THE MORNING RANT: School Board and Down Ballot Races Are the Most Important Races You Can Vote in this Cycle

It’s election season, and the most important political races in the country aren’t the ones we’re discussing at national political sites such as Ace of Spades. No, the most important races are the down-ballot state and local races. These elections suffer from terribly low voter interest, yet they impact how your community is governed and what is being taught in your schools.

Those down-ballot races also give ambitious politicians the first step up their political career ladder. In deep red states, this is where RINOs get their first victories, and soon they have incumbency and name recognition propelling them upward. Puzzled conservatives eventually scratch their heads and ask how did a Democrat-aligned “Republican” like John Cornyn or Bill Cassidy ever win statewide office in a red state? The answer is that they started way down the ballot and worked their way up over the years. The best time to defeat RINOs is before they start their political climb, but that means voting for actual conservatives in local elections.

School board elections, which are often “non-partisan” are also critical. If you don’t like your child being taught that the U.S. is evil and that children can change their genders, then it’s imperative to vote in school board races. Low turnout is the left’s friend.

For example, a conservative backlash in recent years to woke public schools propelled conservatives to a school board majority in the Grapevine-Colleyville School District in suburban Dallas. But in last week’s school board election, there was decreased turnout. Conservative incumbents were defeated by candidates committed to restoring the left-wing agenda in local schools.

“Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board sees major shift as incumbents lose seats” [NBC DFW – 5/04/2026]

Two Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board members backed by conservative PAC Patriot Mobile were among three incumbents voted out Saturday in a sweeping change for a district already facing major decisions. The results mean the far-right conservative group no longer has a majority on the GCISD Board of Trustees.

Barely 11,000 votes were cast out of 90,000 registered voters, representing a 12% turnout. The conservatives lost by a 52/48 margin, each losing by less than 500 votes. If the 79,000 non-voters have any complaints about the left’s woke agenda, they forsook the most important place to stop it – their local schools.

Sometimes a little research is necessary to vet the candidates, but a few minutes researching a race is time better spent on politics than watching cable news. There’s also a pretty easy shortcut to determine who are the actual conservatives in down ballot races - watch the yard sign people. The neighbor who proudly puts out Trump signs, or who currently has a Paxton sign in his yard, can probably be trusted to also have yard signs of the real conservatives in local races. (I’m aware that this is more of a challenge in deep blue areas, since putting out a Republican yard sign can be an invitation to vandalism.)

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Other Stuff I’m Writing About

My latest piece at the The American Spectator has been published. “Price Gouging, Now Personalized Thanks to Surveillance Pricing and Collusion” discusses how corporations damage consumer faith in free markets when corporate executives green light unethical behavior such as price fixing among competitors, and with surveillance pricing (in which consumers are charged based on their internet browsing history.)

As reported by CNBC based on documents released by the California Attorney General, Amazon would send links to its vendors showing competitors (such as Wal Mart and Home depot) undercutting Amazon’s pricing. If the vendor did not pressure the competitor to raise the price being charged to consumers, Amazon would throttle visibility on its web site for the vendor’s products.

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

My latest piece at The American Spectator has been published: “Price Gouging, Now Personalized Thanks to Surveillance Pricing & Collusion”

The battle against the appeal of socialism is impeded by corporations whose executives have no moral compass. https://t.co/2ZciEEglip
— Buck Throckmorton (@BuckThrockmort) May 6, 2026

[buck.throckmorton at protonmail dot com]

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at 11:00 AM

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1 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:00 AM (Zz0t1)

2 Good thing there's never any content to read.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:00 AM (Zz0t1)

3 I'll do the needful.....Or the noodful.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:00 AM (Zz0t1)

4 Which box for war with France?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 08, 2026 11:01 AM (Kt19C)

5 Teachers Unions need to be a thing of the past

Posted by: Muslim backlash at May 08, 2026 11:02 AM (61TgR)

6 Willowed:

From HotAir: "Democrats will get a four-seat pickup from California, but that's it. Democrats are looking at a net negative swing that may creep into double digits."

Can you imagine how over Spanberger's career is if the GOP hold the House by fewer than four seats?

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:02 AM (iNUL3)

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:02 AM (iNUL3)

7 Barely 11,000 votes were cast out of 90,000 registered voters, representing a 12% turnout. The conservatives lost by a 52/48 margin, each losing by less than 500 votes. If the 79,000 non-voters have any complaints about the left’s woke agenda, they forsook the most important place to stop it – their local schools.

Keep staying home, you dipshits.

This is why we'll NEVER have nice things.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:03 AM (Zz0t1)

8 Which box for war with France?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 08, 2026 11:01 AM (Kt19C)

I read this as "Which box of wine is from France?"

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:06 AM (Zz0t1)

9 (I’m aware that this is more of a challenge in deep blue areas, since putting out a Republican yard sign can be an invitation to vandalism.)
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Slightly more whites than blacks on my street. And the whites have tranny flags, or BLM, or In this house... signs. I worry more about vandalism from these friendly neighbors than any others. I put up no political signs in my yard. I have family to protect.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 08, 2026 11:06 AM (Dv3i1)

10 No, the most important races are the down-ballot state and local races.

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Truth. Our heavily conservative small rural Northern AZ city (of 40,000+) has had its Mayor and City Council taken over last year 6-1 by carpetbagging Califzuelan NIMBY No-Growth Commies with the help of millions of dollars of outside money (mostly out-of-state and Maricopa County Lefty billionaires and political PACs).

Our county is the most conservative in AZ, voting around 70% Republican with over 80% turnout in most state-wide elections ... but hardly any run for office and election turnout for off-year city elections is underwhelming. Ugh ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 11:08 AM (lR5Ug)

11 Keep staying home, you dipshits.

This is why we'll NEVER have nice things.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:03 AM (Zz0t1)

When people say "something has to be done" they rarely if ever include themself doing something. Just the way it is.

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 08, 2026 11:08 AM (zBgIx)

12 I put up no political signs in my yard. I have family to protect.
Posted by: Chuck Martel

We had a bunch of signs stolen in my neighborhood that opposed the running of power lines to fuel a data center in VA (I'm in MD). The thieves were caught red-handed. The justification was that they were from a real estate company and the signs were driving down property values.

Even though that problem was resolved, I'd still rather not have signs out.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 08, 2026 11:09 AM (RjOoY)

13 This post needs more monkey.

Posted by: far cry at May 08, 2026 11:10 AM (fmbc9)

14 Always vote against bond referendums.
Always.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 08, 2026 11:10 AM (2Ez/1)

15 Teachers Unions need to be a thing of the past
Posted by: Muslim backlash at May 08, 2026 11:02 AM (61TgR)

***

Public Education needs to be a thing of the past.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at May 08, 2026 11:10 AM (affD0)

16 Willowed:

I'm hoping for Ace on a real tear regarding the VA court news and queer starmer. Should be fun. I bet he's sanded and stained about eight tables already.

Is that what the kids are calling it these days?

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:11 AM (qRla/)

17 The dirty secret of everything is that the greedy capitalists and the social climbing predators who want socialism are often one and the same. All they want is a stacked deck and slaves, they don't care how it gets stacked or who puts on the shackles.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 11:11 AM (udZ7r)

18 THE GOOD GUYS WIN THE VA REDISTRICTING CASE!!!

VA Supreme Court fucks Democraps in the ass.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 08, 2026 11:12 AM (iFTx/)

19 Just read the VA Supreme Court decision torpedoing the gerrymander. Ironic that the Donks tripped over the state constitution due to early voting.

The tears.,,.,they’re delicious.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher, phoning it in at May 08, 2026 11:12 AM (XxHEN)

20 Image is a linky.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:12 AM (g6DiO)

21 I'm hoping for Ace on a real tear regarding the VA court news and queer starmer. Should be fun. I bet he's sanded and stained about eight tables already.

Is that what the kids are calling it these days?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:11 AM (qRla/)

'Polishing the Woodwork'.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:12 AM (bss/y)

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Is that what the kids are calling it these days?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:11 AM (qRla/)

Taking 'rubbing one out' to a grand scale.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:13 AM (Zz0t1)

23 Baiting the Crow.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:13 AM (bss/y)

24 I read this as "Which box of wine is from France?"

Althouse? Is that you?

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:13 AM (qRla/)

25 Thx Buck.
I live in an area that has become very blue. One of the main problems is actually finding candidates to run for school bd and city council seats. The school budget is astronomical and 59 jobs were cut while the administrators got a raise. The administration has grown bigly over the years and that is the cost leader. Like colleges with deans for everything.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 11:13 AM (gu0hJ)

26 The biggest difference is the greedy capitalists often contain a subset of skilled people where the social climbing predators' lone skills are generally charm, deception and a lack of conscience.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 11:13 AM (udZ7r)

27 Local races are my biggest gripe. It can be very difficult to find any information on who is a good candidate. My neighbor that attended a county group of republican women and got the background information that is rarely published is moving to Oklahoma so I don't know what I'll do for a source now.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 08, 2026 11:14 AM (PV+Zw)

28 So that's what Patriot Mobile does with your money.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 08, 2026 11:14 AM (MozCP)

29 18 THE GOOD GUYS WIN THE VA REDISTRICTING CASE!!!

