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Posted on 12/09/2024 5.00 AM

JCM 12/8/2024 8:03:22 PM


Posted by: JCM

vxbush 12/9/2024 5:56:53 AM
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In yesterday's #5 Kosh's Shadow said: So I installed the latest Win11 version on one computer and I have already found a bug. It lets pop-up menus be chopped at the top of the screen.

Oh, you'll find more, trust me.....what is driving me bonkers is a vendor's product does NOT follow the standards for what the default cursor placement should be in various windows, and it drives me absolutely bonkers. 

vxbush 12/9/2024 6:03:27 AM
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Assad left Syria so quickly that the records of the Political Security Branch were not destroyed. What will be found there? 
Occasional Reader 12/9/2024 7:08:21 AM
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First line of a “think piece” on Syria by Gideon Rachman at the Financial Times:

““Assad must go,” said Barack Obama in 2013. More than a decade later, the Syrian dictator has gone.”

So, there you have it. This is an Obama accomplishment!

https://www.ft.com/content/4e6f6a6d-9e2d-43c2-87db-277f67796664

/paywalled, sorry

Occasional Reader 12/9/2024 7:44:36 AM
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HST is at least claiming they're going to respect religious minority rights:

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/43474

Now, does this sound like the scorpion promising not to sting the frog? It sure does. But that a jihadist-based group would even say something like this is unusual.

vxbush 12/9/2024 7:56:54 AM
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In #4 Occasional Reader said: Now, does this sound like the scorpion promising not to sting the frog? It sure does. But that a jihadist-based group would even say something like this is unusual.

Sorry, but it sounds like taqqiya to me. 

Occasional Reader 12/9/2024 9:35:32 AM
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-Daniel Penny acquitted


-Possible suspect being questioned in Thompson murder

JCM 12/9/2024 9:50:41 AM
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Reply to Occasional Reader in 3:

310,000 civilians dead, now many refugees? Thanks Barry!

JCM 12/9/2024 10:48:09 AM
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In #6 Occasional Reader said: -Daniel Penny acquitted

Penny should sue for malicious prosecution. Along with the judge for changing charges during the jury phase.

Occasional Reader 12/9/2024 11:40:33 AM
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This certainly has been quite the busy week-and-a-bit for news, hasn't it?
vxbush 12/9/2024 11:41:59 AM
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In #9 Occasional Reader said: This certainly has been quite the busy week-and-a-bit for news, hasn't it?

People are trying to get their shopping politics done before Christmas. 


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