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Thursday Overnight Open Thread - July 2, 2026 [Doof]
Happy Birthday, USA! Oh, you aren't celebrating our country's birthday until Saturday? You think I'm early? Guess again!
On this day in 1776, the United States was actually born. Not July 4. July 2. That's the day the Continental Congress voted to break from Britain, and John Adams was so certain of it that he predicted July 2 would be the great American holiday forever. He nailed everything except the date. The vote came down to the wire, and one man had to ride through the night to save it. Delaware's delegation was split, one for independence, one against, which meant the colony's vote canceled itself out. The tie-breaker, Caesar Rodney, was 80 miles away in Delaware. He got word that he was needed and rode all night through a summer thunderstorm, sick and in pain, boots and spurs still on, and made it into Philadelphia just in time to cast Delaware's vote for independence. The other holdouts fell into place too. In Pennsylvania, the men most opposed, including John Dickinson, deliberately stayed away from the chamber so their colony could swing to yes. South Carolina came around for the sake of a united front. When the roll was called, twelve colonies voted for independence and not a single one voted against. New York simply abstained, waiting on permission from home. And so, on July 2, 1776, it was done. The colonies had legally, officially declared themselves free. *** So why do we celebrate the 4th? Because that's the day Congress approved the final wording of the document explaining the decision, the Declaration of Independence. The vote to be free happened on the 2nd. The paperwork got finished on the 4th, and history remembered the paperwork.
Happy July 2nd!
July 2 is one of my favorite dates because of John Adams. July 2, 1786, the delegates are exhausted, the debates have dragged on for weeks, and the weight of history presses down like the summer humidity. On this very day, July 2, 1776, Adams and his allies push the Continental Congress to vote for independence from Great Britain. The resolution passes. The colonies are no longer subjects; they are free, or at least determined to become so. Adams writes to his beloved Abigail that day: “The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America… It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” He was off by two days. July 4 would get the glory when the Declaration was formally adopted, but he nailed the spirit.
July 2 / July 4 - whatever it takes. Let's just enjoy something our president has done to help us celebrate the 250th anniversary of our independence.
Happy 250 America 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/joWGBYoqsJ
— Karli Bonne’ 🇺🇸 (@KarluskaP) July 2, 2026
Northrop Grumman is in too
It takes a lot to blow out 250 candles... we’re on it.
— Northrop Grumman (@northropgrumman) July 1, 2026
Happy Birthday, America! pic.twitter.com/ipiEW7qpLD
----- Vigilante justice comes in many forms. When it involves shaming the perpetrators, bonus points should be awarded! Mexican Batman Duct-Tapes Alleged Motorcycle Thieves to Lamp Posts
Tired of waiting for local police to do their duty and bring criminals to justice, a mysterious vigilante in the town of Lagos de Moreno, Mexico’s Jalisco state, has been duct-taping alleged motorcycle thieves to lamp posts and leaving them for authorities to find. At least five ‘victims’ have been found so far. The mysterious ‘Batman’ started operating in Lagos de Moreno in mid-June. The first person was found duct-taped to a lamp post, with ‘thief’ written on his forehead, on June 13th. An allegedly stolen motorcycle was also found nearby, suggesting that the immobilized person was a thief. But this was only the beginning, as police have since discovered at least 4 other alleged thieves tied to lamp posts.Video segment (en Espanol) at the link.
DJ Doof - Random Stuff Edition
Tonight's ONT brought to you by monumental snubs
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 02, 2026 09:51 PM (l26NL)
Early. I'll alert the others. All of you have a big day tomorrow picking out your fat clothes for next week after this weekend.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at July 02, 2026 09:53 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: Diogenes at July 02, 2026 09:54 PM (2WIwB)
The ONT, brought to you by Graf Doof von und zu Doofindorf.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 02, 2026 09:54 PM (O0L8i)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 02, 2026 09:55 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: GWB at July 02, 2026 09:56 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 02, 2026 09:56 PM (6PUpl)
And those criminals are VERY lucky.
Duct tape...they're getting off easy.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at July 02, 2026 09:57 PM (Sco7b)
CONVENT AND ST PATRICK BURIAL SITE BURN DOWN IN DOWNPATRICK, MEDIA SAYS NOTHING
Yesterday the convent and the burial place of Saint Patrick himself in Downpatrick was reduced to ashes.
Locals say it was arson. The resting place of the patron saint of Ireland set on fire, and the legacy media has nothing to say. The politicians have nothing to say.
A Catholic site tied to one of the most important figures in the history of these islands burns, and you get silence.
That silence tells you everything.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 02, 2026 09:58 PM (MXaEW)
Posted by: lin-duh at July 02, 2026 09:58 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: Doof at July 02, 2026 09:59 PM (QMAsf)
Gotta love his style. Lets have an independence party, with chicks, and guns, and fire trucks, and hookers, and drugs, and boooze...
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 02, 2026 09:59 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Diogenes at July 02, 2026 09:59 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: rickb223 at July 02, 2026 09:58 PM (MXaEW)
Yes.
Yes it does.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 02, 2026 10:01 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: rickb223 at July 02, 2026 09:58 PM (MXaEW)
One day....hopefully soon.
[Poem] "The Wrath of the Awakened Saxon" by Rudyard Kipling
It was not part of their blood, It came to them very late, With long arrears to make good, When the Saxon began to hate.
They were not easily moved, They were icy -- willing to wait Till every count should be proved, Ere the Saxon began to hate.
Their voices were even and low. Their eyes were level and straight. There was neither sign nor show When the Saxon began to hate.
It was not preached to the crowd. It was not taught by the state. No man spoke it aloud When the Saxon began to hate.
It was not suddently bred. It will not swiftly abate. Through the chilled years ahead, When Time shall count from the date That the Saxon began to hate.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at July 02, 2026 10:01 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at July 02, 2026 10:01 PM (gKWVE)
I work until noon tomorrow...😢
Posted by: lin-duh
Good on ya. I stopped 'working' at 2pm today.
Y'all have a safe and happy 4th weekend.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at July 02, 2026 10:02 PM (QVmho)
When I used to go with my husband to DC years ago we'd stay in a hotel in DuPont Circle. Diplomat's homes and lots of homos, but very pretty houses and grounds.
I even got to sneer at a car leaving the Congressional Black Caucus, walking back from pizza. Ugh.
Anyway! We often faced the Washington Memorial from our hotel, and I got to see it at night...with planes flying along the Potomac River behind it. The birthday gif above is outstanding!
Tomorrow is my dude's birthday and he catches up with me. I'm 5wks older than him. Normally a lot of plans for this and the 4th but probably not this year due to some recent minor medical stuff (he's going to be fine).
Have a safe, healthy, and FUN weekend, y'all!!!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 02, 2026 10:02 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 02, 2026 10:02 PM (+9wcF)
Posted by: tcn in AK at July 02, 2026 10:03 PM (bl07w)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I Have Become Comfortably Lame at July 02, 2026 10:03 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: mindful webworker cunningly oblique at July 02, 2026 10:04 PM (qmcq7)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 02, 2026 10:02 PM (hzuYO)
Which hotel? DH and I are going to DC in March because it may be the best time to do so, since Trump is president and we have never actually been.
I ran around DC for about four hours once, until I had to catch a flight. Didn't see much but I circumnavigated the White House so, a little bit.
Posted by: tcn in AK at July 02, 2026 10:04 PM (bl07w)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I Have Become Comfortably Lame
I just finished it earlier this week. It's really good. AND it was produced before full blown wokeness, which is refreshing.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 02, 2026 10:05 PM (l26NL)
I can tell you Philadelphia in summer is a hellscape of odor and sweat. No wonder the delegates wanted out. Can you imagine the smell of those wigs?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:05 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: lin-duh
I'm working 6pm-6am, Thur-Fri-Sat. The only upside is the office I work in is climate controlled ice box. Better than outside. It's probably in the 90s now, since the sun set. Little hot in Babylon DC.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 02, 2026 10:05 PM (6PUpl)
"The vote came down to the wire, and one man had to ride through the night to save it. Delaware's delegation was split, one for independence, one against, which meant the colony's vote canceled itself out."
250 years later and Delaware keeps on giving...
Okay, back to work.
Animals are all taken care of...
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at July 02, 2026 10:05 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: TRex - "present and accounted for" dino at July 02, 2026 10:05 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I Have Become Comfortably Lame at July 02, 2026 10:05 PM (0aYVJ)
Sorry to bother you.
Everything alright?
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at July 02, 2026 10:06 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2026 10:06 PM (H8EHh)
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We don't think you're early at all.
Posted by: The Continental Army at July 02, 2026 10:07 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:07 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: four seasons at July 02, 2026 10:08 PM (/QHx4)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2026 10:08 PM (fkjGs)
A Catholic site tied to one of the most important figures in the history of these islands burns, and you get silence.
