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The Morning Report — 5/ 4/26
Good morning kids. Sad to have to kick off a new week and fist full week of May with this troubling news:
“Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition, the spokesperson said in a statement. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak. We do ask that you join us in prayer for America’s Mayor – Rudy Giuliani.” It’s unclear what ailment the 81-year-old ex-mayor and former Trump attorney is being treated for while in the care of a Florida hospital.Considering who and what is occupying City Hall these days the parallels and metaphors are in your face self-evident.
New Yorkers, you’ve been slacking — so the mayor wants to organize you. Mayor Zohran Mamdani isn’t happy that only 400 people showed up to last year’s Rent Guidelines Board hearings. In response, last Wednesday, he launched Organize NYC, a supposed volunteer effort to have New Yorkers participate in local government... Taken straight from the Democratic Socialists of America’s community-organizing playbook, Mamdani is calling it “a long-term initiative to bring mass public participation into the work of governing.” Don’t be fooled. Organize NYC is a thinly veiled, taxpayer-funded effort to embed campaign-style political organizing inside city government, dress it up as civic virtue and deliver Mamdani’s campaign promise under a veneer of official neutrality.Having been born and raised in New York, and coming of age during bad old days of grime and crime in the 60s and 70s, the Giuliani years were absolutely miraculous both in terms of making it America's nd arguably the world's premier city and a truly great place to live. Considering the city's long-standing status as a Democrat/Liberal if not necessarily hardcore leftist bastion (a few isolated pockets and a couple college campuses notwithstanding) Rudy's election and incredible success was somewhat miraculous all things considered, and a perpetually uktra-liberal/leftist city council underscores that. And so when NYC was on life support it rebounded spectacularly. Perhaps both Rudy and the city itself can one day come back once again. Momdani is going to lay waste to Gotham, but this time around will there be an electorate that rises up to elect another Rudy or are the younger generations so brainwashed and self-absorbed as to make that utterly impossible. I fear that to be the case since as the saner/older cohort of the baby boomers pass away leaving nothing but the younger generations who have no real collective memory nor desire for America as founded and sane Western Judeo/Christian values, since they were barely if at all taught and raised with them. From this we go to the alleged deathbed "confession" if you will of someone who is a complete polar opposite of Rudy Giuliani:
Former Rep. Barney Frank spent decades as one of the Democrat Party’s most recognizable left-wing figures. Now, in what may be one of his final public warnings, he is telling Democrats that their loudest activists have pushed the party into territory the public simply is not buying. Frank’s warning, delivered as he enters hospice, is blunt. He is not attacking the left from the right. He is saying the left has made a strategic mess of things by turning its most controversial causes into purity tests and then acting surprised when voters balk. . . That is a polite Washington way of saying the fringe has taken over the message and made the party look reckless. Frank also sees a broader pattern in Democrat politics, one that should worry anyone who thinks slogans are a substitute for results. By his telling, too many Democrats have fallen in love with whatever the current thing is, regardless of how radical it is.Well, as we have seen when (or if) voters balk then the Democrats wield molotov cocktails and rent-a-mobs along with assassins. Funny how he's complaining about the very thing that allowed him to be elected in the first place. In a way perhaps there is a sea change taking place insofar as the DOnald Trump MAGA revolution could not have taken place were it not for the utter disasters engendered by Clinton(s), and the Bushes and GOP-e are in the mix here, make no mistake, and then of course the insanity of Obama and Biden. Nixon's silent or not-so-silent anymore majority must still exist at least to a level that keeps things in check, but how long will that last and will the Socialist-loving Yoots take over the asylum or will America, that is Can America be reborn as we approach 250, or are we destined to fall? On that cheery note... Here's wishing for a full and speedy recovery for Mayor Giuliani. Have a good day!
- ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY LINKS
- It’s unclear what ailment the 81-year-old ex-mayor and former Trump attorney is being treated for while in the care of a Florida hospital.
Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition: spokesperson
- AMERICA & ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN!
- Trump imposed a blockade of Iran on April 12 after the Islamic regime imposed a toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The move came days after Iran declared it would allow passage of 12 ships per day that paid a $1 per barrel toll in either Chinese yuan or cryptocurrency. Trump’s new announcement on Truth Social stated the “humanitarian gesture” addressing “victims of circumstance” would start Monday morning, local time.
Trump Announces Humanitarian Mission To Free Ships Stranded By Iran War
- "Any Interference Will Be Dealt with Forcefully"
Trump Announces ‘Project Freedom’ to Escort Ships Out of Hormuz
- Speaking to reporters before departing West Palm Beach, Florida, President Trump said he would review the proposal after being briefed only on the “concept of the deal,” noting, “They’re going to give me the exact wording now… I’ll let you know about it later.” Moments later, he underscored his skepticism in a Truth Social post, writing he “can’t imagine” the proposal would be acceptable in that Iran has “not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years.”
Iran Warns ‘Renewed Conflict Likely’ as Trump Rejects Latest Proposal — ‘Fully Prepared for American Foolishness’
- Roger Kimball: Iran’s regime lost the war the moment American force and economic pressure exposed its bluff; what remains is the slow collapse of a terror state running out of money, options, and time.
The Last Days of the Iranian Regime
- Not yet. And we can’t breathe easy until we do.
Have We Broken Iran’s Will Yet? - As storage tightens, Iran faces risky choices that could permanently damage its oil sector.
How Iran’s Blockade Gamble Could Compromise Its Oil Sector* * * * * - Joining the chorus of Israel-haters.
Kamala Harris Blames Israel for ‘Dragging U.S. Into War With Iran’ CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION - Barely a week after the latest assassination attempt against President Donald Trump, federal agents arrested a Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate accused of leaving violent voicemails aimed at Trump and a member of Congress’ family. The suspect, Raymond Eugene Chandler III of Wilkinsburg, is now facing federal charges.
U.S. Senate Candidate Arrested for Trump Threats
- Modern Western unrest stems from a long institutional “war of position” that outlived its revolutionary purpose, leaving frustration, drift, and recurring political violence.
Revolutionaries without a Cause (Absolute power is the cause - jjs)
- The Cloward-Piven strategy was a calculated blueprint for social disruption. How is it working out?
60 Years of Artificial Chaos in Service for Revolution
- After being told states can’t partake in racist gerrymandering, Democrats are renewing their threats to pack the Supreme Court once they regain power.
Dems Revive Court-Packing Threats After Being Told They Can’t Do Racist Gerrymandering
- Minnesota’s leftists threaten cities flying the state’s old flag.
You Must Fly the Somali Flag or Else
- Mamdani isn’t happy that only 400 people showed up to last year’s Rent Guidelines Board hearings. In response, last Wednesday, he launched Organize NYC, a supposed volunteer effort to have New Yorkers participate in local government.
Mayor Mamdani’s new scam: Charge NYC taxpayers to hire his rent-a-mobs "DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY - The SPLC built its power by branding dissent as hate; now its legal reckoning may expose how political smears became a weapon of institutional coercion.
The SPLC’s War on Immigration Restriction and America THE GREAT SOMALIAN SIMOLEON SWINDLE - Another win for Attorney General Keith X. Ellison.
Somali Gets Probation in $11M Largest Medicaid Fraud Case in MN History
- The funding freeze adds pressure on Minnesota to address systemic vulnerabilities in its Medicaid program, with state officials now required to provide additional documentation to justify payment requests. The move could also influence broader anti-fraud efforts nationwide, as CMS and other federal agencies continue to scrutinize public program expenditures.
Trump Admin Withholds Another $91 Million in Medicaid from Fraud-Ridden Minnesota.
- I’ve been investigating federal waste and fraud for 20 years. This is the biggest scandal I’ve ever found.
Medicaid Millionaires: How The Feds Pay Immigrants Billions To Hang Out With Their Families DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE - The expanded work requirements are contained in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” signed into law July 4, 2025, by President Donald Trump. The adult age bracket previously affected was 18–54 years old, and dependents had to be under 18 years of age, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is responsible for SNAP.
Millions Drop Off Welfare Rolls As New Trump Eligibility Rules Take Effect
- The USDA said some have been using a loophole that allows wealthier people to qualify for the benefits, Fox News reported Friday.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Says 14,000 on SNAP Were Driving Luxury Vehicles: ‘This Ends Now’ WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM - California is abandoning constitutional neutrality and the values of Western civilization by elevating Islam’s holidays above all others in a reckless surrender to political appeasement.
The Golden State Has Fallen: Welcome to the Islamic Republic of California
- Refugees welcome.
Afghan Migrants Invading Europe Stone Girl for Rejecting Arranged Marriage
- A 34-year-old migrant who entered Britain illegally is on trial for attempting a knife attack at the Israeli Embassy in London, citing “revenge” for Gaza. He was stopped by police just moments before he could launch an attack.
WATCH: Armed Boat Migrant Caught Trying to Attack Israeli Embassy. OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY, PLUS VARIOUS & SUNDRY GODLESS HEATHENS - Why would a center for Jewish study host an avowed antisemite who despises America?
Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center welcomes Raphael Warnock
- A new book offers a fresh take on the oldest hatred.
From the Socialism of Fools to the Wokeism of Morons SHAMPEACHMENTS, 2016 CLINTON/OBAMA COUP, CONGRESSIONAL PERSECUTION, SPYGATE, DEEP STATE, MUELLER DECEPTION - The only way out is through.
Dear Leftists Upset With Trump’s DOJ: You Started This!
- “You don't really have a republic if people are allowed to run an absolute coup attempt against a duly elected president by falsely accusing him of being a traitor who colluded with Russia to steal the 2016 election."
MOLLIE HEMINGWAY to JACK POSOBIEC: James Comey tried to run a coup against Trump and must finally be held accountable FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH - A media class that smothers debate in moral hysteria cannot defend liberalism; on Iran, true liberty demands argument before orthodoxy makes dissent itself the enemy.
Is It Possible for the Left to Engage in Principled Debate on Iran?* * * * * - Trump said, “Well, you’re really helping the workers because we’re building plants all over the country. When these plants open up, you’re going to see a big surge. But you’re really helping and helping, and you’re helping a lot of other things like cures, diseases that we’re going to find through AI, etc. but we have plants, right now. As an example, construction jobs are way up. The jobs after they open are going to be way up, and AI is going to be a boon to the country. It’s going to be incredible I think. And we’re leading China.
Trump: AI Will Lead to ‘Tremendous Numbers of Jobs’
- AI is no longer a commercial frontier—it is the decisive battlefield of 21st-century power, where speed, scale, and autonomy will define who leads and who follows.
Steel, Silicon, and Sovereignty: Artificial Intelligence, Geopolitics, and the Price of American Restraint THE ECONOMY, STUPID - The departments of Justice and Transportation on Tuesday launched a two-pronged attack on JetBlue’s $3.8 billion purchase of ultra-low-cost Spirit Airlines — an aggressive effort intended to counter decades of airline industry consolidation and ensure Americans maintain access to cheaper fares.
2023 Video: Buttigieg Brags About Helping Kill Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Merger
- Check the Misery Index, Elizabeth.
Is Stagflation In The Air?
- (Former FTC apparatchik Lina) Khan and then-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg cheered as the Biden Justice Department blocked JetBlue’s bid to buy Spirit in 2024, arguing that the “industry consolidation” would be bad for consumers. Democrats eager to shift the blame point to how the Iran war sent fuel prices surging, but that at most explains the timing of Spirit’s death: It had been struggling for years, including two bankruptcies.
Spirit Airlines’ death is entirely on the Biden junta — and specifically faux-populism CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY - Police swarmed the lake in Edmond around 9 p.m. after multiple 911 calls reported a shooting, Edmond Police officials said in a press conference at the scene.
At least 12 wounded in shooting at Oklahoma’s Arcadia Lake following large party of young people EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT - Some of the top law schools in the country are purposely training students to defend illegal immigrants as part of their coursework.
Here’s How Law Schools Are Training The Next Generation Of Immigration Activists
- Schools replaced smartphones with Chromebooks, but the result is the same distraction—devices that undermine learning while masquerading as educational progress.
School-Issued Technology Is Just as Distracting as Smartphones ABORTION - A study last year found serious adverse effects caused by mifepristone abortions are ‘at least 22 times as high’ as the drug’s label admits.
Appeals Court Blocks FDA Policy That Let Abortionists Traffick Deadly Illegal Drugs By Mail SECOND AMENDMENT - 'The ground floor of the building was completely destroyed'
‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws Didn’t Stop a Guy From Blowing Up a Portland Club THE 2020 AND 2022ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH - As part of a plea agreement, Ibezim pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree forgery. Prior to the plea agreement, Ibezim was also facing eight other counts, including witness tampering and election fraud. This case underscores the threat posed by voter fraud to election integrity. In April, the North Carolina State Board of Elections identified approximately 34,000 dead people still on the state’s voter rolls, indicating that there are other vehicles for substantial election fraud.
Former Democrat Mayoral Candidate Confesses to Forging Voter Registrations. DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY, INSANITY - The groups called The People’s Forum (TPF) and the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) have in some form received money from Neville Roy Singham, according to Fox News.
Report: Pro-China Billionaire Funded NYC’s May Day Events Where Zohran Mamdani Pushed Taxing the Rich
- What they say vs. how they live.