VA Supreme Court fucks Democraps in the ass.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 08, 2026 11:12 AM (iFTx/)
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After reading some of the opinion my only thought was "Finally, early voting bites the Dem's in the ass".

Posted by: WisRich at May 08, 2026 11:14 AM (G0vdT)

30 They don't have columns on tape?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:14 AM (g6DiO)

31 All they want is a stacked deck and slaves, they don't care how it gets stacked or who puts on the shackles.

**insert obligatory Ben-Hur reference here**

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:14 AM (qRla/)

32 Surveillance Pricing will be the downfall of "capitalism".

I almost feel like this is done so they can blame capitalism and use this as a reason for government mandated price controls....

Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 08, 2026 11:14 AM (nXhwP)

33 Just read the VA Supreme Court decision torpedoing the gerrymander. Ironic that the Donks tripped over the state constitution due to early voting.

The tears.,,.,they’re delicious.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher, phoning it in at May 08, 2026 11:12 AM (XxHEN)

That's my absolute favorite part.

The left fucking INSISTED on Election Month and in the decision, the Virginia Supremes specifically cited the fact that 40% of all ballots were cast BEFORE the new map was even released to the public.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:15 AM (iNUL3)

34 There are step by step instructions on changing the Va Constitution.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:15 AM (g6DiO)

35 32 Surveillance Pricing will be the downfall of "capitalism".

I almost feel like this is done so they can blame capitalism and use this as a reason for government mandated price controls....
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 08, 2026 11:14 AM (nXhwP)

Yeah, it is a very commie sourced idea. 'From each according to his means... and we decide what your means are.'

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:15 AM (bss/y)

36 >>Just read the VA Supreme Court decision torpedoing the gerrymander. Ironic that the Donks tripped over the state constitution due to early voting.

They tripped over federal Constitution for years with their race based districts.

I don't think the impact of that decision has really hit home for most people yet. This isn't a one time thing. This is going to make the climb for Democrats taking the House much steeper for years. And if they keep going hard left they will just make their chances harder.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 08, 2026 11:15 AM (viF8m)

37 "...where the social climbing predators' lone skills are generally charm, deception and a lack of conscience.
Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 11:13 AM"
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I feel your pain.

Posted by: B.J. Clinton at May 08, 2026 11:15 AM (2Ez/1)

38
The left fucking INSISTED on Election Month and in the decision, the Virginia Supremes specifically cited the fact that 40% of all ballots were cast BEFORE the new map was even released to the public.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:15 AM (iNUL3)

Further showing that while they're persistent and unrelenting in their quest, they're also stupid.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:17 AM (Zz0t1)

39 Spanberger just got spanked

Posted by: gKWVE at May 08, 2026 11:17 AM (oqaN6)

40 Further showing that while they're persistent and unrelenting in their quest, they're also stupid.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:17 AM (Zz0t1)

Often wrong. Never in doubt.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:18 AM (iNUL3)

41 40
Often wrong. Never in doubt.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:18 AM (iNUL3)

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I feel seen.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:18 AM (c3FgC)

42 I don't think the impact of that decision has really hit home for most people yet. This isn't a one time thing. This is going to make the climb for Democrats taking the House much steeper for years. And if they keep going hard left they will just make their chances harder.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 08, 2026 11:15 AM (viF8m)
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R's just have to hang on until the 2030 census.

Posted by: WisRich at May 08, 2026 11:18 AM (G0vdT)

43 Oh happy days not to mention Laverne and Shirley. How much deep state looted wealth did they expend on that?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:18 AM (g6DiO)

44 And to anyone suggesting that I join that group myself. Its not likely to happen. I dislike being in larger groups of people and with 8 horses, 10 acres, older house and a full time job I can always find an "I need to take care of this instead" excuse to not schlepp to a big meeting.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 08, 2026 11:18 AM (PV+Zw)

45 39 Spanberger just got spanked
Posted by: gKWVE at May 08, 2026 11:17 AM (oqaN6)

Watch for her to do some sort of petty, vicious retribution to reestablish that she is in charge.

They hate public humiliation.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:19 AM (bss/y)

46 Speaking of Texas elections, I keep getting anti-Chip Roy material from Mayes Middleton. I asked Grok about the accusations and it says most of them are overblown to downright false. What are the feelings of other Texas residents when in comes to the Attorney General spot?

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 08, 2026 11:19 AM (lFFaq)

47 they're also stupid.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:17 AM (Zz0t1)

This was never in doubt. The problem is, so are their voters, whose only animating principle is emotional manipulation.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 08, 2026 11:19 AM (dK+Kv)

48 It is actually amazing that Americans get to vote for so many people that have some impact on their lives. Judges, school boards.

Other countries, the bureaucracy is just awarded the job. Guess how that works out.

Oh good. A Mother just won a Lexus on 'The Price is Right' Mother's Day edition. Wow, another lady just won cash and $241,000 in cash and prizes!!

Good for them!!

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 08, 2026 11:19 AM (Sco7b)

49 *How much deep state looted wealth did they expend on that?*
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Not enough.

Posted by: Professional political consultants at May 08, 2026 11:20 AM (2Ez/1)

50 Can a District Court still overrule the State Supreme Court?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:20 AM (g6DiO)

51 42
R's just have to hang on until the 2030 census.

Posted by: WisRich at May 08, 2026 11:18 AM (G0vdT)

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Vance winning in 2028 because Kamala black girl drunks her way through the campaign will lead to an actual census count, maybe even with illegals not counted, after 6 years of hard deportations.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:20 AM (c3FgC)

52 Price fixing is illegal and a real problem, especially now that the mega-corps have all but taken over almost all of retail.

But "surveillance pricing"? Meh. It's just the latest in a centuries-old effort to try to figure out who the marks are. As always: caveat emptor. Do your homework before buying.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 08, 2026 11:20 AM (iFTx/)

53 35 32 Surveillance Pricing will be the downfall of "capitalism".

I almost feel like this is done so they can blame capitalism and use this as a reason for government mandated price controls....
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 08, 2026 11:14 AM (nXhwP)

Yeah, it is a very commie sourced idea. 'From each according to his means... and we decide what your means are.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:15 AM (bss/y)

It's the same as "Anyone who can actually afford to eat at this restaurant gets free service because the picture of them on the wall is good PR."

Only the bums have to pay.

Posted by: XTC at May 08, 2026 11:20 AM (uEmCf)

54 This was never in doubt. The problem is, so are their voters, whose only animating principle is emotional manipulation.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 08, 2026 11:19 AM (dK+Kv)

... so you mean women?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:20 AM (bss/y)

55 Further showing that while they're persistent and unrelenting in their quest, they're also stupid.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:17 AM (Zz0t1)

Like most criminals.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 11:20 AM (udZ7r)

56 Speaking of Texas elections, I keep getting anti-Chip Roy material from Mayes Middleton. I asked Grok about the accusations and it says most of them are overblown to downright false. What are the feelings of other Texas residents when in comes to the Attorney General spot?
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 08, 2026 11:19 AM (lFFaq)

I believe Roy was on board with the impeachment of Paxton early on. That's a big black eye.

However, he's the only one really driving home the attempted islhamic takeover of the state and is really getting out there with warnings and legal action to prevent it spreading like the virus it is.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:21 AM (Zz0t1)

57 50 Can a District Court still overrule the State Supreme Court?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:20 AM (g6DiO)

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If this gets taken up in federal court, a few things:

1. Anything the lower courts demand regarding changes will get stayed and be out of effect.

2. SCOTUS will rule with the state court saying that states get to set their own rules because SCOTUS is not in the business of micromanaging districts (CA and TX rulings out front shoulda told ya).

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:21 AM (c3FgC)

58 I figured people in Virginia government knew this was coming when yesterday Spanbergers people were saying they warned the Dems in the legislature they were going too fast. The blame game started yesterday . When arrogant nitwits like Newsom, Spanberger , Barky, Kamala etc are your leaders, cluster**ks can be expected

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 11:22 AM (gu0hJ)

59 Jack Straw: From your lips to God's ears...

Posted by: Cowboyneal - the Other Jewish Carpenter at May 08, 2026 11:22 AM (XhC+7)

60 Should have cleared it with Tazewell first.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:23 AM (g6DiO)

61 I feel seen.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:18 AM (c3FgC)

I'm just dreading having to make all those email accounts to like/subscribe to your YouTube.

I don't know if you recall, but I promised to make 100 email accounts and subscribe them all if the GOP held the House or if more than Nothing happened as a result of the Florida conspiracy Grand Jury.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:23 AM (iNUL3)

62 58 I figured people in Virginia government knew this was coming when yesterday Spanbergers people were saying they warned the Dems in the legislature they were going too fast. The blame game started yesterday . When arrogant nitwits like Newsom, Spanberger , Barky, Kamala etc are your leaders, cluster**ks can be expected

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 11:22 AM (gu0hJ)

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2-3 days ago, the odds on the SCOVA holding up the maps nosedived more than 30% in about 5 minutes on one of the prediction markets.