That silence tells you everything.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 02, 2026 09:58 PM (MXaEW)
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Indigenous cultures are subsumed in colonial systems. I learned this in college.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:09 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Diogenes at July 02, 2026 09:59 PM (2WIwB)
Yes. He is subliminally saying "eat me" to us all.
Posted by: !ecnenitrepmI at July 02, 2026 10:09 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:07 PM (RIvkX)
Love that song. As a kid we had an LP called Goofy Greats. K-Tel Records. We played the shit out of it.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I Have Become Comfortably Lame at July 02, 2026 10:09 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: pookysgirl needs to stock up on lighters too at July 02, 2026 10:09 PM (Wt5PA)
Posted by: mindful webworker hits the high notes at July 02, 2026 10:09 PM (qmcq7)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 02, 2026 10:09 PM (1Ff7Z)
I ran around DC for about four hours once, until I had to catch a flight. Didn't see much but I circumnavigated the White House so, a little bit.
Posted by: tcn in AK at July 02, 2026 10:04 PM (bl07w)
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I think the Embassy Suites by Hilton but it's been over 15yrs ago so I can't speak for it as being ok now.
Near the subway which we used to take. I doubt I'd take it now. We'd walk to some places to eat and it was safe then.
It is a beautiful city to be proud of when a Dem is not in the WH. I do regret not geting a chia pet planter thing of Obungo's head at a gift shop.
For sure go to Monticello. Gorgeous horse country to drive and about an hour or so out of DC.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 02, 2026 10:10 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 02, 2026 10:10 PM (+9wcF)
Everything alright?
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at July 02, 2026 10:06 PM (Sco7b)
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No bother thank you for asking. ER said about 20 minutes ago she is being admitted. I have no information other than they promise to have someone call me.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:10 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
I loved that song as a wee hobbit. Haven't heard ot in ages. Thanks, Doof!
Posted by: She Hobbit at July 02, 2026 10:10 PM (ftFVW)
We have a launch early in the morning.
SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 10-50
SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: July 3, 2026
Launch Time: 7:20 a.m. EDT (1120 UTC, 13:20 CEST)
https://youtu.be/dgpVSxrAPKc
Posted by: Joyenz at July 02, 2026 10:11 PM (2F0/Y)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I Have Become Comfortably Lame
I just finished it earlier this week. It's really good. AND it was produced before full blown wokeness, which is refreshing.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 02, 2026 10:05 PM (l26NL)
***********
We enjoyed it years ago as well.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 02, 2026 10:11 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: lin-duh
This is a really weird holiday. One of the very few, if any, Friday holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas are Thursday & Friday. Most other holidays are on a Monday.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 02, 2026 10:12 PM (MXaEW)
Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2026 10:12 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Praying.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 02, 2026 10:12 PM (MXaEW)
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at July 02, 2026 10:13 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 02, 2026 10:13 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: mindful webworker disapproves of vigilantism without masks at July 02, 2026 10:13 PM (qmcq7)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:10 PM (RIvkX)
Perfect. Well, not perfect but admitted and being taken care of.
And this was willowed too. Thanks Case.
215 Publius comment @131- "Well Mama pulled through fine"
For those who missed it.
Posted by: Case at July 02, 2026 10:01 PM (IY9No)
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at July 02, 2026 10:13 PM (Sco7b)
Joe Walsh wrote some great songs. Then he became a hired gun for the twin scumbags in the Eagles, Henley and Frey.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 02, 2026 10:14 PM (QaH55)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 02, 2026 10:14 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Eromero at July 02, 2
026 10:12 PM (LHPAg)
Amen. Praying for this as well every night.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 02, 2026 10:15 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: TRex - air traffic control dino at July 02, 2026 10:15 PM (IQ6Gq)
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I note he didn't mention UFC games.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at July 02, 2026 10:15 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:10 PM (RIvkX)
Missed that, San Fran. Who are we praying for as I will add her tonight to my list. Thanks.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 02, 2026 10:16 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 02, 2026 10:16 PM (uTEOj)
Posted by: mindful webworker
Lucha Libre masks at Amazon.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 02, 2026 10:16 PM (MXaEW)
Posted by: Tonypete at July 02, 2026 10:16 PM (NXz0i)
Posted by: mikeski at July 02, 2026 10:17 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: mindful webworker struggles recalling high-school Espanol at July 02, 2026 10:18 PM (qmcq7)
Posted by: Piper at July 02, 2026 10:19 PM (OoFl2)
It's OK... St. Pat was actually French according to many historical records...
So... just surrender monkey stuff.
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 02, 2026 10:19 PM (mP0Kj)
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Truly, the hero Mexico needs.
Posted by: Methos at July 02, 2026 10:19 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 02, 2026 10:10 PM (hzuYO)
While you're there, go to Barboursville Vineyards. Good folks, and good wine (for Virginia).
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 02, 2026 10:20 PM (QaH55)
Posted by: tcn in AK at July 02, 2026 09:56 PM (bl07w)
Thanks tcn appreciate it.
I've been very lucky for the last decade or so to not require one any longer. Was tricky for a while!Posted by: ... at July 02, 2026 10:20 PM (vE0+H)
Posted by: mindful webworker
Lucha Libre masks at Amazon.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 02, 2026 10:16 PM (MXaEW)
Based on the physics needed to duct tape people up in those positions?
It aint one guy.
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 02, 2026 10:20 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Piper at July 02, 2026 10:21 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: JackStraw at July 02, 2026 10:21 PM (viF8m)
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Brit Lass has always loved to tell me they celebrate July 5th.
Bitch.
Posted by: ... at July 02, 2026 10:21 PM (vE0+H)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:22 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: ... at July 02, 2026 10:22 PM (vE0+H)
Bells? Check
Bonfires? Check
Guns? Check, Check, and Check
Illuminations? Big Check
OK, what are shews?
Posted by: Wally at July 02, 2026 10:23 PM (0e5Te)
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 02, 2026 10:24 PM (l26NL)
Posted by: TRex - air traffic control dino at July 02, 2026 10:15 PM (IQ6Gq)
Spectacle is all well and good... but really?
Do you know how many military personnel will be missing this holiday so folks can have that kind of flyover?
Not just pilots and crews but all the ground personnel?
I know the times I had to miss Holidaze with my loved ones, to put on a Dog and Pony show to make politicians look good? Lets just say I was... unappreciative.
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 02, 2026 10:25 PM (mP0Kj)
It will be waving from a 40 ft. pole that I had installed years ago.
(PS: I mght have made a special trip to a certain state to secure questionable fireworks....or so goes the rumor)
Posted by: Orson at July 02, 2026 10:25 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Miklos may require assistance at July 02, 2026 10:26 PM (6VErX)
Up at the shack with Junior and scampywife for a bit of fun and the usual maintenance.
Posted by: scampydog at July 02, 2026 10:26 PM (LVaYG)
Somehow I just duck taped myself to the ONT
Posted by: Miklos may require assistance at July 02, 2026 10:26 PM (6VErX)
And you can still TYPE?
Is that your superpower?
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 02, 2026 10:27 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 02, 2026 10:27 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: mindful webworker calls for Mexican Robin at July 02, 2026 10:27 PM (qmcq7)
It aint one guy.
Posted by: Romeo13
Holy HVAC, Batmanuel! Does this mean I was involved, too?
Posted by: Robinez at July 02, 2026 10:27 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: JackStraw at July 02, 2026 10:21 PM (viF8m)
Joe danced with the devil for a lot of years, and lived to tell the tale. Keith Richards still holds the title, though.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 02, 2026 10:28 PM (QaH55)
Somehow I just duck taped myself to the ONT
Posted by: Miklos may require assistance at July 02, 2026 10:26 PM (6VErX)
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LMAO....I was just going to say that I knew what Tankdemon's excuse for showing up late would be. MEXICAN BATMAN!!!!
Posted by: Orson at July 02, 2026 10:28 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Wally at July 02, 2026 10:23 PM
20 bucks, same as in town.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 02, 2026 10:27 PM (Wnv9h)
Only if Tamed...
Posted by: Mercutio at July 02, 2026 10:28 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at July 02, 2026 10:30 PM (THY4u)
Posted by: Wally at July 02, 2026 10:23 PM
20 bucks, same as in town.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 02, 2026 10:27 PM (Wnv9h)
Only if Tamed...
Posted by: Mercutio at July 02, 2026 10:28 PM
Nicely done.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 02, 2026 10:30 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 02, 2026 10:16 PM (hzuYO)
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Mrs. F. went to the ER at 5 this morning and I just learned she is being admitted Dx ??
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:30 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Case at July 02, 2026 10:31 PM (IY9No)
Posted by: Incorrect Punchlines at July 02, 2026 10:31 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Piper at July 02, 2026 10:32 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Miklos just mentally ordered Popeye's at July 02, 2026 10:32 PM (6VErX)
Posted by: Grouchy Dino at July 02, 2026 10:33 PM (s3RSe)
Hope everyone has a fun 4th.
