AM (wzUl9)

16 Praying for all on Annie's list and all what are in need.

Posted by: Count de Monet at March 21, 2026 08:16 AM (wVcYX)

17 Good morning, Horde! Thank you, MisHum & Annie. A couple relevant songs from different ends of the genre spectrum:

Sturgill:
https://youtu.be/-qhLe3fMMLQ

Hip-hop:
https://youtu.be/zPomkU29JtU


Off to review the posted intentions.... and get some coffee started, of course!

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 21, 2026 08:16 AM (kOluj)

18 Coffeee is guud. Must find more.

Posted by: man at March 21, 2026 08:17 AM (XuXeR)

19 Attende, Domine, et miserere, quia peccavimus tibi.

Ad te Rex summe, omnium redemptor,
oculos nostros sublevamus flentes:
exaudi, Christe, supplicantum preces.


Hear us, O mighty Lord, show us your Mercy: Sinners we stand before you.

To thee, Redeemer, on thy throne of glory:
lift we our weeping eyes in holy pleadings:
listen, O Jesu, to our supplications.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 21, 2026 08:19 AM (Jj1OR)

20 The Parish of Dunkeld

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIdz87JsTgY

Posted by: Silly Wizard at March 21, 2026 08:21 AM (oftw2)

21
The same monster Russians who are invading Ukraine and employing Trump as an agent are now sending a tanker of oil to the brave Cuban people.

There's no embarrassment on the left.

Posted by: Auspex at March 21, 2026 08:23 AM (Y8DZL)

22 Aside from washing and spray-waxing the Buick, so it'll look good (for a day or so until the pollen turns it into a dust heap again), and buying some more dry food for the cats, I'm pretty much at loose ends today. Maybe I'll nip out to a coffee shop for a latte or something.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 21, 2026 08:25 AM (wzUl9)

23 Have you ever seen sign language interpretation for a song? This guy really gets into it at the Swedish music festival

https://tinyurl.com/3tc2as4u

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at March 21, 2026 08:27 AM (w6EFb)

24 I would like to request prayers for my son who has been sending out loads of resumes, but hasnt gotten a job offer yet ( Didn't get around to sending it in to Annie yet: Sorry!) His major was horticulture and he would ideally like something related to research but he's certainly is willing to -and has done labor ourdoors.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 21, 2026 08:29 AM (m6Eem)

25 Good morning again dear morons and thanks to annie and mh and the horde for praying.

Hiya JT
{grammie}
{TiFW}

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 21, 2026 08:29 AM (RIvkX)

26 Good Saturday morning, horde.

Prayers said for all on the list.

John Thomas, prayers that your son (?) receives and recognizes divine guidance. I pray for this for my children as well, along with forgiveness for myself for not having led them better.


Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 21, 2026 08:32 AM (h7ZuX)

27 Sign language song was fun. I was a sign language interpreter for a couple years in the school system, and I volunteered at the church we attended to sign the service.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 21, 2026 08:32 AM (nz1sK)

28
Prayers of thanks for the recovery of my Catholic in-laws from
their self-poisoning last Tuesday in celebration of some Hibernian Saint.

Posted by: Auspex at March 21, 2026 08:33 AM (Y8DZL)

29 In the prayers answered column, this week my son found out he has been accepted into the IBEW Apprenticeship program. Earns while he learns over 4 years on his way to becoming a Journeyman Electrician.

Glory be!

Posted by: Count de Monet at March 21, 2026 08:33 AM (wVcYX)

30 Prayers of thanks for the recovery of my Catholic in-laws from
their self-poisoning last Tuesday in celebration of some Hibernian Saint."

*golf clap*

Posted by: man at March 21, 2026 08:33 AM (XuXeR)

31 Please don't do that, Mr Norris, I was just following orders!

Posted by: The Grim Reaper at March 21, 2026 08:37 AM (Q+gd/)

32 29 In the prayers answered column, this week my son found out he has been accepted into the IBEW Apprenticeship program. Earns while he learns over 4 years on his way to becoming a Journeyman Electrician.

Glory be!
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 21, 2026 08:33 AM (wVcYX)

AWESOME! My uncle got my dad into the program after Dad's Army service was up. That was, uhhh,..LONG ago.

-SLV

Posted by: Shy Lurking Voter at March 21, 2026 08:38 AM (7kJyR)

33 Prayers for my Longhorns and all the other player, students, and fans.

Safe travels

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 21, 2026 08:40 AM (gbOdA)

34 Going to try and count how many birds I see today.

it's very foggy this morning, bit I saw a robin on a tree and three other small birds flying.

Also heard maybe 4 different kinds of bird songs

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 21, 2026 08:41 AM (nLlkW)

35 I pray for this for my children as well, along with forgiveness for myself for not having led them better.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 21, 2026 08:32 AM (h7ZuX)

--------

THIS. (Also, nice to see you, Dash!)

