vxbush 12/21/2023 5:33:53 AM

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In yesterday's thread, OR said: Now, when I go furniture shopping, I'm a Pier One special operator. 

Wait--Pier One is still around? I thought that was yet another furniture store that closed around COVID.

vxbush 12/21/2023 5:39:03 AM

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Republican governors shipping illegal aliens from border states to Democrat strongholds by bus? Horrific!

The Biden administration flying them to Arizona processing centers? *shrugs shoulders*

Why don't more writers talk about how this is the way the Democrats get enough bodies to cover the votes they need to win the next election? 

vxbush 12/21/2023 5:49:43 AM

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So the Colorado Supreme Court's action to prevent Trump from being on the Colorado ballot is a lot weirder than we already thought. 

First, voters cannot write Trump's name in to vote for him. Per the conclusion to the Court's proceeding, "the Secretary may not list President Trump's name on the 2024 presidential primary ballot, nor may she count any write-in votes cast for him."

However, the Court recognized the very high likelihood that their ruling would be overturned, because they included language that says if the decision is bumped to the Supreme Court, the ruling is stayed. Quoting: "We are also cognizant that we travel in uncharted territory, and that this case presents several issues of first impression. But for our resolution of the Electors’ challenge under the Election Code, the Secretary would be required to include President Trump’s name on the 2024 presidential primary ballot. Therefore, to maintain the status quo pending any review by the U.S. Supreme Court, we stay our ruling until January 4, 2024 (the day before the Secretary’s deadline to certify the content of the presidential primary ballot). If review is sought in the Supreme Court before the stay expires on January 4, 2024, then the stay shall remain in place, and the Secretary will continue to be required to include President Trump’s name on the 2024 presidential primary ballot, until the receipt of any order or mandate from the Supreme Court."

Oh, yeah. That sounds like they are totally sure they are following the spirit and letter of the law. Nothing like giving themselves a trapdoor to get out of trouble.

vxbush 12/21/2023 5:51:44 AM

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Reply to vxbush in 3:

The good news is, Biden is tanking among black voters. The question seems to be if DOCTOR Jill will let him step aside or not. So far, the answer seems to be not.

vxbush 12/21/2023 5:59:23 AM

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In #2 vxbush said: Why don't more writers talk about how this is the way the Democrats get enough bodies to cover the votes they need to win the next election? 

Oh, look. Someone is writing about it. 

vxbush 12/21/2023 6:00:07 AM

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vxbush 12/21/2023 6:00:52 AM

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vxbush 12/21/2023 6:33:30 AM

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Occasional Reader 12/21/2023 6:53:58 AM

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In #1 vxbush said: Wait--Pier One is still around? I thought that was yet another furniture store that closed around COVID.

Perhaps, but "Crate & Barrel Special Operator" just doesn't do it, pun-wise. 

Occasional Reader 12/21/2023 6:58:04 AM

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So I've seen it whimsically/sardonically suggested that Hamas should have been hired to do the "Big Dig" in Boston. 

Gee, I wonder where all that "humanitarian assistance" money for Gaza went.  

vxbush 12/21/2023 7:52:26 AM

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In #10 Occasional Reader said: So I've seen it whimsically/sardonically suggested that Hamas should have been hired to do the "Big Dig" in Boston.  Gee, I wonder where all that "humanitarian assistance" money for Gaza went.  

Hasn't this been their modus operandi for a long time? I seem to recall them doing this in the past. 

And with the UN, well, yes, this is the modus operandi, too. It's too convenient to ignore money being stolen and bad things happening. You might have to report stuff, then. Too much paperwork in that. 

Occasional Reader 12/21/2023 8:15:28 AM

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In #11 vxbush said: Hasn't this been their modus operandi for a long time? I seem to recall them doing this in the past. 

Yes, they've used tunnels to attack Israel and KILL JEWS!!!! MUST KILL JEWS!!!!! [foam dribbling from their mouths] for a long time.  I think what's been startling in the latest revelations by the IDF is the massive scale of the tunnelling. 

