Ted Cruz Gets the Birther Treatment From His Own Party

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PoliticsJanuary 2016 • Views: 48,815

After more than 8 years of right wing Birther insanity, it’s difficult to express my sense of absolute poetic justice to see conservatives beginning to rip one of their own leading presidential candidates to shreds over the very same stupid issue. And now John McCain is joining the chorus, saying he “doesn’t know” if Ted Cruz is eligible to be president.

Rand Paul is also climbing on this absurd bandwagon, saying Cruz is eligible to be “prime minister of Canada.” Sick burn! Rand had previously said he had no doubt Cruz was eligible to be POTUS and wouldn’t do what he’s now doing, which is pretty much par for the Republican course.

And Ann Coulter, whose star has seriously faded on the far right lately, chimes in as well:

NYT: Cruz was born outside the U.S. to 1 American parent: “Under the Constitution this makes him a ‘natural born citizen.’” Absolutely false

— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) January 6, 2016

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405 comments

Decatur Deb Jan 7, 2016 • 10:28:41am

What goes around comes around, cabron.

Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 10:29:51am

Poor Ted Cruz! If only anyone in his party liked him! I guess there’s a downside to being the biggest asshole in the Senate.

b.d. Jan 7, 2016 • 10:30:59am

Where’s the nirth certifikit, eh?

Wendell Zurkowitz (slave to the waffle light) Jan 7, 2016 • 10:32:09am

Nobody saw this eventuality coming, either.

Karl Rove even tried to warn them.

Jenner7 Jan 7, 2016 • 10:32:10am

BREAKING: Ryan: Why didn’t Obama cry over ISIS beheading? https://t.co/F8sMQ4hpyw pic.twitter.com/HybBLUQT6L

— The Hill (@thehill) January 7, 2016

These people. Man.

Bubblehead II Jan 7, 2016 • 10:32:51am

Don’t forget, tRump wants him to file a preemptive suit to have the courts declare him a U.S. citizen.

.@SenTedCruz Ted—free legal advice on how to pre-empt the Dems on citizen issue. Go to court now & seek Declaratory Judgment—you will win!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 7, 2016

Of course he conveniently ignores the fact that it’s mainly his supporter that are asking the question.

Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 10:35:10am

These people…*spit*

Once again, Obama is back to the “look, look, we’re doing something” strategy as opposed to working with Congress. https://t.co/r9sm2VysiN

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) January 7, 2016

makeitstop Jan 7, 2016 • 10:35:39am

re: #5 Jenner7

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These people. Man.

Is that a recent photo? Did he shave off his ‘Muslim beard?’

Also, what a douchecanoe.

Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 10:35:46am

I’ve noticed a shift in Wingnut posts about BENGHAZII!!!!! recently. It used to be that they’d cite something about emails, or some question they thought Trey Gowdy should ask, or similar. Recently, it’s all been about the families of one or more of the dead guys calling her a liar.

Now, why the families would have any sort of knowledge, and why they aren’t calling the people who conducted the 7 different investigations liars for saying the same thing, I don’t know.

It’s gone from questioning or outright misstating facts, to an emotional appeal. Seems kinda desperate.

Jenner7 Jan 7, 2016 • 10:35:55am

Fun fact. The first guy in line for Trump in Burlington, VT is —-wait for it—- a Bernie supporter.

— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) January 7, 2016

Heh. Tonight should be fun…

Decatur Deb Jan 7, 2016 • 10:36:06am

re: #2 Blind Frog Belly White

Poor Ted Cruz! If only anyone in his party liked him! I guess there’s a downside to being the biggest asshole in the Senate.

He stole that title from my esteemed senator, Senator Jefferson Beauregard Sessions The Third. The great state of Alabama demands a recount!

Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 10:36:46am

re: #6 Bubblehead II

Don’t forget, tRump wants him to file a preemptive suit to have the courts declare him a U.S. citizen.

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Of course he conveniently ignores the fact that it’s mainly his supporter that are asking the question.

And ignores the fact that Cruz is, actually, a real lawyer.

Belafon Jan 7, 2016 • 10:37:08am

re: #7 Backwoods_Sleuth

These people…*spit*

Obama: Look, we need to do something about gun violence.
Republicans: First, let’s repeal Obamacare.
Obama: What does that have to do with guns?
Republicans: Then we’ll need to get an amendment that stops gay marriage.
Obama: What does that-
Republicans: And it would help if you and Biden would resign.

Jenner7 Jan 7, 2016 • 10:38:10am

LIVE Stream: Donald Trump Holds Rally in Burlington, VT (1-7-16)

Livestream for Trump tonight. I told myself I wasn’t going to watch anymore, but with Sanders supporters there, I gotta see this.

Tigger2 Jan 7, 2016 • 10:38:27am

This is soooooooooooooooooooooo funny.

Timothy Watson Jan 7, 2016 • 10:38:39am

re: #12 Backwoods_Sleuth

And ignores the fact that Cruz is, actually, a real lawyer.

Or the fact that courts don’t make rulings like that.

stpaulbear Jan 7, 2016 • 10:38:43am

re: #5 Jenner7

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These people. Man.

What a dick. Just what we need is a house speaker with no filters.

The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 10:38:56am

re: #13 Belafon

Obama: Look, we need to do something about gun violence.
Republicans: First, let’s repeal Obamacare.
Obama: What does that have to do with guns?
Republicans: Then we’ll need to get an amendment that stops gay marriage.
Obama: What does that-
Republicans: And it would help if you and Biden would resign.

You left out AND WE HAVE TO DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD & STOPS ALL TEH ABORSHUNS!!!!!!!

wrenchwench Jan 7, 2016 • 10:39:05am

re: #9 Blind Frog Belly White

It’s gone from questioning or outright misstating facts, to an emotional appeal. Seems kinda desperate.

The desperation will intensify once Hillary is running against their designated clown. I’m prepared to be shocked, which means I won’t be. Just disgusted.

Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 10:39:06am

Got insults and rants directed at me all night by cronies of this guy. Blocked at least a dozen of these idiots, and they promptly started whining about being blocked. Racists are such thin-skinned creatures.

. @DavidCordova22 Fortunately @Green_Footballs site has a “contact form.”

He’s gonna meet all my Twitter buddies.. pic.twitter.com/Rfecwk7ULO

— #Fergtards™ (@FergSays) January 7, 2016

gocart mozart Jan 7, 2016 • 10:39:40am

@RealJamesWoods If you can’t comprehend how someone might tear up when talking about the murder of 20 1st graders, you might be a sociopath
— gocart mozart (@gocartmozart1) January 7, 2016

Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 10:40:48am

re: #21 gocart mozart

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Like I said yesterday, I liked Woods better when he just PLAYED a crazy person.

Decatur Deb Jan 7, 2016 • 10:40:50am

re: #20 Charles Johnson

Got insults and rants directed at me all night by cronies of this guy. Blocked at least a dozen of these idiots, and they promptly started whining about being blocked. Racists are such thin-skinned creatures.

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First hatemail tipjar hit of the year inbound, after I unpack.

Tigger2 Jan 7, 2016 • 10:41:40am

re: #5 Jenner7

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These people. Man.

@thehill Why didn’t the Republicans cry over Sandy Hook? all they did was run out and buy more guns.
— jim (@jlcoffeecup) January 7, 2016

Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 10:41:47am

re: #20 Charles Johnson

By the way, he never sent that email.

Timothy Watson Jan 7, 2016 • 10:41:58am

re: #20 Charles Johnson

Got insults and rants directed at me all night by cronies of this guy. Blocked at least a dozen of these idiots, and they promptly started whining about being blocked. Racists are such thin-skinned creatures.

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CONTACT FORM SPAM THAT’LL SHOW HIM!!1!

makeitstop Jan 7, 2016 • 10:42:36am

re: #25 Charles Johnson

By the way, he never sent that email.

And that’s obviously his real email.
/

Jenner7 Jan 7, 2016 • 10:42:50am

Just saw on CSpan FB page. Congressman Steven Palazzo is introducing a resolution to censure President Obama.

Priorities…

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 10:43:49am

re: #22 Blind Frog Belly White

Like I said yesterday, I liked Woods better when he just PLAYED a crazy person.

I’m starting to think it’s not an act.

Testy Toad T Jan 7, 2016 • 10:43:53am

American political discourse, 2016 edition: which things made you cry? You cried about the wrong thing.

Christ.

stpaulbear Jan 7, 2016 • 10:43:57am

re: #28 Jenner7

Just saw on CSpan FB page. Congressman Steven Palazzo is introducing a resolution to censure President Obama.

Priorities…

But there’s no difference between the parties.
/

KerFuFFler Jan 7, 2016 • 10:44:04am

re: #17 stpaulbear

Re-posted from the previous thread which I did not realize was dead:

The Great Lost Kinks Album wasn’t even a bootleg. It was released by their American record company (Reprise). I bought it when it first came out but like a fool I sold it in the 80’s. The song is on Kinks Kronikles, which is a great easy-to-find retrospective of their ‘missing’ years in the late 60’s.

I love The Great Lost Kinks Album. We kept ours till our son said he wanted it. What can I say, we raised him well….

(Once, at a family reunion, when our son was about 10, his uncle complimented him on how he looked in his dress-up togs. Our son completely surprised him when he responded that he was a “dedicated follower of fashion,” and then grinned. His uncle was also a Kinks fan and was just flabbergasted that a ten year old in the 1990’s would know that song.)

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 10:44:18am

re: #28 Jenner7

Just saw on CSpan FB page. Congressman Steven Palazzo is introducing a resolution to censure President Obama.

Priorities…

Yeah because criticizing precious guns means censoring the President. God Republicans are pathetic.

Lidane Jan 7, 2016 • 10:44:26am

Just wait until Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz start winning primaries. That’s when this birther shit is REALLY going to take off.

WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 10:44:53am

re: #25 Charles Johnson

By the way, he never sent that email.

Keyboard warriors. Can’t even follow through on a Send. Too damn funny.

Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 10:44:55am

re: #20 Charles Johnson

Got insults and rants directed at me all night by cronies of this guy. Blocked at least a dozen of these idiots, and they promptly started whining about being blocked. Racists are such thin-skinned creatures.

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SCUMBAG JERKOFF ASSHOLE SHITHEAD FUCKFACE!!

*Block*

HE BLOCKED ME?!? LIBTARDS CAN’T STAND HONEST DEBATE!! I WIN!!!

Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 10:45:42am

re: #35 WhatEVs

Keyboard warriors. Can’t even follow through on a Send. Too damn funny.

That’s because they’ve sworn they’ll never Submit!!

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 10:45:56am

They’re seriously berating him for crying over that? Fuckers have no sense of decency at all. As I said the other day, Republicans flat out do NOT care about victims of gun violence. It doesn’t matter if they’re first graders. Fuck them. I wonder how they would fucking feel if their children or grandchildren were murdered by a gun man in a place tehy were supposed to feel safe.

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 10:46:40am

I almost want Obama to declare the merits of oxygen and drinking water.

WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 10:47:30am

re: #39 HappyWarrior

I ~~almost~~ totally want Obama to declare the merits of oxygen and drinking water.

My thoughts.

The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 10:48:36am

re: #38 HappyWarrior

They’re seriously berating him for crying over that? Fuckers have no sense of decency at all. As I said the other day, Republicans flat out do NOT care about victims of gun violence. It doesn’t matter if they’re first graders. Fuck them. I wonder how they would fucking feel if their children or grandchildren were murdered by a gun man in a place tehy were supposed to feel safe.

HURR HURR WHY DIDN’T HE CRY ABOUT TEH BENGHAZIS!!!! WHY DIDN’T HE CRY ABOUT THE LITTLE BABBIES WHO ARE BORNED ALIVE & THEN KILLED FOR THERE BABBY PARTS!!!! WHY DON’T HE CRY FOR THAT WHITE GIRL WHO WAS KILLED BY TEH ILLEAGLE!!!! WHAT ABOUT DARREN WILSON HUH??? HIS EYE SOCKET BUSTED BY A TUGH!!!!!!

Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 10:49:11am

Charles, given the potential for abuse that you have indicated earlier, I have a proposal: the “general” private messages should only be able to be seen by the hatchlings after they leave a certain number of comments *and* gain a certain amount of karma points *and* no earlier than, say, a week or two after the registration.

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 10:50:07am

re: #40 WhatEVs

My thoughts.

I’ll show that Obama, I’ll breath in CO2 and drink nothing but cheap whiskey!

Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 10:50:09am

re: #42 Nyet

Not a bad idea.

lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 10:52:04am

re: #20 Charles Johnson

He seems nice.

Tower to Derprider - the pattern is full.
Derprider: we’re going to spam his just to be sure.
Tower: The block button, how does it work?

Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 10:52:06am

re: #42 Nyet

Charles, given the potential for abuse that you have indicated earlier, I have a proposal: the “general” private messages should only be able to be seen by the hatchlings after they leave a certain number of comments *and* gain a certain amount of karma points *and* no earlier than, say, a week or two after the registration.

Yes.
Especially since I’ve noticed quite a few recent hatchlings (with somewhat suspect user names) who never even log in, much less comment.
And oftentimes they register within minutes of each other.

WCBadger Jan 7, 2016 • 10:52:10am

The NYT is right on the law regarding citizenship. Of course, these formalities never stop the birthers, at least with respect to President Obama.

The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 10:53:13am

re: #42 Nyet

Charles, given the potential for abuse that you have indicated earlier, I have a proposal: the “general” private messages should only be able to be seen by the hatchlings after they leave a certain number of comments *and* gain a certain amount of karma points *and* no earlier than, say, a week or two after the registration.

Also, being able to create pages.

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 10:53:38am

I think it’s hilarious that Cruz is getting his own birthers. I don’t feel bad for him at all.

lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 10:53:54am

SMOTI and friends watch:

DEMOCRATS TRY TO SABOTAGE TRUMP VERMONT RALLY – Major Disruptions Planned! https://t.co/9mh3iUVZ5T via @gatewaypundit

— Kristinn Taylor (@KristinnFR) January 7, 2016

Yeah, Democrats gonna sabotage a Trump event that Trump oversold by 20x the capacity of the venue.

This is yet another DARVO example from Hoft and the rest of the right wing derpers.

stpaulbear Jan 7, 2016 • 10:53:56am

re: #32 KerFuFFler

I’ve got the album on my wish list at Amazon, but the cheapest copies are around $50. I think that all of the songs have been picked up on various reissues, but the LP is going to stay on my wish list to see if I can find one a bit cheaper.

451_Montag Jan 7, 2016 • 10:54:25am

The thing for me is I don’t give a fart in a colander about this Natural Born Citizen shit. Citizen is enough for me

But the pseudo lightly camouflaged racism of the birther movement turning into a cannabilistic feeding frenzy gives me the warm fuzzies

The fact they are taking postshots at Cruz is just icing

Testy Toad T Jan 7, 2016 • 10:54:30am

Remember the heady days when many Republicans wanted to amend the Constitution to allow Arnold Schwarzenegger to run for president, because they felt his actual personal merit, and what he might be able to achieve in the office for his country, outweighed where his mother pooped him out fifty years ago?

