MAGA dingbats and poisoned kool-aid servers have the answer they want already. How did this happen? Open borders and illegal immigrants illegally voting, combined with rigged electronic voting machines buggering the vote counts in favour of dems and atheists and other people who are Not Real Americans. So far I've only noticed Wayne Allyn Root trumpeting this theme loudly, but once the rest of the rabid right wing gets over the shock of losing so big, it will be right on his bandwagon, hiding from reality and moaning, God is not mocked and you will all answer to our big guy in the sky for mocking US."
I'm sure there is some overlapping involved. When Ghoolie was going down the mob attorneys were talking to Cohen stating how their clients like the orange moron but hate Ghoolie. That tells me they are cut from the same cloth.
So yesterday's election successes for democrats tell us nothing about the next election, and Biden beating Trump last time also tells us nothing about 2024, and the "red wave" midterms that failed to materialize also are outliers, so tell us, what problem is Biden causing for democrats again Chait? Too much unexpected winning?
Thanks for the turd in the punchbowl, Jon. No seriously, it tells us that we have us a Biden problem, and we should take that seriously. But running against unfreedom and authoritarianism is a brand winner for Democrats.
"Well, I love Democratic policies, and I know Joe's a Democrat and all, but he's just so old. I mean, have you heard that he's old? He's like, super old. Does old people stuff like crosswords and sneaker wearing, and tapioca eating, probably. Unfortunately, my raging ageism just trumps my want for bodily autonomy, you know?"
I also love X-words, sneakers and tapioca. No doubt due to being born a year after Joe Biden in St Mary's hospital in Scranton. Have fear of riding bikes though and having to deal with Republicans that has held me back all these years from ruling the world!
"I love Democrat policies, and Democrat politicians," said Hazmat Chestnuts, a local wedge relocator and doorstop technician, "but I wish Joe Biden could be a Republican."
Fuck every last one of them. This is about democracy vs fascism. Nothing else FUCKING MATTERS....NOTHING. I am sick to death of these ASSHOLES pretending they give a shit or even know what the fuck they are writing about.
A chemical plant exploded? In TEXAS? When have there ever been safety issues at chemical plants in Texas of all places? Texas is one of the most business friendly states in the country, where they don't specify any burdensome regulations and let local plant operators -- who know their own conditions and risks -- find the most economically effective way to ensure safety.
I'm telling you this has to be a false flag, some democrat chemical plant from California flown in just to blow up in Texas and make Greg Abbot look bad.
Right then. I think we've established that Texas' chemical manufacturing regulations are second to none and this is an extreme aberration. There is no danger to the public, but out of an abundance of caution we're advising that people within 100 miles of Shepherd, Texas shelter in place. Emergency workers with hazmat suits will be available to bring clean water to your location. Please do not venture outside for any reason.
"These are some of the same chemicals you have under your kitchen sink". Yeah, I've got WD40, chlorine bleach and cleanser under mine, but I'm not in a big hurry to burn them and breathe the results.
I look forward to another outstanding video from the Chemical Safety Board detailing why the accident happened in about 18 months. And being Texas, I can always count on that on an annual basis.
Sorry for the faux pax, but I'm biased towards thinking New Orleans is LA. God knows the food there is brilliant. That being said petroleum is a blessing/curse for the rich/poor respectively in that whole state. That include stochastic refinery explosions
Texas chemical plants are so safe that they can be built next to elementary schools and in residential neighborhoods. Oops, just kidding, there are no regulations in Texas, so there is no distinction between residential and commercial. But still, they are the kindest, gentlest, safest chemical plants in the free world, even if they are constructed out of Bubble Yum, baling wire, and true grit.
Listen, if you people insist on breathing all day then you're going to need to accept some personal responsibility for inhaling caustic gases. That's freedom you're tasting, after all.
I remember a chemical plant exploding a few years back here. It was well outside the city, yet it was so damn loud that it woke me up at 5am. I thought I might have been dreaming, but every dog in the neighborhood started barking
If you don't define residential versus industrial, you don't have to worry about silly things like zoning laws. And imagine the savings for the average Texan, who isn't constrained by things like building codes or common sense when building their forever home!
Yes, there will be problems. There are problems now. But problems when there isn't wholesale violence and killing are better than problems when there is wholesale violence and killing. We can talk and argue and point fingers for the rest of our lives, if we aren't killing and being killed.