Probably because the market is very small and someone in the market got insider information about the ruling.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:23 AM (c3FgC)

63 I try (and sometimes fail) to not be too much of a blackpiller/doomer, but I have to say I'm honestly surprised that the VASC didn't rubber-stamp the Scamberger redistricting despite it being wildly unconstitutional in black-letter law.

So I'mma put a smile on my face and head over to the country club for a sammich and a beer.

Posted by: ballistic at May 08, 2026 11:23 AM (oqH4h)

64 25 Thx Buck.
I live in an area that has become very blue. One of the main problems is actually finding candidates to run for school bd and city council seats. The school budget is astronomical and 59 jobs were cut while the administrators got a raise. The administration has grown bigly over the years and that is the cost leader. Like colleges with deans for everything.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 11:13 AM (gu0hJ)

"These are our principals, and if you don't like them... well, we have others! No really, there's a vice-principal for everything."

Posted by: SciVo at May 08, 2026 11:23 AM (Sy6m/)

65 They pulled off the virus, the lockdown, and the steal, so let us not become complacent.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 11:24 AM (udZ7r)

66 61 I'm just dreading having to make all those email accounts to like/subscribe to your YouTube.

I don't know if you recall, but I promised to make 100 email accounts and subscribe them all if the GOP held the House or if more than Nothing happened as a result of the Florida conspiracy Grand Jury.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:23 AM (iNUL3)

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Well, you can always get started early!

(Had to re-render newest video because I turned off a video layer...again.)

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:24 AM (c3FgC)

67 @50 there would have to be a federal issue for a federal ct to get involved. This wasn't a race issue, just an interpretation of state law. So most likely not

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 11:24 AM (gu0hJ)

68 Although the more I think about it the virus lockdown and steal probably mostly came from China and Russia. The American Left could clearly never pull it off on their own.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 11:25 AM (udZ7r)

69 I figured people in Virginia government knew this was coming when yesterday Spanbergers people were saying they warned the Dems in the legislature they were going too fast. The blame game started yesterday . When arrogant nitwits like Newsom, Spanberger , Barky, Kamala etc are your leaders, cluster**ks can be expected

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 11:22 AM (gu0hJ)

The Virginia Supremes typically release their decisions on Thursdays but one Justice recently lost a parent so they delayed it a day - I bet it was written yesterday though, which means it was likely leaked to the Governor's team.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:25 AM (iNUL3)

70 The Voting Rights Act and Imperial Abortion do lie in ashes.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:25 AM (g6DiO)

71
(Had to re-render newest video because I turned off a video layer...again.)

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:24 AM (c3FgC)

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:25 AM (Zz0t1)

72 TJM, I need to make time this weekend to watch your Billy Wilder episode. Right now I am trying my best to do a full-through edit of my book so that I can prep it and ask for a few beta readers.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:25 AM (qRla/)

73 Surveillance Pricing has been going on for awhile. For at least 3 years... stores that have a ubiquitous app for shopping use your buying habits to return pricing based on past purchases.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 08, 2026 11:25 AM (jehhT)

74 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:24 AM (c3FgC)

I love video editing but God I would hate to do it for a living.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 11:26 AM (udZ7r)

75 72 TJM, I need to make time this weekend to watch your Billy Wilder episode. Right now I am trying my best to do a full-through edit of my book so that I can prep it and ask for a few beta readers.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:25 AM (qRla/)

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I have TWO Wilder videos.

And I think you'll like them.

My mommy said the first one was excellent.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:26 AM (c3FgC)

76 VA will back next session to get the redistricting done for 2028 so R's will have some work to do.

Posted by: WisRich at May 08, 2026 11:26 AM (G0vdT)

77 They pulled off the virus, the lockdown, and the steal, so let us not become complacent.
Posted by: ...

They're trying hard with Hantavirus/Covid 2.0.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 08, 2026 11:26 AM (S838b)

78 Will those of us who are tight on a dollar get better prices?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:27 AM (g6DiO)

79 Can a District Court still overrule the State Supreme Court?
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:20 AM (g6DiO)
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Federal district courts cannot overrule a state supreme court on issues relating to interpreting state law or the state constitution. The state supreme court is the final word on interpretations of state law. As this redistricting was found unlawful under the state constitution, that is the end of the matter.

There's a wrinkle in that state courts can't interpret state law in a way that conflicts with federal law. For example, a state court can't rule that it's totally OK under state law to discriminate based on race. That violates federal protections against discrimination.

But I don't see anything like that here. I think the case is over, and we won big.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 08, 2026 11:27 AM (iFTx/)

80 73 Surveillance Pricing has been going on for awhile. For at least 3 years... stores that have a ubiquitous app for shopping use your buying habits to return pricing based on past purchases.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 08, 2026 11:25 AM (jehhT)

I'd think publically taking a stand against that would be great business model for some retailers.

Some businesses have even done pretty well being pro-American if you can believe that,

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 08, 2026 11:28 AM (Sco7b)

81 74 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:24 AM (c3FgC)

I love video editing but God I would hate to do it for a living.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 11:26 AM (udZ7r)

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If I wasn't doing 2 a week, I think I'd love it.

I'd put more time into the shooting, more time into the edit, more time into mixing.

But, the 2 a week thing is for the algorithm and subscriber growth.

Once I hit 1,000 (monetization), I'll slow down.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:29 AM (c3FgC)

82 They need to overturn magazine size laws. Unconstitutional.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:29 AM (g6DiO)

83 79 But I don't see anything like that here. I think the case is over, and we won big.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 08, 2026 11:27 AM (iFTx/)

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Oh, some district judge is definitely going to hear the case, at least.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:30 AM (c3FgC)

84 My mommy said the first one was excellent.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

Does she also tell you you are the bestest most handsome boy?

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:30 AM (YZ0Fo)

85 They need to overturn magazine size laws. Unconstitutional.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:29 AM (g6DiO)

GQ hardest hit.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:30 AM (Zz0t1)

86 Bosoberg?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:30 AM (g6DiO)

87 84 My mommy said the first one was excellent.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

Does she also tell you you are the bestest most handsome boy?

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:30 AM (YZ0Fo)

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Honestly, I think I'm the least favorite of her five children.

I call her the least.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:31 AM (c3FgC)

88 Oh, some district judge is definitely going to hear the case, at least.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:30 AM (c3FgC)

What do you mean "some"judge

Posted by: Baobabberg at May 08, 2026 11:31 AM (udZ7r)

89 As a Dallas resident, good luck getting meaningful information on candidates in Texas races. We have more pretend Republicans per capita than Washington, D.C. Everyone is loyal, patriotic, and a proud supporter of the MAGA agenda, right up until they're elected. Then they're working to ensure Democrat victories and Republican defeats.

We elected an overwhelming Republican majority to the state legislature in Austin. Republican officials responded by giving half of the committee chairmanships to the Democrat Party. They are all John Cornyn on the inside. Soft handed, soft heads, corrupt, useless, too stupid to accurately describe.

Posted by: Sam Adams at May 08, 2026 11:32 AM (X+xvk)

90 I feel an inordinate amount of satisfaction in remembering Mother's Day is Sunday and the gift is to be delivered tomorrow.

Plus, I just found out a potential new dog park is 24 hours.

Everything is coming up Millhouse!

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:32 AM (bss/y)

91 They need to overturn magazine size laws. Unconstitutional.
Posted by: Boss Moss

2A "Shall Not Be Infringed" is THE MOST infringed enumerated right there is.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 08, 2026 11:32 AM (S838b)

92 Ken Paxton is a dirtbag but good Lord I hope he wins. Could use some more cutthroat dirtbags in the Senate.

Posted by: skeezix at May 08, 2026 11:32 AM (MHFoe)

93 Honestly, I think I'm the least favorite of her five children.

I call her the least.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:31 AM (c3FgC)

Who's fault is that?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:32 AM (bss/y)

94 About 25,000 active slavery cases in UK.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:32 AM (g6DiO)

95 We elected an overwhelming Republican majority to the state legislature in Austin. Republican officials responded by giving half of the committee chairmanships to the Democrat Party. They are all John Cornyn on the inside. Soft handed, soft heads, corrupt, useless, too stupid to accurately describe.
Posted by: Sam Adams at May 08, 2026 11:32 AM (X+xvk)

RAWRRAAH!!!!

*hic*

Posted by: Dade Phalen at May 08, 2026 11:33 AM (Zz0t1)

96 They are all John Cornyn on the inside. Soft handed, soft heads, corrupt, useless, too stupid to accurately describe.
Posted by: Sam Adams at

Aw shucks. Thanks for noticing.
-Dade Phelan

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:33 AM (YZ0Fo)

97 By the way, for no reason whatsoever, it's 5:32 am in Hawaii right now.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 08, 2026 11:33 AM (Sco7b)

98 93 Honestly, I think I'm the least favorite of her five children.

