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Why do leftist states ALWAYS end up brutally repressive?Link

Curly1918 12 replies View All
This is Hayek’s “The Road to Serfdom” in plain English. Intervention after intervention…Eli ·
Mr. Kisin objects to people using the term "Right-Wing", but freely uses the term "Woke Culture"...LinkTyroneIrish ·
ICE shoots someone in a car in the middle of the day on a crowded NYC street and this is today'sQuest4twelve ·
Was the person a criminal? Was he trying to kill ICE agents? Just curious as to the facts.NTNedoftheHill ·
From what I've heard, ICE used the same (improper) tactic re: Ashlee Good...i.e. officers surroundedTyroneIrish ·
From your response I guess he was a criminal trying to kill federal agents.NedoftheHill ·
You do a lot of "Guessing", but not much Thinking...or listening...TyroneIrish ·
You refuse to answer a simple question repeatedly, then criticize others...NedoftheHill ·
None of that matters because he was in a sanctuary.NTiairishcheeks ·
Start your own thread instead of this weak hijacking attemptNTFrankx ·
That's all he's gotNTColeyO ·
Aww look at the thread police...NTQuest4twelve ·
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MLB will be living a lie until it fully accepts the Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) technology.

Irishize 4 replies View All
"Living a lie"? Perhaps gizmo-affirming surgery is in order...TakethetrainKnute ·
It's just about getting it right. That's all.NTIrishize ·
Not defending. Sometimes it's about tradition and viewership. No need for first down chains for...TakethetrainKnute ·
I'm tired of the old system when players and managers get ejected over calls.Irishize ·
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Can someone more into baseball than I explain this one to me.Link

iairishcheeks 9 replies View All
I watched it live on TV. Looked like a home run, but umps made the fair and equitable decision.conorlarkin ·
Was that a one hand barehanded catch by the fan? Hell of a catch.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
Don't think so. Believe they determine what was the most likely outcome absent the interference...TakethetrainKnute ·
Okay, so in this instance...iairishcheeks ·
Yes. Believe they determined that the ball was going to stay in the field of play but that the...TakethetrainKnute ·
Thanks for the clarity, I learned something today.NTiairishcheeks ·
Typical Yankee fan.AlbanyIRISH ·
Did hear another Yankee fan yell "I hope your family dies in a fire" at him as he was being escortedNTTakethetrainKnute ·
He must have been a leftist Yankee fan.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
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DFH, completing the circle, we loved McDonald's Drive thru....

BaronVonZemo 22 replies View All
Should have went to In N Out, you hayseed.NTiairishcheeks ·
Did you miss the part about the monopoly game, you uncultured Pepsi drinker?NTBaronVonZemo ·
RC Cola here.NTiairishcheeks ·
Ah, the third party. Makes sense.NTNedoftheHill ·
"New Coke" and "Crystal Pepsi"...demonstrate the disastrous consequences of a pure two-party system.NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Royal Contrarian ColaNTiairishcheeks ·
Perhaps in th Spring, but not a good 3rd seasonal selection.NTBaronVonZemo ·
Pretty sure the "RC" stands for "Rube Central"...NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Indeed…the cola of rubes…….and pirates.NTBaronVonZemo ·
9.5 hour drive from Western MI to Nashville is a tad demanding...NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Take the G6 or have it flown in, you rube!NTiairishcheeks ·
My apologies. Money is no object in pursuit of the sublime...NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Also, I need to know how many Culvers or Shake Shacks Baron drove past to get to his McDonalds.iairishcheeks ·
Can’t deny the relevance of this query…NTTakethetrainKnute ·
You flippin foodies make me sick.NTLanceManion ·
Ha! In fairness, Addison is Southern California’s 1st and only…Domer From Hell ·
Second trip through? Unnecessary flex.TakethetrainKnute ·
Allows us time to take advantage of their sublime BR. They use fine linens instead of TP.NTBaronVonZemo ·
There are two kinds of people in the world...NedoftheHill ·
Are you aware of the three saddest words in the English language?BaronVonZemo ·
Blasphemy!NTNedoftheHill ·
Two trailer park girls go round the outside, round the outside.NTHensou ·
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Hot Take: Mamdani Oct 7 comment vs Trump "let them hit San Diego/Los Angeles"