Pepperidge Farm remembers.

Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 10:54:30am

re: #48 The Vicious Babushka

Also, being able to create pages.

^^THIS^^ so much.

Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 10:55:27am

Rand Paul is also climbing on this absurd bandwagon, saying Cruz is eligible to be “prime minister of Canada.” Sick burn! Rand had previously said he had no doubt Cruz was eligible to be POTUS and wouldn’t do what he’s now doing, which is pretty much par for the Republican course.

Every once in a while I forget son of Nor Luap is running for president.

Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 10:55:49am

re: #48 The Vicious Babushka

Also, being able to create pages.

Here I’m not so sure. E.g. there’s this Paul guy who generally posts useful pages from his blog and readily engages in discussions under them, but does not participate in the main threads.

Stanley Sea Toujours Jan 7, 2016 • 10:55:52am

re: #14 Jenner7

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Livestream for Trump tonight. I told myself I wasn’t going to watch anymore, but with Sanders supporters there, I gotta see this.

His suit looks like a bath robe.

Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 10:56:01am

re: #48 The Vicious Babushka

Also, being able to create pages.

Speaking of which…

littlegreenfootballs.com

Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 10:57:19am

re: #38 HappyWarrior

They’re seriously berating him for crying over that? Fuckers have no sense of decency at all. As I said the other day, Republicans flat out do NOT care about victims of gun violence. It doesn’t matter if they’re first graders. Fuck them. I wonder how they would fucking feel if their children or grandchildren were murdered by a gun man in a place tehy were supposed to feel safe.

I just can’t with these people…

lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 10:58:01am

You know, it’s pretty galling that McCain would claim that Cruz has a citizenship issue, when McCain’s own history was questioned all because he was born in the Canal Zone.

The law requires being a US natural born citizen. That means having at least one parent who is a US citizen.

McCain met that requirement. So too did Obama. As does Cruz.

But citizenship isn’t what bothers me about Cruz (or McCain). It’s their extremist positions that ignore the law, the general welfare of the nation, and a willingness to shred the safety net so as to engage in massive redistribution of wealth to the rich from everyone else (like shifting tax burdens from the rich to everyone else). Every GOP tax plan incorporates this tax burden shift. The ACA repeal efforts are another effort to redistribute the burdens from the haves to the have nots (plus adding massively to the national debt - something Speaker Ryan is lying his ass off about when he claims there’d be savings).

The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 10:58:43am

re: #58 Backwoods_Sleuth

Speaking of which…

littlegreenfootballs.com

Exactly.

Belafon Jan 7, 2016 • 10:58:46am

re: #56 Nyet

If he has a blog, why post here?

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 10:58:56am

re: #59 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse

I just can’t with these people…

They’re cowards. They care more about guns than they do humanity. I feel sorry for their children.

TedStriker Jan 7, 2016 • 10:59:23am

Uh, Charles, you (and anyone else on Time Warner Cable) might want to look at this:

Time Warner Cable is warning that login credentials for 320,000 customers may have been stolen. The TV cable and Internet service provider told Reuters that e-mail passwords may have been harvested by malware installed on customers’ computers or that the potentially compromised passcodes may have been the result of data breaches of other companies that stored Time Warner Cable customer information. The company is still investigating how the data was obtained, but so far has found no indications that its systems were breached.

Ars Technica: Time Warner and Linode report possible password breaches

Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 10:59:50am

re: #62 Belafon

If he has a blog, why post here?

Seriously?

Belafon Jan 7, 2016 • 11:00:18am

re: #60 lawhawk

If I understand correctly, back in 2000 Congress passed a resolution to make it so that there would be no question about McCain’s status. The fact that he’s questioning Cruz’s makes me laugh.

TedStriker Jan 7, 2016 • 11:00:33am

re: #62 Belafon

If he has a blog, why post here?

Eyeballs.

Belafon Jan 7, 2016 • 11:00:59am

re: #65 Nyet

Seriously?

Yes, though I should have asked why post here and not participate in the comments?

ausador Jan 7, 2016 • 11:01:32am

On topic even…

Republicans slow-roasting Cuban spice-rubbed Ted Cruz on a spit. Isn’t it delicious? https://t.co/WSL1KjE3FU

— Wonkette (@Wonkette) January 7, 2016

The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 11:01:42am

re: #56 Nyet

Here I’m not so sure. E.g. there’s this Paul guy who generally posts useful pages from his blog and readily engages in discussions under them, but does not participate in the main threads.

If someone is going to pimp their blog here they should participate in the community.

Which reminds me I haven’t updated my blog in like six months.

Belafon Jan 7, 2016 • 11:01:44am

re: #67 TedStriker

Eyeballs.

OK.

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 11:02:39am

re: #66 Belafon

If I understand correctly, back in 2000 Congress passed a resolution to make it so that there would be no question about McCain’s status. The fact that he’s questioning Cruz’s makes me laugh.

I thought that was 2008 and Obama was part of that effort. I think it basically allowed children born to American parents serving in the military abroad to get the same natural born citizen status as a child born in an American hospital on American soil.

lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 11:03:03am

re: #69 ausador

Served with a side of poutine? @Wonkette

— lawhawk (@lawhawk) January 7, 2016

Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:04:23am

re: #68 Belafon

Yes, though I should have asked why post here and not participate in the comments?

That question makes more sense, because otherwise we could as well ask Thanos et al., why post links to NYT or WaPo if we can just go to those sites.

As for the second question, the answer is clear enough: more exposure at a blog with somewhat similar interests, as well as more chance of a discussion with others.

lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 11:04:34am

re: #72 HappyWarrior

2008:

congress.gov

Whereas the Constitution of the United States requires that, to be eligible for the Office of the President, a person must be a “natural born Citizen” of the United States;

Whereas the term “natural born Citizen”, as that term appears in Article II, Section 1, is not defined in the Constitution of the United States;

Whereas there is no evidence of the intention of the Framers or any Congress to limit the constitutional rights of children born to Americans serving in the military nor to prevent those children from serving as their country’s President;

Whereas such limitations would be inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the “natural born Citizen” clause of the Constitution of the United States, as evidenced by the First Congress’s own statute defining the term “natural born Citizen”;

Whereas the well-being of all citizens of the United States is preserved and enhanced by the men and women who are assigned to serve our country outside of our national borders;

Whereas previous presidential candidates were born outside of the United States of America and were understood to be eligible to be President; and

Whereas John Sidney McCain, III, was born to American citizens on an American military base in the Panama Canal Zone in 1936: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That John Sidney McCain, III, is a “natural born Citizen” under Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution of the United States.

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 11:05:31am

re: #75 lawhawk

2008:

congress.gov

I remember when Obama was part of that and the RWNJs I knew claimed he did it to get attention off his own citizenship “controversy.”

Decatur Deb Jan 7, 2016 • 11:07:07am

re: #75 lawhawk

2008:

congress.gov

The emphasis on parent’s military service and birth on a US military base rather weakens application to Cruz.

Eventual Carrion Jan 7, 2016 • 11:08:33am

re: #3 b.d.

Where’s the nirth certifikit, eh?

It’s Canadian.

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 11:08:51am

Honestly, I’ve been of the opinion for a long time that someone foreign born and becomes naturalized should be able to run for president. There should be a residency requirement as with the Senate and House of course but I feel could get a lot of these controversies knocked out of the way.

Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:08:57am

re: #70 The Vicious Babushka

If someone is going to pimp their blog here they should participate in the community.

He does participate, just not in the main threads.

Plus throughout history there were interesting guest posters, like Aziz Poonawalla, who wouldn’t have been able to create pages if such a system were implemented. I don’t see why we should lose this potential for no discernible gain (spam pages are easily removed if Charles so wills, so that’s not a sufficient reason).

ausador Jan 7, 2016 • 11:09:05am

How dare they bring religion into a religious disp…oh, wait…

In dramatic move, Iran bans citizens from making pilgrimage to Mecca. https://t.co/bk03KNkcOC pic.twitter.com/L4w9Wcejf2

— Slate (@Slate) January 7, 2016

Targetpractice Jan 7, 2016 • 11:09:15am

Honestly, I see this as Cruz’s years of being an utter douchebag to his colleagues coming back to bite him squarely in the ass. He’s prided himself time and again for pissing off members of Congress on both sides of the aisle, regularly pissing in the Cheerios of the leadership whenever it suited him to do so. He became the public face of the ‘13 Shutdown, putting in a stark light just how little control Boehner had over his own caucus.

It’s not surprising that, now that the man is becoming the target of The Donald’s ire, the party is taking the opportunity presented to unload.

Decatur Deb Jan 7, 2016 • 11:09:58am

re: #79 HappyWarrior

Honestly, I’ve been of the opinion for a long time that someone foreign born and becomes naturalized should be able to run for president. There should be a residency requirement as with the Senate and House of course but I feel could get a lot of these controversies knocked out of the way.

I’ve always been of the opinion that fuckers should be fucked with their own rod.

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 11:11:12am

re: #83 Decatur Deb

I’ve always been of the opinion that fuckers should be fucked with their own rod.

Oh no doubt, I’m enjoying Cruz who has flirted with the birther movement for years getting his comeuppance.

Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:11:18am

re: #81 ausador

Shouldn’t that piss off the Iranian Muslims first of all?

Eclectic Cyborg Jan 7, 2016 • 11:11:47am

Hey Ted, You built that!!

b.d. Jan 7, 2016 • 11:11:52am

re: #81 ausador

How dare they bring religion into a religious disp…oh, wait…

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In dramatic move, Iran bans citizens from making pilgrimage to Mecca.

That sounds like something all of the GOP candidates would want to do also.

Jenner7 Jan 7, 2016 • 11:12:43am

hdontap.com

harrisonbayeaglecam.org

georgiawildlife.com

Eagles are back and getting their nests ready to lay eggs…

KerFuFFler Jan 7, 2016 • 11:14:20am

re: #51 stpaulbear

I’ve got the album on my wish list at Amazon, but the cheapest copies are around $50. I think that all of the songs have been picked up on various reissues, but the LP is going to stay on my wish list to see if I can find one a bit cheaper.

I saw some lower prices here, but there was a fair bit of variation based on wear and sleeve condition.

Jenner7 Jan 7, 2016 • 11:14:29am

Scoop: Planned Parenthood for America will endorse Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire on Sunday, sources say

— Jacqueline Alemany (@JaxAlemany) January 7, 2016

lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 11:21:14am

re: #85 Nyet

It should, given that the hajj is a requirement for all Muslims able to make the journey.

The problem is that Iranians have right to be wary of the Saudi management of the hajj, especially given this past year’s stampede at/near Jamaraat Bridge, which the Saudis claim killed only 769, but the AP, AFP and Iranians all figure the death toll was actually more than 3 times that amount - at nearly 2,400 killed.

The highest number of those killed were from Iran, including a former Iranian ambassador to Lebanon.

The Iranians have been calling on someone else to manage the hajj preparations besides the Saudis, but the Saudis say that they’re doing all they can to keep the pilgrims safe - even most of that means destroying any historical sites and paving them over or building new bridges/approaches to the most dangerous part of the pilgrimage - the Jamaraat Bridge and Stoning the Devil ritual.

gocart mozart Jan 7, 2016 • 11:21:50am

re: #21 gocart mozart

I stand corrected.

@gocartmozart1 “might?”
— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) January 7, 2016

Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 11:22:19am

re: #64 TedStriker

Uh, Charles, you (and anyone else on Time Warner Cable) might want to look at this:

Ars Technica: Time Warner and Linode report possible password breaches

I just saw this report - so far I haven’t been notified by Time Warner that my account is among the ones possibly compromised.

wrenchwench Jan 7, 2016 • 11:23:20am

“It’s important to stand up to bullies wherever they are.” https://t.co/L2EuvGO2yi

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 7, 2016

Contrast with:

Carson asks schoolchildren to point to dumbest kid in class: https://t.co/OR89DkmH2W pic.twitter.com/6Jn1BG5MYf

— The Hill (@thehill) January 7, 2016

HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 11:23:59am

re: #94 wrenchwench

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There’s something wrong with that guy.

Jack Burton Jan 7, 2016 • 11:25:37am

Ann Coulter ✔ @AnnCoulter
NYT: Cruz was born outside the U.S. to 1 American parent: “Under the Constitution this makes him a ‘natural born citizen.’” Absolutely false
7:10 AM - 6 Jan 2016

Except for the whole part being absolutely true. This isn’t some arcane area of the legal system, it’s in black and white.

Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:25:44am

re: #94 wrenchwench

Trump will make bullying mandatory.

wrenchwench Jan 7, 2016 • 11:26:31am

re: #97 Nyet

Trump will make bullying mandatory.

Got to toughen up those wimps!

Decatur Deb Jan 7, 2016 • 11:27:24am

re: #90 Jenner7

Scoop: Planned Parenthood for America will endorse Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire on Sunday, sources say

Unplanned Parenthood for America is withholding any endorsement pending a late run by Sarah Palin.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:28:17am

re: #96 Jack Burton

Except for the whole part being absolutely true. This isn’t some arcane area of the legal system, it’s in black and white.

It’s a bit more arcane than many people think (with the mother’s period of residence in the US playing a role), so it’s a simplification, but Cruz does fulfill these obscure rules too, so he’s a NBC.

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Decatur Deb Jan 7, 2016 • 11:29:32am

re: #100 Nyet

It’s a bit more arcane than many people think (with the mother’s period of residence in the US playing a role), so it’s a simplification, but Cruz does fulfill these obscure rules too, so he’s a NBC.

“I know he’s not a pigfucker, I just want to hear him deny it.”

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:32:11am

Was Trump a bully in school, or was he the bullied one who’s now compensating?

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unproven innocence Jan 7, 2016 • 11:32:43am

re: #85 Nyet

Shouldn’t that piss off the Iranian Muslims first of all?

To the Iranians, the Saudis are the other other.

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makeitstop Jan 7, 2016 • 11:32:51am

re: #70 The Vicious Babushka

If someone is going to pimp their blog here they should participate in the community.

Which reminds me I haven’t updated my blog in like six months.

