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Good idea; but worried I might not be able to come home (even though I'm lily white, and family history in the US (actually Colonies) far pre-dates Drumpf).
Although being stuck in Canada isn't such a terrible thought. Although knees bad enough I have to resort to stick-curling. Yeah, sucks here.
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Don't worry; he has a solution to this.
Just kill NOAA and NWS, and there; PROBLEM SOLVED! No more excessive heat warnings!
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"escorted" seems like such an odd way to say "Manhandled and shoved, then pushed to the ground and handcuffed".
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The differences between Nazi Germany and Trumpian US are minimal compared to the similarities.
Frankly, the biggest difference that comes to mind is that Hitler was a vegetarian.
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I once sat in a bar drinking Guinness with Mícheál Ó Domhnaill (of The Bothy Band).
Flip side; Jay Z came into the store I was working at. I had no idea who he was (know the name, not the face).
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I once chatted with a guy at a bar; he was in NYC for a conference. A year or so later, got to see him in the documentary about discovering the Higgs Boson at the LHC where he worked. Don't remember his name, so maybe doesn't count.
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But the problem is whether or not we can even get the vaccine, regardless of who recommends it, or how much we want it. RFK is trying to limit who can even get a COVID shot. Looks like we won't have a flu shot this year. And who knows what else he may pull from the shelves next.
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Well, RFK stated that he would support whatever candidate would promise him a job. Of course Kamala would never do that; but Trump would.
Sadly, this seems to be one of the rare instances where Trump actually kept a promise. I guess it's because he's not writing the paycheck.
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As soon as I'm recovered enough from Long Covid, I plan to get every vax I can. And it's not a joke.
Of course, problem is finding out what I should get, since CDC website has been scrubbed of any info about it.
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I guess Trump finally accepted the fact that we wouldn't put men on the Moon while he was president.
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Shouldn't we wait to see how Reaganomics works out before trying it again? I'm retired, and still haven't seen the promises I heard when I was in high school.
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Just curious; how do you even get in the room if you're not vetted? Is GOP security that lax that they would let a random person from the street into a press conference?
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Yes, how DARE a Democrat want to ask a question? Damn, this is almost as bad as trying to say something around my SiL.
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Well, mom was (a bit). As was granddad.
And I gotta admit, some of it snuck into my psyche. Taken years to fight it, and won't claim perfection. But I know that's a flaw in me, not in the other person.
Of course, real irony of the argument is that I never wanted nor had kids.
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"I missed so many teleons..."
And apparently, so many "C"s. ;-)
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No, they very much care how many people they kill. But they think it's like football, where more is winning; not like golf, where lower is better.
Odd, considering that their god plays golf several days a week.
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The basic premise of modern GOP is to shrink government by taking away ANYTHING that actually helps anyone, so that those funds can be funneled into programs to oppress anyone not fitting the cis-male WASP model. Government is not here to help, it's to make the powerful feel more powerful.
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Don't know anything about the book, but gotta agree about the cover. Straight CIS white guy, but frankly, wouldn't throw either out of bed!
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I've said for months; all the gun fetishists have told me they need their guns to stand up to oppressive government.
WTF are they waiting for!!!!
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Heck, you could change "days" to "Hours", and still not need a second page (assuming that you don't count when he's busy eating KFC with a fork)
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Wow, a calendar that needs only one page!
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You state this as if Trump gives a flying f*ck about what the Constitution states. He's ignored every other part of it; why should he pay attention to this part? Every good Republican knows the only part that matters is 2nd Amendment (and 10th, but only if states do what they want)
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Of COURSE they should be "assessed".
Goes like this: "Do you feel the need to transition?"
"Yes"
"Okay then; when would you like to start the process?"
Nothing more is needed.
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Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, is "too dumb" for Trump.
This is the guy who couldn't make money running casinos, where people came to him to say "Here, please take my money"
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A "trade deficit" is a good thing. It shows that you are the wealthy one, that can buy things.
When you are selling off your belongings, it's a trade surplus, but not a good sign of prosperity.
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There are some really expensive vodkas that are extremely clean and pure tasting.
But IMO, what's the point of that? I'm not spending $50 on a bottle to not taste it! I'll stick with whisky and rum; I want FLAVOR.
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How can you not think that the #1 priority on a politician's platform is okay to just ignore? It's EXACTLY what you voted for, and you were told that fact over and over before you voted!
I don't think Trump has done anything that's not what he promised, or has done in the past.
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Yep, as a young teen (mid-70s) got "The talk" from my Mom.
"I have nothing about black people but I don't want you to marry one. Think about the children and how they'll be treated".
IOW, we're not racist, but we have to act that way because others are. Yuck.
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But also, asking a person dead for 26 years might be just as productive in getting an answer. 😁
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LOL! Yep, "RFK Jr."
I'd love to blame it on the half a bottle of wine and two glasses of rum consumed tonight; but frankly, not sure it matters.
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That's because it's hard to hang around with the people who were killed when a "concerned citizen" thought that they were the problem (or equally likely, the cops shot the guy with the gun, who wasn't the real problem).
Yes, it can work both ways. But how many "mass knife attacks" have you heard of?
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Ask JFK Jr!
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Yep, 2-3 grinds of pepper, a bit of garlic powder, and a healthy dose of MSG. Toppings left to choice (but please, don't cook it "well-done"!)
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I'll add, worked in photo lab in Phoenix in 90s; say tons of shots from Antelope. This is top stuff.
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Very nice. Never made it to Lower AC, as it was still closed after the tragedy. I got some great shots in Upper, but this beats them all! Thanks for sharing.
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And failing miserably!
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Love it! One day, and she's already learned how to get on the table!
Love black kitties.
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Ah yes, "whataboutism" that is so common among GOP.
It's clear that you didn't even understand the point of the post. Plenty on left are upset about Hunter; but equally or more upset about Musk posting their private info while tripping on shrooms.
Frankly, with either, not drugs that are problem
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As a longtime astro buff and former pro photographer, I likewise find the amazing "night sight" vision of my cell phone quite frustrating at times. I want to capture what I'm seeing! (although, it's great when taking cat photos).
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Seriously, if I had the time, that's something I'd like to try. Brewed my own beer in college; most was dreadful, but some was incredible (pronounced so by exchange student from UK who was president of his chapter of CAMRA).
But now, I usually just have a glass while playing poker. nothing special
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As a professional in the business (and an actual judge for publication), I found that Smirnoff did very well against far more expensive vodkas. In tastings, I could tell the diff between it and $50 bottles, but too subtle to worry about for actual drinking. And it beat many of those!
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I'm just pissed because I had picked 6/6 in the pool for when the bromance failed. Lost by one freakin' day!
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Although I'll admit that, now that I'm retired, drinking more rum than whisky. Prices have gotten INSANE!
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Nothing wrong with that! I've had the pleasure of being the whisk(e)y buyer for the biggest liquor store in NYC; got to try some incredible stuff! Colin Scot even came to visit.
Sadly, the owner could never work out the details for me to visit Scotland on Diageo's dime....
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But hey, it's means that the super-rich can still follow the stock market while their yachts are parked outside US waters so they don't have to pay taxes! It's all good! /s
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I've found that racists who hate everyone non-European will suddenly embrace MENA when it comes to Jebus. "It's close enough; he was WHITE!"
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I've seen news clips from several smaller farmers (big compared to a home garden, but a family farm) saying that they can't get any help, and they won't be able to pick all their crops. At least 2 specifically mentioned likely going bankrupt if there is no bail-out.
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Well, yeah; there's that too.... ;-)