Kamala Buys $8.5M Home in Area w/0% Black People
- They’ve spent the last 10 years accusing Donald Trump of being the second coming of Hitler and melting down when Elon Musk or anyone else perceived as close to Trump made a hand gesture they pretended was a Nazi salute... Now that Maine Gov. Janet Mills has pulled out of her Senate campaign, citing money problems, Democrat grandees are lining up to campaign for their anointed candidate, the ersatz Joe Six-Pack Graham Platner, who has an actual Nazi tattoo on his chest — or did for 18 years until he disguised it to campaign.
Miranda Devine: Dems seek a blue-collar MAGA man to win back Trump voters — but better look in the mirror POLITICS - Frank is telling Democrats that there is a difference between advancing an agenda and insulting the country into submission. Unpopular ideas do not become popular because activists insist they should. And he’s making a solid point...
A Dying Barney Frank Has a Message for His Party — and Democrats Won’t Like It
- Trump said he made the announcement after meeting with Morris on Thursday and framed him as a “terrific businessman and strong MAGA warrior” who would do better serving in his administration as a yet-unannounced ambassador, according to his Truth Social post.
Kentucky Senate Candidate Nate Morris Drops Out For Ambassador Role In Trump Admin
- Thad McCotter: Republicans will not keep the majority on promises alone; in 2026, deeds—not rhetoric—will decide whether voters reward governance or return to empty words.
The 2026 Midterm Vigil (No. 1): Words vs. Deeds
- . . . believing he failed to help the party recover from the 2024 election.
Report: DNC Members Looking to Push Ken Martin Out as Chair
- The fastest-growing counties in America now sit clustered across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, the Census Bureau confirmed.
South Carolina Rated Fastest-Growing As Staggering Population Declines Persist In America’s Urban Centers
- The implications of the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais overturning race-based voting districts are far more profound and far-reaching than anyone has yet realized.
SCOTUS Tolls the Bell on Racial Gerrymandering
- If Alabama is successful at getting the Allen v. Milligan injunction lifted, the state would be allowed to eliminate racially gerrymandered majority-minority districts, likely costing the Democrats representation in the U.S. House of Representatives in the November midterms. The Louisiana v. Callais ruling against racial gerrymandering earlier this week suggests that there is a high chance the Supreme Court will lift the injunction.
text FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL - The move comes after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz heavily criticized Trump speaking to students Monday, stating, “The Iranians are obviously very skilled at negotiating, or rather, very skilful at not negotiating, letting the Americans travel to Islamabad and then leave again without any result.”
Trump To Pull 5,000 Troops Out Of Germany After Merz Inaction In Iran War
- The Secretary of Everything.
Marco Rubio Adds Another Job Title To His Resume
- Decolonization doesn’t have a happy ending.
South Africa’s New Apartheid
- Matteo Salvini, the Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and leader of the Lega or League political party that rounds out the coalition that put Meloni in as Prime Minister, held a huge rally a couple weeks ago in Duomo Square here in Milan alongside other major European conservatives like Jordan Bardella from France and Geert Wilders from the Netherlands. During his address, he told the crowd that President Trump is “our ally” and “our friend,” and that “every misunderstanding will be settled very soon.”
Exclusive — Deputy Italian Prime Minister Matteo Salvini: Trump’s ‘Courage’ for ‘Cultural Foundation’ Critical to Survival of the West
- The question is not whether Milei is right about Keynes. It is whether he can translate that conviction into durable structural change.
How Javier Milei Took Down Keynes
- The challenges in Canada’s military underscore broader issues with mass migration straining social cohesion and institutional integrity. Notably, over 40 percent of Canada’s population of young people, those most likely to join the armed forces, are immigrants, including a large number of Indian nationals. However, despite the failures recorded in the report, Canada’s armed forces continue to tout the supposed successes of diversity.
Push to Recruit Migrants Into Military Ends in Disaster. THE UKRAINIAN "FRONT" - A nighttime drone strike sparked a blaze at Russia’s largest oil exporting port on the Baltic Sea, according to Russian regional Gov. Alexander Drozdenko.
Energy Warfare: Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Tankers, Baltic Loading Port DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS - . . . the two service members, who were last seen near a training area being used during the military’s African Lion exercise. The release from AFRICOM noted air, land, and maritime assets were tasked in the rescue operation.
Search And Rescue Operation Underway For Two US Service Members Reported Missing In Morocco
- China doesn’t need missiles to attack the United States. They’re already using hackers, spies, and meth engineers.
Two New Indictments Illuminate China’s Unconventional War Against The U.S. HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE - Vancouver Coastal Health, the taxpayer-funded government health authority that operates Vancouver General Hospital under Canada’s single-payer healthcare system, told The B.C. Catholic that its hospital’s “staff may consider bringing up MAiD based on their clinical judgment, provided they possess the necessary knowledge and skills to do so.”
Canadian Priest Says Hospital Asked Him To Consider Assisted Suicide Twice After Broken Hip
- Importing the failed drug policies of countries that ration care and limit treatment options is no solution at all.
Rare Disease Patients Deserve Cures, Too ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY - Though Isaacman is pushing hard to speed up the launch cadence of the entire Artemis program, reality is once again proving stronger.
Next Artemis mission will be later than promised
- According to a real estate agent in Louisiana, there is credible but unconfirmed evidence that SpaceX is in the process of buying a 136,000 acre plot of land owned by Exxon on the coast of Louisiana west of New Orleans, near the unincorporated town of Pecan Island.
Is SpaceX buying a 200-plus square mile patch of Louisiana? FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY - Despite an impending federal ban on using Medicaid funding to cover genital mutilation of children, some doctors may still be able to get away with it.
Doctors Can Fraudulently Code ‘Trans’ Child Genital Mutilation To Bypass Bans: Report CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE - “Christianity was just one more iteration of the monomyth...War was an act of providence...Inmates were cruelly forced to labor in biodynamic plantations...Guénon’s despair for the modern West led him to convert...Blavatsky turned the Wheel of Dharma.”
How Occultists Remade the World
- A timely new essay collection offers rich subjects for reflection.
What Historians Make of America’s 250th Anniversary
- Christian Toto: Colbert, Fallon, Fey and Michaels can't fess up about partisan yuks
Why Do Comedians Lie About their Liberal Bias?
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You're up early, JJ
Posted by: Halfhand at May 04, 2026 06:37 AM (NdsRs)
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Pretty early all up in here.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 04, 2026 06:40 AM (2Ez/1)
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¡Happy Cinco de Cuatro!
Posted by: Barky at May 04, 2026 06:40 AM (jo6FO)
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You're up early today, J.J. G'morning!
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at May 04, 2026 06:42 AM (O7YUW)
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Thank you, JJ!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 04, 2026 06:42 AM (VyBeY)
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Okay, I might as well go into work early. I've got paperwork to hand in. Have a good morning everyone.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at May 04, 2026 06:43 AM (O7YUW)
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Well, when you have lost Barney Frank...
Posted by: fd at May 04, 2026 06:44 AM (vFG9F)
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Interesting article on occultists. I will go with traditional Christianity.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2026 06:45 AM (Yl2Ob)
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Well, when you have lost Barney Frank...
I’m old enough to remember when Barney Frank was the lunatic fringe……
I’m old enough to remember when Barney Frank was the lunatic fringe……
Posted by: Cookie at May 04, 2026 06:46 AM (6piUq)
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Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.
Posted by: olddog in mo at May 04, 2026 06:46 AM (cOQG+)
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Mornin’, Morons!
Posted by: Hawkpilot at May 04, 2026 06:47 AM (ewuvP)
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And God bless Fr. Larry Holland. MAID wants to decrease the surplus population as quickly as possible.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2026 06:47 AM (Yl2Ob)
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"USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Says 14,000 on SNAP Were Driving Luxury Vehicles: ‘This Ends Now’"
You can't expect these people to have to choose between eating and an oil change.
You can't expect these people to have to choose between eating and an oil change.
Posted by: fd at May 04, 2026 06:48 AM (vFG9F)
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>>And God bless Fr. Larry Holland. MAID wants to decrease the surplus population as quickly as possible.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2026 06:47 AM (Yl2Ob)
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Good morning all. And from the same article "Canada set to surpass 100,000 assisted suicides". Unbelievable.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2026 06:47 AM (Yl2Ob)
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Good morning all. And from the same article "Canada set to surpass 100,000 assisted suicides". Unbelievable.
Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at May 04, 2026 06:57 AM (ang5x)
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Good morning again Horde. Thx JJ hope you and Mrs JJ are doing well.
Go onto any site that discusses Giuliani being in critical condition and read the absolutely vile comments from leftists. I thought Barney Frank was a political scumbag but I wish him Godspeed as he shucks off this mortal coil. With such a split in the way people look at reality, "coming together" isn't in the cards
Go onto any site that discusses Giuliani being in critical condition and read the absolutely vile comments from leftists. I thought Barney Frank was a political scumbag but I wish him Godspeed as he shucks off this mortal coil. With such a split in the way people look at reality, "coming together" isn't in the cards
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 06:58 AM (gu0hJ)
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A United flight from Venice to NYC was doing fine, right up until it tried to land. It hit a light pole, pushing the pole into a jeep on the highway, and it crushed the top of a truck, sending the driver to the hospital. Since that airport is surrounded on all sides by highways, the advice to drivers seems to be, look up!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 06:58 AM (7wjQ7)
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May the Fourth be with you.
Posted by: Decaf at May 04, 2026 06:59 AM (Tbs6N)
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I saw the reports of the shooting at Arcadia Lake and I thought "she was a really pretty porn actress in the 70-80s". The memories of a somewhat misspent youth
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 07:01 AM (gu0hJ)
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Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 06:58 AM (gu0hJ)
This is why I try not to read any comments by leftists on various sites, if I can possibly avoid them.
This is why I try not to read any comments by leftists on various sites, if I can possibly avoid them.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2026 07:01 AM (Yl2Ob)
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16 A United flight from Venice to NYC was doing fine, right up until it tried to land. It hit a light pole, pushing the pole into a jeep on the highway, and it crushed the top of a truck, sending the driver to the hospital. Since that airport is surrounded on all sides by highways, the advice to drivers seems to be, look up!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 06:58 AM (7wjQ7)
Oh yes, have traversed the Van Wyk Expwy and Belt Pkwy many times on the way to JFK. Lived for a time in Forest Hills with jet traffic constantly overhead heading to and from JFK and LAG.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 06:58 AM (7wjQ7)
Oh yes, have traversed the Van Wyk Expwy and Belt Pkwy many times on the way to JFK. Lived for a time in Forest Hills with jet traffic constantly overhead heading to and from JFK and LAG.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 04, 2026 07:01 AM (x0n13)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2026 07:03 AM (Yl2Ob)
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Perhaps both Rudy and the city itself can one day come back once again. Momdani is going to lay waste to Gotham, but this time around will there be an electorate that rises up to elect another Rudy or are the younger generations so brainwashed and self-absorbed as to make that utterly impossible.
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Not gonna happen. The city is example A in replacement theory politics, with productive people moving away and welfare cases encouraged by socialist jihadist Madmani to move right in.
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Not gonna happen. The city is example A in replacement theory politics, with productive people moving away and welfare cases encouraged by socialist jihadist Madmani to move right in.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:03 AM (7wjQ7)
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not sure what the troll is trying to express ... too stupid to express itself clearly, lol
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 04, 2026 07:04 AM (VyBeY)
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@20 Fen, probably a good policy
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 07:04 AM (gu0hJ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:05 AM (u82oZ)
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Al Jizzya is reporting two missiles hit an American warship. Nobody else is reporting anything other than IRGC threats.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 07:06 AM (z2aPa)
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"USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Says 14,000 on SNAP Were Driving Luxury Vehicles: ‘This Ends Now’"
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Does it?
Hope so, but on this one, the "nothing will change" guy may be right.
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Does it?
Hope so, but on this one, the "nothing will change" guy may be right.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:06 AM (iqCyx)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 07:06 AM (RIvkX)
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Good morning horde!
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 04, 2026 07:06 AM (ExV1e)
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Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 07:04 AM (gu0hJ)
I did read some comments from the "NY Post" which is not a left wing paper ,and except for one, they admired Giuliani and were grateful for his leadership and also expressed that they were praying for him.
I did read some comments from the "NY Post" which is not a left wing paper ,and except for one, they admired Giuliani and were grateful for his leadership and also expressed that they were praying for him.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2026 07:09 AM (2sfNr)
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So today everyone has to do the whole Star Wars Day thing I guess.
According to Al Gore's Amazing Internet™ the movie was released on May 25, 1977. If my trusty Bomar calculator is to be believed, that's like almost 49 years ago, dude.
And it still holds a prominent place in our culture.
So what does that mean?
1. We haven't grown up as a society.
2. We love the idea of space travel.
3. It's somehow a timeless story.
4. We're really bored.
According to Al Gore's Amazing Internet™ the movie was released on May 25, 1977. If my trusty Bomar calculator is to be believed, that's like almost 49 years ago, dude.
And it still holds a prominent place in our culture.
So what does that mean?