JCM 12/21/2023 8:19:58 AM

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Reply to vxbush in 3:

My first thought seeing that story.... they are fund raising for Trump.

Second thought this should be fun, there is no conviction so the CO Court needs to step away from the crack pipe.

JCM 12/21/2023 8:24:51 AM

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While driving back from dropping a car at the shop listening to a talk radio show.

There was a shoot out in a suburb between police and criminals.

The host described it as, "a two way rifle range".

Thought that was pretty funny.

buzzsawmonkey 12/21/2023 8:47:01 AM

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In #12 Occasional Reader said: the massive scale of the tunnelling

Special work visas to be issued soon for Hamas "refugees/asylum seekers" as "skilled tunnel constructors," who will be hired by the New York Transit Authority, the Port Authority (since there is a new tunnel planned between Manhattan and New Jersey), and various other public-works entities across the country.

vxbush 12/21/2023 9:09:37 AM

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In #15 buzzsawmonkey said: Special work visas to be issued soon for Hamas "refugees/asylum seekers" as "skilled tunnel constructors," who will be hired by the New York Transit Authority, the Port Authority (since there is a new tunnel planned between Manhattan and New Jersey), and various other public-works entities across the country.

Oh, that seems actually plausible with all the men the IDF captured. They need to be gainfully employed with their key skills, after all. 

vxbush 12/21/2023 9:10:00 AM

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In #14 JCM said: "a two way rifle range"

Oh, ouch. Burn, baby.

vxbush 12/21/2023 9:11:37 AM

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In #13 JCM said: My first thought seeing that story.... they are fund raising for Trump. Second thought this should be fun, there is no conviction so the CO Court needs to step away from the crack pipe.

To me, it seems like they are trying to have their cake and eat it too by giving the Lawfare crazies what they want while recognizing that what they did really can't be justified legally, So they gave themselves that out by saying the order was stayed if it went to the Supreme Court. 

Honestly, it's getting to the point where everyone is doing whatever is necessary to keep the crazy lefties off their backs. 

Occasional Reader 12/21/2023 9:29:45 AM

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Discussion question:

It is beyond question that a massive intelligence failure occurred on Netanyahu's watch.

But is there any credible, possible PM who could replace him, and do a better job? 

vxbush 12/21/2023 9:38:16 AM

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In #19 Occasional Reader said: It is beyond question that a massive intelligence failure occurred on Netanyahu's watch. But is there any credible, possible PM who could replace him, and do a better job? 

I've seen no one as capable as Netanyahu in Israeli politics, but I freely admit I'm not conversant on all the ones currently in office. 

JCM 12/21/2023 9:59:31 AM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 19:

Intelligence failure? Possible, even likely. Intelligence failure are only evident in hindsight. Pearl Harbor, 9/11.

Better than Bibi? I don't think so.

buzzsawmonkey 12/21/2023 10:45:47 AM

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vxbush 12/21/2023 10:52:38 AM

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In #22 buzzsawmonkey said: Then, if someone---anyone---on my property transgresses in any way, I will be able to reprove them by saying, "That's not Hooey-R."

LOL! Nice. 

Occasional Reader 12/21/2023 11:39:30 AM

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In #22 buzzsawmonkey said: If I ever establish something I can call a "ranch,"

And then you could become a Jewish cowboy, just like Bucky Goldstein.

Kosh's Shadow 12/21/2023 4:23:26 PM

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buzzsawmonkey 12/21/2023 5:24:14 PM

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JCM 12/21/2023 5:40:16 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 25:

Or simply did not pass on the critical pieces of intel that would have completed the picture for the same reasons.

At both Pearl and 9/11 all the pieces were available to put together a picture of intentions, capability, and opportunity. It was that the pieces were held by separate intel groups. Pearl it was turf fights over intel. 9/11 it wa intentionally erected silos that prevented sharing.

Kosh's Shadow 12/21/2023 5:43:38 PM

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Reply to JCM in 27:

Pearh Harbor and 9/11 were system failures.

I think 10/7 failure was deliberate on the part of some in the US "intelligence" establishment.

There are people there who were Iranian agents.