I call her the least.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:31 AM (c3FgC)

Who's fault is that?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:32 AM (bss/y)

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Trump's.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:33 AM (c3FgC)

99 Tell that to my school district. My county has just under 10,000 people. The school district might have about 2000 registered voters.

83 people voted in the school board election this past Saturday. Me among them.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 08, 2026 11:34 AM (4EnF8)

100 As a Dallas resident, good luck getting meaningful information on candidates in Texas races. We have more pretend Republicans per capita than Washington, D.C. Everyone is loyal, patriotic, and a proud supporter of the MAGA agenda, right up until they're elected. Then they're working to ensure Democrat victories and Republican defeats.

We elected an overwhelming Republican majority to the state legislature in Austin. Republican officials responded by giving half of the committee chairmanships to the Democrat Party. They are all John Cornyn on the inside. Soft handed, soft heads, corrupt, useless, too stupid to accurately describe.
Posted by: Sam Adams

That's why you throw their asses out every four years. Stop rewarding them by re-electing them.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 08, 2026 11:34 AM (S838b)

101 94 About 25,000 active slavery cases in UK.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:32 AM (g6DiO)

The Country who destroyed the slave trade in the western hemisphere.

Fucking hell.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:34 AM (bss/y)

102 Speaking of movies, I watched the Anaconda remake last night. It was ... very meh. How do you screw up an Anaconda film? Well, they did.

The remake is a mish-mash of tones and genres and none work well. It's comedy that isn't funny, a monster horror movie that's not horrible or scary, and a middle-aged buddy flick that doesn't work. Add in some sus cringe scenes and you have an unappealing movie.

Plus, the giant snake looks like shit, and seems to change size and appearance throughout the movie. I was thinking that there were actually two snakes, and that would be revealed at the end. Nah -- just shitty effects.

The most shocking thing about the movie was how terrible all the actors look. Jack Black is a fat slob -- he's gotta be 100 pounds heavier than his previous chubby self. Paul Rudd has got some weird botox going on. And the usually sexy Thandie Newton is frumpy, dowdy, and almost unrecognizable. What idiot did her hair and makeup like that??

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 08, 2026 11:35 AM (iFTx/)

103 Ted Cruz is a pretend Republican.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:35 AM (g6DiO)

104 Why all the weird date elections? Election day was always in November unless it was a special election to replace someone. Having school district elections in May is pants on head stupid.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at May 08, 2026 11:35 AM (hTeAp)

105 104 Why all the weird date elections? Election day was always in November unless it was a special election to replace someone. Having school district elections in May is pants on head stupid.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at May 08, 2026 11:35 AM (hTeAp)

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Unless the objective is low turnout.

Then it's very smart.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:35 AM (c3FgC)

106 103 Ted Cruz is a pretend Republican.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:35 AM (g6DiO)

He's a slightly edgier 'Collegial Republican'. The venn diagram of them and GOPe is almost a circle.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:36 AM (bss/y)

107 Why all the weird date elections? Election day was always in November unless it was a special election to replace someone. Having school district elections in May is pants on head stupid.
Posted by: AZ Hi Desert

We have elections almost every single month. It's fucking annoying. But of course the sinks run the city council and it's what they use to control turnout.

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:36 AM (YZ0Fo)

108
The VA Supreme Court overturned redistricting based on a straightforward reading of state law. The decision was 4-3. How on earth could the three in the minority justify approving this illegal action? Three leftist hacks like the US Supreme Court? How long until the VA court has four of these dummies instead of three?

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 08, 2026 11:37 AM (azNOR)

109 >> They tripped over federal Constitution for years with their race based districts.

I don't think the impact of that decision has really hit home for most people yet. This isn't a one time thing. This is going to make the climb for Democrats taking the House much steeper for years. And if they keep going hard left they will just make their chances harder.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 08, 2026 11:15 AM (viF8m)

After a decade of TDS, I don't think they're capable of moderation. Case in point, I believe that the Maine Nazi has a decent chance of being their next POTUS nominee, because they have convinced themselves that Republicans are and love Nazis. I think that they think that he would have crossover appeal.

Platner/Piker '28: Make America Socialist Nationally!

Posted by: SciVo at May 08, 2026 11:37 AM (Sy6m/)

110 Oh good. A Mother just won a Lexus on 'The Price is Right' Mother's Day edition. Wow, another lady just won cash and $241,000 in cash and prizes!!

Good for them!!

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 08, 2026 11:19 AM (Sco7b)

Tax time for them will be joyous......NOT!

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 08, 2026 11:37 AM (g8Ew8)

111 Kicking the redistricting can down the road is not overwhelming destruction.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 08, 2026 11:37 AM (W5mpo)

112 2A "Shall Not Be Infringed" is THE MOST infringed enumerated right there is.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 08, 2026 11:32 AM (S838b)

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"It all depends upon what the definition of 'naught' is ... or maybe even 'knot'."

Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 11:37 AM (lR5Ug)

113 They read the law? They can do that?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:38 AM (g6DiO)

114 How on earth could the three in the minority justify approving this illegal action? Three leftist hacks like the US Supreme Court? How long until the VA court has four of these dummies instead of three?

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 08, 2026 11:37 AM (azNOR)

The super fun part is that the dissent doesn't even reference the arguments made by Virginia. They created their OWN arguments from which to defend the redistricting.

The majority smoked them for doing it, but they did it all the same.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:38 AM (iNUL3)

115 109 After a decade of TDS, I don't think they're capable of moderation. Case in point, I believe that the Maine Nazi has a decent chance of being their next POTUS nominee, because they have convinced themselves that Republicans are and love Nazis. I think that they think that he would have crossover appeal.

Platner/Piker '28: Make America Socialist Nationally!

Posted by: SciVo at May 08, 2026 11:37 AM (Sy6m/)

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Well, it's what happens when you do, "Anything anti-Trump is good" for a decade.

It did lead the GOP to going towards Trump, though, when we were pretty much no more than "Anything anti-Obama is good."

We just got lucky that Trump, the loud-mouthed real-estate mogul and reality star from NYC, was actually interested in the welfare of our country and the Democrats and GOPe worked together to promote him in the primary because they thought he'd be easy to beat with Hillary.

I'm not sure the Democrats can get equally lucky.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:39 AM (c3FgC)

116 114 The super fun part is that the dissent doesn't even reference the arguments made by Virginia. They created their OWN arguments from which to defend the redistricting.

The majority smoked them for doing it, but they did it all the same.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:38 AM (iNUL3)

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"This dissent will be read forever as the real law."
-way too common with judges

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:40 AM (c3FgC)

117 DC was a square standing on corners, before Northern Va succeeded from DC.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:40 AM (g6DiO)

118 But I don't see anything like that here. I think the case is over, and we won big.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 08, 2026 11:27 AM (iFTx/)

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Oh, some district judge is definitely going to hear the case, at least.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:30 AM (c3FgC)
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Surely. But it will get nowhere. Case is over. The VA supreme court decision was based solely on language and interpretation of the state constitution, and it does not implicate any federal laws.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 08, 2026 11:41 AM (iFTx/)

119 103 Ted Cruz is a pretend Republican.

Posted by: Boss Moss

Disagree completely. He was absolutely despised by the GOPe when he was elected, and still makes them enormously uncomfortable. They want the John Thune/Mike Pence types, 2-dimensional cardboard cutouts that you prop up with focus-group tested speech balloons mouthing pseudo-conservative platitudes.

Posted by: Sam Adams at May 08, 2026 11:41 AM (X+xvk)

120 Will Trump ever be replicated?

Posted by: Jmel at May 08, 2026 11:41 AM (rkK33)

121 My favorite are the people who used to go on and on about how Trump is easily fooled by pretend Republicans, still think Cruz and Rubio are trustworthy creatures, and never ever see the connection. It's a pretty strong overlap, or Venn as the Kamala Kidz would say

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 11:41 AM (udZ7r)

122
There’s also a pretty easy shortcut to determine who are the actual conservatives in down ballot races - watch the yard sign people. The neighbor who proudly puts out Trump signs, or who currently has a Paxton sign in his yard, can probably be trusted to also have yard signs of the real conservatives in local races. (I’m aware that this is more of a challenge in deep blue areas, since putting out a Republican yard sign can be an invitation to vandalism.)

Yard signs tell you where to find sources of Long Pig during the coming Donk commie cocksucker colander-facemask apockeyclips.

Always look on the bright side!

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 08, 2026 11:42 AM (y9nCu)

123 118 Surely. But it will get nowhere. Case is over. The VA supreme court decision was based solely on language and interpretation of the state constitution, and it does not implicate any federal laws.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 08, 2026 11:41 AM (iFTx/)

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But the left will make the show go on a little bit longer, if they want to.

District judge orders the new map to be used. Appeals stays the ruling. 6 months later, the district court judge gives up because of mootness.

But we'll get some doomer, blackpill headlines here and there. So that will be fun.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:42 AM (c3FgC)

124
I'm not sure the Democrats can get equally lucky.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:39 AM (c3FgC)

I can help you get lucky! Hic.
- Kamala "BGM" Harris, the Once and Future Candidate

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:42 AM (iNUL3)

125 Wait, "The Price Is Right" is still on?

That's gotta be 70 years old (began five years before my birth -- beginning in 1956 -- with host Bill Cullen) ...