1. We haven't grown up as a society.
2. We love the idea of space travel.
3. It's somehow a timeless story.
4. We're really bored.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 04, 2026 07:11 AM (2Ez/1)
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For the moment, Trump is letting Iran make him look like a fool regarding the Straits. They’ve called his bluff on opening the straits.
It’s time to either Go Big or Go Home.
It’s time to either Go Big or Go Home.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 04, 2026 07:11 AM (XcvNy)
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Greetings and good morning, one and all! Now to read the articles.
Posted by: NR Pax at May 04, 2026 07:11 AM (BpO1e)
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U.S. Senate Candidate Arrested for Trump Threats
While everyone knew that he's a Democrat, the article took five paragraphs to get around to mentioning it.
While everyone knew that he's a Democrat, the article took five paragraphs to get around to mentioning it.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 04, 2026 07:12 AM (ExV1e)
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A Catholic priest said that while seeking treatment for a hip injury at a Canadian hospital, medical workers twice offered him the option of assisted suicide, despite knowing that he was religiously and morally opposed to the practice.
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I see you stubbed your toe. Must hurt. Wanna die and be pain-free?
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I see you stubbed your toe. Must hurt. Wanna die and be pain-free?
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:12 AM (iqCyx)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at May 04, 2026 07:13 AM (qFwJc)
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San Franpsycho
My advice to the IRCG is this is not the day to take a motorboat out for a spin. The USN starts escorting ships out of the Persian Gulf today.
Some eager pilots will be looking for targets. They like to paint enemy symbols under their canopy.
My advice to the IRCG is this is not the day to take a motorboat out for a spin. The USN starts escorting ships out of the Persian Gulf today.
Some eager pilots will be looking for targets. They like to paint enemy symbols under their canopy.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:13 AM (u82oZ)
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For the moment, Trump is letting Iran make him look like a fool regarding the Straits.
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Wow- I sure don't see it that way. Iran makes a lot of PR threats, which are then amplified by the Propaganda Press, but I haven't seen much aggressive action from Iran. Be a little bit patient, maybe, and lets see how this goes.
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Wow- I sure don't see it that way. Iran makes a lot of PR threats, which are then amplified by the Propaganda Press, but I haven't seen much aggressive action from Iran. Be a little bit patient, maybe, and lets see how this goes.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:15 AM (iqCyx)
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Huck Follywood
Is the relentless pressure for MAID in Canada because organs from the dead extend the leadership's lives?
Is the relentless pressure for MAID in Canada because organs from the dead extend the leadership's lives?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:16 AM (u82oZ)
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Bill Maher is annoying the fvck out of me today.
The last video I saw posted of Gavin Newsom he was was seriously altered and raving. Ketamine probably.
The last video I saw posted of Gavin Newsom he was was seriously altered and raving. Ketamine probably.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 07:16 AM (RIvkX)
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Point of order.
There is only ONE Strait of Hormuz.
Plural requires an appearance by Mark Knopfler and that would be dire indeed.
There is only ONE Strait of Hormuz.
Plural requires an appearance by Mark Knopfler and that would be dire indeed.
Posted by: Map nerd at May 04, 2026 07:16 AM (2Ez/1)
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I used to have a different nic
Good morning.
The Leftist media make flat-earth people look smart.
Good morning.
The Leftist media make flat-earth people look smart.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:17 AM (u82oZ)
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"At least 12 wounded in shooting at Oklahoma’s Arcadia Lake following large party of young people"
Aspiring Okie rappers?
Aspiring Okie rappers?
Posted by: fd at May 04, 2026 07:19 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:20 AM (u82oZ)
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Star Wars was unlike any movie before it and made science fiction massively popular.
While Star Wars itself may suck as a franchise it gave life to all of Star Trek post the animated series.
While Star Wars itself may suck as a franchise it gave life to all of Star Trek post the animated series.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 07:21 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Marooned at May 04, 2026 07:21 AM (kt8QE)
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Iran makes a lot of PR threats, which are then amplified by the Propaganda Press, but I haven't seen much aggressive action from Iran. Be a little bit patient, maybe, and lets see how this goes.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:15 AM (iqCyx)
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Open Source Intel @Osint613
14m
NEW 🔴
UAE: Vessel belonging to Adnoc hit by two Iranian drones in Hormuz
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:15 AM (iqCyx)
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Open Source Intel @Osint613
14m
NEW 🔴
UAE: Vessel belonging to Adnoc hit by two Iranian drones in Hormuz
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 04, 2026 07:21 AM (5UTWB)
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Salty I just wish the president would finish this already.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 07:22 AM (RIvkX)
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No one beats the Van Wyck!
Posted by: Obscure Seinfeld Reference at May 04, 2026 07:22 AM (oftw2)
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The Canadian government expects to pass 100,000 people killed this year (2026) in it's MAiD Murder Program, which is twice the Canadian casualties in all of World War Eleven.
That's a lot of soylent green.
That's a lot of soylent green.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:23 AM (7fn5T)
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Well, I've finished my spreadsheet on Lacey's show career:
http://soyaraborzoi.com/LaceyCareer.htm
The late Bea Godsol said, "All dogs have faults, but the great ones wear them well." That's Lacey to a T. She didn't have the prettiest head nor the strongest front, but she could move like nothing else and just oozed charisma.
In every one of her 378 shows as a special, she was handled by Her Majesty, who knew how to get the best out of her. Lacey loved to show and roared into the ring saying, "Here I am. Adore me!" And it was borne out by her record as the biggest-winning breeder-owner-handled Borzoi bitch ever.
So when I looked at who beat her in some of the shows where she lost, I just had to shake my head and say to the (likely now departed) judge, "What the hell were you thinking?"
Well, I've finished my spreadsheet on Lacey's show career:
http://soyaraborzoi.com/LaceyCareer.htm
The late Bea Godsol said, "All dogs have faults, but the great ones wear them well." That's Lacey to a T. She didn't have the prettiest head nor the strongest front, but she could move like nothing else and just oozed charisma.
In every one of her 378 shows as a special, she was handled by Her Majesty, who knew how to get the best out of her. Lacey loved to show and roared into the ring saying, "Here I am. Adore me!" And it was borne out by her record as the biggest-winning breeder-owner-handled Borzoi bitch ever.
So when I looked at who beat her in some of the shows where she lost, I just had to shake my head and say to the (likely now departed) judge, "What the hell were you thinking?"
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 04, 2026 07:24 AM (HdYcL)
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Yonder Horde
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 04, 2026 07:25 AM (jehhT)
Posted by: Elaine at May 04, 2026 07:26 AM (2Ez/1)
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I just saw two different Utube posts that said the Republicans replaced Thune as Senate majority leader. I assume those are more Hopium delusions.
Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at May 04, 2026 07:26 AM (Da7Vv)
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San Franpsycho
To finish it soon would be to grind the power and water infrastructure of Iran into dust.
This alienates a potentially helpful group of Iranians, that just want the assholes out of power, so they can rebuild.
The IRGC wants us to take that path, as they see the world hating America for that action, even after they are gone.
To finish it soon would be to grind the power and water infrastructure of Iran into dust.
This alienates a potentially helpful group of Iranians, that just want the assholes out of power, so they can rebuild.
The IRGC wants us to take that path, as they see the world hating America for that action, even after they are gone.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:26 AM (u82oZ)
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At the rate things are going with Rubio, the physical copy of his resume is going to have to be hauled in a wheelbarrow.
Posted by: NR Pax at May 04, 2026 07:28 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2026 07:28 AM (Yl2Ob)
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If Minnesota is flying a Somali flag, burn the whole place down, and give it to canada.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 04, 2026 07:28 AM (Fbc0I)
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Decolonization doesn’t have a happy ending.
South Africa’s New Apartheid
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Right up the list of "most spectacular places on Earth", but now they seem to be busy destroying what's left of civil society. When they start attacking the tourists, which sounds likely, that'll be the end of SA.
South Africa’s New Apartheid
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Right up the list of "most spectacular places on Earth", but now they seem to be busy destroying what's left of civil society. When they start attacking the tourists, which sounds likely, that'll be the end of SA.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:28 AM (WQ6e2)
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So when I looked at who beat her in some of the shows where she lost, I just had to shake my head and say to the (likely now departed) judge, "What the hell were you thinking?"
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 04, 2026 07:24 AM (HdYcL)
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The judiciary is corrupted everywhere!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 04, 2026 07:24 AM (HdYcL)
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The judiciary is corrupted everywhere!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 07:29 AM (RIvkX)
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So today everyone has to do the whole Star Wars Day thing I guess.
According to Al Gore's Amazing Internet™ the movie was released on May 25, 1977. If my trusty Bomar calculator is to be believed, that's like almost 49 years ago, dude.
And it still holds a prominent place in our culture.
So what does that mean?
1. We haven't grown up as a society.
2. We love the idea of space travel.
3. It's somehow a timeless story.
4. We're really bored.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 04, 2026 07:11 AM (2Ez/1)
Its special effects were revolutionary which got people excited and allowed them to overlook problems in the story. SW, and ESB, were both good films, better than most of what we get nowadays, and they happened in boomer youth. People tend to hang on to things which were a big deal in their youth.
According to Al Gore's Amazing Internet™ the movie was released on May 25, 1977. If my trusty Bomar calculator is to be believed, that's like almost 49 years ago, dude.
And it still holds a prominent place in our culture.
So what does that mean?
1. We haven't grown up as a society.
2. We love the idea of space travel.
3. It's somehow a timeless story.
4. We're really bored.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 04, 2026 07:11 AM (2Ez/1)
Its special effects were revolutionary which got people excited and allowed them to overlook problems in the story. SW, and ESB, were both good films, better than most of what we get nowadays, and they happened in boomer youth. People tend to hang on to things which were a big deal in their youth.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 04, 2026 07:29 AM (ExV1e)
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Dr. Kevorkian had plastic surgery, changed his name to Carney and is now running Canada.
Useless eaters.
Dr. Kevorkian had plastic surgery, changed his name to Carney and is now running Canada.
Useless eaters.
Posted by: Auspex at May 04, 2026 07:29 AM (IrYHD)
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Huck Follywood
Sounds like a few dystopian societies from science fiction.
The question I have is grandparents add a great deal to children's development. What if they are gone? What arc does child-raising in Canada take?
Sounds like a few dystopian societies from science fiction.
The question I have is grandparents add a great deal to children's development. What if they are gone? What arc does child-raising in Canada take?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:29 AM (u82oZ)
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I remember seeing the first Star Wars movie in the theater when I was a young pup. The wonder I had stayed with me through the trilogy and it was a fun set of memories.
And then the dark times arrived with Phantom Menace.
And then the dark times arrived with Phantom Menace.
Posted by: NR Pax at May 04, 2026 07:30 AM (BpO1e)
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56 At the rate things are going with Rubio, the physical copy of his resume is going to have to be hauled in a wheelbarrow.
Posted by: NR Pax
Trash Day here. Pretty sure I just saw Li'l Marco on the back of the garbage truck goin' down the street.
Posted by: NR Pax
Trash Day here. Pretty sure I just saw Li'l Marco on the back of the garbage truck goin' down the street.
Posted by: Waste Management, Inc. at May 04, 2026 07:30 AM (oftw2)
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The Canadian government expects to pass 100,000 people killed this year (2026) in it's MAiD Murder Program
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The exceptional becomes normal. The normal becomes mandatory.
What had been normal becomes marginalized, then forbidden.
The Canadian government expects to pass 100,000 people killed this year (2026) in it's MAiD Murder Program
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The exceptional becomes normal. The normal becomes mandatory.
What had been normal becomes marginalized, then forbidden.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 04, 2026 07:30 AM (HdYcL)
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Reports from the Strait of Hormuz are that two missiles have been fired at a US frigate . Stop effing around , stomp the IRCG out of existence
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 07:30 AM (gu0hJ)
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Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 04, 2026 07:24 AM (HdYcL)
It sounds like you enjoyed your work on this, and obviously had great affection and appreciation for Lacey.
It sounds like you enjoyed your work on this, and obviously had great affection and appreciation for Lacey.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2026 07:31 AM (Yl2Ob)
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Moar covevfe please.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:33 AM (WQ6e2)
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Huck Follywood
May I suggest, after South African society is all tribal, primitive, and without law, that we send young American Leftists and their teachers to South Africa.
Their current plan is similar, and I would like to see how they cope with the results of their actions.
May I suggest, after South African society is all tribal, primitive, and without law, that we send young American Leftists and their teachers to South Africa.
Their current plan is similar, and I would like to see how they cope with the results of their actions.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:33 AM (u82oZ)
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Take that report about the missiles being fired with a grain of salt.
Al Jizzya said this happened 3 hours ago
Other news agencies have nothing about it.
Al Jizzya said this happened 3 hours ago
Other news agencies have nothing about it.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 07:34 AM (z2aPa)
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Again, unless we go in and debathafy the Iranian regime, this mini quagmire is going to emanitze into a full blown quagmire.
Gas is up over 4 bucks a gallon here an something like 10 bucks in parts of Europe.
Anytime gas goes above 2.50 a gallon, sh*ts get difficult for most people because of the knock on effects from high fuel prices.
Gas is up over 4 bucks a gallon here an something like 10 bucks in parts of Europe.