Posted by: javems at July 02, 2026 10:34 PM (zFsEm)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 02, 2026 10:34 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Zombie Ed Sullivan at July 02, 2026 10:34 PM (NXz0i)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 02, 2026 10:35 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: Wally
I have really big ones every Sunday night at 8pm on CBS.
Posted by: Zombie Ed Sullivan at July 02, 2026 10:34 PM (NXz0i)
and Po Po Gigo....
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 02, 2026 10:35 PM (mP0Kj)
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We're your favorites?? Aww shucks- thank you Mr. Doof! You're high on my list too buddy.
Twilight Zone marathon on Hero's & Icons Channel this weekend. May further impact attendance.
Maybe that nice lady from Idaho will be here later to send a beer down the bar to me.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 02, 2026 10:36 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 02, 2026 10:38 PM (jehhT)
Congratulations to you and Mrs. javems
That is quite an accomplishment.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:38 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Piper at July 02, 2026 10:32 PM (Wmg4n)
Perhaps the frog is asking Saijo to come out and play.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 02, 2026 10:38 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Hombre Murcielago at July 02, 2026 10:38 PM (rbvCR)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5moaKTQb6vk
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 02, 2026 10:39 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Archer at July 02, 2026 10:39 PM (wvc0i)
That's the punch line.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 02, 2026 10:40 PM (qx7Zg)
I have become very skittish in large crowds. I am guessing I will not have much fun. Someone needs to be the sheepdog.
I can't promise to try to have fun. But I'll try to try.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I Have Become Comfortably Lame at July 02, 2026 10:41 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: James Polk at July 02, 2026 10:41 PM (gKWVE)
It aint one guy.
Posted by: Romeo13
That was my thinking, tambien.
Posted by: mindful webworker looking for the League de Justice de Norte America at July 02, 2026 10:42 PM (qmcq7)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 02, 2026 10:38 PM (qx7Zg)
Saijo is crashed out. He is going to be somewhat disappointed tomorrow when his father gets home from Germany and Saijo no longer has an entire side of the bed to himself.
Posted by: Piper at July 02, 2026 10:42 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at July 02, 2026 10:42 PM (2NHgQ)
Somehow I just duck taped myself to the ONT
Posted by: Miklos may require assistance at July 02, 2026 10:26 PM (6VErX)
Are you overly hairy? Because if you are overly hairy, I need to go pop some popcorn.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2026 10:42 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 10:43 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Wally at July 02, 2026 10:43 PM (0e5Te)
Posted by: Piper at July 02, 2026 10:43 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Grouchy Dino at July 02, 2026 10:33 PM (s3RSe)
"Inalienable" Sheesh! But whaddya expect from a William & Mary education.
Posted by: John Adams, Harvard Man at July 02, 2026 10:44 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Doof at July 02, 2026 10:45 PM (QMAsf)
The Continental Congress was woefully inadequate for the task at hand. It didn't have power to impose taxes. All the Congress could do was politely ask the states for money. Same with raising new troops-- ask politely.
The situation almost drove George Washington to distraction. His troops spent most of the war wearing rags; without proper tents or blankets; usually unpaid-- and close to starving.
I used to wonder how Congress could've been so negligent., so irresponsible with their necks on the line. In truth, Congress lacked the powers necessary to prosecute the war. That was the original sin.
After the was ended in 1783, same situation until the Constitution was ratified in 1789. the infant United States government was the world's laughingstock. No gold; couldn't levy taxes; nobody would lend us money.
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 10:45 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 02, 2026 10:45 PM (u/oMr)
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn.
Dawn: "Did you hear that? She called us too young! That's the worst type of young!"
For some reason that really made me laugh.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at July 02, 2026 10:46 PM (Sco7b)
Anyone notice lately if we are missing a few Morons?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 02, 2026 10:46 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2026 10:47 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Doof at July 02, 2026 10:45 PM (QMAsf)
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I think I saw Gandalf saying that.
And "Use the force."
Posted by: Axeman at July 02, 2026 10:47 PM (ikSmX)
Posted by: gKWVE at July 02, 2026 10:47 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 02, 2026 10:35 PM (CHHv1)
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Thank you, I'm not really sure what's happening either.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:47 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I Have Become Comfortably Lame at July 02, 2026 10:48 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2026 10:47 PM (rbvCR)
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I was just looking that up.
Now a Democratic-Republican is just a Republican.
Posted by: Axeman at July 02, 2026 10:48 PM (ikSmX)
Kind of sad that nothing can be assumed to be real anymore.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 02, 2026 10:48 PM (u/oMr)
Loved all of the vids and memes. Is this the greatest nation on God's green earth or what?!
Happy Independence Day!
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 02, 2026 10:48 PM (D/6p1)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 10:49 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: gKWVE at July 02, 2026 10:47 PM (gKWVE)
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Could be a package with High Speed Rail.
Posted by: Axeman at July 02, 2026 10:49 PM (ikSmX)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:38 PM (RIvkX)
Thanks. Better as the years pass by.
Posted by: javems at July 02, 2026 10:49 PM (zFsEm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5moaKTQb6vk
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
I saw a video today of what looked like a riot, but it was a bunch of Frenchmen fighting to buy the few remaining AC units in a big box store. I didn't know they had those.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 02, 2026 10:49 PM (l26NL)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 02, 2026 10:48 PM (u/oMr)
Sadder at a drunken closing time in a liberal state checking out the 'girls.'
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at July 02, 2026 10:49 PM (Sco7b)
Mrs. F. went to the ER at 5 this morning and I just learned she is being admitted Dx ??
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:30 PM (RIvkX)
Thanks. Prayers tonight for her and you.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 02, 2026 10:49 PM (hzuYO)
Anyone notice lately if we are missing a few Morons?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 02, 2026 10:46 PM (HlyYF)
At least they've stuck with duck tape. Imagine the wiling if the used gorilla glue in a few key spots.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 02, 2026 10:50 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Wally at July 02, 2026 10:43 PM (0e5Te)
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George Washington groped a chick at a high school dance once. And he owned slaves.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 02, 2026 10:50 PM (u/oMr)
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at July 02, 2026 10:50 PM (w/O5Q)
Oh, how nature loves her little surprises.
Joe Walsh wrote some great songs. Then he became a hired gun for the twin scumbags in the Eagles, Henley and Frey.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 02, 2026 10:14 PM (QaH55)
You misspelled "sellout".
I'm looking at you, Gill.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2026 10:51 PM (y9nCu)
Kind of sad that nothing can be assumed to be real anymore.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 02, 2026 10:48 PM (u/oMr)
I can assure you my ONTs are real. Not necessarily spectacular. But definitely real.
Posted by: Doof at July 02, 2026 10:51 PM (QMAsf)
We live across the street from a park, so we even get some 3" mortars going off right above their yard. Being inside barely lessens the blast wave.
Does anyone have any contacts where I can obtain one of those Ukrainian drones that can drop a hand grenade precisely where you want it?
I am pretty sure no one would notice anything was amiss until they discovered the bodies the next morning.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 02, 2026 10:51 PM (HlyYF)
the infant United States government was the world's laughingstock. No gold; couldn't levy taxes; nobody would lend us money.
Posted by: mnw
Like Robinson Ca Roo So it was primitive as can be.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 02, 2026 10:51 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Ib1netmon at July 02, 2026 10:52 PM (BGIIP)
Posted by: Axeman at July 02, 2026 10:53 PM (ikSmX)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 10:53 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: gKWVE at July 02, 2026 10:47 PM (gKWVE)
It'll be done before I'm rebuilt
Posted by: Key Bridge in Baltimore at July 02, 2026 10:53 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: gKWVE at July 02, 2026 10:47 PM (gKWVE)
I've seen that several times. It's maybe half finished. I like what I've seen, but it's kind of sobering to know that I'll be dead before it's finished.
Crazy Horse's face and arm are nearly complete, as is the head of the horse. Looks pretty cool, but it ain't done.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I Have Become Comfortably Lame at July 02, 2026 10:53 PM (0aYVJ)
I've scene a few documentaries about the creation of Mt Rushmore and never cease to be amazed. What an amazing work or art that we don't celebrate enough.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 02, 2026 10:53 PM (viF8m)
I can assure you my ONTs are real. Not necessarily spectacular. But definitely real.
Posted by: Doof at July 02, 2026 10:51 PM (QMAsf)
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I know that you're not AI Doof. You don't keep telling me I should kill myself like that mean Grok keeps saying.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 02, 2026 10:54 PM (u/oMr)
After the was ended in 1783, same situation until the Constitution was ratified in 1789. the infant United States government was the world's laughingstock. No gold; couldn't levy taxes; nobody would lend us money.