6ofNs+5Q9uoBAPrvQOKxN5JgzPXfr9rGmRe4ASVheBsBBTIhDyDzKVjrAu64Y1vgAS5+M9E8Hv6wsU0kPGNdFJoCzeOcuL9ZBm5TEwe2lIbrA/TSA/lUbFiUNNTDVlIUPfCq/6GWLZnF/HtKLzlZsUvIdK3eUxQrGvzGV5+h8GRcGVDuGTrXNE+uIS3FesdtPU7brghmFCYbqaJ0/U5kYsauEslK9CSR1P03VwFxIYhCHtpp2wB3tYqKnXiIehzFW0dQImqILWUuh3gH3WDTBw==

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gocart mozart Jan 7, 2016 • 11:33:07am

If religions compared notes more often, they’d see just how much they have in common. #CharlieHebdo pic.twitter.com/5EvGOvql7O

— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) January 7, 2016

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Eventual Carrion Jan 7, 2016 • 11:33:11am

re: #99 Decatur Deb

Unplanned Parenthood for America is withholding any endorsement pending a late run by Sarah Palin.

I kinda figured they’d be backing Bristol.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:33:34am

Carson asks schoolchildren to point to dumbest kid in class:

…everybody points at Carson.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:34:14am

re: #105 gocart mozart

lol

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 11:34:27am

re: #94 wrenchwench

Contrast with:

[Carson]I have hundreds of honorary degrees!!!!111[/Carson]

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Decatur Deb Jan 7, 2016 • 11:35:21am

re: #106 Eventual Carrion

I kinda figured they’d be backing Bristol.

Not after she broke their hearts on Dancing With The Stars.

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PhillyPretzel Jan 7, 2016 • 11:35:56am

re: #109 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse

key word: honorary.

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 11:37:12am

re: #95 HappyWarrior

There’s something wrong with that guy.

Ur just being political correctness that is killing America!!111

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:37:12am

Just to nitpick, but the worst pupil != the dumbest.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 11:38:00am

re: #99 Decatur Deb

Unplanned Parenthood for America is withholding any endorsement pending a late run by Sarah Palin.

Nor Sarah, Bristol. Two kids by two daddies…the epitome of unplanned parenthood.

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Tigger2 Jan 7, 2016 • 11:38:21am

Haven seen much about it today wonder what the moochers in Oregon are up to today.

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ausador Jan 7, 2016 • 11:39:08am

Yes, Paris is in Germany. After joining the Euro, every European capital became a German city. Don’t take Trump’s word for it—ask any Greek.

— U.S. Dept. of Fear (@FearDept) January 7, 2016

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PhillyPretzel Jan 7, 2016 • 11:40:12am

a quick peek at kitco shows are indices are down. Such is the life of the world’s stock markets.

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Decatur Deb Jan 7, 2016 • 11:40:24am

re: #115 Tigger2

Haven seen much about it today wonder what the moochers in Oregon are up to today.

Seem to be up to their navels in homoerotic fanmail.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:40:52am

Dept. of Fear?

Don’t give Trump any ideas.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:42:23am

Typical Trump voters.

Trump: Sit Down! https://t.co/6sadLYqFT5

— Trumplican (@Tea4Freedom) November 2, 2015

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wrenchwench Jan 7, 2016 • 11:42:49am

re: #114 WhatEVs

Nor Sarah, Bristol. Two kids by two daddies…the epitome of unplanned parenthood.

Except for the one they literally worship; no daddy on Earth, just some dove. Planning must come from the devil.

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gocart mozart Jan 7, 2016 • 11:43:21am

“I don’t want the gov’ment’s hands all over my freedom” Cletus whispered. “What about these hands?” said Ammon raggedly #bundyeroticfanfic

— Nick Brigadier (@nickbrigadier) January 7, 2016

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 11:43:25am

Speaking of questionable hatchlings - this person just registered an LGF account but hasn’t activated it yet.

youtube.com

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Tigger2 Jan 7, 2016 • 11:44:18am

re: #120 Nyet

Typical Trump voters.

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Sorry but they looks smarter than most Trump supporters.

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ObserverArt Jan 7, 2016 • 11:44:19am

re: #120 Nyet

Typical Trump voters.

[Embedded content]

The dark Brown doggy must be a Democrat or Independent. Not buying in.

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PhillyPretzel Jan 7, 2016 • 11:44:56am

re: #123 Charles Johnson

That is almost as good as the 10 zeros that just called my cell phone. Oh by the way if you get a call from the 10 zeros block them.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 11:45:31am

re: #123 Charles Johnson

Speaking of questionable hatchlings - this person just registered an LGF account but hasn’t activated it yet.

youtube.com

LOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!

SECRET CONSTITUTION EXPOSED - TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE !
2,200 views 6 months ago
These are the facts as we have found them and as we are fully prepared to stand by our thesis. If anyone disagrees with our position I recommend you challenge us in a court of law, as that is where we are prepared to argue. This video was removed by YouTube after THOUSANDS of hits. I challenged anyone to refute anything within with facts of their own and I have stood

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Decatur Deb Jan 7, 2016 • 11:45:44am

re: #125 ObserverArt

The dark Brown doggy must be a Democrat or Independent. Not buying in.

Reminded me to go rescue my mutt from the sitter’s. We’ve been gone a week. BBL.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 11:45:57am

re: #126 PhillyPretzel

That is almost as good as the 10 zeros that just called my cell phone. Oh by the way if you get a call from the 10 zeros block them.

It’s the low men in yellow coats calling.

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ObserverArt Jan 7, 2016 • 11:46:39am

re: #126 PhillyPretzel

That is almost as good as the 10 zeros that just called my cell phone. Oh by the way if you get a call from the 10 zeros block them.

Microsoft Support by any chance?

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PhillyPretzel Jan 7, 2016 • 11:46:53am

re: #129 Nyet

Don’t care they get blocked. :)

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Eclectic Cyborg Jan 7, 2016 • 11:46:56am

re: #7 Backwoods_Sleuth

He tried to work with Congress. They flipped him the middle finger. What other options does he have?

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PhillyPretzel Jan 7, 2016 • 11:47:37am

re: #130 ObserverArt

I have a piece of the fruit aka apple. No microsoft calls me.

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Belafon Jan 7, 2016 • 11:48:45am

re: #126 PhillyPretzel

That is almost as good as the 10 zeros that just called my cell phone. Oh by the way if you get a call from the 10 zeros block them.

Occasionally we get a phone call from “1”. We break out into SpongeBob when that happens: “Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen he was number one!”

google.com

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 11:50:16am

re: #127 Backwoods_Sleuth

SECRET CONSTITUTION EXPOSED - TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE !
2,200 views 6 months ago
These are the facts as we have found them and as we are fully prepared to stand by our thesis. If anyone disagrees with our position I recommend you challenge us in a court of law, as that is where we are prepared to argue. This video was removed by YouTube after THOUSANDS of hits. I challenged anyone to refute anything within with facts of their own and I have stood

Rage Furby, is that you?

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lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 11:50:18am

LMAO - Very Lonely Luke and Emo Kylo Ren are having a spat. A family affair.

Hand it to you, we should. Clever you are. @VeryLonelyLuke @KyloR3n

— lawhawk (@lawhawk) January 7, 2016

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lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 11:52:04am

Pass the popcorn

Oh man, https://t.co/PEiXYfYUeP pic.twitter.com/qnjK1VZc9j

— Andrew Kaczynski (@BuzzFeedAndrew) January 7, 2016

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Great White Snark Jan 7, 2016 • 11:52:45am

re: #115 Tigger2

Haven seen much about it today wonder what the moochers in Oregon are up to today.

Thirty one.

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ObserverArt Jan 7, 2016 • 11:53:13am

re: #133 PhillyPretzel

I have a piece of the fruit aka apple. No microsoft calls me.

I don’t know if it actually matters if you have a Windows machine.

And by they way…Microsoft Support are a bunch of hackers trying to get into your Windows computer and mess with it so they can charge you to fix it up…or something. They use robo callers or something.

I’ve gotten calls from them using the[no phone numbers allowed] number. I always let them go through their whole initial spiel and then without saying anything hang up. Might as well make them work…for nothing!

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 11:53:24am

OK. I’ve just implemented the code to make it so that users can’t read general private comments until they’ve been registered for at least two weeks, and posted at least 10 comments. They’ll still be able to read private comments specifically addressed to them, though.

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KGxvi Jan 7, 2016 • 11:54:13am

re: #6 Bubblehead II

Free legal advice from a non-lawyer. That’s worth, let me see… carry the one… yeah, absolutely fucking nothing.

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ObserverArt Jan 7, 2016 • 11:55:11am

re: #139 ObserverArt

I don’t know if it actually matters if you have a Windows machine.

And by they way…Microsoft Support are a bunch of hackers trying to get into your Windows computer and mess with it so they can charge you to fix it up…or something. They use robo callers or something.

I’ve gotten calls from them using the[no phone numbers allowed] number. I always let them go through their whole initial spiel and then without saying anything hang up. Might as well make them work…for nothing!

Heh! I forgot about the no phone numbers allowed filter. But, ten zeros is not a number!

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 11:55:19am

re: #135 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse

Rage Furby, is that you?

It’s Tom Lacovara of “Resurrect the Republic” (oh, and he’s from Texas…)

And he loves him some Hammond Family vs BLM drama…

#IStandWithTheHammonds #BundyRanch #ResurrectTheRepublic #DirtyUncleSam - PATRIOTS UNITE !!!! NO MORE BLM CRIMES! pic.twitter.com/pKjo4DOpQG

— RTR TRUTH MEDIA (@tomlacovara) January 2, 2016

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 11:55:47am

re: #137 lawhawk

Image: Pass the popcorn[Embedded content]

Don’t you hate it when Mommy and Daddy Wingnut fight?

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 11:56:10am

re: #143 Backwoods_Sleuth

It’s Tom Lacovara of “Resurrect the Republic” (oh, and he’s from Texas…)

And he loves him some Hammond Family vs BLM drama…

[Embedded content]

In other words, the common clay of the new West.

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Eclectic Cyborg Jan 7, 2016 • 11:56:24am

re: #140 Charles Johnson

Smart move. Thanks!

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 11:57:06am

re: #143 Backwoods_Sleuth

It’s Tom Lacovara of “Resurrect the Republic” (oh, and he’s from Texas…)

And he loves him some Hammond Family vs BLM drama…

Oh, ALL CAPS. We should listen to this guy.
/

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 11:57:29am

re: #143 Backwoods_Sleuth

It’s Tom Lacovara of “Resurrect the Republic” (oh, and he’s from Texas…)

And he loves him some Hammond Family vs BLM drama…

[Embedded content]

BLM was technically founded in 1946 but its roots go back to the early years of the Republic.
en.wikipedia.org

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Belafon Jan 7, 2016 • 11:57:38am

re: #143 Backwoods_Sleuth

It’s Tom Lacovara of “Resurrect the Republic” (oh, and he’s from Texas…)

And he loves him some Hammond Family vs BLM drama…

Resurrect the Republic so it can join the Union? Gotta love people who don’t know history.

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Eclectic Cyborg Jan 7, 2016 • 11:58:01am

Another phone scammer trick is to use spoofing software to make it look like you are getting a call from YOUR OWN NUMBER. The idea being you’ll be all like “WTF is this?” And answer it.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 11:59:25am

re: #145 Charles Johnson

In other words, the common clay of the new West.

aka moron….

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withak Jan 7, 2016 • 12:00:35pm

re: #150 Eclectic Cyborg

My number is 2345551234 (obviously, not really) and I’ll get spoofed calls from other numbers that fit the format (234) 555-XXXX. Must be a similar tactic.

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Bubblehead II Jan 7, 2016 • 12:01:51pm

re: #145 Charles Johnson

In other words, the common clay of the new West.

Something tells me he’ll last only a couple of days here before self destructs.

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lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 12:02:03pm

re: #145 Charles Johnson

Blazing Saddles… You know, morons.

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Eclectic Cyborg Jan 7, 2016 • 12:03:57pm

re: #152 withak

If you use an Android phone there are good blocking apps out there. Not sure there are alternatives for iOS.

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withak Jan 7, 2016 • 12:04:01pm

re: #123 Charles Johnson

I got about halfway through that video before I had to shut it off. Yeesh.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 12:04:16pm

re: #138 Great White Snark

Thirty one.

Oooh, a tropical heatwave.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 12:05:24pm

re: #145 Charles Johnson

In other words, the common clay of the new West.

Bwahahaaa…

Ron Paul Warned about an Armed BLM in 1997 - Freedom Outpost https://t.co/qWsDiYg3Oy

— RTR TRUTH MEDIA (@tomlacovara) January 7, 2016

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:06:07pm

re: #158 Backwoods_Sleuth

Bwahahaaa…

[Embedded content]

And Ron Paul would be just fine with BLM agents being murdered by redneck assholes for doing their jobs.

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Eclectic Cyborg Jan 7, 2016 • 12:06:14pm

The Congressman trying to censure Obama represents my district. Of course I am not a citizen yet so I am more or less a non factor to him but still.

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Eclectic Cyborg Jan 7, 2016 • 12:07:22pm

re: #159 HappyWarrior

Yeah thats what the Bundy assholes want. BLM starts shooting and they start shooting back and killing.

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withak Jan 7, 2016 • 12:07:26pm

re: #155 Eclectic Cyborg

Yeah, I’ve made good use of a blocker for Android ever since some poor soul got my number in error (presumably from a one-night stand) and then harassed me for days with hangups and messages.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 12:07:34pm

re: #158 Backwoods_Sleuth

Bwahahaaa…

[Embedded content]

Oh, and I see the hatchling also retweets Alex Jones.

Good to know…

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 12:10:06pm

re: #139 ObserverArt

I don’t know if it actually matters if you have a Windows machine.

And by they way…Microsoft Support are a bunch of hackers trying to get into your Windows computer and mess with it so they can charge you to fix it up…or something. They use robo callers or something.

I’ve gotten calls from them using the[no phone numbers allowed] number. I always let them go through their whole initial spiel and then without saying anything hang up. Might as well make them work…for nothing!

I do more. They want you to go to their URL for the infection phase. I make them give me the URL over and over and over and over. Then I make them tell me how to get to the place to enter the URL over and over. (While I’m blonde and not too stupid, I play a mean dumb blonde.)

Last time I took 20 minutes of their time (it was a light work day). Then when they finally figured it out they threatened me that they’d shut down my Windows access. I said “Go For It. I’ll wait.”

I was LMAO.

They were livid. I felt like I did a good deed for the day.

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wrenchwench Jan 7, 2016 • 12:10:08pm

re: #163 Backwoods_Sleuth

Oh, and I see the hatchling also retweets Alex Jones.

Good to know…

It’s not a hatchling until it exits its shell and posts a comment. It’s an egg. With a good tough shell, I hope.

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The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 12:11:59pm

re: #164 WhatEVs

I do more. They want you to go to their URL for the infection phase. I make them give me the URL over and over and over and over. Then I make them tell me how to get to the place to enter the URL over and over. (While I’m blonde and not too stupid, I play a mean dumb blonde.)

Last time I took 20 minutes of their time (it was a light work day). Then when they finally figured it out they threatened me that they’d shut down my Windows access. I said “Go For It. I’ll wait.”

I was LMAO.

