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It's frightening, really. There are so many people who have no clue, and worse, no interest in the state of the nation.
Can you imagine Trump running the show without anyone keeping an eye on
Mr. See-What-I-Can-Get-Away-With????
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Jay wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I had to google "what is the kentucky derby"..."I doubt anyone would expect our Canadian neighbors to be familiar with the Kentucky Derby, Brenda, unless they breed horses, but it'..."
A couple years ago I referenced Winston Churchill's letter to Hirohito declaring war on the Empire of Japan. After stating a list of nasty things the British would do to Japan, Churchill signed off with the 19th century standard, "I remain Sir, your most humble and obedient servant." I was in my late 60s and my friend was 30 something. I'd been so struck by the humor that it never occurred to me that it wasn't general knowledge.
Gary wrote: "Jay wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I had to google "what is the kentucky derby"..."I doubt anyone would expect our Canadian neighbors to be familiar with the Kentucky Derby, Brenda, unless they breed hor..."
Gary, I have SUCH admiration for Winston Churchill - every quote is a gem :-)
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It seems to me that, in the age of Climate Change, when we're already feeling the effects with droughts, wildfires and 500-year storms, extending the life of coal-fired power plants, etc. is political and economic expediency at the cost of cutting our own throats.
Is this a situation where our children will indeed pay for the sins of their fathers????
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It seems to me that, in the age of Clima..."
Yes, yes, and yes. It makes me furious. Most things the Idiot-in-Chief is doing are reversible. Environmental destruction isn't. And the window of opportunity for minimizing the harm from climate change is closing fast.
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The road trip has been... a trip. Roasted to death in the heat and humidity of North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Louisiana. Then yesterday we crossed the Rocky Mountains in a snow storm that ended up closing the freeway (fortunately AFTER we got through).
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It seems to me that, in the age of Clima..."
As far as the environment is concerned, we really could not have elected a worse president at the worse time.
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Drinking 25 cups of coffee a day is still safe for the heart, study says
...research, presented Monday at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Conference, claimed that after looking at the heart scans of 8,412 people, it had “debunked” previous studies linking coffee to poor heart health.
I find this particularly heartening (pun intended) since every afternoon the enticing aroma of my second pot of coffee is just so irresistible.
I have often ranted that the man who invented the Mute button on the remote control deserved to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.In today's "Guardian" newspaper an article (about Uber cabs) states that it was invented or introduced by a Robert Adler, of Zenith Radio, in 1956. What a pity that Nobel Prizes are never awarded postumously.
Martin wrote: "I have often ranted that the man who invented the Mute button on the remote control deserved to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.In today's "Guardian" newspaper an article (about Uber cabs) state..."
And maybe the person who invented the remote (a man, I'll bet) deserves an award for... nothing!
How irritating it can be, not to hear clearly. I am sure that I have just heard the announcer on the BBC classical channel (Radio 3) announce a "Concierto for elbow and short orchestra".Dear old Gerard Hoffnung would have loved that. How many of you remember the recording of his talk to the Oxford Union? He read out letters, supposedly from foreign hoteliers replying to enquiries in English? "I can accommodate you and your wife but cannot abide your dog" and the classic "There is a French widow in every bedroom offering delightful prospects". Also the hilarious bricklayer story.
I must get out my copy of that recording. It's on a ten inch vinyl. No, madam; a ten inch vinyl is an old fashioned sort of gramophone record, not a medium-sized vibrator.
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Actually, PBS offers quite a lot of variety in areas with multiple PBS stations. I used to live in LA with 5 PBS broadcast channels, and received all sorts of British entertainment, current and nostalgic.
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Feel free to join us in a moment of silence.
Volunteers to organize the roadside shrine and prayer vigil are also welcome.
I drew a short Obelix comic that is in my photo album. I would love it if people checked it out and left comments ❤️
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Joel wrote: " Britain, you're better off without us. Really.."Really???
What the Hell is happening to our world? Is is a re-run of the 1930s, when men who went on to become aggressive dictators were elected by perfectly democratic processes: Hitler, Mussolini, Peron, etc (I exclude Stalin and Franco who seized power).
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Unfortunately, Martin, for today's young people to learn from history, they have to read it, and I'm afraid it's not posted on Twitter.
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Also, some homes were damaged.
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Tish! I love it when you quote from moose & squirrel!
