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Posted on 05/13/2025 5.00 AM

vxbush 5/13/2025 6:08:52 AM


Posted by: JCM

vxbush 5/13/2025 6:09:39 AM
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In yesterday's #17, OR wrote about the Israeli singer who is fighting against antisemitism. And I say: Belt it out, sister!

vxbush 5/13/2025 6:14:39 AM
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Stephen Green writes an article pointing out the latest media trick: headlines that are major scary stories, which are then completely refuted in paragraph 5. 

It seems we don't hate the media enough. 

vxbush 5/13/2025 6:20:39 AM
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I'm guessing Biden had no interest in seeing that this man came home. He should be absolutely held accountable for that malfeasance: WATCH: Last American Hamas Hostage's Emotional Reunion With His Family
vxbush 5/13/2025 6:23:14 AM
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Good news: Judge Greenlights Trump Policy: Allows IRS to Share Tax Data With ICE to Help Deport Illegal Aliens
Occasional Reader 5/13/2025 8:34:28 AM
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Reposting:


Former Eurovision Song Contest participants sign letter demanding a Judenrein Eurovision Song Contest; this year’s Israeli entrant, who survived the October 7 atrocity (by the skin of her teeth) prepares to get booed at the event:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp92zjejzvyo


Occasional Reader 5/13/2025 8:37:27 AM
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Reply to vxbush in 3:


 he looks to be in good health, which is a pleasant surprise.

vxbush 5/13/2025 9:01:18 AM
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In #6 Occasional Reader said:  he looks to be in good health, which is a pleasant surprise.

The scars are likely very deep below, in the mind and psyche. 

JCM 5/13/2025 9:02:50 AM
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Reply to vxbush in 2:

My boys were playing online with some friends. The friends know I’m a nerd and ask questions. One asks how I know CNN lies. I had them provide a headline and I showed the the facts, the spin and the lies in the story. After I fisked two more stories they were beginning to understand. I good evenings work.

vxbush 5/13/2025 9:29:53 AM
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It's on: NEW: DNC Takes First Step to Oust David Hogg as Vice Chair
vxbush 5/13/2025 10:31:17 AM
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In #8 JCM said: My boys were playing online with some friends. The friends know I’m a nerd and ask questions. One asks how I know CNN lies. I had them provide a headline and I showed the the facts, the spin and the lies in the story. After I fisked two more stories they were beginning to understand. I good evenings work.

I started realizing a few weeks ago that the various logical fallacies that used to be taught in a beginning philosophy course are not only not taught but are actively used to indoctrinate higher educations students. We could do a lot of good in teaching these argument styles and how to refute them. 

Occasional Reader 5/13/2025 11:17:03 AM
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Reply to vxbush in 9:


“It would take a heart of stone not to weep with laughter. “

Occasional Reader 5/13/2025 2:30:55 PM
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Fun with machine guns:

Today I fired full auto versions of the HK MP5K, a suppressed MP5, and the HK 53.

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