Makes me wonder if Vanna White is still alive and co-hosting "Wheel Of Fortune" (assume that's still on). When I was in college in SoCal in the early 80s, one of my female classmates was selected to appear on the show. We all laughed as she said all the contestants were required to clap during each spin of the wheel ... and you could see on her face that she was really faking the enthusiasm (what we used to call during football practice "false hustle").

Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 11:43 AM (lR5Ug)

126 Will Trump ever be replicated?

Posted by: Jmel at May 08, 2026 11:41 AM (rkK33)

Trump is a once a century force. I thought in 2016 he was potentially once in a generation, but no, we probably will not see anything like this again.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 11:43 AM (udZ7r)

127 The decision was 4-3. How on earth could the three in the minority justify approving this illegal action?
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Apparently the minority opinion hinged on points that the State AG didn't even make (State AG is the one that wants kids of Republicans to die in their mom's arms). Majority opinion pointed this out.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 08, 2026 11:43 AM (Dv3i1)

128 Makes me wonder if Vanna White is still alive and co-hosting "Wheel Of Fortune" (assume that's still on). When I was in college in SoCal in the early 80s, one of my female classmates was selected to appear on the show. We all laughed as she said all the contestants were required to clap during each spin of the wheel ... and you could see on her face that she was really faking the enthusiasm (what we used to call during football practice "false hustle").
Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 11:43 AM (lR5Ug)

She is.

Posted by: Dade Phalen at May 08, 2026 11:43 AM (Zz0t1)

129 Shucks.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:43 AM (Zz0t1)

130 It's almost criminal that such a low percentage of eligible voters decided who has power over 100% of the people in their district. Completely avoidable with this easy trick!

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at May 08, 2026 11:44 AM (cWLG3)

131 Makes me wonder if Vanna White is still alive and co-hosting "Wheel Of Fortune" (assume that's still on). When I was in college in SoCal in the early 80s, one of my female classmates was selected to appear on the show. We all laughed as she said all the contestants were required to clap during each spin of the wheel ... and you could see on her face that she was really faking the enthusiasm (what we used to call during football practice "false hustle").
Posted by: ShainS at May 08

Maggie Sajack is the letter girl now. Pats daughter. She's quite fetching.

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:44 AM (YZ0Fo)

132 I think Drew Carey took over for Bob Barker.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:44 AM (g6DiO)

133 Gwinnett County schools in suburban Atlanta use to be the best in the state. Over the last 20 years they have fallen close to the bottom thanks to Democrat takeover of the school board, anchor babies and diversity is our strength. The electorate is too far gone to turn things around. Special election last year they even manged to overwhelmingly approve a special 5 year tax for yet more facilities, on top of our already humongous school budget and taxes.

Planning on escaping in next couple years, it will only get worse. .

Posted by: Ripley at May 08, 2026 11:44 AM (GUOwU)

134 104 Why all the weird date elections? Election day was always in November unless it was a special election to replace someone. Having school district elections in May is pants on head stupid.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli)

THIS.

Posted by: Sam Adams at May 08, 2026 11:44 AM (X+xvk)

135
Maggie Sajack is the letter girl now. Pats daughter. She's quite fetching.
Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:44 AM (YZ0Fo)/i]

When did that change? Vanna was still there after Sajack retired, last I saw.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:44 AM (Zz0t1)

136 Apparently the minority opinion hinged on points that the State AG didn't even make (State AG is the one that wants kids of Republicans to die in their mom's arms). Majority opinion pointed this out.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 08, 2026 11:43 AM (Dv3i1)

Not quite. The VA State AG declined to argue his own case.

Virginia imported a lawyer from California to defend the new map.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (iNUL3)

137 >117 DC was a square standing on corners, before Northern Va succeeded from DC.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:40 AM
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Ahem.
Arlington County.
And they seceded.

Posted by: Pedantic nerd at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (2Ez/1)

138 Speaking of movies, I watched the Anaconda remake last night. It was ... very meh. How do you screw up an Anaconda film? Well, they did.

I just finished reading Box Office Poison: Hollywood's Story in a Century of Flops. It starts with DW Griffith's Intolerance and then goes through Queen Kelly, Freaks and on through Dune, Catwoman, A Sound Of Thunder and Cats.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (qRla/)

139 "I’m aware that this is more of a challenge in deep blue areas, since putting out a Republican yard sign can be an invitation to vandalism"

Vandalism may the least of their worries. In a lot of professions and industries, being outed as a non-moonbat means you're fired pretty quickly.

Things in blue areas, and blue-run companies, and in blue-run institutions are much much worse than those outside understand.

In some cities they'll put people on overpasses waving American flags and trump signs. There is someone off to the side with a camera recording who honks and waves; they have someone with license plate database access help dox the drivers and then try to get their employers firing them. No doubt some of this in some way gets paid for with tax dollars.

Posted by: heya at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (7zx+L)

140 When did that change? Vanna was still there after Sajack retired, last I saw.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Been a couple years.

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (YZ0Fo)

141 138 I just finished reading Box Office Poison: Hollywood's Story in a Century of Flops. It starts with DW Griffith's Intolerance and then goes through Queen Kelly, Freaks and on through Dune, Catwoman, A Sound Of Thunder and Cats.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (qRla/)

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My mother bought me that book last Christmas. It's still on my nightstand, unread.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (c3FgC)

142 VA map - Done.

Now Trump just has to figure away to solve this Iranian problem. I sure don't have any good ideas short of full on assault.

Posted by: WisRich at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (G0vdT)

143 Seven minutes of Eurojazz that doesn't suck:
youtube.com/watch?v=Zj9MXpDWgQA

Posted by: gp at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (N8ZBc)

144 Will Trump ever be replicated?

Posted by: Jmel at May 08, 2026 11:41 AM (rkK33)

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This could be the sole moral argument in favor of cloning.

/Let's hope Barron is vengeful and learning at the feet of The Master ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 11:46 AM (lR5Ug)

145
Been a couple years.
Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (YZ0Fo)

I guess every single episode the FiL watched when staying here was a rerun, then.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:46 AM (Zz0t1)

146 Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 11:43 AM (lR5Ug)

Yeah, I like it on for background noise. PlutoTV has the ones with Barker too.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 08, 2026 11:47 AM (Sco7b)

147 "109 After a decade of TDS, I don't think they're capable of moderation."

They can't moderate. This is their bread and butter - the grift, the scams, the learing centers, all of it. We were pumping a trillion dollars a year into these people's wallets and now a bunch of it is gone, and the rest is at risk, as is their LARPing about being the good guys, and they are losing their fucking minds.

The redistricting is a special threat to them because it opens the possibility that PDT isn't just a speedbump, and they'll have to redo decades of effort.

Posted by: heya at May 08, 2026 11:47 AM (7zx+L)

148 The people that watched quiz shows are mostly dead.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:47 AM (g6DiO)

149 Vanna White looks pretty good for being 87

Posted by: Truck Monkey at May 08, 2026 11:48 AM (affD0)

150 144 Will Trump ever be replicated?

Posted by: Jmel at May 08, 2026 11:41 AM
+++++++
First do Limbaugh.
Then Charlie Kirk.

Posted by: I miss Rush at May 08, 2026 11:48 AM (2Ez/1)

151 Not quite. The VA State AG declined to argue his own case.

Virginia imported a lawyer from California to defend the new map.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (iNUL3)

I am surprised they did not bring in Obama to do it personally.

Not really, he is an idiot.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:48 AM (bss/y)

152 Ted Cruz is a pretend Republican.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:35 AM (g6DiO)

Don't even get me started on that weak-spined nickelfucker.

Anybody who votes to award medals of bravery to the J6 capitol police should not only be run out of the GOP, they should be barred from public office for life.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:48 AM (qRla/)

153 The people that watched quiz shows are mostly dead.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:47 AM (g6DiO)

I stopped watching Jeopardy! when that smug liberal prick Ken Jennings was named the Trebek replacement.

What a stupid move that was.

Kinda like making Alec Baldwin the host of The New Match Game.

Idiots.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:48 AM (Zz0t1)

154 The redistricting is a special threat to them because it opens the possibility that PDT isn't just a speedbump, and they'll have to redo decades of effort.
_____

We're here to reach across the aisle to help our Democratic friends!

Posted by: GOP at May 08, 2026 11:49 AM (Dv3i1)

155 Speaking of movies, I watched the Anaconda remake last night. It was ... very meh. How do you screw up an Anaconda film? Well, they did.

I just finished reading Box Office Poison: Hollywood's Story in a Century of Flops. It starts with DW Griffith's Intolerance and then goes through Queen Kelly, Freaks and on through Dune, Catwoman, A Sound Of Thunder and Cats.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (qRla/)
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I think Sound of Thunder is underrated. It was cheapy made, which hurts an effects-heavy sci-fi movie, but it was well put together, had some really good moments/scenes, and was at least as good as some of the total garbage the movie critics fawn over. Peter Hyams is one of the most underrated directors out there.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 08, 2026 11:49 AM (iFTx/)

156 147 The redistricting is a special threat to them because it opens the possibility that PDT isn't just a speedbump, and they'll have to redo decades of effort.