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 21, 2026 08:41 AM (kOluj)

36 Wow! Generals are taking the advice of Senator Kelly and refusing to engage in Trump's illegal unnecessary war. Nice!

Posted by: Sid at March 21, 2026 08:43 AM (KmDmv)

37 vmom
We've got Red wing blackbirds, Juncos, woodpeckers, bluebirds and robins making noise in our area. We have two different kinds of hawks, but they don't make much noise. Sparrows keep building a nest over the back door that goes into the garage.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 21, 2026 08:44 AM (nz1sK)

38 THIS. (Also, nice to see you, Dash!)
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 21, 2026 08:41 AM (kOluj)

Thank you. Back atcha! I appreciate the gospel selections that you sow among our wildness here. It always seems to be just what I need to hear.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 21, 2026 08:44 AM (h7ZuX)

39 Shit Pebbles would be much more effective if it provided links to what it says. Baseless statements only work with the blob.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 21, 2026 08:45 AM (/lPRQ)

40 24 I would like to request prayers for my son who has been sending out loads of resumes, but hasnt gotten a job offer yet ( Didn't get around to sending it in to Annie yet: Sorry!) His major was horticulture and he would ideally like something related to research but he's certainly is willing to -and has done labor ourdoors.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 21, 2026 08:29 AM (m6Eem)

They almost never hire bachelor degrees for research. Is he working anywhere right now (either paid or for free)? if not, that would be my 1st suggestion to help the search.

Posted by: Nova Local at March 21, 2026 08:46 AM (tOcjL)

41 Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has a message for our GOP Senators.

“If you cannot do your JOB in the Senate and get voter ID and proof of citizenship passed, you should find a DIFFERENT JOB!”

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 21, 2026 08:46 AM (gbOdA)

42 Tech News thread has weekly meme links for PowerLine Blog (#9, Midwest Chick (#136), and Sarah Hoyt (#137).

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 21, 2026 08:47 AM (O7YUW)

43 Let's try that again for Powerline Blog: #98

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 21, 2026 08:47 AM (O7YUW)

44 Tecumseh I am not really a bird watcher, just decided to start doing this on a lark (pun intended)

Seems fun!

You're in the Texas area?

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 21, 2026 08:47 AM (nLlkW)

45 I pray for this for my children as well, along with forgiveness for myself for not having led them better.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 21, 2026 08:32 AM (h7ZuX)

May the rough places be made smooth.

Posted by: Count de Monet at March 21, 2026 08:48 AM (wVcYX)

46 I pray for the new hamsters who are keeping this place up and running.

Posted by: dantesed at March 21, 2026 08:50 AM (Oy/m2)

47 Yes. Someone has told me that research needs an advanced degree. Thanks. His last job was connected with horticulture labor related to research, but it ended several months ago- not to any fault of his-it just was a timed job and while looking he has been collecting unemployment.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 21, 2026 08:50 AM (6jy2V)

48 See at Legalinsurrection.com Iran still has some missiles to throw randomly around.

Posted by: Skip at March 21, 2026 08:51 AM (Ia/+0)

49 Sorry: 47 was for Nova Local.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 21, 2026 08:51 AM (6jy2V)

50 Positive vibes to all the afflicted

Posted by: Don Black at March 21, 2026 08:51 AM (ZxPkt)

51 Fen, Prayers up for your son. May he find employment that uses his education and talents to the fullest.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 21, 2026 08:52 AM (d6BF2)

52 I would like to request prayers for my son who has been sending out loads of resumes, but hasnt gotten a job offer yet ( Didn't get around to sending it in to Annie yet: Sorry!) His major was horticulture and he would ideally like something related to research but he's certainly is willing to -and has done labor ourdoors.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke


Many things in life are a Catch 22 - You cannot get none unless you are getting some!
This case - always easier to get a job if you have a job (and desire a better one).

Go to Manpower, or any other temp agency, or headhunters.
Take anything, then look for anything better and work to move up.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 21, 2026 08:52 AM (/lPRQ)

53 Fenelon, if nothing else, it seems like nurseries and orchards would be hiring right now. It might not be what he wants, but it would have to better than unemployment, and could lead to something permanent.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 21, 2026 08:52 AM (h7ZuX)

54 Troll makes me wonder if the Stupid have their own patron saint.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 21, 2026 08:53 AM (RIvkX)

55 47 Yes. Someone has told me that research needs an advanced degree. Thanks. His last job was connected with horticulture labor related to research, but it ended several months ago- not to any fault of his-it just was a timed job and while looking he has been collecting unemployment.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 21, 2026 08:50 AM (6jy2V)

I just mention this b/c his field (and all bio science type fields) is overstuffed with laid off feds with masters level degrees and years+ of experience, so he's unlikely to be able to break in, especially on the east coast...too many people fighting for too few jobs. The feds didn't really leave this area.

So, he may need to bide his time. And while doing so, he doesn't want to let his resume turn stale, especially as he's so young. He wants to be doing, even if he's not paid for doing. Collecting certs or licenses and training, collecting good employment recs, even in fields that aren't his.

Posted by: Nova Local at March 21, 2026 08:53 AM (tOcjL)

56 I will pray for your son, Fen.

Maybe he can go in person to various garden / park related centers and ask?
It is spring, they must need manpower.