Quest4twelve 9 replies View All
Single-State Final Solution Leftists protested him yesterday. Eating their own.NTNedoftheHill ·
"A lot of people" don't like Biden, Pelosi, Schumer.ELP ·
Strange I've never heard anyone talk about Pelosi's origin of birth or how her name sounds, etcQuest4twelve ·
Everyone was too busy talking about her secret Covid hairstylist appointment.ELP ·
Have you heard this about people like Jay Bhattacharya or Vivek Ramaswamy or Tulsi Gabbard?iairishcheeks ·
Vivek is from and grew up in OH. He comes across more white than Indian.Quest4twelve ·
It's depressing that you think this way.NTiairishcheeks ·
Honestly, not my thinking just reality unfortunatelyNTQuest4twelve ·
Yet it is not reality, it is delusional to think that.iairishcheeks ·
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DFH - closing the loop, Addison is the best meal we've ever had.

LanceHarbor 9 replies View All
You're like a Kardashian now, when does Lance become Laney?NTiairishcheeks ·
So no digestive problems, or the kind that are so bad it's good?NTLanceManion ·
Kinda ruins your life,eh?Hensou ·
I'm sorry you couldn't afford a good bottle of wine.NTNedoftheHill ·
Indeed. At a joint like Addison that bottle likely runs around...TakethetrainKnute ·
At least he got to enjoy it twice, once at Addison, and a second time here in the Open.NTNedoftheHill ·
We should charge a corkage fee here…NTTakethetrainKnute ·
There is nothing sadder than a limited service a la russe. Tragic really.NTBaronVonZemo ·
Awesome. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’ll definitely take my wife there soon.NTDomer From Hell ·
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I have been preoccupied w/compiling my Family History / Ancestry and WOW!...LinkImg

fredyo 8 replies View All
I spent some time in Rochester. Lovely place.NTBaronVonZemo ·
Very nice, Fred...TyroneIrish ·
Wow indeed Fred!conorlarkin ·
The Allen Creek name emanated from Timothy Allyn...Imgfredyo ·
Did you know your Grandfather well? I used to spend summers...fredyo ·
Allens Creek named after the Allens that your great grandparents worked for?NTconorlarkin ·
Your family history could be a novel.conorlarkin ·
Class begets class. Pay attention libs.NTHensou ·
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This is why they hate USAID cuts so much.Link

Eli 20 replies View All
And apparently they are big fans of rap music as well.NTLanceManion ·
What a load of absolute bullshit.Chris94 ·
Nice to see Euros and China and Russia and Canada step up.NTHensou ·
Election interferences, color revolutions and regime changes that USAID engaged created turmoil andEli ·
If only they’d supported a regime change in Russia.Curly1918 ·
Da, comrade. And nothing to see in Irkutsk. Natural pneumonic plague!NTChris94 ·
You have proof of the 700k who died? I know you like the drama and thatTampaIrish ·
Geez... imagine many more lives we could save if we spent a trillion.Curly1918 ·
USAID has been supported by all REP and DEM admins...until this sorry excuse for a Presidency.NTTyroneIrish ·
But why didn't we give them more? It was cruel to the majority to only support just a few.NTCurly1918 ·
Wow...did you type that with a straight face?NTTyroneIrish ·
Honestly, how did they draw the line knowing how many they left out?Curly1918 ·
Beats me...btw, are you a big fan of Ayn Rand?NTTyroneIrish ·
No. I found her prose too turgid.NTCurly1918 ·
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Or how many we could saved if we didn't fund Chinese labs or Hamas tunnels.NTiairishcheeks ·
700K dead? Yawn.NTiairishcheeks ·
Plain stupid...the bulk of USAID money didn't even go to Central and South AmericaQuest4twelve ·
$ not to central & South America? Tell us what AP cried for.NTLinkEli ·
English is not your 1st language, but no didn't say '$ not to central & South America'Quest4twelve ·
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Affordability 101. Inflation is too many $ chasing too few goods.