Posted by: heya at May 08, 2026 11:47 AM (7zx+L)

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Creating USAID at all took decades.

Recreating it won't happen with the stroke of a pen, either.

Trump is cutting them off at the knees and throwing up barriers that they will have to work to get down to begin to get back to where they were all over the place.

And all that's really left of the Dem party is the coastal reps from major urban areas that have been actively Curley Effected so that very large majorities are hard left of different stripes.

The next decade of American politics could be fun.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:49 AM (c3FgC)

157 "We're here to reach across the aisle to help our Democratic friends!
Posted by: GOP at May 08, 2026 11:49 AM (Dv3i1)"

Just a reminder, always deal with traitors first

Posted by: heya at May 08, 2026 11:49 AM (7zx+L)

158 stopped watching Jeopardy! when that smug liberal prick Ken Jennings was named the Trebek replacement.

What a stupid move that was.

Kinda like making Alec Baldwin the host of The New Match Game.

Idiots.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Elizabeth banks for press your luck (I think that's the one she got)

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:50 AM (YZ0Fo)

159 148 The people that watched quiz shows are mostly dead.
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Our most valued constituency.

Posted by: Democrat Party at May 08, 2026 11:50 AM (Dv3i1)

160 "I’m aware that this is more of a challenge in deep blue areas, since putting out a Republican yard sign can be an invitation to vandalism"

If I were king, I'd hand out an edict, that if you caught them on camera vandalizing a sign, you could shoot them and leave the body where it fell.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 08, 2026 11:50 AM (S838b)

161 154 The redistricting is a special threat to them because it opens the possibility that PDT isn't just a speedbump, and they'll have to redo decades of effort.
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We're here to reach across the aisle to help our Democratic friends!
Posted by: GOP at May 08, 2026 11:49 AM (Dv3i1)

One good thing about Trump is that he seems to be looking at the long game and how to not just fix things for now, but try to shift the foundationals. This is good.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:50 AM (bss/y)

162 My mother bought me that book last Christmas. It's still on my nightstand, unread.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (c3FgC)

It's OK. It did make me want to watch Synecdoche, New York, though.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:50 AM (qRla/)

163 Vandalism may the least of their worries. In a lot of professions and industries, being outed as a non-moonbat means you're fired pretty quickly.

Things in blue areas, and blue-run companies, and in blue-run institutions are much much worse than those outside understand.

In some cities they'll put people on overpasses waving American flags and trump signs. There is someone off to the side with a camera recording who honks and waves; they have someone with license plate database access help dox the drivers and then try to get their employers firing them. No doubt some of this in some way gets paid for with tax dollars.

Posted by: heya at May 08, 2026 11:45 AM (7zx+L)

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This shit is insane. Doxxing and destroying individuals' livelihoods to me is far worse than assault. I mean, you're literally trying to starve me, my spouse, my children, and others who rely on me.

This crap should have been criminalized -- with serious & bankrupting civil suit penalties -- long ago ... *spit*

Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 11:50 AM (lR5Ug)

164
Elizabeth banks for press your luck (I think that's the one she got)
Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:50 AM (YZ0Fo)

She's smokin' hot on that show. I watched it on occasion just because of that.

Then she opened her piehole about the SAVE Act and turned me off of her completely for life.

Stupid twat.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:51 AM (Zz0t1)

165 162 It's OK. It did make me want to watch Synecdoche, New York, though.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 11:50 AM (qRla/)

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I saw that the one time, and I loved it.

Been a while, though.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:51 AM (c3FgC)

166 110 Tax time for them will be joyous......NOT!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 08, 2026 11:37 AM (g8Ew

That's why expensive prizes are so great for production companies.

The winners will have to immediately sell them back to the production company before they even leave the studio, and the production company can use them all over again.

Posted by: XTC at May 08, 2026 11:51 AM (uEmCf)

167 If we're onto movie thread....

I did watch 'HellRaiser' a couple of nights ago. It wasn't scary but the effects were great, especially for 1987. The makeup, especially for Frank was great.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 08, 2026 11:51 AM (Sco7b)

168 163 This shit is insane. Doxxing and destroying individuals' livelihoods to me is far worse than assault. I mean, you're literally trying to starve me, my spouse, my children, and others who rely on me.

This crap should have been criminalized -- with serious & bankrupting civil suit penalties -- long ago ... *spit*
Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 11:50 AM (lR5Ug)

Even when Soyjak.Party doxxes and raids online weirdos? The kind of weirdos we generally think should be bullied?

Posted by: XTC at May 08, 2026 11:53 AM (uEmCf)

169 How long until the VA court has four of these dummies instead of three?
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There are already calling for Spamburger to pack the VA Court with more Dem stooges.

Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at May 08, 2026 11:53 AM (Cjger)

170
Even when Soyjak.Party doxxes and raids online weirdos? The kind of weirdos we generally think should be bullied?
Posted by: XTC at May 08, 2026 11:53 AM (uEmCf)

Turnabout is fair play right up to the point should it become illegal.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:53 AM (Zz0t1)

171 This shit is insane. Doxxing and destroying individuals' livelihoods to me is far worse than assault. I mean, you're literally trying to starve me, my spouse, my children, and others who rely on me.

This crap should have been criminalized -- with serious & bankrupting civil suit penalties -- long ago ... *spit*
Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 11:50 AM (lR5Ug)

This is commies. They do not want to argue, they want to destroy you. They should be shot (i.e. doxxing and swatting should be classified as 'whelp, you attempted to murder them, so they can shoot you.')

But this is how the left has always operated. They are fucking evil. They want to be able to destroy you and then say they just got you fired so you can't retaliate.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:53 AM (bss/y)

172 "And all that's really left of the Dem party is the coastal reps from major urban areas that have been actively Curley Effected so that very large majorities are hard left of different stripes.

The next decade of American politics could be fun.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:49 AM (c3FgC)"

The party, sure, they might be screwed. The elephant still stuck in the room with us is the foreign invasion they've enabled. We are not just going to wave our hands and spout platitudes about melting pots and have this go away.

A lot of those from Mexico and a few other spots may assimilate fine but the Africans, Indians, Haitians, and some South Americans are a serious long term problem. Those who haven't had the fun of dealing with those communities are in for a real surprise.

Posted by: heya at May 08, 2026 11:54 AM (7zx+L)

173 She's smokin' hot on that show. I watched it on occasion just because of that.

Then she opened her piehole about the SAVE Act and turned me off of her completely for life.

Stupid twat.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:51 AM (Zz0t1)

She is a loon. She did the horrific Charlie's Angels remake. LONG before the SAVE act.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:54 AM (bss/y)

174 The party, sure, they might be screwed. The elephant still stuck in the room with us is the foreign invasion they've enabled. We are not just going to wave our hands and spout platitudes about melting pots and have this go away.

A lot of those from Mexico and a few other spots may assimilate fine but the Africans, Indians, Haitians, and some South Americans are a serious long term problem. Those who haven't had the fun of dealing with those communities are in for a real surprise.
Posted by: heya at May 08, 2026 11:54 AM (7zx+L)

Which is why they did it.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:55 AM (bss/y)

175 I was assured by the left that being fired from your job was simply consequence culture. Funny that none of the nurses etc that go on sm talking about killing Republican patients feels that way.

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:55 AM (YZ0Fo)

176 "Bipartisan" should be a word that gets your mouth washed out with soap.

I don't elect representatives to make friends with the other side of the aisle. I elect them to destroy the other side because more and more, I have absolutely nothing in common with their ideology and want them obliterated from the political landscape.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:55 AM (Zz0t1)

177 When did that change? Vanna was still there after Sajack retired, last I saw.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:44 AM (Zz0t1)

Vanna was getting tripping-over-her-tits old.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 08, 2026 11:55 AM (g8Ew8)

178 Amazon is all Chinese crap and surveillance manipulation. As Ace mentioned they muscle vendors to fix prices, but also London or your buying to jack prices on stuff you buy often, and then if you stop buying, they offer Highlighted "discounts."

Notably the discount may often be a few pennies, but you are dazzled by the highlighted in red banner.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 08, 2026 11:56 AM (wBaIH)

179
She is a loon. She did the horrific Charlie's Angels remake. LONG before the SAVE act.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:54 AM (bss/y)

I had no idea she existed until the No. 7 ads on TV, because when I think of beautiful skin, I think of Brits.......But in catching her on the game show, found her pleasant to look at.

Yeah, then she opened her stupid twat mouth and ruined everything.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:56 AM (Zz0t1)

180 Bipartisan" should be a word that gets your mouth washed out with soap.

I don't elect representatives to make friends with the other side of the aisle. I elect them to destroy the other side because more and more, I have absolutely nothing in common with their ideology and want them obliterated from the political landscape.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at

All Dems + 1 Rep = bipartisan
All rep + 10 Dems = party lines.