Maybe print up a few simple "calling cards" to hand over.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 21, 2026 08:54 AM (nLlkW)

57 One of my brothers applied for the IBEW thing. Didn't get accepted. He was was told "Go there anyway" Someone didn't show up, so he got in.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 21, 2026 08:55 AM (d6BF2)

58 https://www.americanthinker.com/america must destroy_iran_s_militias in iraq

Blame the Auto-Pen administration for pulling out of Iraq

Posted by: Skip at March 21, 2026 08:55 AM (Ia/+0)

59 Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 21, 2026 08:54 AM (nLlkW)

Those are good ideas. I will tell him, Thanks,

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 21, 2026 08:55 AM (6jy2V)

60 More than half of life is just showing up.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 21, 2026 08:55 AM (d6BF2)

61 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.  As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell.  Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy.  Amen.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 08:56 AM (ZOv7s)

62 Vmom, no, NE Indiana

Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 21, 2026 08:56 AM (nz1sK)

63 More than half of life is just showing up.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 21, 2026 08:55 AM (d6BF2)

. . . prepared and having read & followed the instructions.

Posted by: Count de Monet at March 21, 2026 08:57 AM (wVcYX)

64 52 I would like to request prayers for my son who has been sending out loads of resumes, but hasnt gotten a job offer yet ( Didn't get around to sending it in to Annie yet: Sorry!) His major was horticulture and he would ideally like something related to research but he's certainly is willing to -and has done labor ourdoors.


it's far but seems like up in NE they have some opportunities? the trouble is, hard to find cheap housing in VT or ME ...

Posted by: BlackOrchid(j+aD2) at March 21, 2026 08:57 AM (j+aD2)

65 There has to be some higher push at IBEW Socialists for women to join up. Seeing many women at work theses days.

I have no issues with women electricians

Posted by: Skip at March 21, 2026 08:58 AM (Ia/+0)

66 My idea for Fenson is to contact nearby senior centers or senior living places and get himself a once a week volunteer gig. They may have something he is needed for or he can offer a weekly gardening activity or horticulture activity, flower arranging, bonsai clippings, mini succulent bowls...they will pay for materials and the old people will love to have a young face around.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 21, 2026 08:58 AM (RIvkX)

67 They finally transported my mom, at the new hospital waiting on the doctor and/or surgeon (took her to the ER last night with stomach pains, CT shows ischemia).

Posted by: tintex at March 21, 2026 08:59 AM (1Ci+H)

68 prayers sent Fen I know the feeling. its so hard for the boys it seems like. mine as well. they get used to rejection, it sucks. meanwhile my daughter has never had any trouble. it sucks for boys.

my one guy will be staying up north this summer to work. he tried really hard to find an internship down here, or really anywhere else, so I'm sad we won't see him for a long while. it's good overall tho. might be best for him to stay up there after college anyway.

Posted by: BlackOrchid(j+aD2) at March 21, 2026 09:00 AM (j+aD2)

69 Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has a message for our GOP Senators.

“If you cannot do your JOB in the Senate and get voter ID and proof of citizenship passed, you should find a DIFFERENT JOB!”
Posted by: r hennigantx


I heard an Anna Paulina Luna interview on the radio the other day. She has a touch of "up talk" in how how she speaks.
After seeing a gazillion pics of her in military uniform, business attire, and bikinis I had no clue what she would sound.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 21, 2026 09:00 AM (/lPRQ)

70 SanFranPsycho, how is your relative? Any progress?

Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 21, 2026 09:00 AM (nz1sK)

71 Many things in life are a Catch 22 - You cannot get none unless you are getting some!
This case - always easier to get a job if you have a job (and desire a better one).

Go to Manpower, or any other temp agency, or headhunters.
Take anything, then look for anything better and work to move up.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 21, 2026 08:52 AM (/lPRQ)
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Correct. Another important point: maybe you won't work in your degree field. I certainly ain't.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:01 AM (ZOv7s)

72 Almost all the State Wildlife agencies have openings.

Posted by: MkY(willowed) at March 21, 2026 09:01 AM (q6tQZ)

73 I would like to request prayers for my son who has been sending out loads of resumes, but hasnt gotten a job offer yet ( Didn't get around to sending it in to Annie yet: Sorry!) His major was horticulture and he would ideally like something related to research but he's certainly is willing to -and has done labor ourdoors.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

May FenSon's career path catch and take hold.

Posted by: Count de Monet at March 21, 2026 09:01 AM (wVcYX)

74 Posted by: Nova Local at March 21, 2026 08:53 AM (tOcjL)

Good advice. I will tell him. Thx again

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 21, 2026 09:01 AM (6jy2V)

75 Vmom, no, NE Indiana
Posted by: TecumsehTea

I am in SE Pennsylvania

How is Mr Tea? Did he file for unemployment?
Been praying for you guys

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 21, 2026 09:01 AM (YfZCH)

76 Our kids could use some prayers. They nearly lost their house early Monday morning when a tornado struck. Luckily they were at the shelter when it hit.

Much damage. Much to clean up. Much to repair.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 21, 2026 09:01 AM (AkEZC)

77 Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum and Annie!