Being opposed to violence and killing is indeed an absolutist position. I recognize that. It's also binary. Once can either be opposed to violence and killing, or in favor of it. There's no middle ground. When someone says, "I oppose violence and killing, but..." that means they support violence and killing.
I realize also I am in the very small minority in my opposition to violence and killing. So I'll leave it at that and hope for the best.
You seem intellectually honest. That's an extremely vague question. To give you an honest answer, we'd have to stipulate an awful lot of things.
It's particularly interesting to me, since my ancestors were all Abolitionists. We were prosecuted in the early 1680s for protesting against the Quakers, in the Philadelphia area, because the Quakers grew rich by dominating the slave trade there. My family was constantly persecuted by the colonial and US Federal government until 1863.
That's right; during the violence and killing of the US Civil War; the USA thought it worthwhile to use cavalry to interdict my ancestor's efforts on the Underground Railroad. One might think that cavalry would have been better used against the Confederacy; but then one might not be Abraham Lincoln, so I really can't speculate.
What nation are we talking about? What time period? What power do I have, and not have?
I'd say, I'd have eliminated it before it started, had I been King of England in 1600. By decree.
Or, as my ancestors did in real life, I'd have non-violently sacrificed my freedom, over and over and over, in opposition to the people who supported violence and killing, and didn't oppose slavery until it became convenient for them and conducive to their own interests.
And, were I ever in a situation where violence and killing were thrust upon me; I'd still be opposed to it.
Not going to happen. Hamas wants war and Israel is happy to oblige. From NYT:
“I hope that the state of war with Israel will become permanent on all the borders, and that the Arab world will stand with us,” Taher El-Nounou, a Hamas media adviser, told The Times.
“Pick a profession,” Joshua Levy, acting US attorney for Massachusetts, said of the sprawling client list during a press conference in Boston. “They’re probably represented in this case.”
I'm gonna guess anyone making less than 250,000 per year ISN"T represented in this case
MAGA dingbats and poisoned kool-aid servers have the answer they want already. How did this happen? Open borders and illegal immigrants illegally voting, combined with rigged electronic voting machines buggering the vote counts in favour of dems and atheists and other people who are Not Real Americans. So far I've only noticed Wayne Allyn Root trumpeting this theme loudly, but once the rest of the rabid right wing gets over the shock of losing so big, it will be right on his bandwagon, hiding from reality and moaning, God is not mocked and you will all answer to our big guy in the sky for mocking US."
As Trump himself would say, "So much winning, our heads are spinning."
Ta, Evan.
Dark Brandon, making the NYT look like idiots since 2020.
The MSM press
are all a bunch of pricks.
They love to stir up drama
to drive their website clicks.
'Dems in Disarray'
is all they seem to know.
But 'Hunter Biden's laptop'
is their other feature show.
The MSM press
love to gin up doubt,
ridiculous polling numbers
they especially love to tout.
But calling out the Rethugs
on their numerous radical actions
the MSM press can't seem to do -
it might offend their donor factions.
BRAVO!
That guy is no Bill Nye.
The Rethuglicans have NO policy for immigration reform, aside from pure xenophobia.
"We kicked both Rethuglican and MSM ass last night. Suck on it, preschoolers."
OT, but teevee reportage is that a YUGE Gambino Family arrest is happening in NY. Wonder if Fredo's still okay....
"Seven men were arrested in Sicily and 10 in New York."
wow
Are there infants in that family? Is there a Gambino bambino?
Why is Joe Biden targeting the innocent Gambinos?
Those childish Gambinos ain't so innocent.
Rival crime family.
Eric is fine. He just testified.
Is the rowboat still in the boathouse?
Hope they report on it!
💀💀💀
OT: 10 alleged Gambino crime family members arrested.
Good.
Must be RICO day in NY. The moron mafia meets Gambinos.
This part
I was wondering if they were employing money launderers in common
I'm sure there is some overlapping involved. When Ghoolie was going down the mob attorneys were talking to Cohen stating how their clients like the orange moron but hate Ghoolie. That tells me they are cut from the same cloth.
Who did we hear say that Ghoolie cleared the Italian mafia out of New York to make room for the Russian mafia ...?
No idea but he made enemies on all sides.
The Special Elections Tell Us Nothing About 2024
Democrats have a Biden problem, not a party problem.
By Jonathan Chait
(This is a real headline and sub head from New York Magazine)
Oh nooo
Did he really write that?