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 10:45 PM (RCjYY)
One of the biggest examples of people failing to learn from history is the EU, which is set up almost exactly as the Articles of Confederation were set up.
It's an idea that's good on paper, but just does not work. When all the parts are individually stronger than the center, then the center is useless and has no ability to do anything - like fund a military force. At least we dumped our experiment with that pretty quickly.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2026 10:54 PM (edUvp)
Posted by: Piper at July 02, 2026 10:54 PM (Wmg4n)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5moaKTQb6vk
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
I saw a video today of what looked like a riot, but it was a bunch of Frenchmen fighting to buy the few remaining AC units in a big box store. I didn't know they had those.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 02, 2026 10:49 PM
Socialism never works by making anyone's life better.
They always make everyone "equal" by cutting down the tall poppies.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 02, 2026 10:55 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 10:55 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 10:55 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: JackStraw at July 02, 2026 10:55 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 10:53 PM (77rzZ)
I see what you did there
Posted by: Doof at July 02, 2026 10:55 PM (QMAsf)
https://youtube.com/shorts/qTngYZGGAzw
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 02, 2026 10:56 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Axeman at July 02, 2026 10:48 PM (ikSmX)
This is a simplification that doesn't touch any of the history. Both parties claimed Jefferson, and in reality the party he founded was not focused on the things that the current parties are interested in.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2026 10:56 PM (rbvCR)
Oh, how nature loves her little surprises.
Joe Walsh wrote some great songs. Then he became a hired gun for the twin scumbags in the Eagles, Henley and Frey.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 02, 2026 10:14 PM (QaH55)
I first became aware of Joe Walsh when he was with the Eagles, and I thought "eehhh."
Then I went back and listened to some of his stuff with the James Gang, and realized "Wow, this guy used to be great!"
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2026 10:57 PM (edUvp)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 02, 2026 10:54 PM (u/oMr)
Read the content backwards!
Posted by: AI Doof at July 02, 2026 10:57 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 02, 2026 10:50 PM
Our family finances are pretty tight right now. Yet I could still spring for a few bucks into the GoFundMe for Batman to obtain some gorilla glue for repeat offenders.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 02, 2026 10:57 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: Piper at July 02, 2026 10:54 PM (Wmg4n)
Goodnight!
Posted by: Doof at July 02, 2026 10:58 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 10:55 PM (RCjYY)
Originally they were the "Anti-Jackson party"
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2026 10:58 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2026 10:57 PM (edUvp)
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Life was good to him that far.
Posted by: Axeman at July 02, 2026 10:58 PM (ikSmX)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:30 PM (RIvkX)
Thoughts are with you both.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 02, 2026 10:58 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 10:59 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Axeman at July 02, 2026 10:48 PM (ikSmX)
This is a simplification that doesn't touch any of the history. Both parties claimed Jefferson, and in reality the party he founded was not focused on the things that the current parties are interested in.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2026 10:56 PM (rbvCR)
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I wasn't using the historical context, just the idea of a Republican with Democratic tendencies.
Posted by: Axeman at July 02, 2026 11:00 PM (ikSmX)
Posted by: Case at July 02, 2026 11:00 PM (IY9No)
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:02 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 10:30 PM (RIvkX)
Sorry to hear. My best for you both.
Posted by: javems at July 02, 2026 11:02 PM (zFsEm)
Posted by: scampydog at July 02, 2026 11:02 PM (LVaYG)
Funny thing, Trump probably has more similarites to Jackson than to any other President. Not nearly as violent, though.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2026 11:02 PM (edUvp)
Adams wrote that letter before the Declaration, but even he recognized afterward that July 4 was the day to be celebrated.
Of the first five Presidents, three of them died on the Fourth. People who are dying will hold on for many things: the birth of a child, a wedding, for one last visit from a far away loved one. Adams, Jefferson, and Monroe held out to the Fourth of July. They recognized its importance.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 02, 2026 11:03 PM (kYmoU)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 10:59 PM (77rzZ)
Who dis?
Posted by: Doof at July 02, 2026 11:03 PM (QMAsf)
Hope everyone has a fun 4th.
Posted by: javems at July 02, 2026 10:34 PM (zFsEm)
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Happy 51st!!! NOLA?
We accidently visited NOLA during the Essence Festival several years ago with my mother and aunt (to see the WWII Museum). It was my first visit after Katrina and I wondered what on earth was going on and why are we the only white people here? Heh. Finally figured it out and still had a lovely time from the Monteleone where my parent's had their honeymoon the year before I hatched.
We married on St. Patrick's Day 47yrs ago in MS and honeymooned in NOLA and I did not figure on the parade and insanity because I was young. We had a good time and survived. My grandparents also honeymooned in NOLA. Galatoire's is our favorite and must go to every time we are there for 5 generations.
I avoid crowds and our city is not a fraction as insane as NOLA.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 02, 2026 11:04 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: gKWVE at July 02, 2026 10:47 PM (gKWVE)
I've seen that several times. It's maybe half finished. I like what I've seen, but it's kind of sobering to know that I'll be dead before it's finished.
Crazy Horse's face and arm are nearly complete, as is the head of the horse. Looks pretty cool, but it ain't done.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I Have Become Comfortably Lame at July 02, 2026 10:53 PM (0aYVJ)
I first saw it in 1990 the first year I did the sturgis rally. The face wasn't even that defined yet. Then I went 10 years in a row and stopped every year to see it. The last year I went the face was looking pretty good, but the hand and arm wasn't even remotely shaped. I just looked it up and the hand and arm are looking decent. Took 25 years for that little bit. Its going to be a looooong time before that sucker is done. Since 1948 they did a face and an arm. Shit man...
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 02, 2026 11:04 PM (snZF9)
Anybody else see it?
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:05 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Doof at July 02, 2026 11:05 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: Button Gwinnett at July 02, 2026 11:06 PM (7y16r)
Illustrates two things about vigilantism.
One is, because Spider-Man webbed up the crooks but will not be testifying, because Superman dropped Luthor off directly in the prison and flew off, the Law really has nothing to go on to persecute the criminals.
But also, if the vigilantes are scary enough, the crooks will live with apprehension of getting worse than the Law would dish out.
"Criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot." -Batman
https://youtu.be/4FJ-UE6obiE
Posted by: mindful webworker trying on a cape at July 02, 2026 11:06 PM (qmcq7)
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2026 11:06 PM (edUvp)
The lady at the cash register stood up to cash us out, when I noticed her gun on her hip. Since we were the only people in the tent at that time, I thought I would engage her in conversation about EDC, since my daughter is starting to evaluate her options.
The lady just pulled her holster off of her belt and handed the gun and holster directly to my daughter for examination.
I LOVE still living in a "high trust" area of the country!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 02, 2026 11:07 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 11:07 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:07 PM (RCjYY)
Weather is fun to watch nationwide.
We are still running the furnace here in SW Wyoming.
Posted by: four seasons at July 02, 2026 10:08 PM (/QHx4)
It seems you were missing for a while. Good to see you posting again.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 02, 2026 11:08 PM (QGaXH)
Anybody else see it?
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:05 PM (RCjYY)
I thought the first two seasons were great, since although they dramatized them, every incident in them appears to have been historically accurate. Season 3, sadly, started to get a little bit more fantastical with its portrayal of events. I can never understand why showrunners mess with a formula that is working perfectly.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2026 11:09 PM (edUvp)
Posted by: LTG at July 02, 2026 11:09 PM (+ZHEV)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 02, 2026 11:09 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 02, 2026 11:10 PM (QaH55)
Posted by: Ben Had at July 02, 2026 11:10 PM (afJtY)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2026 10:08 PM (fkjGs)
In Canyon, crime is solved, so their cops are looking to plug holes in the budget on the edges of town. Going to Palo Duro? Be advised.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 02, 2026 11:11 PM (4g5V+)
Trump sort of like Andrew Jackson?
Hadn't thought of it, but it works for me.
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:07 PM (RCjYY)
The elites all hated him.
The common folk loved him.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2026 11:11 PM (edUvp)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 11:11 PM (77rzZ)
Not a time for sunshine patriots. A miracle we became the nation we celebrate on the 4th.
Posted by: Going deep. Out. at July 02, 2026 11:12 PM (jt/rW)
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 02, 2026 11:12 PM (D/6p1)
I'm very lenient about historical inaccuracies in a docudrama, as long as history isn't altogether raped a la Oliver Stone.
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:12 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 02, 2026 11:13 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: scampydog at July 02, 2026 11:02 PM (LVaYG)
Thank you sir.
Posted by: javems at July 02, 2026 11:14 PM (zFsEm)
Posted by: PaleRider at July 02, 2026 11:15 PM (PV+Zw)
Posted by: Piper at July 02, 2026 10:19 PM (OoFl2)
They were my first job out of kollege and now they send me a pension check every month....