Curly1918 15 replies View All
A major contributor to inflation is overpopulation ...fredyo ·
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Not to worry... birth rates are tumbling almost everywhere.NTLinkCurly1918 ·
Don't overlook the obvious...the foolish Netanyahu/Trump War vs Iran caused inflation to rise.NTTyroneIrish ·
Speaking of the obvious... it would cost many many times more if the mullahs got a nuke.Curly1918 ·
Have you forgotten the totally non-violent achievement of the JCPOA vis-a-vis Nuclear Weapons?TyroneIrish ·
You may be the only person on earth who believes this fairy tale.NTCurly1918 ·
No Fairy Tale...and the actual results prove it. How did you manage to miss them?LinkTyroneIrish ·
They were well concealed under Iranian mountains.Curly1918 ·
Nice try, but the IAEA, under the JCPOA...with boots on the ground...were able to monitor IranianTyroneIrish ·
...or simply just Demand side Inflation. There are other reasons for inflation but once MAGA votersQuest4twelve ·
Well if the Dems take over, inflation will only be survived by the very rich, while the middleTHEISMANCARR ·
Weird take since a Dem was in office when covid ravished economies world-wideQuest4twelve ·
Data Context, posted without comment.iairishcheeks ·
Did you read Robinson Crusoe?fredyo ·
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RIP the elegant spy Eve Kendall, Eva Marie Saint, sexy, dangerous, mysterious and alluringNT

JarHead4ND 8 replies View All
Thanks very much JH for posting...oddly enough, my wife and I hadn't seen North by Northwest...so weTyroneIrish ·
Rest in peace. I feel old.NTBaronVonZemo ·
She WAS a babe! Love the wit between the two of them...NTImgfredyo ·
Indeed.NTImgconorlarkin ·
Helped make North by Northwest Hitchcock's most entertaining film.NTMAS ·
I prefer To Catch A ThiefNTHensou ·
Honestly, I've always thought that one of his weaker efforts.MAS ·
Not weak at all. Just a change of pace.Hensou ·
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DOJ report on Biden Admin targeting parent speakers at school board meetings as potential terrorists

NedoftheHill 14 replies View All
Re: DOJ report on Biden Admin targeting parent speakers at school board meetings as potential terroristsTenchCoxe ·
There was no weaponization of the DOJ against any parents...no one was ever charged.TyroneIrish ·
This deserves an "Apple Intelligence Summary" in order to succinctly include the full context of theTyroneIrish ·
Now imagine the Trump DOJ was apolitical and objective.Imgconorlarkin ·
Whatabout Trump!!! Do you agree with Garland that parents are terrorists?NTTampaIrish ·
I don’t agree that Garland considered parents to be terrorists.Linkconorlarkin ·
Amazing you post the actual DOJ order yet the monkeys keep on beating the drum.Quest4twelve ·
2 Whatabout Trumps in one thread from you. Do better.NTTampaIrish ·
One admin targeting citizens and protecting illegals; the next doing the reverse.NTLanceManion ·
Parents are our greatest threat.NTiairishcheeks ·
They weaponized the government for their political agenda. Garland's actions were terrible.NTBaronVonZemo ·
McConnell's most important career highlight was keeping that psycho off the Supreme Court.NTjakers ·
Indeed. It was a major, major save as we can all see now. Obama wanted him for a reason.NTBaronVonZemo ·
Yep. And Dems tried to portray him as a moderate. They exposed themselves.NTNedoftheHill ·
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Goodbye and good riddance to Jim Bakker. A grifter and conman of the first order.NT