I think that's code for
"I Don't Want Even The Chance of a POTUS Woman of Color, Especially Not That One"
Though he would say that about ANY one
IIRC he literally wrote a piece when HRC was running entitled
"There Should Be a Woman POTUS Some Day, Just Not That One"
The trick, of course, is that they will say that about any one
Why Dems winning is bad news for Biden!
So yesterday's election successes for democrats tell us nothing about the next election, and Biden beating Trump last time also tells us nothing about 2024, and the "red wave" midterms that failed to materialize also are outliers, so tell us, what problem is Biden causing for democrats again Chait? Too much unexpected winning?
Jonathan Chait tells us nothing about 2024. New York Magazine has a Chait problem.
There you go
Let's all read that instead
He's a Friedman Unit away from a Full Taibbi, just saying.
I think they make a cream for that . You can get it at Eckerds. Oh wait...
Jonathan Chait, the journalistic equivalent of used Kleenex.
Spanky?
Phlegmy.
Why not both?
Thanks for the turd in the punchbowl, Jon. No seriously, it tells us that we have us a Biden problem, and we should take that seriously. But running against unfreedom and authoritarianism is a brand winner for Democrats.
If there's one thing American voters hate it's the quiet competence of a leader that doesn't shred norms to engage in self dealing and light treason.
"Well, I love Democratic policies, and I know Joe's a Democrat and all, but he's just so old. I mean, have you heard that he's old? He's like, super old. Does old people stuff like crosswords and sneaker wearing, and tapioca eating, probably. Unfortunately, my raging ageism just trumps my want for bodily autonomy, you know?"
I also love X-words, sneakers and tapioca. No doubt due to being born a year after Joe Biden in St Mary's hospital in Scranton. Have fear of riding bikes though and having to deal with Republicans that has held me back all these years from ruling the world!
Donald's not just old
He's an old corrupt criminal with long COVID
POTUS Joe rides bikes
"I love Democrat policies, and Democrat politicians," said Hazmat Chestnuts, a local wedge relocator and doorstop technician, "but I wish Joe Biden could be a Republican."
"Hazmat 🌰 Chestnuts"
😄😄😂
Keep masterbating Jonathan, at least it makes you look busy.
Jonathan Chafe
This is contradictory. If the elections tell us nothing, how can he make the claim about Biden and the party? His own butt?
Indeed
And he thinks it's cute
It merely reenforces everything he meant to write in the lead-up.
Some may say, but if we take bothsides seriously... That'd be a "tell us nothing" take.
Fuck every last one of them. This is about democracy vs fascism. Nothing else FUCKING MATTERS....NOTHING. I am sick to death of these ASSHOLES pretending they give a shit or even know what the fuck they are writing about.
My fear of fascism is what has kept me awake and sweating since 11-9-2016.
I was so thrilled with the PA judges results.
You are not alone!
It tells us at minimum the Dems don't have a party problem per this dripstick. He gives-up his agenda with that floater.
WAIT A MINUTE.
A chemical plant exploded? In TEXAS? When have there ever been safety issues at chemical plants in Texas of all places? Texas is one of the most business friendly states in the country, where they don't specify any burdensome regulations and let local plant operators -- who know their own conditions and risks -- find the most economically effective way to ensure safety.
I'm telling you this has to be a false flag, some democrat chemical plant from California flown in just to blow up in Texas and make Greg Abbot look bad.
Anyway, here's the link:
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/30/547428167/chemicals-at-flooded-texas-plant-in-danger-of-exploding
Whoops, sorry, not that one. This is the one about the explosion:
https://www.npr.org/2017/08/31/547553447/fire-reported-at-chemical-plant-in-crosby-texas
Hang on, not that explosion:
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/05/1174455349/texas-petrochemical-plant-fire-shell
Well, okay, that's more of a rapid combustion fire, but not quite an explosion. I think I got it. Yeah, here:
https://www.npr.org/2019/11/27/783263942/massive-explosion-rips-through-texas-chemical-plant
Oh, for the ever-loving ... Not that chemical plant explosion. THIS chemical plant explosion:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-chemical-plant-explosion-sparks-large-fire-evacuation-shelter-pl-rcna124206
Right then. I think we've established that Texas' chemical manufacturing regulations are second to none and this is an extreme aberration. There is no danger to the public, but out of an abundance of caution we're advising that people within 100 miles of Shepherd, Texas shelter in place. Emergency workers with hazmat suits will be available to bring clean water to your location. Please do not venture outside for any reason.
"These are some of the same chemicals you have under your kitchen sink". Yeah, I've got WD40, chlorine bleach and cleanser under mine, but I'm not in a big hurry to burn them and breathe the results.