They were livid. I felt like I did a good deed for the day.

Do you tell them your browser is “The Internet”

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 12:12:52pm

re: #165 wrenchwench

It’s not a hatchling until it exits its shell and posts a comment. It’s an egg. With a good tough shell, I hope.

This one is gonna need a bigger and thicker shell if it ever shows up.

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withak Jan 7, 2016 • 12:13:33pm

re: #164 WhatEVs

I do more. They want you to go to their URL for the infection phase. I make them give me the URL over and over and over and over. Then I make them tell me how to get to the place to enter the URL over and over. (While I’m blonde and not too stupid, I play a mean dumb blonde.)

Last time I took 20 minutes of their time (it was a light work day). Then when they finally figured it out they threatened me that they’d shut down my Windows access. I said “Go For It. I’ll wait.”

I was LMAO.

They were livid. I felt like I did a good deed for the day.

I like to fire up a Linux VM and mess with them that way.

“I don’t have a start button”

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darthstar Jan 7, 2016 • 12:15:18pm

It’s good to see DF’s hero John McCain taking a steaming hot shit on one of his brothers in arms simply because he’s a bitter old fuck.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 12:15:30pm

re: #166 The Vicious Babushka

Do you tell them your browser is “The Internet”

They have you go through Run, not a browser. That makes playing stupid even better.

“Click on Start”

“Start?” (batting eyelashes)

“In the lower left corner”

“Ooooh.” (Tilting head) “Ok”

“Click…”

“Wait. What’s Start again?”

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lizardofid Jan 7, 2016 • 12:15:35pm

re: #165 wrenchwench

It’s not a hatchling until it exits its shell and posts a comment. It’s an egg. With a good tough shell, I hope.

At this point it’s merely a zealous zygote!

Ducking.

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 12:16:00pm

Conservatives *care* so much about fetuses, but have absolutely no sympathy for children murdered in gun violence. @benshapiro

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 7, 2016

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darthstar Jan 7, 2016 • 12:16:03pm

Meanwhile, on the other side of the aisle…someone’s trying a new old argument again.

Electability…where have I heard that argument before? https://t.co/BOaXmpQPHa

— Sean McCabe (@darthstar99) January 7, 2016

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 12:16:08pm

re: #164 WhatEVs

Any unrecognized phone numbers on my Caller ID, I answer the phone saying “Fraud Department, how may I assist you…” and then, after a suitable length of time, laugh like in a low-budget horror movie…

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Eclectic Cyborg Jan 7, 2016 • 12:16:10pm

re: #168 withak

“Where’s the Any Key??”

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ausador Jan 7, 2016 • 12:17:00pm

How old do you suppose Obama was when this picture was taken, 5 or 6 maybe?

When Black Panthers & urban looters threaten civilians, Obama is notably silent about taking away their guns pic.twitter.com/sK2vNCVjkb

— Dinesh D’Souza (@DineshDSouza) January 5, 2016

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:17:07pm

re: #172 Charles Johnson

[Embedded content]

You notice he only directs this fucked up language at pro-choice Democratic women. Barbara Bush is pro-choice too. Yet Benny never says this fucked up language at her.

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The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 12:17:49pm

re: #172 Charles Johnson

[Embedded content]

And he comes right back atcha, Leftist Libtard!

Funny, it’s your leftist cities where all those kids are getting killed you supposedly care so much about. https://t.co/a584B3jc0w

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) January 7, 2016

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 12:17:56pm

Whole cities can be “leftist?” Who knew? @benshapiro

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 7, 2016

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Bubblehead II Jan 7, 2016 • 12:17:57pm

Fucking ~~idiots~~ bigots. Butch “the gay” Otter will probably want to do the same thing here in Idaho.

Alabama sues federal government over Syrian refugees

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 12:18:04pm

re: #174 Backwoods_Sleuth

Any unrecognized phone numbers on my Caller ID, I answer the phone saying “Fraud Department, how may I assist you…” and then, after a suitable length of time, laugh like in a low-budget horror movie…

That’s AWESOME! I’m so using that.

Another one for sales people: “Oh, you’re selling something! Thank god! I thought you were another bill collector!”

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:18:14pm

re: #176 ausador

How old do you suppose Obama was when this picture was taken, 5 or 6 maybe?

[Embedded content]

Dinesh should be counting his blessings his criminal ass isn’t in jail. Go fuck yourself Dinesh with a rusty nail.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 12:18:54pm

re: #176 ausador

Someone else obviously unarmed in the Battle of the Wits:

@christinaLW28 Hey, I agree! In my tweets I sometimes do biting wit but at the end of the day that’s just politics

— Dinesh D’Souza (@DineshDSouza) January 7, 2016

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:18:59pm

re: #178 The Vicious Babushka

And he comes right back atcha, Leftist Libtard!

[Embedded content]

Cities aren’t leftist just as the countryside isn’t rightist. They are American you hateful little asshole.

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darthstar Jan 7, 2016 • 12:19:01pm

Sanders cracks Clinton’s Nevada firewall https://t.co/vrXmCtsOcj

— JUDITH MILLSTEAD (@ARTSYJUDITH) January 7, 2016

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The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 12:19:05pm

Can Ben name even one major US city that’s not “Leftist”?

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:19:38pm

re: #183 Backwoods_Sleuth

Someone else obviously unarmed in the Battle of the Wits:

[Embedded content]

You don’t have with Douche, you’re not clever and your anti-Obama “documentary” was a pathetic flop even for RW hate documentaries.

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darthstar Jan 7, 2016 • 12:20:44pm

Badass. “Snowy owl spotted soaring on Montreal traffic camera” https://t.co/bkx5UKdvl0 pic.twitter.com/estDdCyrKo

— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) January 7, 2016

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 12:21:32pm

re: #176 ausador

How old do you suppose Obama was when this picture was taken, 5 or 6 maybe?

Urban Looters!!!1 We know who they are!!!11

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lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 12:21:32pm

re: #176 ausador

He was about 6. But like I’m fond of saying, Obama is a Time Lord and has a TARDIS at his disposal. So of course it’s his fault. /

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:22:43pm

re: #190 lawhawk

He was about 6. But like I’m fond of saying, Obama is a Time Lord and has a TARDIS at his disposal. So of course it’s his fault. /

Dinesh probably blames Obama for the Soviets.

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 12:22:52pm

re: #187 HappyWarrior

You don’t have with Douche, you’re not clever and your anti-Obama “documentary” was a pathetic flop even for RW hate documentaries.

Well this newest “book” is about how Obama and Hitlery have stolen America or something. So this whole destroying America is sure taking some time and requiring lots of different hands to accomplish.

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Kragar Jan 7, 2016 • 12:23:00pm

re: #164 WhatEVs

For a while, I was getting calls saying I had received a Federal Grant and all I needed was to give them was some personal info to verify I was the correct recipient so they could transfer me the funds.

“Thats great. Whats the name of the Program that is sending me the funds?”

“Its a Federal Grant.”

“Yeah, but which agency? You know Congress passes budgets, which agency is providing the grant?”

“I just need to verify your information.”

“Sure thing, just give me the name of the Agency and the program so I can check it out on the Internet and read about it.”

“… FUCK YOU! *CLICK*”

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CriticalDragon1177 Jan 7, 2016 • 12:23:32pm

For those of you attacking Obama for his executive orders, keep in mind that sometimes they’re necessarily and justified. Making them, doesn’t automatically make him a tyrant or mean that he is violating the constitution.

pic.twitter.com/mYUPuIAO1v

— mrossano6970 (@mrossano6970) January 7, 2016

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unproven innocence Jan 7, 2016 • 12:23:42pm

re: #188 darthstar

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That may be a bit of a problem for the facial recognition software.

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Stanley Sea Toujours Jan 7, 2016 • 12:23:47pm

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator & #FDNY FF Horvath w/ red-tailed hawk rescued from 3rd floor apt. air conditioner pic.twitter.com/kw4LrNQt8f

— FDNY (@FDNY) January 7, 2016

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lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 12:24:12pm

re: #190 lawhawk

.@DineshDSouza the NRA wasn’t u giant imbecile….jeezus….do u even history? #embarrassing stupid. pic.twitter.com/OKjux2FECm

— Bimmerella ❤ (@bimmerella) January 7, 2016

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:24:24pm

re: #192 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse

Well this newest “book” is about how Obama and Hitlery have stolen America or something. So this whole destroying America is sure taking some time and requiring lots of different hands to accomplish.

So basically he’s writing the same book that these guys always write?

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 12:24:31pm

re: #176 ausador

How old do you suppose Obama was when this picture was taken, 5 or 6 maybe?

Why didn’t Obama cry when the CVS was burned?!?!??!?!

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Kragar Jan 7, 2016 • 12:24:42pm

re: #183 Backwoods_Sleuth

Its not so much biting wit, more like bitter twit @DineshDSouza @christinaLW28

— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) January 7, 2016

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 12:25:23pm

re: #198 HappyWarrior

So basically he’s writing the same book that these guys always write?

Yes, America, Imagine the World Without Her When More People have Health Insurance…….

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:25:29pm

re: #194 CriticalDragon1177

For those of you attacking Obama for his executive orders, keep in mind that sometimes they’re necessarily and justified. Making them, doesn’t automatically make him a tyrant or mean that he is violating the constitution.

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He’s actually been very conservative in the number he’s ordered. All the more amazing considering the kind of Congress he’s dealt with for much of his presidency.

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jaunte Jan 7, 2016 • 12:25:32pm

Half bile, half wit.

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 12:25:58pm

Whoa, hit a real nerve with that one. Getting bombarded with right wing idiots following Shapiro’s reply.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:26:11pm

Dinesh is also the guy who without any irony “attacked” Obama as being anti-colonial.

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EPR-radar Jan 7, 2016 • 12:26:33pm

re: #169 darthstar

It’s good to see DF’s hero John McCain taking a steaming hot shit on one of his brothers in arms simply because he’s a bitter old fuck.

Speaking of GOP ‘heroes’, I’ve been reading about the poisoning of the water in Flint Michigan by Gov. Synder and his cronies.

That’s the kind of thing that really strains my opposition to capital punishment.

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 12:26:39pm

re: #200 Kragar

Dinesh fancies himself an intellectual. He was a university president after all, some wingnutty office space in Manhattan.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 12:27:21pm

re: #205 HappyWarrior

Dinesh is also the guy who without any irony “attacked” Obama as being anti-colonial.

Horror! God forbid he’s also anti-racist!

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BeachDem Jan 7, 2016 • 12:27:24pm

re: #183 Backwoods_Sleuth

Someone else obviously unarmed in the Battle of the Wits:

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He really thinks his tweets are “biting wit?” What delusions of adequacy Dinesh da felon suffers.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:28:17pm

re: #208 Nyet

Horror! God forbid he’s also anti-racist!

Heh I was thinking more of the fact that the guy’s from a country that got its independence from the largest colonial power the Earth has ever seen. But yeah they flip out over “Anti-Racism” too but then again they think community organizers are the Devil yet they bitch about urban decay while at the same time wanting nothing to be done.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 12:30:03pm

re: #210 HappyWarrior

Heh I was thinking more of the fact that the guy’s from a country that got its independence from the largest colonial power the Earth has ever seen.

Anti-colonial => anti 13 colonies => anti-American!!1

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ObserverArt Jan 7, 2016 • 12:33:15pm

Ben Shapiro…it’s not good to go through life stupid and angry. Or, are you angry because you are stupid? I suggest a well-rounded liberal education might help you out. As for the anger, I think that is hopeless.

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EPR-radar Jan 7, 2016 • 12:33:20pm

re: #205 HappyWarrior

Dinesh is also the guy who without any irony “attacked” Obama as being anti-colonial.

Having black people oppressed by colonial overlords satisfies deep needs in US conservatives. They probably approve of the way the Belgians ran the Congo back in the day.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:34:18pm

re: #213 EPR-radar

Having black people oppressed by colonial overlords satisfies deep needs in US conservatives. They probably approve of the way the Belgians ran the Congo back in the day.

True.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:34:58pm

In a OT note, I finished my Audible version of 1984. Fascinating.

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ausador Jan 7, 2016 • 12:39:54pm

Cool story bruh, like what happens next, the space aliens invade?

#SaudiArabia’s nightmare: Saudi #Shiites could ‘secede’ & take all oil to #Iran https://t.co/UZcmTpJMlm #IranSaudi https://t.co/URulG056lg

— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) January 7, 2016

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 12:40:19pm

re: #196 Stanley Sea Toujours

Wow, no gloves…I never have done that with a redtail hawk.
Welding gloves, at the very least, every damned time.

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gocart mozart Jan 7, 2016 • 12:44:32pm

re: #176 ausador

Shorter @DineshDSouza: “Look at meeee! I can be as big a douche bag as those other guys! Look at MEEEEE!”
— gocart mozart (@gocartmozart1) January 7, 2016

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Bubblehead II Jan 7, 2016 • 12:47:36pm

Ok. This is priceless and is something you would expect from the Onion.

Tearful militant discovers friend drank away donation money: ‘It’s like finding out there is no such thing as Santa’

A heartbroken militiaman announced that one of his buddies had walked off the Oregon nature preserve they had overtaken and had holed up in a local motel to drink away donation money.

Now we know why the are begging for snacks.

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klys (maker of Silmarils) Jan 7, 2016 • 12:47:56pm

re: #217 Backwoods_Sleuth

Wow, no gloves…I never have done that with a redtail hawk.
Welding gloves, at the very least, every damned time.

We gave my sister a falconry glove for Christmas, since she has been handling an owl they use for classes. (She’s using the school-provided glove with her, because that’s what the bird is used to, but this was a big draw for her and she was really excited to get to start working with the birds.)

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Belafon Jan 7, 2016 • 12:49:20pm

re: #219 Bubblehead II

Ok. This is priceless and is something you would expect from the Onion.

Tearful militant discovers friend drank away donation money: ‘It’s like finding out there is no such thing as Santa’

A heartbroken militiaman announced that one of his buddies had walked off the Oregon nature preserve they had overtaken and had holed up in a local motel to drink away donation money.

Now we know why the are begging for snacks.

Those tears are fake. Someone check for onions.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 12:49:38pm

re: #176 ausador

How old do you suppose Obama was when this picture was taken, 5 or 6 maybe?

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And eejit Dinesh is himself just four months older than Obama.

What an asshat.

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Romantic Heretic Jan 7, 2016 • 12:49:52pm

re: #158 Backwoods_Sleuth

If I was working for BLM I’d want to be armed too, considering the utter nutbars it looks like they have to deal with on a daily basis.

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Jenner7 Jan 7, 2016 • 12:51:15pm

Spotted in Burlington. pic.twitter.com/aV7cirjXKM

— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) January 7, 2016

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thecommodore Jan 7, 2016 • 12:51:53pm

re: #6 Bubblehead II

Don’t forget, tRump wants him to file a preemptive suit to have the courts declare him a U.S. citizen.