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 11:57 AM (YZ0Fo)

181 172 The party, sure, they might be screwed. The elephant still stuck in the room with us is the foreign invasion they've enabled. We are not just going to wave our hands and spout platitudes about melting pots and have this go away.

A lot of those from Mexico and a few other spots may assimilate fine but the Africans, Indians, Haitians, and some South Americans are a serious long term problem. Those who haven't had the fun of dealing with those communities are in for a real surprise.

Posted by: heya at May 08, 2026 11:54 AM (7zx+L)

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Well, the vast majority are Hispanic, and most Hispanics consider themselves white like Italians do, so the integration from that is going to be quick.

The rest are fairly small overall in terms of population while their legal options are being cut off (H1-Bs are not getting green cards anymore) and no more are coming in.

All while the next standardbearer (Vance) is more anti-immigrant than Trump.

It's going to take time, but a lot of the foreign influence is going to be pushed out and choose to leave on their own.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 11:57 AM (c3FgC)

182
Vanna was getting tripping-over-her-tits old.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 08, 2026 11:55 AM

Yeah, but surgeons kept her looking good.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:57 AM (Zz0t1)

183 170 Turnabout is fair play right up to the point should it become illegal.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:53 AM (Zz0t1)

Yeah, I'm asking if he REALLY still wants it made illegal if it means that Soyjak.Party can't doxx and raid weirdos anymore.

Posted by: XTC at May 08, 2026 11:57 AM (uEmCf)

184 If you don't vote, you can't complain.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 08, 2026 11:58 AM (4NO2D)

185 They just are doing what New England already did with redistricting.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 11:59 AM (g6DiO)

186 If you don't vote, you can't complain.
Posted by: toby928(c) at May 08, 2026 11:58 AM (4NO2D)

Had a friend who told me that decades ago.

It rings VERY true. If you can't be bothered to have your legal say in things, STFU if you don't like the result.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:59 AM (Zz0t1)

187 177 When did that change? Vanna was still there after Sajack retired, last I saw.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:44 AM (Zz0t1)

Vanna was getting tripping-over-her-tits old.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 08, 2026 11:55 AM (g8Ew

Better call back: Dian Parkinson

She did a playboy shoot in '93.

There is a guy on ewetub who does nothing but show old clips of Price is Right where she wasn't wearing a bra.

Ewetub is an odd place.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 12:00 PM (bss/y)

188 "This is commies. They do not want to argue, they want to destroy you. They should be shot (i.e. doxxing and swatting should be classified as 'whelp, you attempted to murder them, so they can shoot you.')

But this is how the left has always operated. They are fucking evil. They want to be able to destroy you and then say they just got you fired so you can't retaliate.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:53 AM (bss/y)"

The best part is all the skeletons in their own closets. These woke idiots engage in some really fucked up stuff, which they're all aware of but then only drag out when it's time to stab each other in the back.

My company's ultra woke leadership me-too'ed someone as soon as that person started acting against the interests of a large external business partner... turns out they knew what the guy was doing for years and said nothing. And then they prance around patting themselves on the back for it.

Posted by: heya at May 08, 2026 12:00 PM (7zx+L)

189 I almost always lose when I vote.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 12:00 PM (g6DiO)

190 172 A lot of those from Mexico and a few other spots may assimilate fine but the Africans, Indians, Haitians, and some South Americans are a serious long term problem. Those who haven't had the fun of dealing with those communities are in for a real surprise.
Posted by: heya at May 08, 2026 11:54 AM (7zx+L)

Left out the Muslims.

Posted by: XTC at May 08, 2026 12:00 PM (iXqHn)

191 Always thought Vanna was smoking hot. She's 69 now and still pretty but her head looks too big for her body

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 12:01 PM (gu0hJ)

192 "A lot of those from Mexico and a few other spots may assimilate fine but the Africans, Indians, Haitians, and some South Americans are a serious long term problem. Those who haven't had the fun of dealing with those communities are in for a real surprise.
Posted by: heya"

Every small town and rural area will soon have multiple Learing Centers

Posted by: Ripley at May 08, 2026 12:01 PM (GUOwU)

193 Left out the Muslims.
Posted by: XTC at May

Wish we would.

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 12:01 PM (YZ0Fo)

194 Once I hit 1,000 (monetization), I'll slow down.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films

Did the Pioneers "slow down"? How about the Wright Brothers? Lucky Lindy? Patty Hearst? Jeff Dahmer?

Posted by: Pedal To The Metal! at May 08, 2026 12:01 PM (oftw2)

195 187 Ewetub is an odd place.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 12:00 PM (bss/y)

Been meaning to ask :

What makes it a tub?

Posted by: XTC at May 08, 2026 12:01 PM (iXqHn)

196 Locals are a bit tough in Tx since party affiliation isn't listed on the ballot.

If I haven't done my homework before voting, I just reject the foreign sounding names as being liberal assholes, and vote for the most"American" sounding names.

I know this makes me a horrible person but I'm almost always right.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 08, 2026 12:01 PM (iJfKG)

197 194 Once I hit 1,000 (monetization), I'll slow down.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films

Did the Pioneers "slow down"? How about the Wright Brothers? Lucky Lindy? Patty Hearst? Jeff Dahmer?

Posted by: Pedal To The Metal! at May 08, 2026 12:01 PM (oftw2)

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Amelia Earhart slowed down at some point...

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 12:01 PM (c3FgC)

198 Helen Keller was a fraud.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 12:02 PM (g6DiO)

199 Better call back: Dian Parkinson

She did a playboy shoot in '93.

There is a guy on ewetub who does nothing but show old clips of Price is Right where she wasn't wearing a bra.

Ewetub is an odd place.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 12:00 PM (bss/y)/i]

I have the PB with Vanna White in it.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 12:02 PM (Zz0t1)

200 There is a guy on ewetub who does nothing but show old clips of Price is Right where she wasn't wearing a bra.

Ewetub is an odd place.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 12:00 PM
******
Hey. It's a living.

Posted by: Sue Ellen Mischke at May 08, 2026 12:02 PM (2Ez/1)

201 I had no idea she existed until the No. 7 ads on TV, because when I think of beautiful skin, I think of Brits.......But in catching her on the game show, found her pleasant to look at.

Yeah, then she opened her stupid twat mouth and ruined everything.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 11:56 AM (Zz0t1)

I guess I first saw her in... 40 year old Virgin? She was the slutty woman. She was hot.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 12:03 PM (bss/y)

202 Amelia Earhart slowed down at some point...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

I have never understood why "we" lionize her and basically no one knows who Jerrie Mock is. Ya know the gal that didn't crash her plane.

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 12:03 PM (YZ0Fo)

203 In news that matters, the oldest's middle school team went undefeated with a 10-0 win last night to complete their season.

Oldest got to start catcher and played the entire game. And his pop to pop times and accuracy kept them from attempting stolen bases too casually, while he went two for three including a 2RBI single, and numerous stolen bases.

Our pitcher pitched the entire game (he's a beast who's even got a decent knuckleball) and got a HR single in the first inning that set the pace for the entire game.

Now on to summer baseball.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 08, 2026 12:04 PM (dK+Kv)

204 Did the Pioneers "slow down"? How about the Wright Brothers? Lucky Lindy? Patty Hearst? Jeff Dahmer?
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I damn sure did.

Posted by: D. B. Cooper at May 08, 2026 12:04 PM (2Ez/1)

205 Been meaning to ask :

What makes it a tub?
Posted by: XTC at May 08, 2026 12:01 PM (iXqHn)

Odd habit I picked up rather than typing out the name. We know the internet is being skimmed for keywords so it is an odd quirk. I dislike people.

*reaches for tinfoil*

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 12:05 PM (bss/y)

206 Elizabeth Banks played Mark Wahlberg's girlfriend in Invincible. She was hot. She also directed Cocaine Bear which was kind of funny.
Politically she's a dolt.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 12:05 PM (gu0hJ)

207 Low turnout elections is a topic which really sets me off. I've been harping on school board elections for years. They are so often held off-season and typically grab a 5% turnout. You know who turns out? The activists. Always. They don't miss elections.

If only 3% of your community are Lefty activists, they will turn out to vote and they will be the majority in a 5% turnout election. And then we piss and moan about the Gramscian March Through The Institutions? How did they get control? Hell, in a big way we GAVE it to them.

Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at May 08, 2026 12:06 PM (bufu1)

208 "the most important races are the down-ballot state and local races"

They always have been.

In Kalifornia the most Kommunist Karens always start out by being Kareny about the schools and their interest has destroyed Kalifornia schools. Not satisfied with that destruction they then run for city council and then supervisor to destroy cities and counties. Finally they make it to Sacto and destroy the entire state.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 08, 2026 12:07 PM (xvV+O)

209 I have never understood why "we" lionize her and basically no one knows who Jerrie Mock is. Ya know the gal that didn't crash her plane.
Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 12:03 PM (YZ0Fo)

Probably why people remember Cannae but not Zama. It is a mixture of tragedy and also 'what a dumbass.'