They will fix the problem as soon as someone tells them, "hey, those chemical plant explosions cause abortions!"
Could someone please call Erin Brockovich.
I look forward to another outstanding video from the Chemical Safety Board detailing why the accident happened in about 18 months. And being Texas, I can always count on that on an annual basis.
Don't forget Louisiana
Sorry for the faux pax, but I'm biased towards thinking New Orleans is LA. God knows the food there is brilliant. That being said petroleum is a blessing/curse for the rich/poor respectively in that whole state. That include stochastic refinery explosions
The USCSB's video productions are top notch. I hope they can share that talent with the NTSB.
Really great subscription on Youtube. And very informative too.
Agreed.
Let me guess they don't believe in climate change either.
No white supremacist in charge in that state -- or anywhere in America -- believes in climate change
Texas chemical plants are so safe that they can be built next to elementary schools and in residential neighborhoods. Oops, just kidding, there are no regulations in Texas, so there is no distinction between residential and commercial. But still, they are the kindest, gentlest, safest chemical plants in the free world, even if they are constructed out of Bubble Yum, baling wire, and true grit.
"Shelter in place and turn off your A/C."
Wait, what?
Listen, if you people insist on breathing all day then you're going to need to accept some personal responsibility for inhaling caustic gases. That's freedom you're tasting, after all.
Whatever is billowing out of that conflagration is hazardous to nearby civilians.
Pardon me while I find something that I can smash...
Duct tape around the doors and windows also too.
Duct tape always works
No matter what you're doing
Wasn't there one that blew up near a school in the 2000s? Thanks Obama?
In West, Tx?
I remember a chemical plant exploding a few years back here. It was well outside the city, yet it was so damn loud that it woke me up at 5am. I thought I might have been dreaming, but every dog in the neighborhood started barking
I think it was Norman, or Normal, TX.
Near the Bates Motel?
The fires at night
Glow big and bright
*BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM*
All through the state of Texas!
Also too ammo dumps in Ukraine. But that's HIMARS in action.
ZZTop guitar spin
You'd think the free market would have solved this by now.
The invisible hand has been busy servicing rich guys.
*sigh* That’s not invisible. Damn it, Lauren!
It has. Reduces payroll.
Stop trying to turpentine a phrase
This disgusts and enrages me.
It's not like Tejas zoning allows chemical plants near residential areas or schools.
Oh wait, they do.
If you don't define residential versus industrial, you don't have to worry about silly things like zoning laws. And imagine the savings for the average Texan, who isn't constrained by things like building codes or common sense when building their forever home!
Well, let's not get hysterical. That factory only makes solvents for glue and paint remover.
How dangerous could those chemicals be? What a bunch of 'fraidy-cats.
See the end of Emil in the best Robocop (1987)
It's made of rich people.
OUT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Obligatory: "Damn you all to hell! You blew it up!"
OT: MSNBC chyron: talks underway for possible cease-fire, between Israel and Hamas.
Cease-fire seems unreasonable, maybe a pause.
I sure hope that's true, and takes place.
Yes, there will be problems. There are problems now. But problems when there isn't wholesale violence and killing are better than problems when there is wholesale violence and killing. We can talk and argue and point fingers for the rest of our lives, if we aren't killing and being killed.
Being opposed to violence and killing is indeed an absolutist position. I recognize that. It's also binary. Once can either be opposed to violence and killing, or in favor of it. There's no middle ground. When someone says, "I oppose violence and killing, but..." that means they support violence and killing.
I realize also I am in the very small minority in my opposition to violence and killing. So I'll leave it at that and hope for the best.
Nice attitude. How would you have eliminated slavery, without violence and killing?
You seem intellectually honest. That's an extremely vague question. To give you an honest answer, we'd have to stipulate an awful lot of things.
It's particularly interesting to me, since my ancestors were all Abolitionists. We were prosecuted in the early 1680s for protesting against the Quakers, in the Philadelphia area, because the Quakers grew rich by dominating the slave trade there. My family was constantly persecuted by the colonial and US Federal government until 1863.
That's right; during the violence and killing of the US Civil War; the USA thought it worthwhile to use cavalry to interdict my ancestor's efforts on the Underground Railroad. One might think that cavalry would have been better used against the Confederacy; but then one might not be Abraham Lincoln, so I really can't speculate.
What nation are we talking about? What time period? What power do I have, and not have?