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Of course he conveniently ignores the fact that it’s mainly his supporter that are asking the question.

Obama would win too.

Oops…

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Jebediah, RBG Jan 7, 2016 • 12:52:09pm

re: #221 Belafon

Those tears are fake. Someone check for onions.

At least now I understand why we all used to wear onions on our belts.

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gocart mozart Jan 7, 2016 • 12:52:55pm

re: #176 ausador

@DineshDSouza Obama should join 1967 NRA and Gov Reagan in passing the Mulford Act. Get guns away from negros Now! https://t.co/5xtki2H2OV

— gocart mozart (@gocartmozart1) January 7, 2016

These people are impossible to parody. For more on when the NRA and Reagan supported gun control because oooga booga, see salon.com

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 12:53:47pm

@Green_Footballs @benshapiro stopping abortions stops abortions. Gun control does not stop inner city shootings. Quit trying to be clever.

— Andrew (@AcrossTheFieId) January 7, 2016

lolwut? https://t.co/c6lwMEPBoc @AcrossTheFieId @benshapiro

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 7, 2016

There it is, stated outright. They think laws can completely end abortion, but will have absolutely no effect on the sacred gun.

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KGxvi Jan 7, 2016 • 12:54:36pm

re: #60 lawhawk

I actually just did a page on what it takes to be a natural born citizen. Granted, I’m a lawyer and know where, generally to look for these answers, but it only took about 30 seconds worth of googling to find the answer.

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Belafon Jan 7, 2016 • 12:54:46pm

re: #228 Charles Johnson

There it is, stated outright. They think laws can completely end abortion, but will have absolutely no effect on the sacred gun.

Obviously, the first abortion in the US occurred in 1973. //

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 12:55:07pm

Hey wingnuts? This is completely false. But don’t let that stop you from repeating it. https://t.co/K3FPP4bFSD pic.twitter.com/OG8A8boknB

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 7, 2016

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Bubblehead II Jan 7, 2016 • 12:55:19pm

re: #223 Romantic Heretic

If I was working for BLM I’d want to be armed to, considering the utter nutbars it looks like they have to deal with on a daily basis.

It isn’t just the nutbars, though they are bad enough. They also have to deal with pot growers, cattle/horse rustlers and poachers as well. Just last spring they were pulling livestock trailers over for brand inspections as someone was observed loading calves into one and driving off.

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Romantic Heretic Jan 7, 2016 • 12:55:27pm

re: #188 darthstar

I saw one that close many years ago when working for the railroad.

Only not through a camera. Kinda scary actually.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 12:55:39pm

Fukkin’ Snyder. And all republicans. Fuck ‘me all.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signs SB 571 into law and it’s probably WAY worse than you thought https://t.co/3tUm08DHSR

— GunsOverPeople (@GunsOverPeople) January 7, 2016

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:55:57pm

re: #228 Charles Johnson

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There it is, stated outright. They think laws can completely end abortion, but will have absolutely no effect on the sacred gun.

They’re helpless in otherwords they’re typical conservatives. Obama does not expect to prevent all shootings but it is reasonable to expect to reduce them. Seat belt laws and other measures have reduced car crashes.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 12:58:12pm

Sweden: Welfare migrant cuts throat of host family’s 7-year-old daughter - https://t.co/mgSkRAgrNf

— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) January 7, 2016

This is spreading like fire among conservatives and neo-Nazis.

E.g.:

Eritrean “refugee” moves in with Swedish family, he slashes …
whitegenocideproject. com/eritrean-refugee-moves-in-with-swedish-famil..

Liberal Host Family Discovers What Migrant Did To Their 7 …
madworldnews.c om/liberal-family-migrant-daughter/

Etc.

What the neo-Nazis won’t tell you: the family of the victim are Eritrean migrants, just as the murderer.

raimoq.com

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Romantic Heretic Jan 7, 2016 • 12:58:53pm

re: #207 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse

Dinesh fancies himself an intellectual. He was a university president after all, some wingnutty office space in Manhattan.

Trump University perhaps?

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gocart mozart Jan 7, 2016 • 12:59:12pm

re: #236 Nyet

This is spreading like fire among conservatives and neo-Nazis

Department of Redundancy Department.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:59:23pm

re: #234 WhatEVs

Fukkin’ Snyder. And all republicans. Fuck ‘me all.

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I remember Ratuner who’s always called a moderate cutting funding for autistic kids on World Autism Day. That’s yet another reason why I could care less if the REpublican Party implodes on themselves. They repeatedly show themselves as a party that just does not care about people who aren’t rich straight white guys.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 12:59:50pm

re: #236 Nyet

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This is spreading like fire among conservatives and neo-Nazis.

E.g.:

Etc.

What the neo-Nazis won’t tell you: the family of the victim are Eritrean migrants, just as the murderer.

raimoq.com

Coulter’s a Nazi bitch.

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KGxvi Jan 7, 2016 • 1:00:44pm

re: #236 Nyet

What the neo-Nazis won’t tell you: the family of the victim are Eritrean migrants, just as the murderer.

Why ruin a perfectly good misinformation campaign with nuance?

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 1:00:48pm

Sorry if that came off harsh but I’m sick Coulter’s racism being tolerated by the media and few if anyone calling her out on it.

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 1:01:23pm

re: #237 Romantic Heretic

Trump University perhaps?

I think it’s called King’s College, which isn’t exactly the most democratic sounding college name in the world.

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darthstar Jan 7, 2016 • 1:01:31pm

Tearful militant discovers friend drank away donation money: ‘It’s like finding out there is no such thing as Santa’ https://t.co/vivBwekvqK

— DrLearnALot (@DrLearnALot) January 7, 2016

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Jayleia Jan 7, 2016 • 1:02:04pm

re: #219 Bubblehead II

Funny thing is that for me, it’s like finding out there IS a Santa

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Tigger2 Jan 7, 2016 • 1:03:40pm

re: #228 Charles Johnson

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There it is, stated outright. They think laws can completely end abortion, but will have absolutely no effect on the sacred gun.

@AcrossTheFieId @Green_Footballs @benshapiro You’re nuts all it will do is push them back into the alleys and cause deaths like it used to.
— jim (@jlcoffeecup) January 7, 2016

@AcrossTheFieId @Green_Footballs @benshapiro You’re to damn young to remember how it used to be.
— jim (@jlcoffeecup) January 7, 2016

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 1:07:16pm

But I can make a really good grilled cheese sandwich. pic.twitter.com/zbdDFSRrcn

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 7, 2016

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gocart mozart Jan 7, 2016 • 1:07:53pm

I’m sorry my little girl, #daddysworeanoath @redbox pic.twitter.com/PbR0XkPYiM

— Brian Rich (@briantrich) January 6, 2016

twitter.com

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 1:10:23pm

re: #248 gocart mozart

Chris Hardwick on @midnight last night had the original vid on and had the comedians do their own Oath jokes. It was funny as hell.

250

Single-handed sailor Jan 7, 2016 • 1:10:50pm

Wow, look at all the earthquakes in Fairview, OK since last night.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 1:11:21pm

re: #249 WhatEVs

Chris Hardwick on @midnight last night had the original vid on and had the comedians do their own Oath jokes. It was funny as hell.

I enjoy that show.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 1:11:53pm

re: #243 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse

I think it’s called King’s College, which isn’t exactly the most democratic sounding college name in the world.

yep, The King’s College, a Christian liberal arts college, housed in the Empire State Building in Manhattan at the time he was named college president.

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ausador Jan 7, 2016 • 1:13:13pm

Promoted ad on Twitter, I remember this coming up here a few days ago…

Introducing The Resurgent, a new home online for conservative activists to find news and information. https://t.co/iNRqIpX6Qy

— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) December 31, 2015

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gocart mozart Jan 7, 2016 • 1:14:21pm

@murphymike @PhilipRucker @realDonaldTrump & Jeb! is low energy, na,na, na, na, na. pic.twitter.com/vwldVY5hRS

— FieldDiamond (@FieldDiamond) January 7, 2016

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 1:14:26pm

re: #253 ausador

Promoted ad on Twitter, I remember this coming up here a few days ago…

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How many echo chambers do these guys need? I’m still waiting for Reaganbook and Reaganporntube.

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Tigger2 Jan 7, 2016 • 1:14:34pm

re: #250 Single-handed sailor

Wow, look at all the earthquakes in Fairview, OK since last night.

I wonder if that was caused by wingnuts heads exploding over Obama’s gun background check speech. //

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 1:15:08pm

re: #251 HappyWarrior

I enjoy that show.

It’s my favorite. Hardwick is hysterical.

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 1:15:57pm

re: #70 The Vicious Babushka

If someone is going to pimp their blog here they should participate in the community.

THIS. It works both ways. I don’t blame anyone for wanting more exposure for their blog, but IMHO it should be a two-way street.

Sure, the pages benefit LGF in the sense that they constantly generate new content, but despite the haters’ claims of LGF’s supposed irrelevance, this site still gets far more traffic than your average blog and pages show up in Google searches almost instantly.

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lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 1:16:02pm

I’m thinking Kylo needs an intervention:

@VeryLonelyLuke i just wanted to be alone to think about darth vader for a little while

— Emo Kylo Ren (@KyloR3n) January 7, 2016

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 1:16:37pm

re: #257 WhatEVs

It’s my favorite. Hardwick is hysterical.

Yeah, I like Chris. It’s one of my favorites too. I like to play along to it and it’s also a good way to find about new comedians. Hannibal Burress, the guy who a lot of people credit for bringing the allegations about Bill Cosby to mainstream public attention has been on there.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 1:16:45pm

re: #255 HappyWarrior

How many echo chambers do these guys need? I’m still waiting for Reaganbook and Reaganporntube.

Isn’t Reaganbook FreeRepublic?

Hail zombie Reagan!

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lawhawk Jan 7, 2016 • 1:17:27pm

re: #258 CuriousLurker

I used to cross-post a lot of my stuff at my old blog, but I haven’t really been blogging over there in a while. Now, if I’ve got something to go in a long form, I’ll do a page here. I save the old blog for photos or 9/11 related stuff.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 1:18:08pm

re: #236 Nyet

I found the judgment in the case, and it adds even more nuance (google translate):

The relationship between Daniel Gebru and the family he lived with seemingly have been good.

During the day July 25, 2015, Daniel Gebru part in everyday activities in
apartment. At the time of the event, on the evening of the same day, was Rahel Tsegaye
- Aunt Yosan Afewerki - in the apartment to suit Yosan Afewerki since
Selemawit Zegay worked. At 20:00 pm the same night alerted the police and
ambulance to the apartment. In the apartment anträffades Yosan Afewerki with cuts
throat and Daniel Gebru with a knife inserted in the throat. When the police and
paramedics arrived at the scene was Yosan Afewerki on the floor of the hall and Daniel
Gebru low or half-sitting in the right corner of the bathroom. Yosan Afewerki
was pronounced dead in the apartment while Daniel Gebru with life-threatening injuries
transported to hospital.[…]
The interrogation appears at first to Daniel Gebru told of how he was on
evening, he had a strong anxiety and wanted to take his life, he took with him two
knives from the kitchen and stood in front of the mirror in the bathroom and talking to himself
if he would take his life or not.
In addition, shows that Daniel Gebru during interrogation said that someone came and
hugged him from behind and he was frightened of it, why he jumped.
During interrogation, he submitted different if he understood that it was Yosan
Afewerki or not that had come into the bathroom. He told me that he did not
believes that the door to the bathroom was closed at this time.
Furthermore, he has told during interrogation that he put the knives on the floor and then
locking the door and hit Yosan Afewerki and then himself with a knife, but it was
dark for him, and that he does not remember.
Finally, Daniel Gebru told during interrogation that Yosan Afewerki lay on her back on
floor, and he grabbed her throat when he hurt her. He also showed at
questioning how he cut her and told her how he hurt himself and the
the position he held at the toilet when he did it.
It must here again be emphasized that Daniel Gebru during interrogation constantly explained
he had severe anxiety and that it was dark and he did not know in which world
he was in.[…]
In the forensic psychiatric statement has in this part stated that Daniel Gebru, as a result of
serious mental disorder at the time of the act, had an impaired ability to recognize
offense meaning and to adapt their actions for such insight. District Court
do not find, with regard to what has previously expressed about the reliability of
Daniel Gebrus to police questioning information, the reason to question it
the basis on which that conclusion was based.
Overall, therefore, the court finds that it is undisputed that Daniel Gebru at
the act currently not totally lacked insight into his actions. The District Court therefore finds
Daniel Gebru been sufficiently aware of his actions because he injured
Yosan Afewerki.
[…]
Initially, it can be stated that it involved a defenseless child who has become
killed in his own home. This suggests that the act should be regarded as murder.
The circumstances speak in another direction is that Daniel Gebru gone to
the bathroom in order to take his own life, which he later also tried to do.
There is no evidence other than that it has been a matter of a very short
events and that the offense is committed during premeditation. Nor is support
for it involved a particularly reckless actions by Daniel Gebrus page
which resulted in unnecessary suffering for Yosan Afewerki beyond the suffering itself
knife cutting involved. Moreover, it is undisputed that Daniel Gebru the deed occasion
had a serious mental disorder and an impaired ability to control their
action. Finally, it is not shown other than to Daniel Gebru committed the act
with indifference intent.
All in all, therefore, according to the court the circumstances of the offense must be
assessed as homicide.
Daniel Gebru is by killing Yosan Afewerki guilty of manslaughter
In summary, it is the District Court established that Daniel Gebru has made itself
guilty of the accused offense. He will be with regard to the circumstances of
the act is not convicted of murder, but of manslaughter.

The guy is objectively mentally ill. Which doesn’t depend on his race, nationality, etc.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 1:19:05pm

re: #261 WhatEVs

Isn’t Reaganbook FreeRepublic?

Hail zombie Reagan!

Hehe, it was some right wing jagoff’s plan to make a Right Wing Facebook because regular Facebook is too “liberal.”

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 1:19:53pm

I think I may start doing some pages in the new year. Not really my thing but I’m taking creative writing this winter so maybe I’ll share some of my writings from that.

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ausador Jan 7, 2016 • 1:20:50pm

re: #259 lawhawk

@VeryLonelyLuke I hope your pet rock dies

— Emo Kylo Ren (@KyloR3n) January 7, 2016

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 1:21:28pm

re: #258 CuriousLurker

THIS. It works both ways. I don’t blame anyone for wanting more exposure for their blog, but IMHO it should be a two-way street.

Sure, the pages benefit LGF in the sense that they constantly generate new content, but despite the haters’ claims of LGF’s supposed irrelevance, this site still gets far more traffic than your average blog and pages show up in Google searches almost instantly.