Anytime gas goes above 2.50 a gallon, sh*ts get difficult for most people because of the knock on effects from high fuel prices.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 04, 2026 07:36 AM (XV/Pl)
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The Van Wyck Expressway is 14 miles paved with fear, hate, desperation, and anger.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 07:36 AM (RIvkX)
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"Reports from the Strait of Hormuz are that two missiles have been fired at a US frigate."
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That would be tough to do since the US Navy currently has NO FRIGATES in commission today.
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That would be tough to do since the US Navy currently has NO FRIGATES in commission today.
Posted by: Ship nerd at May 04, 2026 07:37 AM (2Ez/1)
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"Trump Announces Humanitarian Mission To Free Ships Stranded By Iran War"
Another opportunity to earn the Humanitarian Service Medal. I had two when I retired.
Another opportunity to earn the Humanitarian Service Medal. I had two when I retired.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at May 04, 2026 07:38 AM (0N4FZ)
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{{{Ben Had}}}
🎼 ♭ 5/4 ♫♫ ♫♫ Good morning! ♬♬ ♩ ♪
If Flight tracking shows all US KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-46 Pegasus have turned off their transponders, then I would be concerned.
We have the plans, equipment and ordnance is ready, and the pilots are bored. Not a good time for IRCG to start something.
🎼 ♭ 5/4 ♫♫ ♫♫ Good morning! ♬♬ ♩ ♪
If Flight tracking shows all US KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-46 Pegasus have turned off their transponders, then I would be concerned.
We have the plans, equipment and ordnance is ready, and the pilots are bored. Not a good time for IRCG to start something.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:39 AM (u82oZ)
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67 Reports from the Strait of Hormuz are that two missiles have been fired at a US frigate . Stop effing around , stomp the IRCG out of existence
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 07:30 AM (gu0hJ)
As to this stupid story, breathlessly repeated by the AP - there are no US frigates in the Straits.
There’s good news and bad news in that; the good news is that this claim by the Iranians is a pathetic fantasy.
The bad news is that the statement by Trump that the US would escort merchant shipping through the Straits was a big bluff (at least so far). We have not sent any ships in to do it.
67 Reports from the Strait of Hormuz are that two missiles have been fired at a US frigate . Stop effing around , stomp the IRCG out of existence
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 07:30 AM (gu0hJ)
As to this stupid story, breathlessly repeated by the AP - there are no US frigates in the Straits.
There’s good news and bad news in that; the good news is that this claim by the Iranians is a pathetic fantasy.
The bad news is that the statement by Trump that the US would escort merchant shipping through the Straits was a big bluff (at least so far). We have not sent any ships in to do it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 04, 2026 07:39 AM (XcvNy)
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Kamala Harris’ new $8.15 million Malibu home sits on a hill overlooking bougainvillea-dusted streets that sweep down toward the surf — a secluded idyll in a neighborhood of defensive shrubbery and eccentric statuary, where surveillance cameras swivel and the quiet feels carefully curated
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Mr. Kamala Harris must be getting paid well in his part-time gig at Wilkie Farr. Or maybe the money is flowing now for Kamala herself, in hopes she can be bought off and stay clear of the 2028 primary race.
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Mr. Kamala Harris must be getting paid well in his part-time gig at Wilkie Farr. Or maybe the money is flowing now for Kamala herself, in hopes she can be bought off and stay clear of the 2028 primary race.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:39 AM (UVJ0A)
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And so on to chronicling Dutch's specials career, a more melancholy story. Dutch was built like a brick shithouse with both doors open. On examining his front, one judge asked Her Majesty, "Is this all him?" And for a huge dog, the Beeg Boy was amazingly light on his feet (nothing worse than a heavy-footed Borzoi).
But Dutch was more complex. He liked showing but not traveling. Little things bothered him. He would do what we wanted but no more than was asked. And all that is reflected in his record.
And so on to chronicling Dutch's specials career, a more melancholy story. Dutch was built like a brick shithouse with both doors open. On examining his front, one judge asked Her Majesty, "Is this all him?" And for a huge dog, the Beeg Boy was amazingly light on his feet (nothing worse than a heavy-footed Borzoi).
But Dutch was more complex. He liked showing but not traveling. Little things bothered him. He would do what we wanted but no more than was asked. And all that is reflected in his record.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 04, 2026 07:41 AM (HdYcL)
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Ship nerd
Same as every gun is a Glock to the Media.
Could mean patrol craft from Gulf nations, a DDG of the USN, or just wishful thinking.
Same as every gun is a Glock to the Media.
Could mean patrol craft from Gulf nations, a DDG of the USN, or just wishful thinking.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:41 AM (u82oZ)
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The Van Wyck Expressway is 14 miles paved with fear, hate, desperation, and anger.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 07:36 AM (RIvkX)
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I've always thought it hilarious someone decided to call the Van Wyck an "Expressway" and not a parking lot.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 07:36 AM (RIvkX)
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I've always thought it hilarious someone decided to call the Van Wyck an "Expressway" and not a parking lot.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:41 AM (UVJ0A)
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I always take reports from the Iranian area with a massive grain of salt. This was in the Jerusalem post.
However my main point stands : Stomp the eff out of the IRGC and end this
However my main point stands : Stomp the eff out of the IRGC and end this
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 07:41 AM (gu0hJ)
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It's just another Merlot Monday.
Posted by: Old Lady Emhoff at May 04, 2026 07:42 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 07:43 AM (z2aPa)
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May I suggest, after South African society is all tribal, primitive, and without law, that we send young American Leftists and their teachers to South Africa.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:33 AM (u82oZ)
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Teach them to shoot, first.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:33 AM (u82oZ)
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Teach them to shoot, first.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:43 AM (UVJ0A)
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Honestly, I'm fine with Kamala living in a gated community. But I want that as well and should be able to do so without judgement.
Posted by: NR Pax at May 04, 2026 07:43 AM (BpO1e)
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@81 try the Long Island Expressway, commonly known as the world's longest parking lot
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 07:43 AM (gu0hJ)
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"...neighborhood of defensive shrubbery and eccentric statuary..."
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There's a Monty Python joke in there somewhere.
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There's a Monty Python joke in there somewhere.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 04, 2026 07:44 AM (2Ez/1)
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Smell the Glove, Jpost isn't much better than al jizzya .
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 07:44 AM (z2aPa)
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You know things are bad when an old pouf like me has to warn the democrats they have gone too far in their race to Sodom and Gomorrah. I mean I'm a nasty rump ranger but I never let it interfere with my ability to rip off the US taxpayer. Being the first openly gay butt pirate in Congress I hope future faggots will heed my warnings.
Posted by: Barney Fag, Almost Dead at May 04, 2026 07:45 AM (AP4bj)
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Li'l Marco just called me regarding my car's warranty lapsing.
Posted by: Shut-In By Choice at May 04, 2026 07:45 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:46 AM (u82oZ)
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54 I just saw two different Utube posts that said the Republicans replaced Thune as Senate majority leader. I assume those are more Hopium delusions.
Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at May 04, 2026 07:26 AM (Da7Vv)
We’ve come into the era where people post openly false and easily disproven lies regularly online, and they face no negative consequences for doing so. In fact they’re rewarded financially by the Utube and X algorithms that reward clickbait.
54 I just saw two different Utube posts that said the Republicans replaced Thune as Senate majority leader. I assume those are more Hopium delusions.
Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at May 04, 2026 07:26 AM (Da7Vv)
We’ve come into the era where people post openly false and easily disproven lies regularly online, and they face no negative consequences for doing so. In fact they’re rewarded financially by the Utube and X algorithms that reward clickbait.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 04, 2026 07:46 AM (XcvNy)
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Iran's water supplies in all 5 reservoirs around Tehran at at less than 20% capacity.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 07:47 AM (z2aPa)
Posted by: Rum Dum at May 04, 2026 07:48 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:50 AM (u82oZ)
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Gav was known to enjoy a bump.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 04, 2026 07:50 AM (W5mpo)
98
May the LORD be with you.
May the LORD be with you.
Posted by: Second Corinthians 13:14 at May 04, 2026 07:50 AM (2Ez/1)
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It was widely reported over the weekend that the IRGC had spent this "cease fire" digging out its stockpile of missiles and drones for what is presumed to be another round of attacks on Israel and other Gulf States.
Whether this represents a "last gasp" of the IRGC is unknown.
I would presume the war's back on at this moment.
Whether this represents a "last gasp" of the IRGC is unknown.
I would presume the war's back on at this moment.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 04, 2026 07:51 AM (jehhT)
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"We’ve come into the era where people post openly false and easily disproven lies regularly online, and they face no negative consequences for doing so. In fact they’re rewarded financially by the Utube and X algorithms that reward clickbait.
Posted by: Tom Servo"
See "Big Penguin".
Posted by: Tom Servo"
See "Big Penguin".
Posted by: Penguin Facts at May 04, 2026 07:51 AM (vFG9F)
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Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:51 AM (u82oZ)
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However my main point stands : Stomp the eff out of the IRGC and end this
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 07:41 AM (gu0hJ)
Do you advocate:
- Destroying all the infrastructure in Iran and impoverishing the people for generations?
- Nuking Iran and killing millions of people who want the IRGC gone also?
- Deploying hundreds of thousands of US ground troops to root out the IRGC?
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 07:41 AM (gu0hJ)
Do you advocate:
- Destroying all the infrastructure in Iran and impoverishing the people for generations?
- Nuking Iran and killing millions of people who want the IRGC gone also?
- Deploying hundreds of thousands of US ground troops to root out the IRGC?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 04, 2026 07:52 AM (ExV1e)
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"We’ve come into the era where people post openly false and easily disproven lies regularly online..."
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Tee hee.
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Tee hee.
Posted by: Russian bots at May 04, 2026 07:52 AM (2Ez/1)
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There have been nearly 3.5 million fewer enrollees for SNAP benefits since July 2025 as the number fell from an average of 42.1 million in the previous fiscal year to 38.5 million as of Jan. 2026, the WSJ reported, citing federal data.
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A reduction of roughly 8 %, which is only a good start, and the Democrats regard the drop as a crisis.
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A reduction of roughly 8 %, which is only a good start, and the Democrats regard the drop as a crisis.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:52 AM (tqvfY)
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"It was widely reported over the weekend that the IRGC had spent this "cease fire" digging out its stockpile of missiles and drones for what is presumed to be another round of attacks on Israel and other Gulf States."
How much do they have left to dig out? I'm guessing it's not very much. If they had it, would of used it already.
How much do they have left to dig out? I'm guessing it's not very much. If they had it, would of used it already.
Posted by: Will Robinson at May 04, 2026 07:53 AM (zBgIx)
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Why would anyone believe that we don't have surveillance on those bombed out weapons storage sites?
Another throw shit at the wall and see what sticks report.
Another throw shit at the wall and see what sticks report.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 07:53 AM (z2aPa)
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Barney's Frank was chairman of the oversight committee that allowed the subprime mortgage crisis to explode and wreck the economy, giving us Obummer as prezy. Ran a gay brothel out of his apartment. Truly vile and corrupt.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 04, 2026 07:54 AM (R86kT)
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Will Robinson
The Iranians have just enough missiles left to unite the Sunni Islamic world against them. Could get sporty.
The Iranians have just enough missiles left to unite the Sunni Islamic world against them. Could get sporty.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:55 AM (u82oZ)
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It doesn't matter how much they can dig out, they are still in power and can continue to strike like a mosquito here and there and generally destabilize the region, which is not good long term.
It seems have not learned one damn lesson about fighting wars in the ME.
It seems have not learned one damn lesson about fighting wars in the ME.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 04, 2026 07:55 AM (XV/Pl)
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This statement is why Trump needs to act; note the source (and it is confirmed). This is the official position of the Iranian Government as of this morning:
“ The Spokesman of Iran National Security Council: “The Strait of Hormuz isn't closed by a tweet to be opened by a tweet, The path to opening the Strait of Hormuz is either accepting defeat, reaching an agreement, and acknowledging Iran's sovereignty and supremacy over the Strait of Hormuz, Or returning to the battlefield, accepting another humiliating defeat, and acknowledging Iran's sovereignty and supremacy over the Strait of Hormuz, No path remains other than this.”
“ The Spokesman of Iran National Security Council: “The Strait of Hormuz isn't closed by a tweet to be opened by a tweet, The path to opening the Strait of Hormuz is either accepting defeat, reaching an agreement, and acknowledging Iran's sovereignty and supremacy over the Strait of Hormuz, Or returning to the battlefield, accepting another humiliating defeat, and acknowledging Iran's sovereignty and supremacy over the Strait of Hormuz, No path remains other than this.”
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 04, 2026 07:55 AM (XcvNy)
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@102 nope , I advocate carpet bombing the IRGC facilities when as many of their members are inside. Use the intelligence assets we have in Iran to determine when the largest amount are present and hit the sites
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 07:58 AM (gu0hJ)
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Rhode Island lawmakers are back at it — pushing a sweeping gun ban that should set off alarm bells far beyond the Ocean State. Their latest proposal, SB 2710, would outlaw the possession of some of the most commonly owned firearms in America, targeting semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns that millions of law-abiding citizens rely on for self-defense, sport and tradition.