jimbasil 18 replies View All
Sad, bitter, hateful, and unforgiving. Not a good place to be for any of us.NTBaronVonZemo ·
It's not what I want, it's what God expects of us all. Justice-sure. Forgiveness alwaysBaronVonZemo ·
This above post belonged down belowNTBaronVonZemo ·
And when you were on here calling Trevon Martin a thug and he got what he deservedjimbasil ·
Only God can decide what someone deserves. Not me.BaronVonZemo ·
Especially the people we dislike the most.iairishcheeks ·
Im hoping there is a list somewhere of people we’re allowed to bash.TampaIrish ·
Remember Milkaversary in November. The libs will be very tolerant of us celebrating the pederast'sMAS ·
Yes. Exactly.NTBaronVonZemo ·
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The Bakker’s grifted hundreds of millions, lied, cheated their audiencesjimbasil ·
Don't let his evil actions drag you down with hatred.BaronVonZemo ·
You would know...see any BVZ post re: Dr. Fauci, for one...NTTyroneIrish ·
The guy was a con man. Used Jesus to get people to send him money.Chris94 ·
Justice - absolutely. Forgiveness always. Review the Our Father.NTBaronVonZemo ·
Is there a list somewhere of people we can talk to bad about when they die?TampaIrish ·
I had to google who he was even talking about.based upon his reaction, Jim’s a scorned manNTFrankx ·
Appears our fellow MAGApublicans are sad about Baker's passingNTQuest4twelve ·
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Hey Jim, some Bari Weiss news since you posted a rumor on her status at CBSNTLink

BaronVonZemo 17 replies View All
This could get interesting as more and more Americans tire of Trump and his MAGA supporters...TyroneIrish ·
Re: This could get interesting as more and more Americans tire of Trump and his MAGA supporters...TenchCoxe ·
Check out the latest Ratings for MS NOW, CNN, FOX...as noted, FOX is declining while the othersLinkTyroneIrish ·
If what’s being reported is true why is it pandering?jimbasil ·
Re: If what’s being reported is true why is it pandering?TenchCoxe ·
Repeating Steve Bannon’s greatest hits on fallacy over fact doesn’t supportjimbasil ·
Re: Repeating Steve Bannon’s greatest hits on fallacy over fact doesn’t supportTenchCoxe ·
Okay, maybe you prefer it this way. Everything you wrotejimbasil ·
You've got quite a load of complaints...let's take them one at a time, starting with theLinkTyroneIrish ·
Let's start from the beginning...TenchCoxe ·
First of all, both Steele and the FBI treated the Dossier as a collection of observations that wereTyroneIrish ·
Re: First of all, both Steele and the FBI treated the Dossier as a collection of observations that wereTenchCoxe ·
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They won't be happy until CNN and the others repot the economy is the BEST ever in the history andQuest4twelve ·
Mot to mention the almost $billion settlement FOXTV had to pay for lying. That’s theirjimbasil ·
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Pope Leo’s visit to France shows how the Catholic Church & a secular country are changing [America]Link

ND521 4 replies View All
France TODAY is reaping the harvest of combining socialism with mass migration of unassilatables.LinkCurly1918 ·
How do you get all that out of demonstrations for more teachers...smaller class sizes, and SchoolTyroneIrish ·
I don’t wear partisan blindersLinkCurly1918 ·
LOL...you're wearing a fully enclosing 'Partisan Helmet' ;-)...apparently, Far-Right agitators andLinkTyroneIrish ·
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The Democrats are not going to let the DSA take over the partyLink