It all went by so fast...,,
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 02, 2026 11:15 PM (QGaXH)
Of the first five Presidents, three of them died on the Fourth. People who are dying will hold on for many things: the birth of a child, a wedding, for one last visit from a far away loved one. Adams, Jefferson, and Monroe held out to the Fourth of July. They recognized its importance.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 02, 2026 11:03 PM (kYmoU)
Saturday is the 200th anniversary of the death of TJ and John Adams.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 02, 2026 11:15 PM (4g5V+)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 02, 2026 11:13 PM (snZF9)
You know, if savagery is going to return, why should one side have all the fun?
With that, I bid you adieu.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 02, 2026 11:16 PM (QaH55)
the interview quickly turned into a sweeping criticism of rival AI developers, particularly OpenAI and Anthropic, whom Karp accused of failing to adequately protect customers’ intellectual property.
“These people are, [OpenAI CEO] Sam [Altman] and [Anthropic CEO] Dario [Amodei] –
The Palantir chief repeatedly framed the issue as one of national security, saying military customers and operators of critical infrastructure wanted greater control over AI models, computing resources and proprietary data.
~2:50 the secret was we delivered the best things for the war fighters, “Those warfighters have serious trust issues,” Karp said,
Karp grew increasingly animated as he argued that frontier model developers of creating little value while extracting customer data:
Are we really going to outsource the battlefield of this country to the consensus view in Silicon Valley? That is effing insane.”
We are on the cutting edge of every AI technology
article and video
https://tinyurl.com/474n68ha
Musk said, Sam Altman is a crook.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2026 11:16 PM (RBKzD)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 02, 2026 11:13 PM (snZF9)
Yeah, but then the cops will start punishing people for doing something about bike thefts.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 02, 2026 11:16 PM (4g5V+)
It is very difficult not to see the hand of God in quite a few inexplicable events both during the revolution and up through the Jubilee of the Declaration.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 02, 2026 11:17 PM (kYmoU)
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at July 02, 2026 11:18 PM (lP31d)
Posted by: javems at July 02, 2026 11:19 PM (zFsEm)
The Shadow Primary
It's going to be awesome.
Posted by: LTG at July 02, 2026 11:09 PM (+ZHEV)
At least one "debate" has to involve flinging poo at each other like angry monkeys.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 02, 2026 11:19 PM (qx7Zg)
So, can we take it as read that when bad things happen to you and yours, you automatically have my thoughts and regards?
Similarly, when good things happen, you have my hearty congratulations.
I'm far too imbecilic to keep up with it all, for which I offer my sincere apologies.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 02, 2026 11:20 PM (CHHv1)
You must've liked it, then.
Some of it reminds me of Game of Thrones, of which I've only seen snippets.
198
I'm reading a book right now that fits your description. It has an unintentionally hilarious copy of a painting on the cover-- "Liberty: In the form of the Goddess of Youth, giving support to the Bald Eagle."
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:20 PM (RCjYY)
News went a lot slower then. It is fascinating to read the newspaper editorials as different parts of the country learned that two of the three most responsible for the Declaration had died within a few hours of each other on the Jubilee.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 02, 2026 11:21 PM (kYmoU)
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at July 02, 2026 11:18 PM (lP31d)
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In France, they call it a Royale.
Posted by: Vincent Vega at July 02, 2026 11:22 PM (u/oMr)
Posted by: LASue at July 02, 2026 11:24 PM (lCppi)
A continental Empire was the last thing on the minds of the founders.
They were solely focused on principles of liberty that have become mostly forgotten now.
Posted by: LTG at July 02, 2026 11:25 PM (+ZHEV)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 02, 2026 11:20 PM (CHHv1)
I would suspect that far too busy is more accurate. Keep to the faith and the road ahead. You will get there.
Posted by: Pete Bogs Agentic alter ego at July 02, 2026 11:26 PM (Wejm4)
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:26 PM (RCjYY)
I’m guessing they’re what turned Benedict Arnold.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 11:27 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Beverly at July 02, 2026 11:28 PM (reMys)
Posted by: PaleRider at July 02, 2026 11:15 PM (PV+Z)
I assume this is not the Crazy Horse Paris. It's only 75 years old.
Posted by: javems at July 02, 2026 11:30 PM (zFsEm)
I read somewhere that in 1776, it took about 8 days to travel by stagecoach from Boston to Philadelphia.
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:30 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:26 PM (RCjYY)
L&T was born on Bastille day. We “happened” to be in Paris one 14th of July. She’s a very good sport and still contends that the French threw a giant parade in her honor. The entire French Air Force did a 15 plane flyby. Three times.
Posted by: Pete Bogs Agentic alter ego at July 02, 2026 11:31 PM (Wejm4)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 11:31 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Effie Perrine at July 02, 2026 11:31 PM (p1D+n)
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A “husband”? Yeah, sure Jan. Faggotry in the military is just insane. I cannot imagine the needless difuckelties that ensue.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 02, 2026 11:33 PM (Snw0w)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 11:31 PM (RIvkX)
Hope she’s back home soon.
Posted by: Pete Bogs Agentic alter ego at July 02, 2026 11:33 PM (Wejm4)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 11:33 PM (77rzZ)
Uh-oh... Tousi TV îs in danger of being shut down:
https://tinyurl.com/TousiTV-in-danger
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Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 02, 2026 11:33 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: LASue at July 02, 2026 11:24 PM (lCppi)
Ideed it is.
Posted by: LTG at July 02, 2026 11:33 PM (+ZHEV)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 02, 2026 11:35 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:37 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: LTG at July 02, 2026 11:37 PM (+ZHEV)
Henry V died too soon.
Not that it would make any difference now.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 11:33 PM (77rzZ)
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And gentlemen in England now a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.
Posted by: Henry V at July 02, 2026 11:37 PM (u/oMr)
A continental Empire was the last thing on the minds of the founders.
They were solely focused on principles of liberty that have become mostly forgotten now.
Posted by: LTG at July 02, 2026 11:25 PM (+ZHEV)
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Greenland!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at July 02, 2026 11:38 PM (2WIwB)
Coming from one end of the hall, the Founders lifted their heads to the bellowing voice of their elder statesman and bon vivant, Ben Franklin. "Goddammit Adams, stop bogarting that joint! It's 'puff, puff, pass'. How many times do I have to fucking tell you???" John Adams, a father of five, didn't hear a word Franklin said. Taking another draw on some of Thomas Jefferson's finest, all Adams could think about was getting home to his beloved wife Abigail and burying himself in her sweet, sweet snizz. Adams had been the engine of independence, penting up everything else until realizing his goal, and he was horny.
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 02, 2026 11:39 PM (DZ9Lv)
Hmmm, but I still see Tousi TV channel.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 02, 2026 11:39 PM (mmrXZ)
https://tinyurl.com/TousiTV-in-danger
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Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 02, 2026 11:33
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Weird. I just watched it about 20 minutes ago.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 02, 2026 11:40 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2026 11:40 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2026 11:42 PM (RBKzD)
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:44 PM (RCjYY)
The original congressional appropriation was $2500, but like many government programs was subject to cost overruns. The Lewis & Clark expedition ended up costing about $38,000
Posted by: Common Tater at July 02, 2026 11:45 PM (Snw0w)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
Last time we were at Monticello the tour guides had gone straight woke.
Posted by: Tuna at July 02, 2026 11:45 PM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 02, 2026 11:46 PM (yEz+x)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2026 11:42 PM (RBKzD)
I dunno about that. I have seen their postal vehicles.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2026 11:46 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: javems at July 02, 2026 11:46 PM (zFsEm)
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:46 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Tuna at July 02, 2026 11:47 PM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 02, 2026 11:07 PM (HlyYF)
Where approximately might this high trust area be?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 02, 2026 11:47 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 02, 2026 11:48 PM (DZ9Lv)
Posted by: lin-duh
Me too. But I think the A/C at work quit at 3pm today. 🥵
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 02, 2026 11:48 PM (cSByu)
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 02, 2026 11:49 PM (DZ9Lv)
Posted by: Tuna at July 02, 2026 11:49 PM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:49 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Common Tater at July 02, 2026 11:50 PM (Snw0w)
That silence tells you everything.
Posted by: rickb223
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Catholics and Protestants killing each other for over a hundred years, one thing has united them.
Wake up America!
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2026 11:50 PM (RBKzD)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 02, 2026 11:47 PM (QGaXH)
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Next to the Home Depot, Senor. Mucho Duct Tape on sale.
Posted by: Mexican Batman at July 02, 2026 11:50 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Wally at July 02, 2026 10:23 PM (0e5Te)
That UFC event they had on the WH lawn. Now that was a shew!
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 02, 2026 11:53 PM (u/wrI)
Posted by: vmom
A really, really big shew.