May God's perfect grace rain down on all of His children this day.

And may God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 21, 2026 09:02 AM (vrNzf)

78 Good morning Horde thx MIsHum. Payers for the Horde and their loved ones in need. Payers for our troops in harms way.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 21, 2026 09:05 AM (mHVWR)

79 SanFranPsycho, how is your relative? Any progress?
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 21, 2026 09:00 AM (nz1sK)
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Thanks for asking. She is d/c back home but has suffered a permanent decline it seems and is. Lot less independent than she was. I should get an update this evening.

Very sorry to learn of your husband's sudden job loss that can be very scary.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 21, 2026 09:05 AM (RIvkX)

80 See at Legalinsurrection.com Iran still has some missiles to throw randomly around.
Posted by: Skip

Read a lengthy post yesterday on Iran by a non-military person just trying to sort out the news.

My take away of that analysis is the biggest factor in Iran's favor is they organized their IRGC divisions (~40) to operate independent of central command if they lose C3.
IOW, it looks like they are popping off in all directions because they are by design. This would make it hard to occupy them... not that anyone wants to.

This actually backfired on them as while attacked by countries 'A' and 'B', the disjointed divisions respond by attacking countries 'C', 'D', 'E', 'F'....

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 21, 2026 09:07 AM (/lPRQ)

81 Thanks for asking, VMom. He did apply for unemployment. Well, most of the way. He has to go to the post office so they can verify his ID as we have cheap phones that aren't sufficient to the task, I guess.
I don't want to say he's dispirited, but he's still really struggling that at this point in his career (45+years) he made that kind of an error. I'm not making excuses for him, it just seems that outright termination was a bit much. But, big corp, safety is primary, I get all that. It's hard to see someone who has worked so hard have it all disappear just like that.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 21, 2026 09:07 AM (nz1sK)

82 72 Almost all the State Wildlife agencies have openings.
Posted by: MkY(willowed) at March 21, 2026 09:01 AM (q6tQZ)

And National Parks. Some of which offer housing for the season. I mean, it's a cabin, but young people usually fill these roles and don't mind the cabin like we older folks do.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 21, 2026 09:10 AM (h7ZuX)

83 For those of you who have followed the insane daytime drama that is my life, there is shocking news: My daughter has scheduled the baptism of her children in the Church.

Could have knocked me over with a feather.

She remains estranged, but my wife is painstakingly nudging her back to it, patiently listening to her quotes from the Holy Prophet ChatGPT and offering qualified agreement and gentle correction where appropriate. She is doing what I cannot: explain the Church from the Wiccan/Astrology/New Age perspective that she formerly had. She speaks that language and is showing that all of those things are from God, not independent or part of some other power source.

Your prayers have been effective! Please continue them!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:10 AM (ZOv7s)

84 79 > She is d/c back home but has suffered a permanent decline it seems and is. Lot less independent than she was.

It is so difficult to watch our loved ones decline. Glad to hear she is at home, much better for her than a hospital.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 21, 2026 09:11 AM (nz1sK)

85
Fen,
Has your son considered starting his own landscaping design maintenance small usiness? As someone said earkier, collect some certs, volunteer at an assisted kiving center with a (small) colorful potted plant class that could go in their rooms.

for the small usiness, start small, go to a county parole office and ask how to get on their list of small businesses availa le to hire non-violent parolees. your church, can also be part of that new parole environment as well. this is something I've thougjt about doing at retirement myself if I'm still healthy enough to do so.

Posted by: BifBewalski at March 21, 2026 09:11 AM (QVmho)

86 pardon the typos.... cell phone, and autocucomber is disabled.

Posted by: BifBewalski at March 21, 2026 09:12 AM (QVmho)

87 > See at Legalinsurrection.com Iran still has some missiles to throw randomly around.
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Iran regime fired 2 IRBMs at Diego Garcia, some 4000 miles distant

1 failed in flight, the other was shot down
but this shows the regime can target much of Europe

Posted by: Don Black at March 21, 2026 09:14 AM (ZxPkt)

88 Sidekicks only gets a 5.3 on Rotten.

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 21, 2026 09:14 AM (gbOdA)

89 My take away of that analysis is the biggest factor in Iran's favor is they organized their IRGC divisions (~40) to operate independent of central command if they lose C3.
IOW, it looks like they are popping off in all directions because they are by design. This would make it hard to occupy them... not that anyone wants to...

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 21, 2026 09:07 AM (/lPRQ)
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Their assumption was that we would invade them as we did Iraq and Afghanistan. What they did not count on was that we would simply blockade their economy while systematically destroying their leadership. Those isolated cells will eventually run out of ammunition, and when it becomes clear that the US can maintain this state of affairs indefinitely, morale will collapse.