Some people don’t want to participate in general posts, I get that. But if you post a Page you damn better well engage in comments there. Too many times someone drops a turd in the pages and high tails it outta there leaving the stench sitting there for everyone else. Often for days and days on end (in the pages panel) until it’s sufficiently downdinged.

If you can’t support your own post, I say ax ‘em.

(Dear autocorrect, please stop changing ‘em to ‘me. Thanks.)

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EPR-radar Jan 7, 2016 • 1:21:46pm

re: #234 WhatEVs

Fukkin’ Snyder. And all republicans. Fuck ‘me all.

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It looks like poisoning their own citizens took more time than expected for the Michigan GOP, so they didn’t even bother to read the ALEC/Koch brothers crap they just passed.

Good governance in action. ///////

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Oblongatis Jan 7, 2016 • 1:23:12pm

Thinking the FBI should give the OR guys the Noriega treatment. Bieber or Death Metal. So many choices.

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CriticalDragon1177 Jan 7, 2016 • 1:23:30pm

re: #197 lawhawk

.@DineshDSouza the NRA wasn’t u giant imbecile….jeezus….do u even history? #embarrassing stupid. pic.twitter.com/OKjux2FECm

— Bimmerella ❤ (@bimmerella) January 7, 2016

@bimmerella @DineshDSouza They support everyone’s right to keep & bare arms, unless UR not white. Nothing hypocritical or racist there. 2/2

— CriticalDragon1177 (@CriticalDragon1) January 7, 2016

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EPR-radar Jan 7, 2016 • 1:23:31pm

re: #255 HappyWarrior

How many echo chambers do these guys need? I’m still waiting for Reaganbook and Reaganporntube.

They need everything to be an echo chamber. All they have are lies and delusions, so truth and clear thinking are their worst nightmare.

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 1:23:33pm

re: #253 ausador

Introducing The Resurgent, a new home online for conservative activists to find news and information. t.co
— Erick Erickson

Wingnuts finally making a go with this Internet thing I see…..

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 1:23:55pm

re: #267 WhatEVs

If you can’t support your own post, I say ax ‘em.

True. But there should be no extra-hoops to jump through to merely start posting pages.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 1:24:24pm

re: #271 EPR-radar

They need everything to be an echo chamber. All they have are lies and delusions, so truth and clear thinking are their worst nightmare.

My favorite was when they wanted to rewrite the Bible to suit their ideology.

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EPR-radar Jan 7, 2016 • 1:26:11pm

re: #274 HappyWarrior

My favorite was when they wanted to rewrite the Bible to suit their ideology.

Whatever became of that? I was so looking forward to the finished product.

The Book of Mammon would have been a hoot.

The Wingnut Sermon on the Mount would also be good.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 1:27:18pm

re: #260 HappyWarrior

I play the hashtag wars almost all the time. A few days ago @midnight liked one of mine and I thought I might win. Alas.

Hell Is For Children (Who have no food) #DemocratSongs @midnight

— MsJoanne (@MsJoanne) January 5, 2016

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 1:28:34pm

re: #264 HappyWarrior

Hehe, it was some right wing jagoff’s plan to make a Right Wing Facebook because regular Facebook is too “liberal.”

Hermetically sealing the information bubble.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 1:29:09pm

re: #276 WhatEVs

I play the hashtag wars almost all the time. A few days ago @midnight liked one of mine and I thought I might win. Alas.

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Heh those are always fun. I’d participalte in that as well if I did Twitter.

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Tigger2 Jan 7, 2016 • 1:29:23pm

re: #275 EPR-radar

Whatever became of that? I was so looking forward to the finished product.

The Book of Mammon would have been a hoot.

The Wingnut Sermon on the Mount would also be good.

In the rightwing version of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus would have been walking around with an AR slung over his shoulder.

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ausador Jan 7, 2016 • 1:29:43pm

re: #274 HappyWarrior

My favorite was when they wanted to rewrite the Bible to suit their ideology.

That was a conservapedia project, courtesy of Andy Schlafly. I think they actually finished it, can’t be bothered to look.

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KGxvi Jan 7, 2016 • 1:31:26pm

re: #269 Oblongatis

I’m guessing Adele’s Hello would get really old after the third or fourth time through.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 1:32:42pm

re: #273 Nyet

True. But there should be no extra-hoops to jump through to merely start posting pages.

Agreed completely. I just don’t like the propaganda dump and run posts.

I love the Pages. I love this site for the vast array of member interests. I learn stuff all the time. And I live for that stuff.

I also like the varying opinions. It makes me think and forces me to justify (in my own mind) my own opinions. Always of value.

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Eric The Fruit Bat Jan 7, 2016 • 1:33:31pm

re: #272 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse

Ah yes, just like their “incredibly (cough) successful” Wikipedia variant, Conservapedia, done by the spawn of Phyllis Schafly.

What a joke.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 1:35:50pm

re: #265 HappyWarrior

I think I may start doing some pages in the new year. Not really my thing but I’m taking creative writing this winter so maybe I’ll share some of my writings from that.

Doing pages is a really great way to bring attention to something that might otherwise not be noticed by most lizards when only mentioned in an O/T comment on a main page.

Trust me…I know this…

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Oblongatis Jan 7, 2016 • 1:36:03pm

re: #283 Eric The Fruit Bat

Haven’t thought of that site in years. As I recall it was more of a Christian conservative thing.

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 1:37:14pm

@xvszero I don’t know - I don’t have one!

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 7, 2016

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 1:37:27pm

re: #275 EPR-radar

Whatever became of that? I was so looking forward to the finished product.

The Book of Mammon would have been a hoot.

The Wingnut Sermon on the Mount would also be good.

Was one of the Bundy’s supposed to write that?

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 1:38:28pm

re: #275 EPR-radar

Whatever became of that? I was so looking forward to the finished product.

The Book of Mammon would have been a hoot.

The Wingnut Sermon on the Mount would also be good.

I honestly don’t know.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 1:39:26pm

re: #284 Backwoods_Sleuth

Doing pages are a really great way to bring attention to something that might otherwise not be noticed by most lizards when only mentioned in an O/T comment on a main page.

Trust me…I know this…

That’s a good idea. At the very least, I can play DJ.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 1:39:27pm

re: #281 KGxvi

I’m guessing Adele’s Hello would get really old after the third or fourth time through.

Twice. Not only was I depressed to the point of suicide but I wanted to kill the person who’d make me listen to it again.

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Bubblehead II Jan 7, 2016 • 1:40:14pm

So what did Congress accomplish by repealing the Affordable Care Act for the more than 50th time? Nothing. https://t.co/vHqrlH31zo

— Josh Earnest (@PressSec) January 7, 2016

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Alephnaught Jan 7, 2016 • 1:41:13pm

re: #286 Charles Johnson

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Reminds of the lyric from the Gerry Rafferty song “Get It Right Next Time”:

You need direction, yeah you need a name
When you’re standing in the crossroads every highway looks the same
After a while you can recognise the signs
So if you get it wrong you’ll get it right next time

Gerry Rafferty - Get It Right Next Time

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 1:41:26pm

re: #286 Charles Johnson

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Moral compass depends on the big ass magnet that is situated in the middle of that huge Flat Earth circle….

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EPR-radar Jan 7, 2016 • 1:41:27pm

re: #279 Tigger2

In the rightwing version of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus would have been walking around with an AR slung over his shoulder.

That’s a bit wussy for RWNJ Jesus. The assault rifle is for dispatching the pesky poor people, and would see constant use.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 1:43:54pm

Two more days until my vacation ends.

I’m sad already.

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ausador Jan 7, 2016 • 1:45:02pm

re: #285 Oblongatis

Haven’t thought of that site in years. As I recall it was more of a Christian conservative thing.

Andy runs the whole thing, basically every article and edit has to get his approval. Andy’s ideas about many things only bear a tenuous relation to reality so many entries are pretty bizarre.

Andy also runs a home schooling group so he sets the curriculum for the parents to follow. Many of the articles are written by his “students” as school assignments. Which of course means that they have to say whatever Andy wants to hear. :(

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FormerDirtDart Jan 7, 2016 • 1:45:45pm

Set your DVRs

MONDAY, JANUARY 18: British @HouseofCommons debate on Barring Donald Trump from U.K. - LIVE at 11:30am ET on C-SPAN pic.twitter.com/Pm1WB1bTpI

— CSPAN (@cspan) January 7, 2016

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GlutenFreeJesus Jan 7, 2016 • 1:47:12pm

Reichbook!

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 1:48:07pm

re: #297 FormerDirtDart

Set your DVRs

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Scotland’s gotta have at least one island that no one lives on that they can leave him on right?

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CriticalDragon1177 Jan 7, 2016 • 1:48:15pm

re: #236 Nyet

And of course the Cultrain will be anything that she thinks will make immigrants or none whites look bad, since she’s so racist that she wouldn’t mind if Donald Trump performed abortions in the white house, so long as he kicked out all the Mexicans.

Coulter: I Don’t Care If Donald Trump Performs Abortions in the White House

But Ann, I thought you believed that abortion is murder?

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Skip Intro Jan 7, 2016 • 1:48:41pm

re: #99 Decatur Deb

Unplanned Parenthood for America is withholding any endorsement pending a late run by Sarah Palin.

And the Born Again Virgins Society has penciled in Bristol for some time in 2030 or beyond.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 1:49:57pm

re: #297 FormerDirtDart

Set your DVRs

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I am soooo totally gonna be watching.

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unproven innocence Jan 7, 2016 • 1:49:57pm

re: #297 FormerDirtDart

Set your DVRs

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Oh nooos, he’s going after the cripples.
/half, more or less

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 1:53:01pm

Props to the kid reporter interviewing Ryan Bundy for his school newspaper. #Oregonstandoff pic.twitter.com/EFQ6cnRfLo

— Ian Kullgren (@IanKullgren) January 7, 2016

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makeitstop Jan 7, 2016 • 1:53:04pm

re: #272 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse

Wingnuts finally making a go with this Internet thing I see…..

With a fairly Nazi-looking logo, at that. I’m not surprised.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 1:53:20pm

The meltdown at the OR standoff is severe. Locals and press should be careful.

— JJ MacNab (@jjmacnab) January 7, 2016

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 1:54:22pm

re: #304 Backwoods_Sleuth

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And yes, that is a gaggle of real, adult reporters crowding in on an 11 year old’s interview. #Oregonstandoff

— Ian Kullgren (@IanKullgren) January 7, 2016

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Alephnaught Jan 7, 2016 • 1:56:24pm

re: #297 FormerDirtDart

Set your DVRs

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According to the Parliament website that’ll be 16:30-1930 local time for me, and is “E-petitions 114003 and 114907 relating to the exclusion of Donald Trump from the UK”. I wasn’t aware there was a second petition. That’s interesting- it must have got enough signatures if they mentioned it.

re: #299 HappyWarrior

Scotland’s gotta have at least one island that no one lives on that they can leave him on right?

Rockall. :)

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ObserverArt Jan 7, 2016 • 1:57:09pm

Hey I just realized…I have not seen any Steve Crowder tweets around here lately.

Not that it is a bad thing…quite the opposite.

I think VB posted most of them, I wonder if boredom with his stupidity finally caused tweet blockage.

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Fourth Football of the Apocalypse Jan 7, 2016 • 1:58:09pm

re: #300 CriticalDragon1177

And of course the Cultrain will be anything that she thinks will make immigrants or none whites look bad, since she’s so racist that she wouldn’t mind if Donald Trump performed abortions in the white house, so long as he kicked out all the Mexicans.

Coulter: I Don’t Care If Donald Trump Performs Abortions in the White House

But Ann, I thought you believed that abortion is murder?

Gotta have priorities.

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GlutenFreeJesus Jan 7, 2016 • 1:59:10pm

@EWErickson the Regurgant.

— efuseakay (@efuseakay) January 7, 2016

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ausador Jan 7, 2016 • 1:59:45pm

re: #275 EPR-radar

Whatever became of that? I was so looking forward to the finished product.

The Book of Mammon would have been a hoot.

The Wingnut Sermon on the Mount would also be good.

You can find it here, mostly finished now…
conservapedia.com

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Eventual Carrion Jan 7, 2016 • 2:00:01pm

re: #269 Oblongatis

Thinking the FBI should give the OR guys the Noriega treatment. Bieber or Death Metal. So many choices.

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The Archies

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 2:00:13pm

One of my favorite moments on Twitter is when a wingnut whines bitterly about being blocked, after spewing some ridiculous whargarrbl at me.

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 7, 2016

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The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 2:01:27pm

re: #228 Charles Johnson

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There it is, stated outright. They think laws can completely end abortion, but will have absolutely no effect on the sacred gun.

#RightWingLogic “Gun Free Zones” won’t stop shooters, but “Abortion Free Zones” will “save babies” #UniteBlue #tcot #gunsense #ppshooting

— The Vicious Babushka (@viciousbabushka) January 7, 2016

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 2:01:56pm

re: #267 WhatEVs

Some people don’t want to participate in general posts, I get that. But if you post a Page you damn better well engage in comments there.

That’s what I was getting at, though I didn’t say so. Like Thanos, it’s very rare to see him comment on general posts, but he answers comments in his pages (at least those comments that require one—I realize that not all of them do).

BTW, I don’t think you were around when I posted this a week or two ago, but next time you feel a Muslim woman wearing hijab is suffering subjugation or whatever, you might want to keep in mind that there are also Muslim “hijabis” like Ibtihaj Muhammad, who is one of the top female fencers in the world.

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Jenner7 Jan 7, 2016 • 2:02:13pm

Has Obama vetoed the bill yet?

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stpaulbear Jan 7, 2016 • 2:02:14pm

re: #304 Backwoods_Sleuth

He’s wearing a paisley shirt. What a hippie.

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I Would Prefer Not To Jan 7, 2016 • 2:03:39pm

re: #312 ausador

You can find it here, mostly finished now…
conservapedia.com

From the 2nd paragraph:

Isaac Newton, who was merely an average student, worked on translating the Bible and that gave him the inspiration and insight for inventing calculus, developing mechanics, and discovering gravity

I think gravity was discovered by the first man that fell on his ass.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 2:04:18pm

re: #318 stpaulbear

He’s wearing a paisley shirt. What a hippie.

Yeah, but the denim jacket is the fashion antidote.

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FormerDirtDart Jan 7, 2016 • 2:04:23pm

Interesting tweet thread by JJ MacNab @jjmacnab on the “Patriot” cycle we’re in, a bit long to embed here I think

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 2:05:27pm

re: #319 I Would Prefer Not To

From the 2nd paragraph:

Isaac Newton, who was merely an average student, worked on translating the Bible and that gave him the inspiration and insight for inventing calculus, developing mechanics, and discovering gravity

I think gravity was discovered by the first man that fell on his ass.