Chris94 28 replies View All
"Democrats" like, say, Tyrone below?TakethetrainKnute ·
When you find a DSA member trying to overthrow a free and fair election...be sure to let us know...TyroneIrish ·
As anticipated, here you go Chris, a “Democrat” just fine with the DSA taking over the party.TakethetrainKnute ·
There's a difference between being a Member of the Democratic Party and Taking it over...in caseTyroneIrish ·
Donna Brazile is believable and would never tell partisan lies.PaND ·
The Dems failed to replace geezers wih fresh blood and the DSA has exploited the gapCurly1918 ·
You need to stop Jumping the Shark...there are only 7 of them and the most prominent DSA memberTyroneIrish ·
And when Nithya Raman wins the LA mayor race the DSA will control our two biggest cities.Curly1918 ·
Ms. Raman is a well-educated City Planner without any extreme policy positions...what's your problemLinkTyroneIrish ·
Ms. Raman is an elitist intellectual activist who has never had a real world job.Curly1918 ·
Not impressed with Raman’s noodle?TakethetrainKnute ·
Now THAT's a good quip, Knute...you haven't lost your fastball ;-)...as to Ms. Raman'sTyroneIrish ·
The Dems failed to replace geezer leadership with fresh blood and the DSAhaxNTCurly1918 ·
The Dems failed to replace geezer leadership with fresh blood and the DSAhaxNTCurly1918 ·
Yet you support victories of DSA candidates in multiple states - they will be additive over timeNTBaronVonZemo ·
Sounds nice and all, but is that REALLY Hakeem Jeffries' call to make?NTLanceManion ·
Since these DSA chumps are mostly in (or want to be in) the House, yesNTChris94 ·
The Dem Party is presently supporting the campaigns of multiple more DSA candidates as they say thisNTBaronVonZemo ·
And they are lying to support them.PaND ·
Of course they are. The enemy of my enemy is my friend.Chris94 ·
Enemy? Shouldn't the focus be on having candidates that represent their constituents?iairishcheeks ·
...until they have the numbers, then they assume your identity and your party.BaronVonZemo ·
Let me know when they get to 10%NTChris94 ·
Quinnipiac University Poll: 59% of Democrats consider themselves supporters of the DSA, compared toiairishcheeks ·
Imagine how bad it will be as they have the D Party running far left to meet them at present numbersBaronVonZemo ·
They won’t be allowed to take over but that won’t stop Obama fromTampaIrish ·
I have watched these Ds equilibrate to new, more radical left ideology over & over.NTBaronVonZemo ·
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Who pays tariffs? Ugh...ugh...ugh Herman Munster attempts to answer...NTLink

Quest4twelve 16 replies View All
Proof Positive that this administration is a Total Clown Show of THE Most Incompetent Office HoldersTyroneIrish ·
Uh, uh, hm, uh, um, er, um it’s complicated.NTjimbasil ·
For those who don't know the answer: Importers pay tariffsChris94 ·
Yep. The cost is passed on to the consumer…Domer From Hell ·
Some of those consumers have jobs because of those tariffs. Pretty simple, as you say.NTNedoftheHill ·
Nope, not according to manufacturing clients I work with…LinkDomer From Hell ·
I've worked for several manufacturers. Why would we tell you?NTNedoftheHill ·
Uh, because I am my clients trusted advisor…Domer From Hell ·
We just never had to have any outside advisors in our meetings on this topic.NedoftheHill ·
I’m a commercial banker…Domer From Hell ·
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Why we should be wary of Islam and immigration from Islamic societies.Link

Curly1918 9 replies View All
You're ignoring the thousands upon thousands of Afghanis (Muslims) who risked their and theirTyroneIrish ·
I'm not religious so it's not religion vs religion. And there were Schindlers in Nazi Germany but...LinkCurly1918 ·
Please Stop...Islam is NOT = Fascism...I just gave you a concrete example of devoted Muslims riskingTyroneIrish ·
As master of the links your research should be informed you that many consider Islam to bw fascistLinkCurly1918 ·
Indeed...my research shows that Mr. Hitchens is one of the '4 Horsemen' of New Atheism...not aLinkTyroneIrish ·
"Outlined against a blue-gray October sky, the Four Horsemen rode again."NTTakethetrainKnute ·
LOL...you used to be much better than that...NTTyroneIrish ·
Nobody with half a brainChris94 ·
Ignore more important things staring you in the face (economy, corrupt POTUS, etc)Quest4twelve ·
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Just something to keep an eye onLink

Chris94 11 replies View All
Update: The president has been briefed on this. And he is still an idiot.NTLinkChris94 ·
I'm surprised by Baron's level of concern...thought "Herd Immunity" was his top choice in allTyroneIrish ·
.NTTyroneIrish ·
There is no way the Russians will be cooperativeChris94 ·
The sooner we have 'Regime Change' here, the sooner we can cut Putin's control over Russia. I harkenTyroneIrish ·
It'd be horrible to find out US tax $ was funding any of that kind of research, wouldn't it?BaronVonZemo ·
Depends. If a Democrat does it, it is ok.NedoftheHill ·
Indeed. "Party before Plague"....or "Plague Acceptance for Party" in the case of Fauci.NTBaronVonZemo ·
Whatabout Covid. Yawn.NTChris94 ·
7M deaths, yawn.NTiairishcheeks ·
No, just perspective. Both are very concerning.NTBaronVonZemo ·
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Tyroneirish, where on Dr Spencer‘s latest data graph is “ an acceleration in Heating Trend” shown?Link