Also important: Iran is far more politically mature than any of the Arab states. It has an ancient culture that has proven itself capable of self-rule. There is no need to install a "strongman" in Iran because it posses a knowledge of institutions that makes a limited monarchy feasible and they can do it by themselves.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:14 AM (ZOv7s)

90 Posted by: BlackOrchid(j+aD2) at March 21, 2026 09:00 AM (j+aD2)

Yes. It is harder for boys, I think . I often wonder if some people see his name and think, " German / Irish guy" must be a white male . One place he looked at has all kinds of DEI stuff on their website ,

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 21, 2026 09:15 AM (m6Eem)

91 Young people today have little-to-no exposure to old people unless grandma lives at home.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 21, 2026 09:15 AM (RIvkX)

92 Hallelujah, AHL!

Thank God for spouses who bring complementary skills to the marriage... they somehow make short work of things that seem like rocket surgery to us.

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 21, 2026 09:16 AM (kOluj)

93 83 For those of you who have followed the insane daytime drama that is my life, there is shocking news: My daughter has scheduled the baptism of her children in the Church.

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Praise the Lord for he is good, His love endures forever!

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 21, 2026 09:16 AM (7/NKC)

94 Fen,
Has your son considered starting his own landscaping design maintenance small usiness? As someone said earkier, collect some certs, volunteer at an assisted kiving center with a (small) colorful potted plant class that could go in their rooms.

Posted by: BifBewalski at March 21, 2026 09:11 AM (QVmho)
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The key element in all these suggestions is that he get a job, any job. I worked in a photography studio for a while, then on a few campaigns, unloaded trucks, stamped widgets, did polling, telemarketing and lawyer referrals.

When you present a resume that shows all that, the employer sees that you want to work. Later on, for space reasons you can drop the menial crap, focusing on relevant skills, but as others said: want a job? Get a job.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:18 AM (ZOv7s)

95 Prayers for us down here by the bay
I brought home stomach V and now wifey has it
Daughter has bronchitis

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 21, 2026 09:18 AM (gbOdA)

96 I have no issues with women electricians
Posted by: Skip

As long as they don't take it in the shorts!

Posted by: Ohm, Sweet Ohm at March 21, 2026 09:18 AM (oftw2)

97 Iran regime fired 2 IRBMs at Diego Garcia, some 4000 miles distant

1 failed in flight, the other was shot down
but this shows the regime can target much of Europe
Posted by: Don Black at March 21, 2026 09:14 AM (ZxPkt)
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This shows they are getting targeting data from Russia and/or China.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:19 AM (ZOv7s)

98 This shows they are getting targeting data from Russia and/or China.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:19 AM (ZOv7s)

or google

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 21, 2026 09:20 AM (gbOdA)

99 I saw Parasitic Draw open for Adequately Wired at The Electric Circus in '69.

Posted by: Pull My Wire! at March 21, 2026 09:21 AM (oftw2)

100 100

Posted by: r hennigantx at March 21, 2026 09:21 AM (gbOdA)

101 Thank God for spouses who bring complementary skills to the marriage... they somehow make short work of things that seem like rocket surgery to us.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 21, 2026 09:16 AM (kOluj)
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Absolutely! It's not just paternal/maternal, it's that each one of us have different relationships with our kids. Oldest and youngest go to Mom first, but middle kid seeks me out. It's funny because my phone will go off and if I can't get to it, my wife's immediately rings. She is the one in the Guard, so I'm the SME she needs much of the time.

Only two drills left for her. Finishes in May.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:22 AM (ZOv7s)

102 or google
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 21, 2026 09:20 AM (gbOdA)
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Not sure I'd trust Google with a missile payload. Their directions are bad enough.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:23 AM (ZOv7s)

103 >>Iran regime fired 2 IRBMs at Diego Garcia, some 4000 miles distant

Kilometers, but still over 2,000 miles away, which we believe is their longest range ballistic missile.

Posted by: one hour sober at March 21, 2026 09:23 AM (Y1sOo)

104 Best war yet?

Posted by: Aliassmithsmith at March 21, 2026 09:23 AM (QRpMH)

105 I think the Islamic Republic will be like fighting the Japs of WW2

they are stubborn and fanatical, and may prove tough to dislodge
and they have a taste for savagery

Posted by: Don Black at March 21, 2026 09:24 AM (ZxPkt)

106 Fen, I will pray for Fenson - having known what an exceptional young man he is - I told him it was good to use me as a reference, and I gave him my updated contact.

I wish my company was closer to where he is and that we had room for him with us but our operations are just too far from here to be helpful. But I will keep on the lookout for opportunities for him.

Posted by: Boswell at March 21, 2026 09:24 AM (j10i6)

107 I have no issues with women electricians
Posted by: Skip

As long as they don't take it in the shorts!
Posted by: Ohm, Sweet Ohm at March 21, 2026 09:18 AM (oftw2)

Are we arcing over into puns? I typed-deleted a lame quip about no parallel parking on the jobsites.

Posted by: Count de Monet at March 21, 2026 09:24 AM (wVcYX)

108 Best president yet.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 21, 2026 09:24 AM (RIvkX)

109 Iran regime fired 2 IRBMs at Diego Garcia"

Towards.... not exactly precision targeting.

Posted by: man at March 21, 2026 09:26 AM (XuXeR)

110 that at this point in his career (45+years) he made that kind of an error. I'm not making excuses for him, it just seems that outright termination was a bit much.