I'd say, I'd have eliminated it before it started, had I been King of England in 1600. By decree.
Or, as my ancestors did in real life, I'd have non-violently sacrificed my freedom, over and over and over, in opposition to the people who supported violence and killing, and didn't oppose slavery until it became convenient for them and conducive to their own interests.
And, were I ever in a situation where violence and killing were thrust upon me; I'd still be opposed to it.
Aren't you?
"I'd say, I'd have eliminated it before it started, had I been King of England in 1600. By decree."
I'm not looking for fantasies here. And no, considering all the women and children that are abused physically - I'd hit back as hard as I could.
Not going to happen. Hamas wants war and Israel is happy to oblige. From NYT:
“I hope that the state of war with Israel will become permanent on all the borders, and that the Arab world will stand with us,” Taher El-Nounou, a Hamas media adviser, told The Times.
Chris Jansen has that terroristic jingoistic right wing Israeli ambassador on spouting propagandiststic talking points
Why does he get so much US airtime?
Katy Republican Tur just had him on two days ago
Meanwhile, we had to protest to let Ayman Mohedin and Mehdi Hasan back on in their own timeslots to *anchor their own shows*
Where?
In Israel-Gaza?
Russia-Ukraine?
The House GOP?
Donald and his children?
Thanks. Should have verified.
Israel - Hamas.
Off topic: Minnesota state flag redesign submissions. Lots of loons with laser beam eyes. One Confederate one.
https://serc.mnhs.org/flags
Not a single one with just a big Prince symbol on it. No imagination.
F608 - Duck, Duck, Gray Duck is my favorite. They're so proud of that here, they should own it.
I'm not looking at that
Does it have Echthroi on it?
Their flag must have a 5 point star on it to summon the demons.
F16! Yay kid's designs!
What? No one submitted one with "Statey McStateface" on it?
Fuck Ted Cruz.
Love F59
There are some historically insightful and very eye-catching submissions here.
This one made me giggle. I love that someone submitted it.
https://21588026.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21588026/211857a4d774da6d2d9729f681840e2462631c3e42f8531f7e2b2b047aeb9180.jpg
My favorite!
It's got my vote!
What's wrong with the one they have?
Old racist seal on it.
I didn't know seals lived in Minnesota.
It's their Florida, it's the lakes.
Only the racist ones.
It looks like about a dozen other ones. And it has a native American on a horse riding into the sunset in the background.
No, he's fleeing the US Army.
Fuck Ted Cruz.
This one is awesome:
https://x.com/maggiekb1/status/1722322427969929666?s=20
The new state song must then be John Prine's Crazy As A Loon.
https://s3951.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1024px-Minnesota_North_Stars_Logo_1967-1974.svg_.png
As a fuck you to Gary Coleman, Oldman and/or Bettman.
The NHL. Best game; worst league.
I think submitting a design that paints a target on Minneapolis-St. Paul is suboptimal. OTOH, ducks! And Little Dipper!
My vote is for F59, that mosquito really gets to the true essence of Minnesota.
F41 seems especially well thought-out
ohhhh, thank you for the share
When do the accusations of election fraud start? you KNOW its coming
You're too late. Already started.
https://www.rawstory.com/stop-the-steal-organizer-questions-democratic-governor-s-re-election/
It's that crazy Amy Kremer, who I think is Gini Thomas's bestie.
Why am I not surprised
Interesting donnie is blaming Mitch for Cameron's loss rather than fraud.
I guess he's into the Night of the Long Knives strategy now instead of 'BLAME THE LIBERALS!"
this is more of a circling the wagons move, more defensive than offensive
Did the PANDAS escape?
Well... this is interesting...
https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/08/politics/high-end-brothel-network-arrests/index.html
Well fuck. Not having a cable package, I don't have access to the High End Brothel Network. I was hoping Roku carried it, but nope.
We could legalize and regulate brothels. That might be better.
"Selling is legal. Fucking is legal. Why isn’t selling fucking legal?" -Carllin
We'll Know how serious this is if the person with the names of the clients dies mysteriously
Junmyung Lee didn't kill himself!
“Pick a profession,” Joshua Levy, acting US attorney for Massachusetts, said of the sprawling client list during a press conference in Boston. “They’re probably represented in this case.”
I'm gonna guess anyone making less than 250,000 per year ISN"T represented in this case
Bill Gates and Prince Andrew
Hey Now!
And they're Korean! (I know recognizing the name convention... hopefully not any of my cousins.)