Eli 17 replies View All
Thanks for the question...look at the entire graph...very little change from 1979 until a suddenTyroneIrish ·
CO₂ and temperature increase are NOT linearMarkHarman ·
Mark, over the last 800,000 years (before our Industrial, FF Burning, Age) the CO2 level varied byTyroneIrish ·
We are not in "serious jeopardy"LinkMarkHarman ·
I'll take the word of the American Physical Society...and the views of 196 countries over Dr. L.NTLinkTyroneIrish ·
Your problem is when you read Spencer’s graph you only look for individual monthly/yearly point.Eli ·
Thanks for hanging in there, Eli...First off, by using only a single straight line to representLinkTyroneIrish ·
Pls stay on the thread’s topic. If you disagree with Dr Spencer’s methodology, why did you post hisEli ·
You're not thinking...it's all about the DATA...which is accurate...Not his interpretation of it.TyroneIrish ·
Data? On latest update temperature anomaly is +0.61 °C. On previous update you posted temperatureEli ·
You can't be serious, Eli ;-)...no global temperature plot is going to rise monotonically...you'veLinkTyroneIrish ·
The issue is you acted as if you track the global temperature by posting Dr Spencer’s data graphEli ·
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"Inside Democrats' efforts to secure Election Day and respond to fears of Trump interference"Link

TyroneIrish 13 replies View All
More on fmr Conservative Judge, Michael Luttig’s, ‘Doomsday’ Election Concerns…NTLinkTyroneIrish ·
You people want to squash election security.NTjakers ·
And how exactly are “You People” doing that?…NTTyroneIrish ·
With every fiber of your demonic, corrupt bodies.jakers ·
Very entertaining, Jake...but only 0.00004% of all In-Person ballots cast were found fraudulent byLinkTyroneIrish ·
"a Brennan Center Study."jakers ·
Well then...let's take a look at the "Heritage Foundation" Study...not exactly a bastion of LeftiesLinkImgTyroneIrish ·
What is a "voter suppression" law?NTjakers ·
I'm getting concerned for your ability to function w/o outside assistance ;-)...here you go, Kiddo..NTLinkTyroneIrish ·
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amen. and don't forget illegal alien voting - trial runs have been under way for someund67 ·
This 'Off Cycle' Gerrymandering all started with DJT calling TX Gov. Abbott to find him 5 more seatsTyroneIrish ·
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Dr. Roy Spencer's latest Global Satellite Temperature Data...Img

TyroneIrish 4 replies View All
" It appears the effects of the strengthening major El Nino event are beginning to appear"MarkHarman ·
Have you read the critique of the Greek PhD’s paper?…Especially the part dealing with CarbonTyroneIrish ·
There has been no overall increase in hurricanes or intensitiesMarkHarman ·
The Greek PhD acknowledges that atmospheric CO2 has risen sharply in just a few years...he knowsTyroneIrish ·
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Thoughts on Trump admin sending checks to people who "overpaid" their ACA premiums?

Quest4twelve 7 replies View All
Lap top, lap top, lap top. Hunter, Hunter, Hunter. It’s all Biden’s fault.jimbasil ·
Laptop is one word, and you should probably not bring that up.NTiairishcheeks ·
yes but it doesn’t help the alliteration.NTjimbasil ·
It’s user fee, not ACA premiums. Next time get your question correct before asking.Eli ·
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What are your thoughts?NTNedoftheHill ·
If you can't figure that one out, Ned...have the decency to turn in your law license ;-) It's a fairTyroneIrish ·
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Gas in NW Indiana $3.47. Blue state Illinois voters rushing over to fill their tanks.NT