Posted by: TecumsehTea

He had what he thought was a good relationship with his employer and then they broke up with him- that's probably what it feels like.

IMO don't make excuses for the employer. Eff them. They threw away a longtime good worker at the first opportunity. Did they think he was getting old? Was his payrate getting too high? There are all sorts of possible reasons.

Consider looking (on your own) for a lawyer through the public service agencies.

If the employer disputes UE, he will need one.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 21, 2026 09:26 AM (7/NKC)

111 r hennigantx , KTE is just gettibg over the stomach bug
Sympathies

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 21, 2026 09:28 AM (7/NKC)

112 If he wasn't fired for cause, the company will not dispute the UE.

Did they give him a severance package? It is customary.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 21, 2026 09:30 AM (d6BF2)

113 Maybe a better topic for a Sunday thread, but this article hints at Dems increasing their outreach to Christians. They've always had a handful of "Christians" in the past, but are making a push now?

3 Democratic pastors in Iowa are running for Congress, a snapshot of a national trend.

After years of white Christians overwhelmingly supporting Republican Donald Trump, a striking number of clergy are currently running for political office as Democrats. While James Talarico, a 36-year-old Presbyterian seminarian who recently won his Texas primary for U.S. Senate, has gained national attention, he's hardly the only progressive candidate with a theological education this midterm season.

Democrats' next challenge is to figure out how to talk about faith for the long haul in a party that's more religiously diverse than Republicans and has a greater number of voters who aren't religious at all.

Democrats now see glossing over religious differences isn’t the answer. “That left a vacuum that the religious right has filled. And there are a lot of people now realizing that it is really important to speak about these issues from the perspective of faith and claim their faith."

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 21, 2026 09:31 AM (ycI94)

114 A woman electrician? There may be some resistance.

Posted by: Oh, no... at March 21, 2026 09:32 AM (2Ez/1)

115 I think the Islamic Republic will be like fighting the Japs of WW2

they are stubborn and fanatical, and may prove tough to dislodge
and they have a taste for savagery
Posted by: Don Black at March 21, 2026 09:24 AM (ZxPkt)
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I can see bitter-enders breaking up into terror cells, but the parallel is imprecise because by 1945, the American people were sick of war. We had crushed the Nazis, and had pounded the Japanese to the point where cutting a deal seemed better than losing a million casualties, hence use The Bombs.

Iran's situation is radically different. We can blockade from a distance, and I think it's (darkly) hilarious that an F-35 *finally* may have caught a million-dollar bullet and this is some sort of "win" for Iran. Sure, Jan.

I'm pretty sure arms are already being delivered to interested parties and as the IRGC is broken down into smaller cells, they will be unable to support each other in the face of local superiority.

A key development will be Trump pivoting to Cuba or even Greenland, waving the laser pointer so that the media forgets Iran and focuses on something else, wrecking the info op.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:33 AM (ZOv7s)

116 Robert Drinan was a Catholic priest and Democrat Congresscritter. Sheesh

Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 21, 2026 09:34 AM (d6BF2)

117 ASS and Sid are here. Must be pillow talk

Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 21, 2026 09:36 AM (mHVWR)

118 Once the Strait of Hormuz is secure and every mosque, and military building (BIRM) destroyed, Trump can take his ball and go home.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 21, 2026 09:36 AM (d6BF2)

119 Democrats' next challenge is to figure out how to talk about faith for the long haul in a party that's more religiously diverse than Republicans and has a greater number of voters who aren't religious at all.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 21, 2026 09:31 AM (ycI94)
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All of them will be radical trannie-loving whackjobs, who will actually drive up turnout as more orthodox Christians show up to keep the demons out of office.

They will use soft words and quote scripture but in the end, they love castrating children. It's a weird position to take, but the demons aren't going to compromise.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:37 AM (ZOv7s)

120 Good morning Horde, humble prayers offered for all of your intentions.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 21, 2026 09:38 AM (0nHVk)

121 116 Robert Drinan was a Catholic priest and Democrat Congresscritter. Sheesh

Posted by: no one of any consequence

I had to look him up. Google's summary had this nice nugget:

While widely praised for his humanitarian work, he faced criticism from Church leaders for his pro-choice stance.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 21, 2026 09:38 AM (ycI94)

122 Thanks. Boswell. I so appreciate your prayers and concern and kindness and updating your info for him

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 21, 2026 09:38 AM (m6Eem)

123 The Reddit liaison does have a point. Keep running Talarico out there for religious chats. Good plan

Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 21, 2026 09:40 AM (mHVWR)

124 ASS and Sid are here. Must be pillow talk
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 21, 2026 09:36 AM (mHVWR)
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We must pray for them. Imagine their torment: reduced to spamming on nights and weekends, their only pleasure coming from being annoying, probably positing on multiple sites, flipping between them and porn, living an empty, hollow life.

You don't have to live like this. God is waiting. You can be forgiven!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:40 AM (ZOv7s)

125 99 I saw Parasitic Draw open for Adequately Wired at The Electric Circus in '69.
Posted by: Pull My Wire! at March 21, 2026 09:21 AM (oftw2)

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That show was fire! 🔥

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 21, 2026 09:41 AM (kOluj)

126 >If he wasn't fired for cause, the company will not dispute the UE.