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 02, 2026 11:53 PM (DZ9Lv)
Posted by: Diogenes at July 02, 2026 11:54 PM (2WIwB)
https://tinyurl.com/TousiTV-in-danger
Posted by: Beverly
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Poland wouldn't take him, Italy might.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2026 11:55 PM (RBKzD)
Posted by: Common Tater at July 02, 2026 11:45 PM (Snw0w)
And, I'd imagine there were were some "fiscal conservatives" back then who said that no public monies should be spent on such things.
They were right.
Posted by: LTG at July 02, 2026 11:57 PM (+ZHEV)
We left my mother fast alseep earlier, and then I konked out on the couch right after we got home.
She pulled through that operation -- a fasciotomy being the official term for it. There's a balance with the clotting vs the bleeding tendency. Me, I think the blood thinners are just too risky. But I just don't know. So she's well from out of the woods yet.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 02, 2026 11:58 PM (w6EFb)
Tonight: Was Queen Anne bisexual?
Just kidding.
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:58 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 02, 2026 11:07 PM (HlyYF)
Where approximately might this high trust area be?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 02, 2026 11:47 PM
Kansas.
Avoid a few sh*thole areas, and the people inhabiting the rest of the area are mostly Morons and 'ettes.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 02, 2026 11:59 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: Bulg at July 03, 2026 12:02 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: mnw at July 03, 2026 12:02 AM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Diogenes at July 03, 2026 12:03 AM (2WIwB)
That's some air force!
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 02, 2026 11:48 PM
At one point in recent history, Germany was down to TEN operational Eurofighters.
That's not an air force, that's a joke.
Trump did chew their asses about failing their NATO readiness requirements. I don't know how pitiful their current number is, but at least they are moving in the right direction.
Of course, Lefties lied their asses off to claim Putin wanted Trump - an American President that got NATO to increase their defense spending back to at least 2% of GDP and get their planes and tanks to be operational.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 03, 2026 12:05 AM (HlyYF)
That's some air force!
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 02, 2026 11:48 PM (DZ9Lv)
How many had rubber band driven propellers?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 12:05 AM (snZF9)
Avoid a few sh*thole areas, and the people inhabiting the rest of the area are mostly Morons and 'ettes.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 02, 2026 11:59 PM (HlyYF)
Planning on visiting Dodge City in August then east to Missouri.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 12:06 AM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Adriane the Not Paranoid Enough Critic . . . at July 03, 2026 12:06 AM (4jXL/)
108 How stupid are some people in the UK? This dumb broad don't want AC in the UK because it will start an "AC culture" and create a divide between the haves and have nots. Some funny responses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5moaKTQb6vk
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 02, 2026 10:39 PM
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She appears to be morbidly obese.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at July 03, 2026 12:07 AM (VWtfl)
Wha??? The “Louisiana Purchase” was intended, to buy merely the port of New Orleans. Very strategic. But the French foreign minister asked “Hey, about buying the whole thing?”
It was the buy of a lifetime. About three cents an acre.
Exploring the new real estate was very, very important as well. Too many reasons to list
Posted by: Common Tater at July 03, 2026 12:08 AM (Snw0w)
Posted by: Common Tater at July 02, 2026 11:45 PM (Snw0w)
I'm surprised it wasn't more. I read a pretty good book on that expedition. It was frigging unbelievable the amount of shit they had with them. Supplies, food, booze, bribes for indian chiefs, materials, ammo, tools, etc. It was insane.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 12:10 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at July 03, 2026 12:10 AM (ceJ0R)
I'm actually surprised the French King, when he got back into power, did not try to renege on Napoleons deal.
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 03, 2026 12:11 AM (mP0Kj)
Speaking of Grumman, their plane launched rocket, the Pegasus (which they acquired a while back from somebody) is going to be used to launch a specialized vehicle to dock/clamp onto the SWIFT gamma ray burst telescope, and boost it to save it from decaying into the atmosphere.
It was delayed because of weather, and now scrubbed again due to some problem with the rocket itself.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 12:12 AM (w6EFb)
We left my mother fast alseep earlier, and then I konked out on the couch right after we got home.
She pulled through that operation -- a fasciotomy being the official term for it. There's a balance with the clotting vs the bleeding tendency. Me, I think the blood thinners are just too risky. But I just don't know. So she's well from out of the woods yet.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 02, 2026 11:58 PM (w6EFb)
That is good to hear Publius.
Posted by: Joemarine at July 03, 2026 12:12 AM (y171U)
No argument. But... how long would the French have held on to it if they hadn't sold it?
The American negotiators pointed out to Napoleon that the French territories were not clearly defined, so the Americans had no way of knowing exactly what they were buying. Napoleon supposedly replied, "I'm sure you'll make the most of it."
Posted by: mnw at July 03, 2026 12:13 AM (RCjYY)
Prayers up-- I see several commenters in need.
Today was... adequate. *sigh*
Posted by: JQ at July 03, 2026 12:16 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 03, 2026 12:17 AM (RBKzD)
Posted by: PabloD at July 03, 2026 12:18 AM (byoW7)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 12:10 AM (snZF9)
Was it 'Undaunted Courage' by Steven E Ambrose? Very good history of the expedition complete with maps. I heard about the book here, maybe from you, and read it. Highly recommend if interested in the Corps of Discovery I think they called it.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 12:20 AM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 03, 2026 12:21 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 03, 2026 12:17 AM (RBKzD)
Spain consolidated south of the border.
And it continues to vex us.
Posted by: LTG at July 03, 2026 12:21 AM (+ZHEV)
Thank you. She's got a lot, and I mean a lot of people pulling for her and praying for her.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 12:22 AM (w6EFb)
It better be red, white and blue...If I see green I'm going to be pissed.
Posted by: Orson at July 03, 2026 12:24 AM (dIske)
Posted by: Case at July 03, 2026 12:26 AM (IY9No)
seven pro-Palestinian protesters who shut down traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 to denounce U.S. aid to Israel in the Israel-Hamas war were all found guilty of false imprisonment by a jury in San Francisco on Thursday.
You know, I wondered about this.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2026 12:26 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 12:06 AM
The historical part of Dodge City is pretty "tourist trappy", but probably worth doing once if you are passing through.
Better would be if you knew a Moron type in the area (like Rancher Bob or Ben Had) and rode out with them in the morning to check if all of the windmills are pumping, and all of the spring calves are thriving. Repair two sections of fence, and then head back to the barn to take care of the horses.
Grill up some beef for dinner, drink a few beers, and listen to some local stories.
Wish I had someone out that way to hook you up with!
If your trip dates have some latitude, you might check the dates for the actual rodeos in Dodge City. Those are fun, and real - rather than for tourists.
end of part I.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 03, 2026 12:27 AM (HlyYF)
Posted by: PabloD at July 03, 2026 12:18 AM (byoW7)
Forts Clatsop and Stevens are definitely on the RV trip list, along with the Japanese Sub marker and the wreck of the Peter Iredale when we drag the camper up that way.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 12:27 AM (QGaXH)
In terms of true unique LOCAL activities, I think the cattle feedyards are some of the biggest operations in the U.S. The other unique item is breeding captive pheasants for the European style hunting preserves. Personally, I would enjoy an "insiders" tour of either of those places just to learn how they actually function.
(Of course, my wife likes to point out that my "dork factor" is set VERY high.)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 03, 2026 12:28 AM (HlyYF)
They ran out of tobacco, when I think about it, that doesn’t make sense. Lewis was trained as a botanist and it is native to North America. The folks that chewed tobacco were reduced to cutting up pipes and sucking on the nicotine infused wood.
Lewis wrote “they barely took time to unsaddle their horses, and were digging frantically” when they arrived at one of their Great Falls caches on the return journey. Had tobacco stored. They ran out of Whiskey on July 4th 1804 iirc. Had a party. Whiskey was part of a soldier’s pay and allowances, a daily ration.
They also took 50 pounds of green coffee beans. Must have been for special occasions. Sounds like a lot, but I doubt they were sharing it with the party. Plus they wanted the booze anyhow.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 03, 2026 12:28 AM (Snw0w)
A little interesting excursion into some orbital mechanics of why NASA chose that Pegasus launch vehicle. It's a plane launched thing. A modified Lockeed L-1011 Tri Star carries the rocket under it's belly to about 40K ft, then drops it. It then fires and continues to orbit. The plane gets it up that high, so it makes for some advantages for small payloads.
The main trouble here, though is the SWIFT satellite's inclination. It's just 20 degrees, and that's a bitch. While sort of surprising maybe at first, the minimum inclination you can reach using a normal, efficient "gravity turn" trajectory is exactly equal to your launch latitude.
The Cape is 28.4 degrees latitude. You can do it, but it requires an expensive (in terms of delta-v) "dog leg" maneuver.
With the plane launch, you can just fly down to the needed latitude.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 12:28 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 03, 2026 12:29 AM (u/wrI)
Posted by: Kindltot
Talk is cheap, and some really loose shit gets splashed around.