ELP 10 replies View All
Rather than 'Cherry Pick' prices, just go to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's website...LinkTyroneIrish ·
Cherry pick? I brought up NW Ind prices because that's where I live. Great gosh almighty.ELP ·
Calm down…just go to the EIA website I gave you…there you can see the gas/diesel pricesTyroneIrish ·
I think you know my policy on reading anything you force upon this board.NTELP ·
LOL...Yes I do...one more opportunity to have you display your fear of data, facts and truth...i.e.TyroneIrish ·
Not wasting my time on disinfo. You think I'm the only one who avoids your "contributions"?ELP ·
The EIA serves the entire nation...it deals with verifiable facts and data...i.e. Zero politics...TyroneIrish ·
"Red" State FL still well over $4...what's your point?Quest4twelve ·
My point is gas in NW Ind is $3.47 & Illinois blue state voters are rushing over to fill their SUVsNTELP ·
Well sure, but what about the cheap price of black market firearms in Illinois?NTBaronVonZemo ·
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ProPublica..."We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Against Susan Collins"...looks like they're not

TyroneIrish 9 replies View All
Re: ProPublica..."We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Against Susan Collins"...looks like they're notTenchCoxe ·
A leftist rag going after a Republican.PaND ·
There's a Witness willing to testify...TyroneIrish ·
Welcome to the Open Forum...and thanks for choosing me as your first contact. You definitely have aTyroneIrish ·
Re: Welcome to the Open Forum...and thanks for choosing me as your first contact. You definitely have aTenchCoxe ·
Your coworker on the Maine board should run with it.jakers ·
Have you watched the video?…if so, what’s your take on their findings? Should DJT’s DOJ haveTyroneIrish ·
No. No one watches your videos.NTjakers ·
'Sniff..'...TyroneIrish ·
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DJT's new reason for attacking Iran..."They were doing drugs, but they were doing 'the nuclear'"...Link

TyroneIrish 6 replies View All
We've established that Trump is mentally disturbed... but does mean we should support the IRGC?Curly1918 ·
False choiceNTChris94 ·
Who is this "we've"? you mention? Just wonderingNTColeyO ·
This is a senseless "Holy War" between Islamic Fundamentalists and Jewish Zionists...both of whomTyroneIrish ·
The problem with sociopath and NPD liars is they are so used to lying and spinning stories real timeQuest4twelve ·
Insane bullshit. As if the phony nuclear issue was not enough.Chris94 ·
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3TK: Regarding Hiba's recommendation of O'Connell's Irish Pub

Hensou 5 replies View All
I also checked and it opens at 5:00 everyday but SundaysHibakusha ·
My mistake. We went by on Thursday afternoon but doesn’t open till 4. Still doing fine apparentlyNTTakethetrainKnute ·
WB HibaNTBaronVonZemo ·
Great to see you posting. Freddy is back, so don't be a stranger to the OF.NTHensou ·
Yep. I'm certainly stranger than He be.NTfredyo ·
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What unfolded on FlyDubai Flight 1073 genuinely mimic a high-stakes Hollywood action thriller.

Eli 9 replies View All
The hero pilot shares his motivation...a profile in courage, and concern for others...NTImgTyroneIrish ·
What's missing is the perp's motivation?Curly1918 ·
Was it a Columbia student?NTiairishcheeks ·
Pilot School is a very useful majorBaronVonZemo ·
Some people did some things.NTNedoftheHill ·
To make TSA lines worse?TakethetrainKnute ·
It was a rhetorical question to point out the absurdity of the situation... AND...LinkCurly1918 ·
Yes...I was playing into the absurdity...NTTakethetrainKnute ·
The entire ordeal is astonishing - no hyperboleNigel Tufnel ·
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Michigan flinches after an effort to coddle snowflakes.Link

Curly1918 7 replies View All
Academia is our greatest threat.Linkiairishcheeks ·
Super!NTNedoftheHill ·
That will be too many syllables before long.NTiairishcheeks ·
Even large Charter Schools fall victim to Grade Inflation...looking around, it appears to be rootedLinkTyroneIrish ·
UM’s pres claims he was worried @ “misperception” of coddling…no, it IS coddlingNTBaronVonZemo ·
MIT uses Pass/NoRecord for all 1st Semester Freshman...no Snowflakes get through the 'Heat' ofTyroneIrish ·
The profs hated the idea, and it only applied to LSA. Weed out the weakLanceManion ·
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Pike survives lethal injection process in Tennessee.Link