He violated a safety rule that was punishable by " reprimand, suspension or termination"

This was his first error, but because he admitted that he bypassed the TOLO protocol they said it was termination. One and done.
So, for cause.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 21, 2026 09:42 AM (nz1sK)

127 > >>Iran regime fired 2 IRBMs at Diego Garcia, some 4000 miles distant

Kilometers, but still over 2,000 miles away, which we believe is their longest range ballistic missile.
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IIRC that sort of range implies exoatmospheric reentry. Something that's pretty complex. Maybe Russia's helping Iran with crunching those type of numbers?

Firing off an IRBM "in the general direction" of the target isn't going to work... most of the time.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 21, 2026 09:42 AM (AkEZC)

128 The first Catholic priest in Congress was father Gabriel Richard, who served as Michigan's territorial delegate to the House from 1823 to 1825.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:43 AM (ZOv7s)

129 Sumbitch is crazy.

Elon Musk offers to pay TSA worker salaries as Democrats continue to block funding

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 21, 2026 09:44 AM (ndZc7)

130 Also HQ are in Chicago, we are in IN. The decision to terminate was not made locally.
He was a valuable employee, and his boss was very sorry to lose him. But there wasn't anything he could do. He wasn't involved in any part of the disciplinary meeting or decisions.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 21, 2026 09:44 AM (nz1sK)

131 No severance, nothing. You're done, go home.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 21, 2026 09:45 AM (nz1sK)

132 >Democrats' next challenge is to figure out how to talk about faith
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if you can fake sincerity, you've got it made

democrats getting religion in an election year? Sure, Margaret.

Posted by: Don Black at March 21, 2026 09:45 AM (ZxPkt)

133 Profiles In Courage!

JFK Library gives courage award to Minneapolis for ... opposing ICE

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 21, 2026 09:46 AM (ndZc7)

134 109 Iran regime fired 2 IRBMs at Diego Garcia"

Towards.... not exactly precision targeting.

Posted by: man at March 21, 2026 09:26 AM (XuXeR)


I don't think most if any Iranian short-to-medium (intermediate) range missiles have mid-course guidance correction capability. I think they are essentially bigger SCUDs which are essentially German V2s in guidance systems. The process is to predetermine launch and target locations, best as you can. Calculate the distance and the needed launch azimuth (direction relative to true north), including Coriolis effect (rotation of the Earth while the missile is in flight). Align the launch platform reference line to true north. Set the missile's relatively simple on-board guidance system to keep the thing aligned with the pre-set azimuth and command engine shut-down time according to the range-to-target.

Launch!

In principle it's not much different than a person throwing a ball from right field to home plate. Both are on a ballistic trajectory. A person's brain computes the angle and velocity to release the ball to get it to the catcher. Shorter the distance, better the accuracy.

Posted by: Gref at March 21, 2026 09:46 AM (5rh/l)

135 The Dems are seeing their 'veteran' op falling apart as it only works for so long. So now they're going to try to use religion, but of course after trashing it constantly, that dog isn't going to hunt because to survive the primary, you have to pledge allegiance to abortion up till and after birth and child mutilation.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:46 AM (ZOv7s)

136 Democrats' next challenge is to figure out how to talk about faith

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In the beginning there was Marx and Marx became Lenin.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 21, 2026 09:48 AM (ndZc7)

137 Profiles In Courage!

JFK Library gives courage award to Minneapolis for ... opposing ICE
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 21, 2026 09:46 AM (ndZc7)
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What's great about this is that the gesture is what is important, not the results.

Two of your own people are dead, the deportations didn't stop, but hey, at least you tried!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:52 AM (ZOv7s)

138 123 The Reddit liaison does have a point. Keep running Talarico out there for religious chats. Good plan
Posted by: Smell the Glove

There is blasphemy in their words of woke for all to hear.

Posted by: Ten Bears at March 21, 2026 09:53 AM (ycI94)

139 I don't think most if any Iranian short-to-medium (intermediate) range missiles have mid-course guidance correction capability"

Agreed. From what I've read (no expert,so..) these are very simple rockets. And whoever has the launch control is pretty much, well...out of control.

Posted by: man at March 21, 2026 09:54 AM (XuXeR)

140 Treated my wife with scrambled eggs with green chili & cheese, canadian bacon, homemade hash browns, and sourdough toast with real butter, washed down with a steaming mug of her home-roasted Colombian coffee. Yum!

Good morning y'all!

Posted by: muldoon at March 21, 2026 09:55 AM (qgHp7)

141 Captain Whitebread doesn't comment much here anymore, but he is on Twitter. He has started a GoFundMe to help him offset medical costs and lost wages after injuring his foot/leg. The Horde saved his life about 10 years ago when he was having heart trouble so I thought I'd let everyone know so they could pray for healing and provision for him.