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Just a warning shot across the bow; Let them try to actually enforce it.
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Just a warning shot across the bow; Let them try to actually enforce it.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:58 AM (59SIy)
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Tom Servo, tell me you honestly don't believe that statement you just cited.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 07:59 AM (z2aPa)
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Tom Servo
Pretty clear what our path forward should do.
I still think an Operation Jedburgh plan could work, starting in rural areas. But then pearls would be clutched.
Pretty clear what our path forward should do.
I still think an Operation Jedburgh plan could work, starting in rural areas. But then pearls would be clutched.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 07:59 AM (u82oZ)
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"It seems have not learned one damn lesson about fighting wars in the ME."
U.S. Casualties? Ships sunk? Aircraft lost? How do those losses compare to irak and a-stan?
*AWK* how many BOOTS on the GROUND *AWK* do we have in Iran? **
Money spent is well worth it when it helps free 90 million people from a brutal dictatorship.
** The parrot must be fed!
U.S. Casualties? Ships sunk? Aircraft lost? How do those losses compare to irak and a-stan?
*AWK* how many BOOTS on the GROUND *AWK* do we have in Iran? **
Money spent is well worth it when it helps free 90 million people from a brutal dictatorship.
** The parrot must be fed!
Posted by: Will Robinson at May 04, 2026 07:59 AM (zBgIx)
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50 The Canadian government expects to pass 100,000 people killed this year (2026) in it's MAiD Murder Program, which is twice the Canadian casualties in all of World War Eleven.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:23 AM (7fn5T)
I'll bet they're offering nifty incentive packages for the staff.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 07:23 AM (7fn5T)
I'll bet they're offering nifty incentive packages for the staff.
Posted by: Ordinary American at May 04, 2026 07:59 AM (b4LBp)
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See "Big Penguin".
Posted by: Penguin Facts
United in our new alliance, we will fight on against rampant discrimination and hate groups.
Posted by: Penguin Facts
United in our new alliance, we will fight on against rampant discrimination and hate groups.
Posted by: Puffin/Penguin Steering Committee at May 04, 2026 08:00 AM (oftw2)
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I'll bet they're offering nifty incentive packages for the staff.
Posted by: Ordinary American at May 04, 2026 07:59 AM (b4LBp)
They throw in a family member, free!
I'll bet they're offering nifty incentive packages for the staff.
Posted by: Ordinary American at May 04, 2026 07:59 AM (b4LBp)
They throw in a family member, free!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 04, 2026 08:00 AM (HdYcL)
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Morning all
Posted by: rickb223 at May 04, 2026 08:00 AM (DSLf3)
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:01 AM (z2aPa)
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What had been normal becomes marginalized, then forbidden
The reverse is also true. Sick bastards for sure
The reverse is also true. Sick bastards for sure
Posted by: Common Tater at May 04, 2026 08:01 AM (Y4gci)
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It seems have not learned one damn lesson about fighting wars in the ME.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 04, 2026 07:55 AM (XV/Pl)
Deal-making dithering here may become Trump's undoing.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 04, 2026 07:55 AM (XV/Pl)
Deal-making dithering here may become Trump's undoing.
Posted by: Ordinary American at May 04, 2026 08:02 AM (b4LBp)
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Good morning!
>> That is a polite Washington way of saying the fringe has taken over the message and made the party look reckless. Frank also sees a broader pattern in Democrat politics, one that should worry anyone who thinks slogans are a substitute for results. By his telling, too many Democrats have fallen in love with whatever the current thing is, regardless of how radical it is.
To paraphrase Auron McIntyre, everyone wants the train to end at their stop. You started down the path and now you want moderation after getting what *you* want. LOL, it doesn't work that way.
>> That is a polite Washington way of saying the fringe has taken over the message and made the party look reckless. Frank also sees a broader pattern in Democrat politics, one that should worry anyone who thinks slogans are a substitute for results. By his telling, too many Democrats have fallen in love with whatever the current thing is, regardless of how radical it is.
To paraphrase Auron McIntyre, everyone wants the train to end at their stop. You started down the path and now you want moderation after getting what *you* want. LOL, it doesn't work that way.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 04, 2026 08:02 AM (5xoct)
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch said the Supreme Court system is “working” in a Sunday interview where he reflected on the country’s founding principles. .... “Americans file about 50 million lawsuits a year, and you give us the 70 hardest ones, where lower court judges have disagreed about what the law means about a statute or a provision of the Constitution dictates in a particular case — there are nine of us. Can you get nine people to agree on where to go to lunch?” he asked Bream
Posted by: SMOD at May 04, 2026 08:03 AM (u9LDy)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2026 08:03 AM (2sfNr)
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Will Robinson, well stated.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:01 AM (z2aPa)
Not to mention we spent years in both those places trying to bring Jeffersonian Democracy to 7th century savages and have only been involved in Iran for couple of months.
But whatta I know bout n-e-ting?
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:01 AM (z2aPa)
Not to mention we spent years in both those places trying to bring Jeffersonian Democracy to 7th century savages and have only been involved in Iran for couple of months.
But whatta I know bout n-e-ting?
Posted by: Will Robinson at May 04, 2026 08:04 AM (zBgIx)
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Common Tater
If all of this Canadian insanity is well documented, we will have definitive data to choose social programs from, for a wise society. Trying to look on the bright side.
I don't think the Canadian path has been used outside Inuit communities pre-contact. Even the Nazi and Soviet thugs did not just target the old.
If all of this Canadian insanity is well documented, we will have definitive data to choose social programs from, for a wise society. Trying to look on the bright side.
I don't think the Canadian path has been used outside Inuit communities pre-contact. Even the Nazi and Soviet thugs did not just target the old.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 08:05 AM (u82oZ)
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Trump has rejected 4 outright proposals from the regime the last one that saw them making the biggest concessions yet
PDT said NO.
Lots of sucky armchair generals around here.
PDT said NO.
Lots of sucky armchair generals around here.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:05 AM (z2aPa)
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>>Barney's Frank was chairman of the oversight committee that allowed the subprime mortgage crisis to explode and wreck the economy, giving us Obummer as prezy.
IIRC, his BF at the time was an exec at Freddie Mac.
IIRC, his BF at the time was an exec at Freddie Mac.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 04, 2026 08:05 AM (5xoct)
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federal agents arrested a Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate
This clown threatened Trump and Sen Fetterman’s teenage daughter
This clown threatened Trump and Sen Fetterman’s teenage daughter
Posted by: SMOD at May 04, 2026 08:05 AM (u9LDy)
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch said the Supreme Court system is “working” in a Sunday interview where he reflected on the country’s founding principles. .... “Americans file about 50 million lawsuits a year, and you give us the 70 hardest ones, where lower court judges have disagreed about what the law means about a statute or a provision of the Constitution dictates in a particular case — there are nine of us. Can you get nine people to agree on where to go to lunch?” he asked Bream
Posted by: SMOD at May 04, 2026 08:03 AM (u9LDy)
Only lawyers could have difficulty with the idea that racial discrimination in drawing Congressional districts is not permitted.
Posted by: SMOD at May 04, 2026 08:03 AM (u9LDy)
Only lawyers could have difficulty with the idea that racial discrimination in drawing Congressional districts is not permitted.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 04, 2026 08:06 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 04, 2026 08:07 AM (nzMXI)
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113 Tom Servo, tell me you honestly don't believe that statement you just cited.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 07:59 AM (z2aPa)
I believe - in fact it is self evident - that this is the current official position of the Iranian Government. Which means that all further negotiations are a farce, and that they are openly mocking Trump’s current hesitation to reopen hostilities.
Trump laid down what so far looks like a big bluff about opening the straits. Iran has now openly called his bluff. What is the US going to do about it? And when?
113 Tom Servo, tell me you honestly don't believe that statement you just cited.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 07:59 AM (z2aPa)
I believe - in fact it is self evident - that this is the current official position of the Iranian Government. Which means that all further negotiations are a farce, and that they are openly mocking Trump’s current hesitation to reopen hostilities.
Trump laid down what so far looks like a big bluff about opening the straits. Iran has now openly called his bluff. What is the US going to do about it? And when?
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 04, 2026 08:07 AM (XcvNy)
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Ready to have your mind blown
It costs over $100,000 on average to build a single family home in California just in fees
This isn’t building, labor, or materials, this is just bureaucracy
- Pure building permit + plan review fees for a new single-family home are often in the $20,000 - $40,000 range
- Total “soft costs,” meaning permits + impact fees, school fees, utility connections, environmental reviews, traffic mitigation, parks, etc often reach $100,000+ in major cities and counties
- One home in Fremont cost $160,000 just in government fees before any building started
Contrast this with Texas
Texas base building permits for a new single-family home are typically $1,000–$3,000. Impact and development fees average under $1,000 per unit
San Francisco planned on spending $1.7 million to build a public toilet, after extreme backlash online they were able to build it for around $200,000 and it’s now open
It costs over $100,000 on average to build a single family home in California just in fees
This isn’t building, labor, or materials, this is just bureaucracy
- Pure building permit + plan review fees for a new single-family home are often in the $20,000 - $40,000 range
- Total “soft costs,” meaning permits + impact fees, school fees, utility connections, environmental reviews, traffic mitigation, parks, etc often reach $100,000+ in major cities and counties
- One home in Fremont cost $160,000 just in government fees before any building started
Contrast this with Texas
Texas base building permits for a new single-family home are typically $1,000–$3,000. Impact and development fees average under $1,000 per unit
San Francisco planned on spending $1.7 million to build a public toilet, after extreme backlash online they were able to build it for around $200,000 and it’s now open
Posted by: SMOD at May 04, 2026 08:07 AM (u9LDy)
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I'm quite content to keep the blockade of Iran and let them slowly strangle themselves. Inflation in Iran is hitting Zimbabwe levels, the unemployment rate is skyrocketing, they aren't getting any food or other supplies, at least not enough and they only price we are paying is a short term spike in gas.
I assume Trump and team no a hell of a lot more about the situation and the situation of our allies in the region at the moment than we do. Time is on our side not Irans. And Trump is getting ready to visit Iran's sponsor Xi.
No rush.
I assume Trump and team no a hell of a lot more about the situation and the situation of our allies in the region at the moment than we do. Time is on our side not Irans. And Trump is getting ready to visit Iran's sponsor Xi.
No rush.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2026 08:07 AM (viF8m)
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128 Trump has rejected 4 outright proposals from the regime the last one that saw them making the biggest concessions yet
PDT said NO.
Lots of sucky armchair generals around here.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:05 AM (z2aP
Some proposal... We will "open" the Straight and in a few months we will "talk" about nukes ... wink... wink...
PDT said NO.
Lots of sucky armchair generals around here.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:05 AM (z2aP
Some proposal... We will "open" the Straight and in a few months we will "talk" about nukes ... wink... wink...
Posted by: It's me donna at May 04, 2026 08:08 AM (dFjQQ)
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25 Years from now - decades after Iran has seen its last Ayatollah as its government leader - you will still be reading some missive from some bearded cave dweller calling himself the leader of the "Iranian Security Counsel" or some such made up shit and suggesting they're still controlling the strait of Hormuz and America is moments from its death.
This is who these people are - this is what they are...
This is who these people are - this is what they are...
Posted by: Boswell at May 04, 2026 08:08 AM (V7158)
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We'll offer to pay for your assisted suicide death because you broke your hip. Canada's MAID program has morphed, as any sentient (non leftist) person would've guessed, into something monstrously evil. It's so diabolical, it's hard to believe it's real.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 04, 2026 08:09 AM (qBdHI)
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I wonder what the people working on the targeting software and such (Iron Dome and whatever stuff we're using out there) are doing with all the data received these past months. There's no training like real life.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 04, 2026 08:10 AM (W5mpo)
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Someone said it perfectly: to the Iranians negotiations are just another form of warfare. They keep stringing you along until you lose interest in the fight
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 08:10 AM (gu0hJ)
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“ The Spokesman of Iran National Security Council: “The Strait of Hormuz isn't closed by a tweet to be opened by a tweet, The path to opening the Strait of Hormuz is either accepting defeat, reaching an agreement, and acknowledging Iran's sovereignty and supremacy over the Strait of Hormuz, Or returning to the battlefield, accepting another humiliating defeat, and acknowledging Iran's sovereignty and supremacy over the Strait of Hormuz, No path remains other than this.”
Posted by: Tom Servo
WTF is in the ME water? Why is EVERYONE over there acting like Baghdad Bob?
Who has had their "Supreme Leader" blown up so many times that no one wants the job?
Posted by: Tom Servo
WTF is in the ME water? Why is EVERYONE over there acting like Baghdad Bob?
Who has had their "Supreme Leader" blown up so many times that no one wants the job?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 04, 2026 08:11 AM (DSLf3)
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It's me donna, the last proposal was a 15 year moratoium.on nuke production, removing all 60% material and opening the Strait without collecting a toll and PDT still said no.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:11 AM (z2aPa)
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Time is on our side not Irans.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2026 08:07 AM (viF8m)
That's the question. Is it really?
Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2026 08:07 AM (viF8m)
That's the question. Is it really?