This was for the sake of a leedle joke, no? Congratulations.
Because the Grumman LLV outlasted its design parameters by decades. The return on investment was stunning. They were mandated to be built on a Chevrolet frame. The frames would eventually rust, and eventually Chevrolet would no longer supply replacements. Then Chevrolet went bankrupt.
But the trucks worked a lifetime longer than planned.
You connive to make the literal passage of time into a fault of Grumman's. I wouldn't have you as a customer or an employee. How small and nasty of you. Big joke, little guy.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at July 03, 2026 12:32 AM (G2hPk)
Prayers for San Franpsycho, I'm glad his wife has been admitted, I've been in an ER during the 4th and it's quite chaotic, I hope she's resting comfortably. BTW, 3rd quarter check in.
Posted by: ChE99 at July 03, 2026 12:33 AM (Jteiy)
The American negotiators pointed out to Napoleon that the French territories were not clearly defined, so the Americans had no way of knowing exactly what they were buying. Napoleon supposedly replied, "I'm sure you'll make the most of it."
Posted by: mnw at July 03, 2026 12:13 AM (RCjYY)
If France had managed to reduce Haiti and take Hispanola, along with controlling Cuba, Mexico and Florida, Napoleon would have had the Gulf of America sewn up for another empire in the new world. It was the area that was richest in resources, sugar, and been able to collapse the British colonies in that area as well. He might have well been able to leverage that into a full victory in Europe as well.
But instead Malaria and unending guerilla warfare in Haiti destroyed the Leclerc expedition, and he had a fire sale of what he had full rights to. (no one would buy Mexico or Nueva Grenada but Jefferson wanted a port on the lower Mississippi)
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2026 12:34 AM (rbvCR)
(Of course, my wife likes to point out that my "dork factor" is set VERY high.)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 03, 2026 12:28 AM (HlyYF)
Thank you for the insights. I would love to connect with some real non-tourist folk. Unfortunately, my wife, who knows nothing of my moron alter-ego probably would not approve.
I planned two days in Dodge to do the touristy thing then an overnight in Lees Summit, Mo on our way to look at the mighty Mississip'...
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 12:35 AM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Common Tater at July 03, 2026 12:28 AM
I have covered a lot of ground in the central and western U.S. doing either hunting and fishing, boy scouts, or geology. I have NEVER seen a native tobacco plant. I have seen cultivated tobacco plants in the SE region, but have not been "offroad" enough in that area to observe native plants.
(Of course, I would not have been able to differentiate between a native plant and an escapee from a cultivated field anyway.)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 03, 2026 12:36 AM (HlyYF)
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Nah, set trap bikes. Thief steals it, plops down on seat to pedal away. Seat depresses, breaks a superglue capsule, post under seat goes up thief's butt. Thief then has to ride to hospital to get bike removed!
Too cruel...? ;-)
Posted by: As Not Seen On TV at July 03, 2026 12:36 AM (kjxWF)
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Powered, I believe, by Pontiac Iron Duke engines.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 03, 2026 12:37 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: ChE99 at July 03, 2026 12:33 AM (Jteiy)
Greetings to you. Thank you for checking in. Feel free to do so more frequently if so disposed.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 12:41 AM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at July 03, 2026 12:32 AM (G2hPk)
Why are you touchy, dude.
I was working for the USPS when they were brought on and they were cranky, difficult, had poor lines of vision, hard to work on, and the front end would skid in wet leaves. The carriers didn't care for them much, and the mechanics worked on them endlessly. Eventually Grumman got around to doing modifications - the big side window helped, but they were never loved.
They were a absolute success for people who never had to drive them, and I am sure they profited from them. LLMs lasted a generation beyond what they were intended to for the same reason the Letter Sorting Machines lasted so long in operation, and the freaking SCALES still were stenciled POD - Post Office Department - in the 90's. USPS won's spend.
Grumman couldn't figure out how to build a boxy truck that was easy to drive and easy to walk in and out of. International Harvester figured it out. Sorry if I pissed you off and you had to call me names.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2026 12:42 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 12:10 AM (snZF9)
Was it 'Undaunted Courage' by Steven E Ambrose? Very good history of the expedition complete with maps. I heard about the book here, maybe from you, and read it. Highly recommend if interested in the Corps of Discovery I think they called it.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 12:20 AM (QGaXH)
Yup, that was it. I just pulled it out of the bookcase to check. That book was insane.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 12:42 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 12:35 AM
Depending upon your route, you might go right past NaCly Dog's house on the way to Lees Summit. Are you buddies with him?
I would always be up for a trip out that way to see NaCly and a new Moron, since I can then swing by and see my daughter and grandson in KC.
[Further, we are a creative cohort of people. I am sure we can come up with a suitable story for your wife that will not reveal your alter ego!]
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 03, 2026 12:43 AM (HlyYF)
Too cruel...? ;-)
Posted by: As Not Seen On TV at July 03, 2026 12:36 AM
Vlad: "Thanks for reading my newsletter. It is always nice to be appreciated! Certainly NOT "too cruel". Only using a short seat post indicates that you are truly a man of restraint."
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 03, 2026 12:47 AM (HlyYF)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 12:42 AM (snZF9)
Our local library had a copy so I read theirs. Was considering buying a copy but I'm in 'get rid of stuff'' mode, not accumulate more....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 12:47 AM (QGaXH)
Even Humvee had lots of problems to begin with and the Army had more money to demand redesigns than the USPS ever did.
So the Long Life Vehicle was what it was, as contracted and built.
I hope you do not find self worth in the styling, usefulness and overall finish of a Postal vehicle, that was eventually replaced by a minivan.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2026 12:48 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 03, 2026 12:48 AM (HlyYF)
Posted by: mnw at July 02, 2026 11:44 PM (RCjYY)
You'd have to pay me $2500 just to go to a soccer game.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 03, 2026 12:50 AM (1z8ji)
Big heavy carts, they still use those and they were old in the 50s. The sorting cases. Even the green plastic trays. They must be almost indestructible.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 03, 2026 12:51 AM (15vO0)
first, some of the developers are not using restraint in the national interest (ie. Altman - loose lips) then the option will be between regulation (like congress) by people who don't know what they're doing (we've seen that) or the govt, ie admin or pentagon taking part of it - in order to exercise security controls.
He's not closed to another way it's just the options he sees. -My take.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 03, 2026 12:53 AM (RBKzD)
[Further, we are a creative cohort of people. I am sure we can come up with a suitable story for your wife that will not reveal your alter ego!]
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at July 03, 2026 12:43 AM (HlyYF)
It's worth thimking about. I'll probably be on either US 50 or US 400 out of Dodge until I reach an Interstate.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 12:54 AM (QGaXH)
The dumbass supervisor would send out overtime for a mounted route. No right hand drive. Oops.
“I’ve got a van, Joe.” “Oh, yeah that’s right”
Posted by: Common Tater at July 03, 2026 12:56 AM (15vO0)
You know, I wondered about this.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2026 12:26 AM (rbvCR)
Good. Now stick their feet through the holes in concrete blocks, duct tape their ankles together, and pitch them off the bridge on an outgoing tide.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 03, 2026 12:57 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2026 12:48 AM (rbvCR)
My memory may be hazy but weren't the Grumman postal vehicles part of an ill-advised effort to diversify away from purely military work in the post-Viet Nam years?
At that time Grumman was an entirely separate company from Northrop.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 12:58 AM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Common Tater at July 03, 2026 12:28 AM (Snw0w)
yeah I forgot about that, the caches. I remember it now. It was all part of the shit ton of stuff I remember them having. There were boats and all kinds of shit. I remember the parts about Sacagawea being all kinds of sick and trying to find help for her, and other indians constantly trying to steal their shit. Those dude had balls that clank.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 12:59 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
And beer
Lotsa beer
Posted by: Miklos is unimpressed by kickball at July 03, 2026 01:01 AM (6VErX)
Posted by: scampydog at July 03, 2026 01:04 AM (LVaYG)
Oh Lord, the Daily Mail reminds me that Tay-tay and the football player are getting married at some over the top mess in Madison Square Garden.
The thing has turned into some giant shameless self-promoting griftfest for all involved.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:05 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
You are hereby summoned for the Reading of the Will of your long-lost Great Uncle Walter
Posted by: Executopr Miklos, all serious and stuff at July 03, 2026 01:06 AM (6VErX)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 03, 2026 01:06 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Case at July 03, 2026 01:07 AM (IY9No)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 12:59 AM (snZF9)
When you cross the wide Missouri on I-90 in South Dakota you reach the Chamberlain Rest area on the east side.. They have an interesting display including a replica of the boats they used to go upriver.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 03, 2026 01:07 AM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 03, 2026 01:07 AM (H8EHh)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
The thing with such a massive wedding is that none of the guests are really personally invited.