Or that tiny space between a rock and a hard place on his way down to the floor…

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 2:05:51pm

re: #273 Nyet

True. But there should be no extra-hoops to jump through to merely start posting pages.

There have been cases of people waiting until the wee hours of the morning to post pages that have had to be nuked. Charles counts on mods to delete any obviously unacceptable stuff when he’s not around, but things still slip through on occasion.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 2:08:25pm

re: #323 CuriousLurker

There have been cases of people waiting until the wee hours of the morning to post pages that have had to be nuked. Charles counts on mods to delete any obviously unacceptable stuff when he’s not around, but things still slip through on occasion.

Indeed.
We’ve seen this with the four or five Iran propagandists here.
They registered, logged in, posted a page, logged out.
Thereafter, log in, post a page, log out.
Dump and run, dump and run.

Total bullshit

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 2:11:43pm

I am actually going to start responding to these Iran propagandists on Twitter by ~~demanding~~ seriously requesting that they defend what they are saying in the LGF post and respond to the comments here at their LGF page.

After all, every time they post a page, a twitter link is automatically generated.

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The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 2:12:38pm

re: #309 ObserverArt

Hey I just realized…I have not seen any Steve Crowder tweets around here lately.

Not that it is a bad thing…quite the opposite.

I think VB posted most of them, I wonder if boredom with his stupidity finally caused tweet blockage.

I stopped hate-following him a while ago because his Tweets are so lame and repetitive, plagiarized from lame shit that Rush said 20 years ago and stupider than fuck.

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Decatur Deb Jan 7, 2016 • 2:14:26pm

re: #321 FormerDirtDart

Interesting tweet thread by JJ MacNab @jjmacnab on the “Patriot” cycle we’re in, a bit long to embed here I think

Thnx. Her timeline and links are really serious stuff. (And not very optimistic.) Interestingly, the three individuals she points out as anti-gov provocateurs are singled out by a Bundy ranch “veteran” on a Threeper site as government finks.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 2:21:00pm

re: #316 CuriousLurker

That’s what I was getting at, though I didn’t say so. Like Thanos, it’s very rare to see him comment on general posts, but he answers comments in his pages (at least those comments that require one—I realize that not all of them do).

BTW, I don’t think you were around when I posted this a week or two ago, but next time you feel a Muslim woman wearing hijab is suffering subjugation or whatever, you might want to keep in mind that there are also Muslim “hijabis” like Ibtihaj Muhammad, who is one of the top female fencers in the world.

I saw that. I think she’s awesome.

CL, I’m not meaning to be a jerk. I’m not insensitive to religious needs (I’m Jewish and wearing wigs boggles my mind). What anyone does on their own is up to them. I take issue when culture or men specifically force women to do things. When whatever one decides to wear is voluntary I support it 100%. It is not always voluntary. THAT is my issue. I will never abide by women being subjugated by the will of others, religiously, culturally or any way.

When I see a burka I see subjugation. I see women being punished because of men’s lack of control. A burka isn’t modesty, it’s a wall.

I’d never, ever tell someone what to wear or not wear. I just want all women to be allowed to make their own decisions. And I always will.

I hope you understand I’m not attacking your religion. Not in any way. Im terribly sorry that I offended you. That wasn’t and isn’t my intent. I’m advocating freedom for women to choose how they live their lives. Freely and by their own decisions.

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ausador Jan 7, 2016 • 2:23:38pm

According to Fox Hillary will be out of the race in 60-90 days because she and some of her staff will be indicted for mishandling emails and not be forthright with investigators.

Hmm, why don’t I believe a word of this?

Former U.S. Attorney says Clinton Could Face Charges in 60 Days https://t.co/zFgyr8WNR9 (VIDEO) pic.twitter.com/SYpGx1nv1K

— Mediaite (@Mediaite) January 7, 2016

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Charles Johnson Jan 7, 2016 • 2:26:36pm

re: #329 ausador

According to Fox Hillary will be out of the race in 60-90 days because she and some of her staff will be indicted for mishandling emails and not be forthright with investigators.

Hmm, why don’t I believe a word of this?

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It’s Fox News, Jake.

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makeitstop Jan 7, 2016 • 2:26:53pm

re: #329 ausador

According to Fox Hillary will be out of the race in 60-90 days because she and some of her staff will be indicted for mishandling emails and not be forthright with investigators.

Hmm, why don’t I believe a word of this?

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DiGenova. Fuckin’ hack.

He’s married to the equally hackish Victoria Toensing, and they’ve both been reliable wingnut mouthpieces for years. They’re a big part of why I swore off CNN long ago, because I wanted to smash my TV every time I saw either of their repulsive mugs.

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 2:26:58pm

Speaking of Muslim & subjugation, Geller was over at Breitbart shrieking about the Charlie Hebdo people having PTSD and having “submitted”—it’s ghastly she says, positively ghastly! She’s also accusing the editor of the “now-subjugated magazine” of engaging in antisemitism because ARGLE-BARGLE!!

Apparently she’s still butt-hurt over CH staffers having supposedly “pointed their poison little arrows at us” and the editor-in-chief describing her as “obsessed” after her little contest in Garland, TX. Additionally, the CH film critic said, “Comparing this Pamela Geller thing and Charlie Hebdo is nonsense. […]” Funny how poison arrows are cool as long as they’re aimed at Muslims, huh?

Apparently it was the perceived antisemitism that set her off this time (not that it takes much to trigger her spewing).

Free speech obviously has its limits once you start disagreeing with her. //

Anyway, here’s the article if anyone needs a giggle: donotlink.com

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The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 2:28:05pm

re: #332 CuriousLurker

Speaking of Muslim & subjugation, Geller was over at Breitbart shrieking about the Charlie Hebdo people having PTSD and having “submitted”—it’s ghastly she says, positively ghastly! She’s also accusing the editor of the “now-subjugated magazine” of engaging in antisemitism because ARGLE-BARGLE!!

Apparently she’s still butt-hurt over CH staffers having supposedly “pointed their poison little arrows at us” and the editor-in-chief describing her as “obsessed” after her little contest in Garland, TX. Additionally, the CH film critic said, “Comparing this Pamela Geller thing and Charlie Hebdo is nonsense. […]” Funny how poison arrows are cool as long as they’re aimed at Muslims, huh?

Apparently it was the perceived antisemitism that set her off this time (not that it takes much to trigger her spewing).

Free speech obviously has its limits once you start disagreeing with her. //

Anyway, here’s the article if anyone needs a giggle: donotlink.com

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The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 2:30:34pm

I just think it’s so weird that people who complain the most about “Anti-Semitism” (Pamela & Benjy) also spew the most hate at other Jews.

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Targetpractice Jan 7, 2016 • 2:31:25pm

re: #329 ausador

According to Fox Hillary will be out of the race in 60-90 days because she and some of her staff will be indicted for mishandling emails and not be forthright with investigators.

Hmm, why don’t I believe a word of this?

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Just how many times have we heard these predictions of “imminent” charges for Hillary or one of her staff? But, at the same time, they’ve hedged their bets in classic wingnut tradition by simultaneously asserting that if no charges come, then it’s the White House covering for her.

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Not a Sparkly Vampire Jan 7, 2016 • 2:31:38pm

re: #306 Backwoods_Sleuth

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What’s going on?

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klys (maker of Silmarils) Jan 7, 2016 • 2:35:42pm

Maybe I am just being dense, but I don’t see how to reconcile “I support the right of women to wear what they choose” and “any time I see a woman in a burqa or a hijab, I’m seeing subjugation.”

The second one is explicitly stripping women of their right to choose by assuming that the circumstances in which the decision is being made do not allow them to make their own choice.

Anyway, that might be where the disconnect is coming from. Just as I see it.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 2:35:48pm

How Conservatives and Neo-Nazis Are Exploiting the Murder of a 7 y.o. Girl

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darthstar Jan 7, 2016 • 2:36:14pm

re: #269 Oblongatis

Thinking the FBI should give the OR guys the Noriega treatment. Bieber or Death Metal. So many choices.

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All Lee Greenwood, all the time.

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The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 2:37:00pm

STUPIDEST MEME OF THE DAY==>
These idiots think a “live babby” can be delivered from an 18-week pregnancy, like Carly hallucinated.

Crocodile tears. #thefive #wakeupAmerica #tcot #ccot #2a #ProLife pic.twitter.com/SeNjb3FfIv

— Rad123 (@Tombx7M) January 7, 2016

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 2:37:36pm

re: #336 Not a Sparkly Vampire

What’s going on?

Some extreme militia members are sneaking out to the local motel (and getting drunk on internet crowdsource funding) because things are not getting to Red Dawn scenario fast enough for them.

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 2:37:44pm

re: #328 WhatEVs

I’d never, ever tell someone what to wear or not wear. I just want all women to be allowed to make their own decisions. And I always will.

Same here.

I hope you understand I’m not attacking your religion. Not in any way. Im terribly sorry that I offended you. That wasn’t and isn’t my intent. I’m advocating freedom for women to choose how they live their lives. Freely and by their own decisions.

You didn’t offend me you just sort of… mildly annoyed me I guess, heh. Muslim women sometimes get tired of non-Muslim women telling them how to be free without first asking them if they’re dressing as they do by choice.

Men do it too. Once, I had a middle-aged biker guy at a convenience store lean towards me and tell me ever so sincerely (speaking slowly to make sure I understood), “You know, you’re in America now and you don’t have to dress that way.” I’m pretty sure my eyes bugged out and my temples started throbbing, but I managed to keep my cool and tell him that while I appreciated his concern, I was born in America and was well acquainted with my rights.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 2:39:13pm

re: #339 darthstar

All Lee Greenwood, all the time.

The woodies would be epic….

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Not a Sparkly Vampire Jan 7, 2016 • 2:39:34pm

re: #341 Backwoods_Sleuth

Some extreme militia members are sneaking out to the local motel (and getting drunk on internet crowdsource funding) because things are not getting to Red Dawn scenario fast enough for them.

Hahahaha.

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Targetpractice Jan 7, 2016 • 2:40:09pm

re: #341 Backwoods_Sleuth

Some extreme militia members are sneaking out to the local motel (and getting drunk on internet crowdsource funding) because things are not getting to Red Dawn scenario fast enough for them.

“Fuck this, they promised me I’d get martyred by government stormtroopers, but the only gas I’ve been attacked with came from Cletus after a can of chili.”

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 2:41:01pm

re: #344 Not a Sparkly Vampire

re: #345 Targetpractice

And the snacks were all fooking stale….

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EPR-radar Jan 7, 2016 • 2:42:59pm

re: #319 I Would Prefer Not To

From the 2nd paragraph:

Isaac Newton, who was merely an average student, worked on translating the Bible and that gave him the inspiration and insight for inventing calculus, developing mechanics, and discovering gravity

I think gravity was discovered by the first man that fell on his ass.

This is the kind of logical failure wingnuts find irresistible. Newton’s other activities have no bearing on his work in physics and mathematics.

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Bubblehead II Jan 7, 2016 • 2:43:12pm

Large protest outside of @realDonaldTrump’s event in Burlington, VT #BerniesBackyard https://t.co/z2s2YfwTqM

— Jeremy Diamond (@JDiamond1) January 7, 2016

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 2:43:52pm

re: #328 WhatEVs

One other thing—sorry about the loss of your pet. I saw that a day or so after you posted about it, but it was kinda late to respond.

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Tigger2 Jan 7, 2016 • 2:44:39pm

re: #348 Bubblehead II

Looks like more people at the protest than will be at the rally.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 2:45:29pm

re: #350 Tigger2

Looks like more people at the protest than will be at the rally.

Somehow I don’t think Vermont has a lot of Trump supporters. Even when it was a Republican state, it wasn’t right wing.

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Bubblehead II Jan 7, 2016 • 2:45:33pm

re: #350 Tigger2

Looks like more people at the protest than will be at the rally.

Wondering how many of Sanders people managed to make it inside.

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Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 2:46:00pm

re: #337 klys (maker of Silmarils)

Maybe I am just being dense, but I don’t see how to reconcile “I support the right of women to wear what they choose” and “any time I see a woman in a burqa or a hijab, I’m seeing subjugation.”

The second one is explicitly stripping women of their right to choose by assuming that the circumstances in which the decision is being made do not allow them to make their own choice.

Anyway, that might be where the disconnect is coming from. Just as I see it.

“I support the right of women to wear what they choose, from the range of clothing I find acceptable.”

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 2:46:32pm

re: #338 Nyet

Meanwhile:

Link https://t.co/yv0Uvd8vff by @kakeenan is the most popular tweet in my news feed today.

— Robbie Beck (@Robbieb3) January 7, 2016

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klys (maker of Silmarils) Jan 7, 2016 • 2:47:20pm

In other OT news, I made four (4!) phone calls today.

Where the hell is my introvert cookie?

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Tigger2 Jan 7, 2016 • 2:47:22pm

re: #352 Bubblehead II

Wondering how many of Sanders people managed to make it inside.

I don’t know but this one might be worth watching.

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 2:47:26pm

re: #347 EPR-radar

This is the kind of logical failure wingnuts find irresistible. Newton’s other activities have no bearing on his work in physics and mathematics.

This. Some of the most famous Muslim scientists, physicians and mathematicians were also very devout, but they understood that faith & science have their proper place/purpose and don’t need to be mixed.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 2:47:56pm

re: #355 klys (maker of Silmarils)

In other OT news, I made four (4!) phone calls today.

Where the hell is my introvert cookie?

I don’t think I’ve even made that many this week.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 2:48:34pm

re: #337 klys (maker of Silmarils)

Maybe I am just being dense, but I don’t see how to reconcile “I support the right of women to wear what they choose” and “any time I see a woman in a burqa or a hijab, I’m seeing subjugation.”

The second one is explicitly stripping women of their right to choose by assuming that the circumstances in which the decision is being made do not allow them to make their own choice.

Anyway, that might be where the disconnect is coming from. Just as I see it.

Because not every woman has a choice. When every woman has a choice I don’t care what they want to wear. It’s their choice.

Look all, I don’t want to relitigate my feelings. These are my feelings. I am not looking to upset anyone.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 2:49:09pm

FWIW:

.@pj_arad How about you & your friends actually spend time engaging the LGF community instead of just dumping these posts & running away?

— justa farmer (@justafarmer4) January 7, 2016

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The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 2:49:19pm

Ted Cruz is a natural-born citizen. And Donald Trump is a natural-born asshole.

— Harold Itzkowitz (@HaroldItz) January 7, 2016

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klys (maker of Silmarils) Jan 7, 2016 • 2:49:45pm

re: #358 HappyWarrior

I don’t think I’ve even made that many this week.

I should add a fifth but the drywall info isn’t immediately at hand and honestly I have burned through all of my phone call mojo.

Roofing, termite inspection, handyman to try and get the vent screens fixed, AND an appointment for a physical with a new doctor because my last one moved.