Posted by: Ordinary American at May 04, 2026 08:11 AM (b4LBp)
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142 It's me donna, the last proposal was a 15 year moratoium.on nuke production, removing all 60% material and opening the Strait without collecting a toll and PDT still said no.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:11 AM (z2aPa
Like they can be trusted....
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:11 AM (z2aPa
Like they can be trusted....
Posted by: It's me donna at May 04, 2026 08:12 AM (dFjQQ)
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Today Is National Orange Juice Day. 🍊
Posted by: redridinghood at May 04, 2026 08:13 AM (NpAcC)
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It's so diabolical, it's hard to believe it's real.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 04, 2026 08:09 AM (qBdHI)
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Islam and Marxism are both death cults, so...this checks out.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 04, 2026 08:09 AM (qBdHI)
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Islam and Marxism are both death cults, so...this checks out.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 08:13 AM (RIvkX)
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>>We'll offer to pay for your assisted suicide death because you broke your hip. Canada's MAID program has morphed, as any sentient (non leftist) person would've guessed, into something monstrously evil. It's so diabolical, it's hard to believe it's real.
UK did it first, years ago: Liverpool Care Pathway.
Doctors could put elderly (and disabled) on pathway to death with out patient's and their family's knowledge or consent. They were providing cash incentives to hospitals for meeting and exceeding target "participation" rates. Doctors finally revolted after administrators were pressuring to kill more patients for more government $$$.
UK did it first, years ago: Liverpool Care Pathway.
Doctors could put elderly (and disabled) on pathway to death with out patient's and their family's knowledge or consent. They were providing cash incentives to hospitals for meeting and exceeding target "participation" rates. Doctors finally revolted after administrators were pressuring to kill more patients for more government $$$.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 04, 2026 08:14 AM (5xoct)
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the last proposal was a 15 year moratoium.on nuke production, removing all 60% material and opening the Strait without collecting a toll and PDT still said no.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:11 AM (z2aPa
As if any of that meant anything. As long as they're breathing, they're lying. As long as they're in power, they're ignoring any terms of any deal.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:11 AM (z2aPa
As if any of that meant anything. As long as they're breathing, they're lying. As long as they're in power, they're ignoring any terms of any deal.
Posted by: Ordinary American at May 04, 2026 08:14 AM (b4LBp)
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Kamala Harris Blames Israel for ‘Dragging U.S. Into War With Iran’
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Proving that there is no bottom to stupidity.
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Proving that there is no bottom to stupidity.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 04, 2026 08:14 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:14 AM (z2aPa)
Posted by: Lizzy at May 04, 2026 08:15 AM (5xoct)
Posted by: Anita Bryant at May 04, 2026 08:15 AM (2Ez/1)
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We'll offer to pay for your assisted suicide death because you broke your hip. Canada's MAID program has morphed, as any sentient (non leftist) person would've guessed, into something monstrously evil. It's so diabolical, it's hard to believe it's real.
Posted by: Lady in Black
I've never understood liberal math.
You kill off your taxpayers, bring in turd worlders who don't pay taxes & profit?
Posted by: Lady in Black
I've never understood liberal math.
You kill off your taxpayers, bring in turd worlders who don't pay taxes & profit?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 04, 2026 08:15 AM (DSLf3)
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Like they can be trusted....
Posted by: It's me donna
15 year moratorium?
*We* can't be trusted.
Posted by: It's me donna
15 year moratorium?
*We* can't be trusted.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 04, 2026 08:16 AM (W5mpo)
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We'll offer to pay for your assisted suicide death because you broke your hip. Canada's MAID program has morphed, as any sentient (non leftist) person would've guessed, into something monstrously evil. It's so diabolical, it's hard to believe it's real.
All leftist roads lead to misery, poverty, hunger, death and erectile dysfunction.
All leftist roads lead to misery, poverty, hunger, death and erectile dysfunction.
Posted by: Blue Pill Men at May 04, 2026 08:16 AM (AP4bj)
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Dems Revive Court-Packing Threats After Being Told They Can’t Do Racist Gerrymandering
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Op-Ed: If We Stop Discriminating Based On The Color Of People's Skin, The Racists Will Have Won
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From the Bee.
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Op-Ed: If We Stop Discriminating Based On The Color Of People's Skin, The Racists Will Have Won
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From the Bee.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 04, 2026 08:17 AM (ndZc7)
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Dude at the top looks like Tommy Chong.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 04, 2026 08:17 AM (W5mpo)
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"I've never understood liberal math.
You kill off your taxpayers, bring in turd worlders who don't pay taxes & profit?"
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It's a write off, Jerry.
They just write it off.
You kill off your taxpayers, bring in turd worlders who don't pay taxes & profit?"
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It's a write off, Jerry.
They just write it off.
Posted by: Kramer at May 04, 2026 08:17 AM (2Ez/1)
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The IRGC has nothing left but blustery bullshit. They can adopt no other position than that.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:17 AM (z2aPa)
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Dude at the top looks like Tommy Chong.
Posted by: Dark Litigator
Thank you!
I'm not the only one.
Posted by: Dark Litigator
Thank you!
I'm not the only one.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 04, 2026 08:18 AM (DSLf3)
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 04, 2026 08:18 AM (p7tu9)
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Newsom also boasted that “no other state has outperformed the economy of the State of California.”
That’s another lie. For months, California had the worst unemployment rate of all 50 states.
Last month’s report moved California up a notch, into the second-worst spot, ahead of Delaware. The state’s 5.3% unemployment rate is still a full percentage point behind the national rate of 4.3%.
--California Post
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This slick psycho lies like he breathes. He literally has barely a grasp on reality and may in fact be a psychopath.
That’s another lie. For months, California had the worst unemployment rate of all 50 states.
Last month’s report moved California up a notch, into the second-worst spot, ahead of Delaware. The state’s 5.3% unemployment rate is still a full percentage point behind the national rate of 4.3%.
--California Post
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This slick psycho lies like he breathes. He literally has barely a grasp on reality and may in fact be a psychopath.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 08:19 AM (RIvkX)
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>>That's the question. Is it really?
Aside from a little pain in the pump, not as bad as it was under Biden, what changes in our lives has the war made? If the media wasn't constantly bleating that Trump is losing would most Americans even know there was a war going on?
Iran, on the other hand, is watching their economy implode and haven't got a prayer of getting out of this militarily. Everyday this blockade goes on they get closer to the edge.
There's a cost to destroying Iran that doesn't get talked about much. I don't see Trump being a nation builder but someone has to do it. And if that happens gas is likely to be higher for a long time. I suspect Trump is ready to attack when he feels he has to but I don't think we are there yet.
Aside from a little pain in the pump, not as bad as it was under Biden, what changes in our lives has the war made? If the media wasn't constantly bleating that Trump is losing would most Americans even know there was a war going on?
Iran, on the other hand, is watching their economy implode and haven't got a prayer of getting out of this militarily. Everyday this blockade goes on they get closer to the edge.
There's a cost to destroying Iran that doesn't get talked about much. I don't see Trump being a nation builder but someone has to do it. And if that happens gas is likely to be higher for a long time. I suspect Trump is ready to attack when he feels he has to but I don't think we are there yet.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2026 08:19 AM (viF8m)
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WTF is in the ME water? Why is EVERYONE over there acting like Baghdad Bob?
Who has had their "Supreme Leader" blown up so many times that no one wants the job?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 04, 2026 08:11 AM (DSLf3)
In large part because every one in the ME views negotiations as a sign of weakness and a willingness to surrender. The Iranian leadership quite clearly believe that the US does not have the nerve to continue the fight, and are openly mocking us now because of that.
Waiting 6 months for the shipping shutdown to have an effect is a fine tactical plan, but horrible politically. If the US is to retain any credibility, the Straits must now be reopened by force.
Who has had their "Supreme Leader" blown up so many times that no one wants the job?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 04, 2026 08:11 AM (DSLf3)
In large part because every one in the ME views negotiations as a sign of weakness and a willingness to surrender. The Iranian leadership quite clearly believe that the US does not have the nerve to continue the fight, and are openly mocking us now because of that.
Waiting 6 months for the shipping shutdown to have an effect is a fine tactical plan, but horrible politically. If the US is to retain any credibility, the Straits must now be reopened by force.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 04, 2026 08:19 AM (XcvNy)
Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2026 08:20 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Will Robinson at May 04, 2026 08:21 AM (zBgIx)
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My observation is, there is an ebb and flow to politics and something changed radically. Within the last couple decades Democrats no longer had to moderate their message or tack to the center or compromise on anything. Just full speed ahead on Crazy.
Are they completely insane? Well - yes, but the only rational explanation really is a well entrenched system of election fraud.
They don’t care about polling or citizens or public opinion because they no longer have to. While many constantly shorthand things like “50% of the country thinks X is great!!?” it’s nowhere near that. America has been subjected to the most sophisticated gaslighting in world history, it’s not even close.
Are they completely insane? Well - yes, but the only rational explanation really is a well entrenched system of election fraud.
They don’t care about polling or citizens or public opinion because they no longer have to. While many constantly shorthand things like “50% of the country thinks X is great!!?” it’s nowhere near that. America has been subjected to the most sophisticated gaslighting in world history, it’s not even close.
Posted by: Common Tater at May 04, 2026 08:22 AM (Y4gci)
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TomServo, what are the IRGC going to use to combat all the resources we have in the area?
Israel has given the UAE advanced air defense systems.
Israel has given the UAE advanced air defense systems.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:22 AM (z2aPa)
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Is It Possible for the Left to Engage in Principled Debate on Iran?
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Why should debate on Iran be any different?
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Why should debate on Iran be any different?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 04, 2026 08:23 AM (ndZc7)
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Reagan trusted Tip O'Neil on immigration and got screwed. Trump isn't going to trust Iranian "promises" and suffer the same fate
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 04, 2026 08:23 AM (gu0hJ)
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163 >>That's the question. Is it really?
Aside from a little pain in the pump, not as bad as it was under Biden, what changes in our lives has the war made? If the media wasn't constantly bleating that Trump is losing would most Americans even know there was a war going on?
Iran, on the other hand, is watching their economy implode and haven't got a prayer of getting out of this militarily. Everyday this blockade goes on they get closer to the edge.
There's a cost to destroying Iran that doesn't get talked about much. I don't see Trump being a nation builder but someone has to do it. And if that happens gas is likely to be higher for a long time. I suspect Trump is ready to attack when he feels he has to but I don't think we are there yet.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2026 08:19 AM (viF8m)
Pain at the pump is gonna trickle down to all prices. We're nearing the point of no return on that. And with wages lagging price increases (remember 2021 - those who get govt benefits feel way less pain than the wage earner), Trump voters will be feeling more pain than D voters...
So, understating the pain to Trump voters won't be a winning message...he's the party of working people.
Aside from a little pain in the pump, not as bad as it was under Biden, what changes in our lives has the war made? If the media wasn't constantly bleating that Trump is losing would most Americans even know there was a war going on?
Iran, on the other hand, is watching their economy implode and haven't got a prayer of getting out of this militarily. Everyday this blockade goes on they get closer to the edge.
There's a cost to destroying Iran that doesn't get talked about much. I don't see Trump being a nation builder but someone has to do it. And if that happens gas is likely to be higher for a long time. I suspect Trump is ready to attack when he feels he has to but I don't think we are there yet.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2026 08:19 AM (viF8m)
Pain at the pump is gonna trickle down to all prices. We're nearing the point of no return on that. And with wages lagging price increases (remember 2021 - those who get govt benefits feel way less pain than the wage earner), Trump voters will be feeling more pain than D voters...
So, understating the pain to Trump voters won't be a winning message...he's the party of working people.
Posted by: Nova Local at May 04, 2026 08:24 AM (tOcjL)
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>>At least 12 wounded in shooting at Oklahoma’s Arcadia Lake following large party of young people
"young people" in the photo looked like your typical city mobbing
"young people" in the photo looked like your typical city mobbing
Posted by: Lizzy at May 04, 2026 08:24 AM (5xoct)
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A federal grand jury in Hammond has indicted a Northwest Indiana restaurateur and more than 20 others, accusing them of running a sprawling, multimillion-dollar illegal sports betting operation that relied on threats, money laundering and a network of local businesses.
James L. Gerodemos, a Schererville resident known as “Jimmy the Greek,” is alleged to have led the operation, which prosecutors say operated across multiple states.
James L. Gerodemos, a Schererville resident known as “Jimmy the Greek,” is alleged to have led the operation, which prosecutors say operated across multiple states.
Posted by: SMOD at May 04, 2026 08:24 AM (u9LDy)
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unfortunate that Barney Frank can't see his sexual orientation and marriage used to exist beyond what was "politicaly acceptable." Pushing politics beyond the 'acceptable' boundries is kind of the point of progressive politics is it not?
Guy broke boundaries and was responsible for legislation that killed the wealthy’s loopholes and these people are like “just die already old man!” with homophobic insults and you wonder why progressives are so unpopular.
Imagine going into HOSPICE CARE and still finding the energy to shit on progressives. Talk about narcissism. Its time to rest buddy
Frank was an incrementalist. And that's why we're in this situation. I can acknowledge his individual tremendous successes while criticizing his overall work.