I've seen better
Posted by: As Miklos recalls at July 03, 2026 01:10 AM (6VErX)
Posted by: Kindltot
Only misdemeanors. Deadlocked on the felonies.
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 03, 2026 01:12 AM (DZ9Lv)
Yeah, I'm guessing he was in the saddle for 12-16 hours. Now I'm gonna Google Caesar Rodney to find out the rest of his story. Keep those history lessons coming, there's so much the slave fetishizers don't want us to know...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 03, 2026 01:12 AM (nbLIj)
First game, Saudis beat the Dutch 1-0 (which a yuuuge deal in itself, obviously, a small wog-ish country beating the blue eyes). Thing is, the one goal was epic. Equivalent of an end-end rush, Bobby Orr-like, in hockey, by the Saudi guy. A year later on a transatlantic work flight, wiling away the hours with the video fare, on comes "top goals of the World Cup". Sure enough, the one I saw was #1.
Second game with my russki pal was deadly dull (to me), cheap seats waaay up in RFK Stadium. Germans vs Switzerland? Probably a technical masterpiece to those who know what they're looking at, but - dull. My friend was ecstatic, though, seeing a World Cup in person had been merely a dream during his Soviet life.
Posted by: rhomboid at July 03, 2026 01:13 AM (U/Byj)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 03, 2026 12:57 AM (1z8ji)
Moderation is no virtue.
Nothing less than universal tar and feathering, followed by, breaking on the wheel will suffice.
Posted by: LTG at July 03, 2026 01:14 AM (+ZHEV)
Posted by: rhomboid
FUN FACT
The big glossy magazine Soviet Life was printed in Hungary on Finnish paper
Posted by: Miklos no like commies at July 03, 2026 01:15 AM (6VErX)
Another interesting thing about Lewis and Clark. Jefferson gave them instructions to look for the "American Incognitum", a name they gave to the mastodon and maybe mammoth skeletons that were dug up.
They thought maybe they still existed out there in the uncharted territories. Jefferson gave orders if they found a live one, to bring it back alive at all costs.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:18 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
And now we have Stacey Abrams
Posted by: Miklos is disappoint at July 03, 2026 01:20 AM (6VErX)
The single largest expenditure for a single item iirc, was for “Portable Soup”, a kind of iron ration for emergency use. Soup stock and bones and veggies rendered down into a kind of tar. Sort of like “better than bouillon”, but …it probably wasn’t.
Another very expensive item was the Chronometer. They had to have a method of keeping accurate time, in order to make celestial observations and determine longitude, etc.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 03, 2026 01:20 AM (15vO0)
The old question of where would go if you had a time machine comes up. At this point, I would go back about 12,000 years and see just what the hell happened with the Younger Dryas.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:21 AM (w6EFb)
Jefferson didn't believe species could go extinct. Part of a world view at the time.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:21 AM (w6EFb)
The timing was right for it, so I like to think that Putin was in the Leningrad KGB bureau overseeing poor lowly agents like Irina, and also getting summaries of the room bugs: every night, I insisted we ritually recite "Brezhnev's mom wears army boots" when we switched out the lights.
Posted by: rhomboid at July 03, 2026 01:22 AM (U/Byj)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at July 03, 2026 01:23 AM (ibDUx)
Real estate, farms and ranches, is no longer parceled out in neat grid squares with a road every mile.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 03, 2026 01:25 AM (15vO0)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:21 AM (w6EFb)
If you went back a little farther would you find the Older Dryas?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 01:26 AM (snZF9)
See Megalonyx jeffersonii, a giant sloth that roamed around here before the Younger Dryas, named after Jefferson, of course.
There were giant beavers as well.
All these megafauna just wiped out 12 - 10K years ago.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:27 AM (w6EFb)
Real estate, farms and ranches, is no longer parceled out in neat grid squares with a road every mile.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 03, 2026 01:25 AM (15vO0)
Yeah the landscape is crazy in the eastern part. Its nothing but a shitload of weird small rolling hills that goes on for miles. It was like looking at a green ocean of waves. Every year we went through I kept thinking about how cool it would to ride a motocross bike through there.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 01:29 AM (snZF9)
There is indeed an Older Dryas, and an even older one, although probably more local and not global, called the Oldest Dryas.
Dryas comes from Dryas octopetala, a cold weather flower. When you find that in the record, you know it was cold.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:29 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 03, 2026 01:30 AM (H8EHh)
There's also some jokes about the Older Wettus vs Younger Dryas.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:32 AM (w6EFb)
https://focusonthemasters.com/robert-rickards/
(hope that doesn't blow the margins)
His family invited me to his 90th birthday celebration, which I had to regretfully decline, as I am now three timezones away from his current residence..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 03, 2026 01:34 AM (nbLIj)
All these megafauna just wiped out 12 - 10K years ago.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:27 AM (w6EFb)
Winona's Big Brown Beaver is extinct?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 03, 2026 01:34 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:27 AM (w6EFb)
Yeah it almost seems as if mankind had to start over from scratch. It seems like when you back to 10,500 BC all this shit pops up out of nowhere.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 01:34 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 03, 2026 01:30 AM (H8EHh)
When I read that book it sounded like they were towing a frigging Bass Pro Shop and a Costco behind them.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 01:36 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 03, 2026 01:37 AM (qgNn3)
The Older Dryas was about 14,000 ya, and lasted a couple three hundred years.
The Erf was coming out of the glacial maximum, driven by Milankovich cycles. The Green Sahara cycle began somewhere around that time as well.
So, ice sheets retreating slowly, temperature warming. Then the Older Dryas interrupted that, and temperatures fell. Then it started picking up again. And the Boom, probably literally, the Younger Dryas kicked in.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:37 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 01:38 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
Don't know what happened with that one. That boy weren't quite right somehow.
Posted by: The Older Dryas at July 03, 2026 01:39 AM (6VErX)
Once they left the land of plenty and into the mountains, the game pretty much disappeared. They needed massive amounts of food every day for a party of 35 to 40. Extreme exertion.
Buffalo on the plains was easy living. At one point they ate their moccasins. New, unused moccasins, but still. What they would do during downtime, is stitch up a couple hundred pair, they don’t last very long. I can’t imagine
Posted by: Common Tater at July 03, 2026 01:40 AM (15vO0)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 03, 2026 01:40 AM (qgNn3)
Posted by: exodus 21:22-25 at July 03, 2026 01:40 AM (+YrkI)
Posted by: rhomboid
You know the joke about when Brezhnev was showing off to his mom...
Posted by: What if Miklos comes back? at July 03, 2026 01:41 AM (6VErX)
Something dramatic happened for sure.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 03, 2026 01:44 AM (15vO0)
Who was that dude in Orange County at the city council meeting who said we need 2 days to celebrate the 4th? Chad I think his name was. He was on to something . We need to do a July 2nd, 3rd and 4th mega holiday.
Posted by: World Cup Update at July 03, 2026 01:44 AM (bvUs5)
Drove to the little hamlet of Balzac to fuel up the 'burb, and noticed something passing strange: gas station is also a U-haul dealer, and parked on the lot were about 3 box vans with Arizona plates. And in front of me at the pump, another one, with a swarthy-looking fellow gassing it up. How odd! Could Alberta be getting a bunch of the illegals self-deporting from Arizona?
Then a little shopping in Airdrie, and on to a friend's place to load his '63 Studebaker Lark on the trailer. Seems to have a bad problem with its six-cylinder engine. Sounds like a rebuild went South... It's only got 45,000 miles on it, should never have needed a rebuild.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 03, 2026 01:45 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: exodus on tap at July 03, 2026 01:46 AM (6VErX)
The Erf was coming out of the glacial maximum, driven by Milankovich cycles. The Green Sahara cycle began somewhere around that time as well.
So, ice sheets retreating slowly, temperature warming. Then the Older Dryas interrupted that, and temperatures fell. Then it started picking up again. And the Boom, probably literally, the Younger Dryas kicked in.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:37 AM (w6EFb)
I wonder about that crustal displacement theory. They find all these animals buried under the ice in Antarctica with warm weather vegetation in their stomachs, as if they got shoved into a super cold climate instantly.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 03, 2026 01:46 AM (snZF9)
The Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis is very controversial, unbelievably so.
One of the opponents of it, a eminent geologist/volcanologist at the U of South Florida Tampa has now become convinced and joined the Comet Research Group, headed by Allen West, which are the main proponents of this.
One of the alternatives is a big volcanic event, and his expertise is showing how that can be ruled out. He's also going to run some fancy analysis to look for signatures of some chromium isotope that will go even further to prove it was an extraterrestrial origin impact event.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 03, 2026 01:46 AM (w6EFb)
Sadly, I was much more patriotic at our Bicentennial in 1976... then I am now.
Guess I worked for the Government in the interim.
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 03, 2026 01:47 AM (mP0Kj)
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