On a positive note, his relationship with his daughter improved a lot after the Horde prayed about that and he's very grateful for that.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 21, 2026 09:56 AM (lFFaq)

142 Seems fair.

Iran Threatens Attacks on “Tourist Destinations” Worldwide in Retaliation for U.S.-Israel Airstrikes

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 21, 2026 09:56 AM (ndZc7)

143 In the beginning there was Marx and Marx became Lenin."

So Lenin read a book on Marx?

Posted by: man at March 21, 2026 09:57 AM (XuXeR)

144 There is blasphemy in their words of woke for all to hear.
Posted by: Ten Bears at March 21, 2026 09:53 AM (ycI94)
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The Dems are becoming the meme: "No, I don't believe anything in that book, I think it's nonsense, but if I quote it to you, maybe you will do what I want."

They have such a stunted understanding of religious people that they think it is some sort of herd instinct because that is how they operate. All they have to do is send someone superficially similar to what they think we like, and we will sheepishly fall in line.

But that's been tried in the religious field for 30 years. It worked at first, but the project has completely failed and the new generations see it from a mile a way and are utterly unconvinced by it. These people simply cannot understand why young women are choosing to wear the veil again. No, you won't reach them by appeals to feminism.

The deeper dynamic is that young men are driving the trend and women will inevitably follow. It's just like college. Go where the guys are.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 09:58 AM (ZOv7s)

145 Iran Threatens Attacks on “Tourist Destinations” Worldwide in Retaliation for U.S.-Israel Airstrikes"

We talking goat farms or Disney?

Posted by: man at March 21, 2026 09:58 AM (XuXeR)

146 Didn't bow low enough.

BREAKING: Australian Prime Minister Albanese went to a Sydney mosque for Eid prayers to stand against Islamophobia, only to end up being threatened, with everyone screaming “Allahu Akbar” at him.
He just sits there terrified, not knowing what to do.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 21, 2026 09:59 AM (ndZc7)

147 muldoon at March 21, 2026 09:55 AM (qgHp7)

You didn't make any for us?!

Posted by: dantesed at March 21, 2026 09:59 AM (Oy/m2)

148 I remember Capt. Whitebread. Glad his heart is better.

Is he still a DJ?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 21, 2026 10:00 AM (d9FiM)

149 Treated my wife with"

Wow. What condition requires that treatment?

Posted by: man at March 21, 2026 10:00 AM (XuXeR)

150 We talking goat farms or Disney?
Posted by: man at March 21, 2026 09:58 AM (XuXeR)
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Aren't they functionally the same? Oh wait, no one goes to Disney, so fire away.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 21, 2026 10:01 AM (ZOv7s)

151 >>> 146 Didn't bow low enough.

BREAKING: Australian Prime Minister Albanese went to a Sydney mosque for Eid prayers to stand against Islamophobia, only to end up being threatened, with everyone screaming "Allahu Akbar" at him.
He just sits there terrified, not knowing what to do.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 21, 2026 09:59 AM (ndZc7)

But I'm an ALLY!!!

Posted by: Australian Prime Minister Albanese at March 21, 2026 10:01 AM (ULPxl)

152 BREAKING: Australian Prime Minister Albanese went to a Sydney mosque for Eid prayers to stand against Islamophobia, only to end up being threatened, with everyone screaming “Allahu Akbar” at him.
He just sits there terrified, not knowing what to do.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 21, 2026 09:59 AM (ndZc7)

Exterminate is the correct answer.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 21, 2026 10:02 AM (d9FiM)

153 https://tinyurl.com/3tc2as4u
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at March 21, 2026 08:27 AM (w6EFb)

There was a guy who used to do that with nerd/geek songs like GLADoS's song from the game Portal and Re: Your Brain. The capital d Deaf Community started acting like he *owed* them more songs so he quit.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 21, 2026 10:02 AM (lFFaq)

154 Oh wait, no one goes to Disney, so fire away."

Well, based on their actual range... they might be a tiny bit short...

Posted by: man at March 21, 2026 10:03 AM (XuXeR)

155 A woman electrician? There may be some resistance.
Posted by: Oh, no...


Ohm no. . . .

Posted by: Tonypete at March 21, 2026 10:03 AM (cYBz/)

156 Polliwog, did you make connections with Cybersmythe?

Posted by: Ben Had at March 21, 2026 10:04 AM (+nEug)

157 I remember Capt. Whitebread. Glad his heart is better.

Is he still a DJ?
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 21, 2026 10:00 AM


I remember meeting him at the NoVaMoMe a couple of years back. Seemed like a good guy. Glad to hear he's doing better.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 21, 2026 10:04 AM (Wnv9h)

158 Ohm no. . . ."

Watts wrong?

Posted by: man at March 21, 2026 10:04 AM (XuXeR)

159 135 The Dems are seeing their 'veteran' op falling apart as it only works for so long. So now they're going to try to use religion, but of course after trashing it constantly, that dog isn't going to hunt because to survive the primary, you have to pledge allegiance to abortion up till and after birth and child mutilation.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

So...you're saying we should reconsider Moloch?

Posted by: Dem Strategist at March 21, 2026 10:04 AM (ycI94)

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