MAS 10 replies View All
She is now in the hospital receiving "life giving care." Only in the US.NTNedoftheHill ·
Perhaps another reason to be added for not having a Death Penalty...TyroneIrish ·
State executions are barbaric... and public support reflects the dark side of the human unconscious.Curly1918 ·
Indeed...TyroneIrish ·
I'm actually on board with you hereMarkHarman ·
Cases like the "Central Park Five" got my attention on this issue...along with reading about anotherTyroneIrish ·
Chris Plante , on his radio show yesterday, claimed she had requested firing squad but was deniedNTELP ·
She did. The irony of our "evolution" of executing people is that methods like lethal injection andMAS ·
I would take firing squad as well.NedoftheHill ·
I also heard today that this was the state's second botched attempt.ELP ·
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As a poster noted for linking sources, I've found the use of "AI", when transparently cited, along

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You don’t get it. People coming here communicate with people, not google, not AI.Eli ·
Eli...do you honestly think that anyone here is uncertain about my opinions on the issues we discussTyroneIrish ·
If your point can't fit in the subject line, and no other novel thoughts, not worth posting. IMHO.NTLanceManion ·
You mean "Un-Substantiated" posts?...Sounds like "Graffiti"...IMHONTTyroneIrish ·
It's like emails from my mom, she gets one sentence to make a point then, delete. Same with you.NTLanceManion ·
PS - good job this time. You did it, buddy!NTLanceManion ·
So, Graffiti is more your speed, I take it...;-)NTTyroneIrish ·
I favor short interesting sermons over long repetitive ones, so probably.NTLanceManion ·
I have yet to read a single AI summary posted here.NedoftheHill ·
Opinions are Formed by reading, viewing and discussing...it matters what those sources are...I wouldTyroneIrish ·
Agree with your title. That is why I posted what I did.NTNedoftheHill ·
How about expanding on the "Sources" issue...i.e. when and how to use them...what's your suggestion?NTTyroneIrish ·
I don’t like it, and I may create a rule to disallow itKyle ·
Before doing that...I use Apple's Safari and the "AI" in the responses to questions that I positTyroneIrish ·
That's not the point.Kyle ·
Thanks...I'll try to find the right circumstances and keep it to a minimum...It's informational toTyroneIrish ·
I have reservations about adding additional forumsKyle ·
Appreciate all you, Frank, Mark and any others involved, do,...tough enough to keep a websiteTyroneIrish ·
What’s more important is that these posters who complain haven’t the integrity or the brain power tojimbasil ·
I contend that 'Lack of Heavy Lifting' is FAR more harmful than the use of an 'Organizational'TyroneIrish ·
"Sources" are often crutches for those who can't think for themselves.Curly1918 ·
You want my opinion?Mark ·
Agree 100%. I use AI as a tool for work. It's not the "end all be all." I always fact check...Domer From Hell ·
If you don’t see how question was framed…answer is of little value anyway…NTTakethetrainKnute ·
That's the reason for my suggestion, and apology for not always doing that. If that caveat isTyroneIrish ·
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Anybody heard from ndalberta?NT

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Locked — no new repliesHmm...his last post was in Dec., 2021...you joined in Dec., 2022...just wondering about that...NTTyroneIrish ·
Locked — no new repliesI've always wondered how you became an expert on Hensou...NedoftheHill ·
Locked — no new repliesC'mon, Ned...let's hear your explanation for why "Hensou" would want to know about a UHND OF posterTyroneIrish ·
Locked — no new repliesNon-responsive, as usual.NTNedoftheHill ·
Locked — no new repliesExactly what I would say about you...how do you explain Hensou joining in Dec., 2022 seeking infoTyroneIrish ·
Locked — no new repliesLet’s give it a restMark ·