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 12:07 PM (bss/y)

210 Amelia Earhart slowed down at some point...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

Physics can be a bitch sometimes.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at May 08, 2026 12:08 PM (7v6oI)

211 Probably why people remember Cannae but not Zama. It is a mixture of tragedy and also 'what a dumbass.'

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 12:07 PM (bss/y)

*headless Kurt Cobain enters the chat*

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 08, 2026 12:08 PM (dK+Kv)

212 Amelia Earhart slowed down at some point...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

I have never understood why "we" lionize her and basically no one knows who Jerrie Mock is. Ya know the gal that didn't crash her plane.
Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 12:03 PM (YZ0Fo)
_______

Earhart was essentially a gold-digger who married a bug media guy so he could advance her publicity and career. She was a badass, no doubt, but she also had a great PR team and cuck husband to make sure her stories made it to national news.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 08, 2026 12:08 PM (iFTx/)

213 Slowed down at the height of career?
Dale Earnhardt

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 12:09 PM (gu0hJ)

214 Our pitcher pitched the entire game (he's a beast who's even got a decent knuckleball) and got a HR single in the first inning that set the pace for the entire game.

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I absolutely despise the modern era where virtually no MLB pitcher throws a complete game (despite seemingly a quarter of them injuring themselves and needing Tommy John surgery).

How many times do you see a starter cruising through the lineup and then they pull him after 100 pitches -- and the bullpen gets clobbered?

Where have you gone Nolan Ryan (who once threw threw 235 pitches in a 13-inning game)
A nation turns its flaming eyes to you ... woo hoo hoo

Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 12:09 PM (lR5Ug)

215
She is a loon. She did the horrific Charlie's Angels remake. LONG before the SAVE act.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 11:54 AM (bss/y)

She was smokin' hawt in Slither, James Gunn's only really original film, but yeah, someone needs to shove something into her mouth every time she speaks.

Speaking of fucking up a movie that was a sure thing, she also directed Cocaine Bear, which was decidedly meh, considering the high concept.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 08, 2026 12:09 PM (y9nCu)

216 Probably why people remember Cannae but not Zama. It is a mixture of tragedy and also 'what a dumbass.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Remember sure. But she's hailed as like a feminist hero and icon and taught in schools to children about how great she was.

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 12:09 PM (YZ0Fo)

217 I don't feel no ways tahred. I come too far.

Posted by: Scipio Africanus at May 08, 2026 12:09 PM (g6DiO)

218 *headless Kurt Cobain enters the chat*
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 08, 2026 12:08 PM (dK+Kv)

*Courtney Love quietly scrubs her fingerprints*

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 12:10 PM (bss/y)

219 Slowed down at the height of career?
Dale Earnhardt

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 12:09 PM (gu0hJ)

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* ~~Cassius Clay~~ Muhammad Ali stupidly has entered the ~~chat~~ ring *

Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 12:11 PM (lR5Ug)

220 Hole seemed like a good name for her band.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 12:11 PM (g6DiO)

221 Hell, in a big way we GAVE it to them.

Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at May 08, 2026 12:06 PM (bufu1)

The Republicans we elected gave it to them. They stole the rest.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 12:11 PM (udZ7r)

222 I absolutely despise the modern era where virtually no MLB pitcher throws a complete game (despite seemingly a quarter of them injuring themselves and needing Tommy John surgery).

How many times do you see a starter cruising through the lineup and then they pull him after 100 pitches -- and the bullpen gets clobbered?

Where have you gone Nolan Ryan (who once threw threw 235 pitches in a 13-inning game)
A nation turns its flaming eyes to you ... woo hoo hoo

Posted by: ShainS at May 08, 2026 12:09 PM (lR5Ug)

My big pitcher crush has always been Maddux. No power pitcher by any means, but 33% "Command" versus 10% MLB average, and he was cerebral as they come.

I tried to get little to understand these stats when he gets frustrated if he's having trouble consistently locating his pitches. That guy was absolutely incredible.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 08, 2026 12:12 PM (dK+Kv)

223 Amelia supposedly wasn't even that great of a pilot. She had great press but had a number of crashes and near misses

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 12:13 PM (gu0hJ)

224 217 I don't feel no ways tahred. I come too far.
Posted by: Scipio Africanus at May 08, 2026 12:09 PM (g6DiO)

And his victories at New Carthage and Zama were brilliant (less so at Zama because the result was not really in doubt) and yet Hannibal is the one talked about.

The Romans were... odd. They took defeats in a strange way. I would not be surprised to learn that they inflated the casualty figures at Cannae in order to make the defeat worse. It is like they were spurred on and energized by getting beaten and it just pissed them off more. They were pretty unique in the ancient world for that alone, as most other cultures tried to go with a 'ever victorious' narrative.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 08, 2026 12:13 PM (bss/y)

225 Amelia supposedly wasn't even that great of a pilot. She had great press but had a number of crashes and near misses
Posted by: Smell the Glove

I know a girl whose dad is a pilot that named her Amelia. Like really? The chick that crashed and died?

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 12:14 PM (YZ0Fo)

226 I have worked hard all my life to get to the salary level that I'm at, just to be rewarded by having to pay more for everything than my neighbors who don't contribute shit to society

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at May 08, 2026 12:14 PM (xDDJc)

227 Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 08, 2026 12:12 PM (dK+K

I always had a lot of respect for that dude. And Smoltz. Less so for Glavine who LIVED off the kindness of Bobby Cox harassed umpires.

That said watching an Olerud grand slam send him to the showers during a late season Mets collapse that for once was not to be, remains one of the most fun times I've had at a game.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 12:15 PM (udZ7r)

228 I have worked hard all my life to get to the salary level that I'm at, just to be rewarded by having to pay more for everything than my neighbors who don't contribute shit to society
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at May 08, 2026 12:14 PM (xDDJc)

It is the desire of ever left wing society on Earth to punish success.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 08, 2026 12:15 PM (Zz0t1)

229 Battle of Plataea. That should be a movie. The day that Persia died.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 12:15 PM (g6DiO)

230 That said his brother Mike was a POS, at least when he was with the Mets.

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 12:15 PM (udZ7r)

231 That said his brother Mike was a POS, at least when he was with the Mets.
Posted by: ... at May 08

He had a nice mustache tho.

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 12:16 PM (YZ0Fo)

232 Hole seemed like a good name for her band.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 12:11 PM (g6DiO)

There's a story that Algore was glad-handing at some industry event and when he was introduced to Love, gushed that he was a big fan.

Love, to her credit, glared at him and snarled, "Name a song."

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 08, 2026 12:16 PM (qRla/)

233 Looking at the side bar , looks like Labour took a beating..... Starmer by the way just said he ain't going anywhere... We shall see....

Posted by: It's me donna at May 08, 2026 12:16 PM (Gdq1t)

234 Starmer by the way just said he ain't going anywhere... We shall see....

Posted by: It's me donna at May 08, 2026 12:16 PM (Gdq1t)

As expected. Though maybe he just gave HIMSELF the dreaded "vote of confidence".

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 12:17 PM (udZ7r)

235 Love, to her credit, glared at him and snarled, "Name a song."
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka

The one about baby dolls.
-Al Gore.

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 12:17 PM (YZ0Fo)

236 Breaking: Supreme Court of Virginia struck down the redistricting referendum that would have given Democrats a 10-1 margin.

Posted by: Everyman at May 08, 2026 12:17 PM (7db69)

237 236 Breaking: Supreme Court of Virginia struck down the redistricting referendum that would have given Democrats a 10-1 margin.

Posted by: Everyman at May 08, 2026 12:17 PM (7db69)

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Again?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 12:18 PM (c3FgC)

238 Great vid on YouTube featuring catcher Javy Lopez. He was catching Maddox against Bagwell . Maddux said no low inside pitches. Suddenly Maddux changes his mind and wants to throw a low inside pitch. Lopez says ok an Bagwell hits it to the moon. Lopez says why and Greg says we'll play them on playoffs. Key spot on playoffs Maddux strikes him out on three low outside curves. As he's coming off field Maddux tells "I told you I'd let him up".
Lopez says " this guy"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 08, 2026 12:18 PM (gu0hJ)

239 Restore Southern Mordor.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 08, 2026 12:18 PM (g6DiO)

240
234 Starmer by the way just said he ain't going anywhere... We shall see....

Posted by: It's me donna at May 08, 2026 12:16 PM (Gdq1t)

As expected. Though maybe he just gave HIMSELF the dreaded "vote of confidence".

Posted by: ... at May 08, 2026 12:17 PM (udZ7r)

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If he resigns, he's a nobody again and Labour keeps on without him.

If he stays, Labour gets off his back in a week and he's still Prime Minister doling out patronage.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 08, 2026 12:18 PM (c3FgC)

241 Looking at the side bar , looks like Labour took a beating..... Starmer by the way just said he ain't going anywhere... We shall see....
Posted by: It's me donna

He has no reason to. If labour calls for snap elections to oust him they lose parliament. So he can just say neener neener.

Posted by: BruceWayne at May 08, 2026 12:18 PM (YZ0Fo)

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