Maybe I will go have a peanut butter ball from the fridge.

The fridge repairman comes tomorrow.

OH and the trailer went in for service this morning.

I definitely deserve a productive adult reward.

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Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 2:49:50pm

re: #355 klys (maker of Silmarils)

In other OT news, I made four (4!) phone calls today.

Where the hell is my introvert cookie?

4 phone calls? Sorry, but we’ll have to ask for your Introvert Card back.

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The Vicious Babushka Jan 7, 2016 • 2:50:38pm

Trolling the anti-choicers==>

.@HillaryClinton Proud to support a lifelong champion for women’s health. See you in NH. Talk soon to coordinate pantsuits? Too much?

— Cecile Richards (@CecileRichards) January 7, 2016

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stpaulbear Jan 7, 2016 • 2:51:03pm

re: #350 Tigger2

Looks like more people at the protest than will be at the rally.

Trumps people gave out 20,000 tickets for a 1,400 seat theater. Even if everyone who shows up has a ticket, that still leaves a whole lot of people standing around outside (and probably pissed off).

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 2:51:05pm

re: #362 klys (maker of Silmarils)

I should add a fifth but the drywall info isn’t immediately at hand and honestly I have burned through all of my phone call mojo.

Roofing, termite inspection, handyman to try and get the vent screens fixed, AND an appointment for a physical with a new doctor because my last one moved.

Maybe I will go have a peanut butter ball from the fridge.

The fridge repairman comes tomorrow.

OH and the trailer went in for service this morning.

I definitely deserve a productive adult reward.

Oooh peanut butter balls? My mom makes those.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 2:51:22pm

re: #341 Backwoods_Sleuth

Some extreme militia members are sneaking out to the local motel (and getting drunk on internet crowdsource funding) because things are not getting to Red Dawn scenario fast enough for them.

That’s what I think this whole thing was about, why they didn’t bring snacks. Or blankets. They expected an immediate ass-kicking, where they could go into “I get to blow up every Fed I see because they’re trying to kill me” response.

They didn’t get it and some of them are bored.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 2:52:08pm

Everyone wants to be a martyr but few people actually can be a martyr.

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klys (maker of Silmarils) Jan 7, 2016 • 2:52:13pm

re: #366 HappyWarrior

Oooh peanut butter balls? My mom makes those.

These are from my mother-in-law.

I’m trying to eat them slowly because then the calories count less.

(I have relost all the holiday weight gain!)

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 2:54:08pm

re: #369 klys (maker of Silmarils)

These are from my mother-in-law.

I’m trying to eat them slowly because then the calories count less.

(I have relost all the holiday weight gain!)

Yeah I’ve lost all my holiday weight gain too. Got myself below 220 again. Goal is 210 neighborhood by the first day of Spring and under 200 by the first day of summer. I haven’t had to make too many goals this week since I haven’t started to apply for work yet.

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 2:55:29pm

re: #357 CuriousLurker

This. Some of the most famous Muslim scientists, physicians and mathematicians were also very devout, but they understood that faith & science have their proper place/purpose and don’t need to be mixed.

I would add that I assume Newton understood the above as well.

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EPR-radar Jan 7, 2016 • 2:55:36pm

re: #367 WhatEVs

That’s what I think this whole thing was about, why they didn’t bring snacks. Or blankets. They expected an immediate ass-kicking, where they could go into “I get to blow up every Fed I see because they’re trying to kill me” response.

They didn’t get it and some of them are bored.

It is wise of the Feds to deny these nut jobs the violent confrontations they crave.

However, consequences should follow in due course, and there the Feds have dropped the ball big time. Cliven Bundy et al. have apparently suffered no penalties for their treasonous circus act. This ‘victory’ has doubtless inspired pinheads all over the country to engage in more of the same.

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Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 2:55:43pm

The title of a suggested post on my FB feed:

In a field in Virginia, 43 statues of every U.S. President lie dormant.

Hmmmm. Okay, so is that 1 statue each of 43 Presidents? Or 1849 statues, 43 for each of 43 Presidents?

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 2:56:20pm

re: #373 Blind Frog Belly White

The title of a suggested post on my FB feed:

Hmmmm. Okay, so is that 1 statue each of 43 Presidents? Or 1849 statues, 43 for each of 43 Presidents?

I knew I was missing my Millard Fillmore statue collection.

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Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 2:56:50pm

re: #370 HappyWarrior

Yeah I’ve lost all my holiday weight gain too. Got myself below 220 again. Goal is 210 neighborhood by the first day of Spring and under 200 by the first day of summer. I haven’t had to make too many goals this week since I haven’t started to apply for work yet.

I’m currently 6’ tall. My goal is to reach 6’4” by June, at which point my 230# will be a good weight.
/////

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 2:58:14pm

re: #375 Blind Frog Belly White

I’m currently 6’ tall. My goal is to reach 6’4” by June, at which point my 230# will be a good weight.
/////

A worthy goal. I too hope to be 6’4 one day- we’re the same height.

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Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 2:59:56pm

re: #376 HappyWarrior

A worthy goal. I too hope to be 6’4 one day- we’re the same height.

See? We need to stop thinking of ourselves as overweight. We’re actually just underheight.

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 3:00:18pm

re: #369 klys (maker of Silmarils)

These are from my mother-in-law.

I’m trying to eat them slowly because then the calories count less.

(I have relost all the holiday weight gain!)

Unlike my Xmas Godiva chocolates, huh? I lost any semblance self-control and polished off the entire 36-piece box in the space of 24 48 hours.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 3:01:09pm

re: #377 Blind Frog Belly White

See? We need to stop thinking of ourselves as overweight. We’re actually just underheight.

Exactly! But yeah I seriously wouldn’t mind being a few inches taller. I have way too big feet for an average height man.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 3:02:04pm

re: #378 CuriousLurker

Unlike my Xmas Godiva chocolates, huh? I lost any semblance self-control and polished off the entire 36-piece box in the space of 24 hours.

Nom nom. Self-control was tough for me too since my mom also made her delicious five layer bars and we had a lot of leftover food from my niece’s baptism.

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Nyet Jan 7, 2016 • 3:02:04pm

re: #371 CuriousLurker

I would add that I assume Newton understood the above as well.

He wasn’t shy in presenting his religious views in his scientific books, incl. argument from design.

Plus:

newtonproject.sussex.ac.uk

When I wrote my treatise about our Systeme I had an eye upon such Principles as might work with considering men for the beleife of a Deity & nothing can rejoyce me more then to find it usefull for that purpose But if I have done the publick any service this way ‘tis due to nothing but industry & a patient thought.

Such were the times.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 3:02:11pm

re: #342 CuriousLurker

I understand that these are my issues.

This is not about what’s worn as much as how I view women and their lack of choice. It’s cultural more than religious. Fundamentalist Christians set me off equally (that the Duggar’s are wildly popular angers me. Women and girls are treated like chattel and the man/boy can do what they want with virtually no repercussions.)

When women can’t drive without a man being present. Where women can’t leave their homes within a man. Girls can’t go to school.

Here, the republicans don’t want women to be allowed to drive their own destinies. If you get pregnant you better marry - and make that person happy - for that’s your life. Deal with it you slut. Close your knees next time.

It’s all about women to me. Always. I don’t care what their religion is, where they’re from or any of that. If I see what I consider injustice, right or wrong, it angers me.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 3:04:48pm

re: #349 CuriousLurker

One other thing—sorry about the loss of your pet. I saw that a day or so after you posted about it, but it was kinda late to respond.

Thank you very much.

Now our Sammy has to go under the knife. I’m. Freaking. Out. I really wish I was back in Chicago sometimes. I loved my vet there. This guys good but I hate hearing “I have no idea what that is” for that’s never reassuring.

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Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 3:05:32pm

re: #378 CuriousLurker

Unlike my Xmas Godiva chocolates, huh? I lost any semblance self-control and polished off the entire 36-piece box in the space of 24 hours.

The Older Boy’s Girlfriend works at a food and cookware store whose initials are WS. On Christmas Eve, they had to clear out food items that had been opened for sampling, but not put out. She brought us a pound of Peppermint Bark.

Then, for Christmas, she gave us the Two Pound Tin of - you guessed it - Peppermint Bark.

3 pounds of Peppermint Bark. 4 people. Gone in 4 days.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 3:06:26pm

re: #352 Bubblehead II

Wondering how many of Sanders people managed to make it inside.

People are going to get hurt. It’s starting to worry me.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 3:07:13pm

re: #353 Blind Frog Belly White

“I support the right of women to wear what they choose, from the range of clothing I find acceptable.”

That’s not even fucking remotely what I said or meant.

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 3:07:22pm

re: #384 Blind Frog Belly White

3 pounds of Peppermint Bark. 4 people. Gone in 4 days.

Okay, now I don’t feel so bad. Oh, and it took me 48 hours, not 24 (typo, fixed now). Not that 48 hours is much better… //

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klys (maker of Silmarils) Jan 7, 2016 • 3:07:22pm

re: #384 Blind Frog Belly White

The Older Boy’s Girlfriend works at a food and cookware store whose initials are WS. On Christmas Eve, they had to clear out food items that had been opened for sampling, but not put out. She brought us a pound of Peppermint Bark.

Then, for Christmas, she gave us the Two Pound Tin of - you guessed it - Peppermint Bark.

3 pounds of Peppermint Bark. 4 people. Gone in 4 days.

Distributed, that’s less than a pound each!

I’m sure that’s exactly what the scale reflected too. ;)

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allegro Jan 7, 2016 • 3:08:11pm

re: #378 CuriousLurker

Unlike my Xmas Godiva chocolates, huh? I lost any semblance self-control and polished off the entire 36-piece box in the space of 24 hours.

I admire your restraint!

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 3:08:54pm

re: #363 Blind Frog Belly White

4 phone calls? Sorry, but we’ll have to ask for your Introvert Card back.

I made ONE phone call to a gubmint agency in Indiana to see how to get a copy of my FIL’s marriage certificate because apparently that is one of the things required on the VA form to get some kind of VA benefit for nursing home costs since he had his stroke a couple of months ago (current nursing home is charging something like $10,000 a month and won’t let him have his dentures, eyeglasses, or cellphone…FUCK THAT!)

Anyway, the Circuit Clerk in the county where mom and dad got married had it in their official books and made a certified copy and mailed it to my sister-in-law (who is dealing with all this nonsense in real time in South Carolina) at no charge because it was something required by the VA.

So, there we have it…one upding to the State of Indiana.

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WhatEVs Jan 7, 2016 • 3:09:43pm

re: #372 EPR-radar

It is wise of the Feds to deny these nut jobs the violent confrontations they crave.

However, consequences should follow in due course, and there the Feds have dropped the ball big time. Cliven Bundy et al. have apparently suffered no penalties for their treasonous circus act. This ‘victory’ has doubtless inspired pinheads all over the country to engage in more of the same.

Big consequences. YOOOUGE ones. Jail time and fines. If there are no consequences means this will happen again and again until it goes really south.

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HappyWarrior Jan 7, 2016 • 3:09:53pm

Sweets are an easy weakness. My thing is I have to have them with milk so that’s even more calories. But the milk isn’t so bad since the only time I really have milk anymore is eitehr with dessert or with coffee or tea.

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Cheechako Jan 7, 2016 • 3:10:13pm

re: #375 Blind Frog Belly White

I’m currently 6’ tall. My goal is to reach 6’4” by June, at which point my 230# will be a good weight.
/////

Yah…that’s my problem. I’n not overweight, just under tall.

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Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 3:10:15pm

re: #387 CuriousLurker

Okay, now I don’t feel so bad. Oh, and it took me 48 hours, not 24 (typo, fixed now). Not that 48 hours is much better… //

It’s less than a piece every hour! Remarkable restraint!

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klys (maker of Silmarils) Jan 7, 2016 • 3:12:06pm

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Blind Frog Belly White Jan 7, 2016 • 3:12:22pm

re: #392 HappyWarrior

Sweets are an easy weakness. My thing is I have to have them with milk so that’s even more calories. But the milk isn’t so bad since the only time I really have milk anymore is eitehr with dessert or with coffee or tea.

My weakness is food that is accessible. I have willpower that works like an on-off switch, when it works at all. If there’s something there that I like, I can’t eat just a little. It’s nothing or too much.

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 3:16:55pm

re: #396 Blind Frog Belly White

My weakness is food that is accessible. I have willpower that works like an on-off switch, when it works at all. If there’s something there that I like, I can’t eat just a little. It’s nothing or too much.

I fee your pain. When I’m grocery shopping—which I do almost exclusively online now—I inevitably have to take things out of my shopping cart because I know if they’re there, I’ll eat them. The online shopping helps in that I don’t end up walking past the bakery or countless other noms while buying groceries, so there’s less temptation.

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CuriousLurker Jan 7, 2016 • 3:17:31pm

K, I guess it’s time to go upstairs now.

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klys (maker of Silmarils) Jan 7, 2016 • 3:17:50pm

re: #396 Blind Frog Belly White

My weakness is food that is accessible. I have willpower that works like an on-off switch, when it works at all. If there’s something there that I like, I can’t eat just a little. It’s nothing or too much.

There are a few foods that are not allowed to come into the house for that reason.

Chocolate I have excellent restraint. Cheezits? Forget it. A box is a serving, right?

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makeitstop Jan 7, 2016 • 3:29:36pm

re: #379 HappyWarrior

Exactly! But yeah I seriously wouldn’t mind being a few inches taller. I have way too big feet for an average height man.

I wish I was a little bit taller
I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl who looked good, I would call her
I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
And a six four Impala

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 3:29:40pm

re: #377 Blind Frog Belly White

See? We need to stop thinking of ourselves as overweight. We’re actually just underheight.

And then one day you reach an age where you start shrinking.
And it really really sucks…

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The alpuzzzzz from Wisconsin Jan 7, 2016 • 3:32:52pm

re: #255 HappyWarrior

I believe they are available. Care to embark in a startup?

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jan 7, 2016 • 3:34:38pm

re: #382 WhatEVs

I am old enough to remember that I could not get a loan for my first car or a credit card without my father’s written co-sign, even though I was the one who was making the damned payments.
A MAN had to be on the paperwork for MY OWN CREDIT.

We’re talking early 1970s, people.

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Jebediah, RBG Jan 7, 2016 • 3:37:38pm

re: #403 Backwoods_Sleuth

My former land-lady was a self-employed single mother. She couldn’t get a mortgage to buy the house without the intercession of a rich friend (Doris Duke.) She went everywhere and got shot down everywhere (also in the 1970’s)
I miss her - she passed away about nine years ago. She was an awesome lady (and an awesome landlord!)

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b_sharp Jan 7, 2016 • 3:58:14pm

re: #375 Blind Frog Belly White

I’m currently 6’ tall. My goal is to reach 6’4” by June, at which point my 230# will be a good weight.
/////

Good luck with that.

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