The two specific issues he mentions in the article are “defund the police” and “open borders”,[/b[ which of course are not Democratic policies. Hopefully he articulates a more nuanced position in the book and it’s not just the same talking points people have heard a million times.
Guy broke boundaries and was responsible for legislation that killed the wealthy’s loopholes and these people are like “just die already old man!” with homophobic insults and you wonder why progressives are so unpopular.
Imagine going into HOSPICE CARE and still finding the energy to shit on progressives. Talk about narcissism. Its time to rest buddy
Frank was an incrementalist. And that's why we're in this situation. I can acknowledge his individual tremendous successes while criticizing his overall work.
The two specific issues he mentions in the article are “defund the police” and “open borders”,[/b[ which of course are not Democratic policies. Hopefully he articulates a more nuanced position in the book and it’s not just the same talking points people have heard a million times.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 04, 2026 08:25 AM (ycI94)
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"Youth" means black.
Posted by: In case you didn't know at May 04, 2026 08:26 AM (2Ez/1)
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Canadian Priest Says Hospital Asked Him To Consider Assisted Suicide Twice After Broken Hip
Oh, Canada what have you done?
Oh, Canada what have you done?
Posted by: redridinghood at May 04, 2026 08:26 AM (NpAcC)
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JustTheNews:
Here is Barack Obama giving an interview to NPR—unwittingly revealing the conclusion of the CIA’s Intelligence Community Assessment, claiming Russia helped Donald Trump win the election—before they had even started the work.
@jsolomonReports
: “This is an interview he gives to NPR, and I guess he forgot that they hadn’t done the work yet. So he tells NPR he expects to see the CIA reverse itself and conclude that Vladimir Putin tried to help Donald Trump. The problem is, the CIA hadn’t really even started the work—it had just gotten going. And he’s so embarrassed that he comes back later and tries to walk it back a little bit, saying they still want to see where it goes. It is the sort of proof that John Durham should’ve found in his investigation.”
Barack Obama used the entire federal government to overthrow the United States government in 2016 and the duly elected president in 2017.
Here is Barack Obama giving an interview to NPR—unwittingly revealing the conclusion of the CIA’s Intelligence Community Assessment, claiming Russia helped Donald Trump win the election—before they had even started the work.
@jsolomonReports
: “This is an interview he gives to NPR, and I guess he forgot that they hadn’t done the work yet. So he tells NPR he expects to see the CIA reverse itself and conclude that Vladimir Putin tried to help Donald Trump. The problem is, the CIA hadn’t really even started the work—it had just gotten going. And he’s so embarrassed that he comes back later and tries to walk it back a little bit, saying they still want to see where it goes. It is the sort of proof that John Durham should’ve found in his investigation.”
Barack Obama used the entire federal government to overthrow the United States government in 2016 and the duly elected president in 2017.
Posted by: SMOD at May 04, 2026 08:27 AM (u9LDy)
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Newsom also boasted that “no other state has outperformed the economy of the State of California.”
That’s another lie.
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What's worse than bird hands? Newsom hands!
https://tinyurl.com/4ksztpdz
That’s another lie.
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What's worse than bird hands? Newsom hands!
https://tinyurl.com/4ksztpdz
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 04, 2026 08:27 AM (ndZc7)
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>>"Youth" means black.
Posted by: In case you didn't know
We all know. Just checked the story link to confirm, euphemism intact.
Posted by: In case you didn't know
We all know. Just checked the story link to confirm, euphemism intact.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 04, 2026 08:27 AM (5xoct)
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>>Pain at the pump is gonna trickle down to all prices. We're nearing the point of no return on that. And with wages lagging price increases (remember 2021 - those who get govt benefits feel way less pain than the wage earner), Trump voters will be feeling more pain than D voters...
And how much of that pain do you think we will all feel if Iran is blown up? Who is going to be filling the void created by no oil from Iran for a very long time? The idea that Iran can be completely destroyed, and thats what we are talking about if the mullahs don't surrender, is a painless exercise is a fantasy.
Short term pain or long term pain.
And how much of that pain do you think we will all feel if Iran is blown up? Who is going to be filling the void created by no oil from Iran for a very long time? The idea that Iran can be completely destroyed, and thats what we are talking about if the mullahs don't surrender, is a painless exercise is a fantasy.
Short term pain or long term pain.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2026 08:28 AM (viF8m)
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I'm shocked, shocked! to hear there is gambling going on in this part of the state.
Posted by: a Northwest Indiana restaurateur at May 04, 2026 08:28 AM (2Ez/1)
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Canadian Priest Says Hospital Asked Him To Consider Assisted Suicide Twice After Broken Hip
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What part of Heaven don't you understand?
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What part of Heaven don't you understand?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 04, 2026 08:28 AM (ndZc7)
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Imagine going into HOSPICE CARE and still finding the energy to shit on progressives. Talk about narcissism. Its time to rest buddy
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Shorter: shut up and die already old dude!
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Shorter: shut up and die already old dude!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 08:29 AM (RIvkX)
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>>Iran, on the other hand, is watching their economy implode and haven't got a prayer of getting out of this militarily. Everyday this blockade goes on they get closer to the edge.
Is it really? I dont see the signs of suffering and it seems the oil is being stored or moved somewhere. The wells aren’t being shutdown and we were told three days ago that would happen already. It’s kinda like the deadlines the president keeps setting- nonsense. Russia is helping them arm up and providing them more manpads like the one that shot down our F-15. At the moment we look a bit foolish for not finishing what we started. This has dragged on through unserious after unserious Iranian proposal. It’s getting to be a joke. No, we’re close. Really. No this time I mean it.
It’s frustrating and I’m betting by Friday of this week nothings change. They won’t collapse. They won’t surrender. They won’t change. Hope I’m wrong. I hope by Friday we are bombing the shit out of what’s left. But I seriously doubt the bullshit that’s being peddled.
Is it really? I dont see the signs of suffering and it seems the oil is being stored or moved somewhere. The wells aren’t being shutdown and we were told three days ago that would happen already. It’s kinda like the deadlines the president keeps setting- nonsense. Russia is helping them arm up and providing them more manpads like the one that shot down our F-15. At the moment we look a bit foolish for not finishing what we started. This has dragged on through unserious after unserious Iranian proposal. It’s getting to be a joke. No, we’re close. Really. No this time I mean it.
It’s frustrating and I’m betting by Friday of this week nothings change. They won’t collapse. They won’t surrender. They won’t change. Hope I’m wrong. I hope by Friday we are bombing the shit out of what’s left. But I seriously doubt the bullshit that’s being peddled.
Posted by: The Crow at May 04, 2026 08:29 AM (h/6op)
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180 >>Pain at the pump is gonna trickle down to all prices. We're nearing the point of no return on that. And with wages lagging price increases (remember 2021 - those who get govt benefits feel way less pain than the wage earner), Trump voters will be feeling more pain than D voters...
And how much of that pain do you think we will all feel if Iran is blown up? Who is going to be filling the void created by no oil from Iran for a very long time? The idea that Iran can be completely destroyed, and thats what we are talking about if the mullahs don't surrender, is a painless exercise is a fantasy.
Short term pain or long term pain.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2026 08:28 AM (viF8m)
No, that's not the only option. The other option is Trump takes the Iranian "promises" and decides to leave with what he's done. Kicking the can vs theorectically ending what seems now to be the unendable (b/c if we don't want to kill or harm the Iranian people, we've hamstrung ourselves too far to probably do much more without their direct help, which still is not coming)...
And how much of that pain do you think we will all feel if Iran is blown up? Who is going to be filling the void created by no oil from Iran for a very long time? The idea that Iran can be completely destroyed, and thats what we are talking about if the mullahs don't surrender, is a painless exercise is a fantasy.
Short term pain or long term pain.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2026 08:28 AM (viF8m)
No, that's not the only option. The other option is Trump takes the Iranian "promises" and decides to leave with what he's done. Kicking the can vs theorectically ending what seems now to be the unendable (b/c if we don't want to kill or harm the Iranian people, we've hamstrung ourselves too far to probably do much more without their direct help, which still is not coming)...
Posted by: Nova Local at May 04, 2026 08:30 AM (tOcjL)
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https://tinyurl.com/4ksztpdz
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 04, 2026 08:27 AM (ndZc7)
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Neighbor says coke. I say ketamine.
What say you?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 04, 2026 08:27 AM (ndZc7)
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Neighbor says coke. I say ketamine.
What say you?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 04, 2026 08:30 AM (RIvkX)
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168 TomServo, what are the IRGC going to use to combat all the resources we have in the area?
Israel has given the UAE advanced air defense systems.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:22 AM (z2aPa)
As of this moment, all of those great resources are just sitting there doing nothing. The defense systems are good, but not perfect. Plenty of Iranian missiles and drones got through to the Gulf States, and would again. They must be shut down at the source.
President Trump has stated that the US will keep the Straits open for any neutral commercial shipping. As of this morning, the straits are still closed, and no commercial shipping is moving through. The Iranian leadership is openly mocking us for this.
Power only exists when it is used.
168 TomServo, what are the IRGC going to use to combat all the resources we have in the area?
Israel has given the UAE advanced air defense systems.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:22 AM (z2aPa)
As of this moment, all of those great resources are just sitting there doing nothing. The defense systems are good, but not perfect. Plenty of Iranian missiles and drones got through to the Gulf States, and would again. They must be shut down at the source.
President Trump has stated that the US will keep the Straits open for any neutral commercial shipping. As of this morning, the straits are still closed, and no commercial shipping is moving through. The Iranian leadership is openly mocking us for this.
Power only exists when it is used.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 04, 2026 08:32 AM (XcvNy)
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Posted by: JackStraw at May 04, 2026 08:19 AM (viF8m)
I'm not arguing the necessity or rightness of what he's doing.
But there is a political clock ticking on this as in every action a President takes that involves immediate costs, especially in the hothouse, ADD culture we live in. It is wildly optimistic to say that time is on our side.
I'm not arguing the necessity or rightness of what he's doing.
But there is a political clock ticking on this as in every action a President takes that involves immediate costs, especially in the hothouse, ADD culture we live in. It is wildly optimistic to say that time is on our side.
Posted by: Ordinary American at May 04, 2026 08:32 AM (b4LBp)
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This RC paper on the Catholic priest, Fr. Holland shows him with the hospital chaplain, another Catholic priest. I am glad Fr. Holland has friends who appreciate and support him:
https://tinyurl.com/478wjyx9
https://tinyurl.com/478wjyx9
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 04, 2026 08:33 AM (Yl2Ob)
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Pain at the pump "
Let's not discount the effects of local taxes and other fees.
Drove N and back across Texas... three fiddy something at Bucees near Fort Worth, low three bucks north of Houston... and it's not that expensive to transport.
Let's not discount the effects of local taxes and other fees.
Drove N and back across Texas... three fiddy something at Bucees near Fort Worth, low three bucks north of Houston... and it's not that expensive to transport.
Posted by: man at May 04, 2026 08:34 AM (XuXeR)
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What's worse than bird hands? Newsom hands!
https://tinyurl.com/4ksztpdz
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 04, 2026 08:27 AM
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That IS bizarre. Perhaps it's AGSL.
American Grifter Sign Language
https://tinyurl.com/4ksztpdz
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 04, 2026 08:27 AM
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That IS bizarre. Perhaps it's AGSL.
American Grifter Sign Language
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 04, 2026 08:34 AM (2Ez/1)
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With the demise of Spirit Air aka "Soul Plane," Anthony Cumia just lost a major source of content.
He did post a "touching" tribute LOL
He did post a "touching" tribute LOL
Posted by: Delurker at May 04, 2026 08:35 AM (gtcuf)
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Heh, I saw Defensive Shrubbery and Eccentric Statuary open for Fountains of Wayne at the Boston Garden in '01.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 04, 2026 08:35 AM (5xoct)
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The Crow, 75%+ inflation on a collapsed monetary system. Food, medical and water supplies in distress. Businesses with out internet access for trade. Yes, their economy is in deep trouble.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:35 AM (z2aPa)
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Today is the first day of early voting in California.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 04, 2026 08:35 AM (NpAcC)
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and no commercial shipping is moving through"
An interesting assertion, not backed by current maps.
Ah well.
An interesting assertion, not backed by current maps.
Ah well.
Posted by: man at May 04, 2026 08:35 AM (XuXeR)
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Pain at the pump "
Let's not discount the effects of local taxes and other fees.
Drove N and back across Texas... three fiddy something at Bucees near Fort Worth, low three bucks north of Houston... and it's not that expensive to transport.
Posted by: man
Most that moves north out of Houston does so thru pipelines. They finished a pipeline hub just east of Melissa when we moved up here from the DFW megaplex.
Let's not discount the effects of local taxes and other fees.
Drove N and back across Texas... three fiddy something at Bucees near Fort Worth, low three bucks north of Houston... and it's not that expensive to transport.
Posted by: man
Most that moves north out of Houston does so thru pipelines. They finished a pipeline hub just east of Melissa when we moved up here from the DFW megaplex.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 04, 2026 08:36 AM (DSLf3)
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Pain at the pump
Sawed off shotgun, hand on the pump
Left hand on a forty, [puffin onna blunt]
Pumped my shotgun, homies don't jump
Lala la la lala la laa.....
Sawed off shotgun, hand on the pump
Left hand on a forty, [puffin onna blunt]
Pumped my shotgun, homies don't jump
Lala la la lala la laa.....
Posted by: Cypress Hill at May 04, 2026 08:37 AM (AP4bj)
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194 The Crow, 75%+ inflation on a collapsed monetary system. Food, medical and water supplies in distress. Businesses with out internet access for trade. Yes, their economy is in deep trouble.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:35 AM (z2aPa)
And if they cared...or their people rose up...or they had free elections...this would matter more.
But Iran has shown they don't care if their people suffer as long as they stay under their thumb. Crashing their economy is not yet making them quit...
I mean, this is a land of irrational hatred towards us...getting them to quit for rational reasons may not work.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 04, 2026 08:35 AM (z2aPa)
And if they cared...or their people rose up...or they had free elections...this would matter more.
But Iran has shown they don't care if their people suffer as long as they stay under their thumb. Crashing their economy is not yet making them quit...
I mean, this is a land of irrational hatred towards us...getting them to quit for rational reasons may not work.
Posted by: Nova Local at May 04, 2026 08:37 AM (tOcjL)
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Our military is nonpareil and they've done a phenomenal job, no question. But we're in the post-military phase now, and that's always where the f*ck-ups and backsliding take place. We either go back to bombing them to oblivion, or we get out while the getting is good. These dilatory "negotiations" are farcical.
Posted by: Ordinary American at May 04, 2026 08:38 AM (b4LBp)
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Most that moves north out of Houston does so thru pipelines."
Yep. Mrs worked w/Transport 4 for years... that's an interesting industry.
Yep. Mrs worked w/Transport 4 for years... that's an interesting industry.
Posted by: man at May 04, 2026 08:40 AM (XuXeR)
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Is this about us?
Posted by: Farcical dilatory negotiations at May 04, 2026 08:41 AM (2Ez/1)
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The IRGC are the gangsters yelling, "You'll never take me alive, coppers!"
Posted by: davidt at May 04, 2026 08:41 AM (Q+gd/)
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Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde.
Good morning, Horde.
Posted by: Inogame at May 04, 2026 08:41 AM (53oGX)
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Have the Iranians who were told to shelter in place until they received the bat signal to riot, loot and kill received the bat signal to riot, loot and kill?
Why not?
Why not?
Posted by: Sheep Dip at May 04, 2026 08:41 AM (AP4bj)
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>>Imagine going into HOSPICE CARE and still finding the energy to shit on progressives. Talk about narcissism. Its time to rest buddy
Well, they are true to themselves, aren't they?
They want all oldsters to die, even the ones who helped them bigly.
Well, they are true to themselves, aren't they?
They want all oldsters to die, even the ones who helped them bigly.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 04, 2026 08:42 AM (5xoct)
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What Historians Make of America’s 250th Anniversary
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Didja see this? Who hates America?
https://tinyurl.com/2wzsdyye
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Didja see this? Who hates America?
https://tinyurl.com/2wzsdyye
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 04, 2026 08:43 AM (ndZc7)
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203 The IRGC are the gangsters yelling, "You'll never take me alive, coppers!"
Posted by: davidt
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Take THAT, ya filthy animal!
Posted by: davidt
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Take THAT, ya filthy animal!
Posted by: Home Alone movie reference at May 04, 2026 08:43 AM (2Ez/1)
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Ordinary American
Every day, have an unexpected explosion destroy one power plant's transmission lines.
Repeat.
A ratchet mechanism should be better than an all-out assault to change minds that are insane.
Every day, have an unexpected explosion destroy one power plant's transmission lines.
Repeat.
A ratchet mechanism should be better than an all-out assault to change minds that are insane.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 04, 2026 08:43 AM (u82oZ)
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And how much of that pain do you think we will all feel if Iran is blown up? Who is going to be filling the void created by no oil from Iran for a very long time? The idea that Iran can be completely destroyed, and thats what we are talking about if the mullahs don't surrender, is a painless exercise is a fantasy.”
The pain from the loss of oil is not from Iranian oil alone; for the first time since the Gulf Wars, Kuwait last month exported no oil at all, because the straits were closed. There is far more capacity taken offline right now than just Iranian exports, that is why it is having such an impact.
Iran does not have to be destroyed; but the Straits must be reopened militarily. This will almost certainly require the use of amphibious troops to seize and occupy all of the small islands in the straits, which serve as observation posts and weapons platforms for the Iranians.
This should have already been done, which leads me to suspect (although of course I don’t know) that this is the step that Trump is balking at.
The pain from the loss of oil is not from Iranian oil alone; for the first time since the Gulf Wars, Kuwait last month exported no oil at all, because the straits were closed. There is far more capacity taken offline right now than just Iranian exports, that is why it is having such an impact.
Iran does not have to be destroyed; but the Straits must be reopened militarily. This will almost certainly require the use of amphibious troops to seize and occupy all of the small islands in the straits, which serve as observation posts and weapons platforms for the Iranians.
This should have already been done, which leads me to suspect (although of course I don’t know) that this is the step that Trump is balking at.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 04, 2026 08:44 AM (XcvNy)
Posted by: I gotta ask at May 04, 2026 08:45 AM (2Ez/1)
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Make good on the prior threats - destroy all the infrastructure, and send the country back to the stone age. Declare victory over the rubble and ashes, inform the Iranian people that they shouldn't expect us to liberate them any more than we liberated the people of Venezuela, and then go home.
That's my proposal.
That's my proposal.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 04, 2026 08:46 AM (BI5O2)
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"Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States’ maximum economic pressure campaign on Iran has sent the regime into "crisis" during an appearance Wednesday on "Kudlow."
The effort, known as Operation Economic Fury, is aimed at crippling Tehran’s financial lifelines by seizing Iranian assets, freezing bank accounts and pressuring foreign governments to cut ties with the nation.
"We are freezing bank accounts everywhere. More importantly, we are making people less willing to deal with the regime," Bessent said.
"We can see that every day, it is more pressure on the regime. The retirement funds that they thought that they had outside of Iran, we are freezing. We're holding those for the Iranian people. Same with all their villas in the south of France and all over the world, and we are going to track them down."
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The effort, known as Operation Economic Fury, is aimed at crippling Tehran’s financial lifelines by seizing Iranian assets, freezing bank accounts and pressuring foreign governments to cut ties with the nation.
"We are freezing bank accounts everywhere. More importantly, we are making people less willing to deal with the regime," Bessent said.
"We can see that every day, it is more pressure on the regime. The retirement funds that they thought that they had outside of Iran, we are freezing. We're holding those for the Iranian people. Same with all their villas in the south of France and all over the world, and we are going to track them down."
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Posted by: runner at May 04, 2026 08:46 AM (GD0B3)
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27 "USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Says 14,000 on SNAP Were Driving Luxury Vehicles: ‘This Ends Now’"
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Does it?
Hope so, but on this one, the "nothing will change" guy may be right.
In my suburb there is Section 8 housing just down the street. There's a Mercedes and a BMW parked in the driveway and three satellite dishes.
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Does it?
Hope so, but on this one, the "nothing will change" guy may be right.
In my suburb there is Section 8 housing just down the street. There's a Mercedes and a BMW parked in the driveway and three satellite dishes.
Posted by: Concord at May 04, 2026 08:48 AM (eXSKe)
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I’m a lot less sanguine about a resolution in Iran unless there is some kind of major movement this week. Should we restart military action the stakes are higher. Russia has been providing armaments during the pause, and helping them understand which sites have been surveilled. They are also rebuilding infrastructure. So they are moving assets and hardening defenses. That increased our military risk factors. Remaining leadership has gone underground which will make them harder to reach. All doable but potentially more costly. A kinetic restart is an admission our intervening efforts have failed and only succeeded in helping the enemy reinvigorate their defenses. Personally I think it was a huge tactical mistake from which all current downstream impacts like gas prices and the strait closure flows. YMMV.
Posted by: Marcus T at May 04, 2026 08:48 AM (+ffGB)
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How many straits are there?
Posted by: I gotta ask at May 04, 2026
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"Dire" is first on the list!
How many straits are there?
Posted by: I gotta ask at May 04, 2026
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"Dire" is first on the list!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 04, 2026 08:49 AM (wzUl9)
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Anyone wonder why the US hasn't offered up convoy or escort services through the Hormuz for commercial traffic? Would the shippers in the region even take advantage of it?
Answers to those questions hinge on "can't" or "won't."
Suggesting many different things the administration is mulling over.
Answers to those questions hinge on "can't" or "won't."
Suggesting many different things the administration is mulling over.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 04, 2026 08:49 AM (jehhT)
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Did Iran offer a new deal ? Last I heard it was gonna be in "stages" and they weren't giving up their nuclear materials but would "discuss" it in 3 months ?
Posted by: It's me donna at May 04, 2026 08:49 AM (dFjQQ)
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500 million dollars in crypto is a lot of money; for them - no money coming in, they need to use reserves, to pay Iraqi and Afgani rifraf that is roaming Tehran and is killing innocents in the streets; and that's where Bessent finds them
Posted by: runner at May 04, 2026 08:49 AM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Delurker at May 04, 2026 08:49 AM (gtcuf)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 04, 2026 08:50 AM (ndZc7)
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is an admission our intervening efforts have failed and only succeeded in helping the enemy reinvigorate their defenses. Personally I think it was a huge tactical mistake from which all current downstream impacts like gas prices and the strait closure flows. YMMV.
Posted by: Marcus T at May 04, 2026 08:48 AM (+ffGB)
Agreed.
Posted by: Marcus T at May 04, 2026 08:48 AM (+ffGB)
Agreed.
Posted by: Ordinary American at May 04, 2026 08:50 AM (b4LBp)
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Watching the left defend an actual Nazi tattoo is crazy.
Most are trying some version of "no one knew it was a Nazi tattoo."
Especially crazy as they were all arguing just a few years ago the the "ok" hand sign was a well-known, common white supremacist symbol.
It's not Nazis they're opposed to--it's just the "nationalist" part of the National Socialism.
Most are trying some version of "no one knew it was a Nazi tattoo."
Especially crazy as they were all arguing just a few years ago the the "ok" hand sign was a well-known, common white supremacist symbol.
It's not Nazis they're opposed to--it's just the "nationalist" part of the National Socialism.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 04, 2026 08:50 AM (MtSIY)
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Operation Economic Fury is the lamest possible name.
Operation Starving Koranimal would be much better.
Operation Starving Koranimal would be much better.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 04, 2026 08:51 AM (BI5O2)
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Unless Iran offers unconditional surrender, it will all be rejected by Trump.
Posted by: runner at May 04, 2026 08:51 AM (GD0B3)
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Wow. Someone needs to send the comment section to Hegseth and PDT since they obviously don't know what they're doing in Iran. They should have finished Iran off in the first 24 hours according to many here. Yep, let's nuke it all, even the innocents living there who have endured unimaginable cruelty from the mullah, the islamic police and the military.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 04, 2026 08:51 AM (2NHgQ)
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221 Platner's priorities.
https://tinyurl.com/494pbw3z
Zero self-awareness. Next he'll be tweeting "Make Showers Great Again."
https://tinyurl.com/494pbw3z
Zero self-awareness. Next he'll be tweeting "Make Showers Great Again."
Posted by: Delurker at May 04, 2026 08:52 AM (gtcuf)
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CAF training platoon with 83% non-citizens devolved into ethnic infighting
A confidential Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School report has revealed a complete breakdown in basic officer training following a surge in permanent resident enrolment.
One French-language platoon, which had over 80 per cent non-citizens, was reportedly wracked by an inability to communicate fluently, a lack of respect towards female CAF members and infighting between Cameroonian and Côte d’Ivoire candidates.
The Quebec platoon saw fewer than one in two recruits graduate, while allegations of racial discrimination were made in multiple directions, from candidates against staff and between candidates of opposing ethnic blocs themselves. Additionally, command saw “challenges” in training permanent residents as they lacked “respect towards women” peers and superiors.
A confidential Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School report has revealed a complete breakdown in basic officer training following a surge in permanent resident enrolment.
One French-language platoon, which had over 80 per cent non-citizens, was reportedly wracked by an inability to communicate fluently, a lack of respect towards female CAF members and infighting between Cameroonian and Côte d’Ivoire candidates.
The Quebec platoon saw fewer than one in two recruits graduate, while allegations of racial discrimination were made in multiple directions, from candidates against staff and between candidates of opposing ethnic blocs themselves. Additionally, command saw “challenges” in training permanent residents as they lacked “respect towards women” peers and superiors.
Posted by: SMOD at May 04, 2026 08:52 AM (RHGPo)
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Is It Possible for the Left to Engage in Principled Debate on Iran?
No; they have no principles.
No; they have no principles.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 04, 2026 08:52 AM (ynpvh)
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Yep, let's nuke it all, even the innocents living there who have endured unimaginable cruelty from the mullah, the islamic police and the military.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 04, 2026 08:51 AM (2NHgQ)
And they continue to execute their citizens
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 04, 2026 08:51 AM (2NHgQ)
And they continue to execute their citizens
Posted by: It's me donna at May 04, 2026 08:52 AM (dFjQQ)
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