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I always feel like reminding them that our state played for the other team W-A-Y back when. And, my husband calls it the LOSER flag. (He's going to get punched one of these days.)
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Count your blessings, Melki! All you need do to get away is make a turn at the next corner. Urban dwellers are often trapped sitting next to (or, [HORRORS!] in conversation with) their...shall we call them..."basket of deplorables".
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Every time I catch myself doing something which can only reasonably be called stupid...
Invariably, I come across a story in the news such as the one above about a fellow trying to hide half a kilo of cocaine under his toupee.
Such stories prove beyond doubt that, in comparison, I am a damn rocket scientist!
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National Ice Cream Day brings free ice cream, deals and contests Sunday
Amazing, isn't it????
Not only are we offered an excuse to spend an entire day eating ice cream...
...but the purveyors of ice cream are conjuring up a holiday that ALMOST sounds legit.
Fortunately, the country is more health conscious...theoretically.
HOWEVER, it's only once a year, we might as well succumb to the marketing ploy and ingest FREE SUGAR all day.
Damn! That subliminal marketing really works!
Jay wrote: "Spanish police arrest cocaine bigwig with drugs hidden under toupee. "
I remember a newspaper report, years ago, of a German shoplifter who tried to smuggle a frozen chicken past the checkout by hiding it in his homburg hat. He was discovered when he fell down in the checkout queue. The frozen bird had cooled his brain into unconsciousness, and then rolled out of his hat onto the floor.
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The bill was more than the typical cost of a kidney transplant.
For the record, there was a followup story noting that the company in question forgave the bill once the media reported the story nationally.
However...
This healthcare system of ours is bankrupting families all across the country. I honestly do not understand how our elected representatives, or anyone of conscience, can defend this type of price gouging.
When I click on the bookmark for Humour Club, and before I have logged in, there is always a message near the bottom of the page:"You have no friends in the The Humour Club group."
I am beginning to find this a bit depressing.
Martin.
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Don't believe everything you read, Martin!
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"You have no friends in the The Humour Club group."
I am beginnin..."
They're not "real" friends, anyway. Except Melki.
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Ah, yes, the age-old quality of friendship argument. I tend to go with the
much-hallowed traditional yardstick: Will they buy you a beer, and will they
loan you $20 till payday?
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Who the heck told you I was real?
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"You have no friends in the The Humour Club group."
I am beginnin..."
Perhaps it's your challenge question.
It's a little daunting.
Jay wrote: "Joel wrote: Ah, yes, the age-old quality of friendship argument. I tend to go with the much-hallowed traditional yardstick: Will they buy you a..."
I recently bought an Oxfam greetings card. The message is: "Good friends offer you advice; real friends offer you gin". I wish I'd bought more - I can think of so many suitable recipients.
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pap -noun-
1. bland soft or semiliquid food such as that suitable for babies or invalids.
2. - DEROGATORY - reading matter or entertainment that is worthless or lacking in substance.
Seriously, menu changes at a fast food restaurant????
Is it just me, or are this generation's supposed journalists reporting a lot more "pap" than news????
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Chick-fil-A adds mac and cheese to its menu, making a rare change
pap -noun-
1. bland soft or semiliquid food such as that suitable for babies or invalids.
2. - DEROGATORY - reading matter ..."
They are, especially when what they mostly do is smear.
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A young man in India who received a BMW for his 22nd birthday pushed it into a river because it wasn't the Jaguar he had been hoping for, police claim.
I can empathize. Someone gave me a Mercedes instead of a Jaguar once, but then I was rudely interrupted by my morning alarm clock.
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(See, even Wall Street thinks he's nuts!)
What Chinese Tariffs Mean for the US Economy
AND NOW THIS...
Here’s what new tariffs will cost the average American household
J.P. Morgan estimates the average American household will be down $1,000 per year thanks to the newest round of tariffs on Chinese goods.
Honest responses please:
How many of us, including Trump supporters, are really willing to pay $1000 this year (and possibly, in future years) for this president's ridiculously obvious political grandstanding????
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Frankly, Rebecca, I was surprised to get any response at all. The HC seems heavily into the usual summer slowdown.
Unfortunately, we don't have any Trump supporters brave enough to defend his obvious insanity. Also, it's entirely possible that China will win a trade war with the US. The reality today IS a global market, and, unlike Trump, President Xi listens to his economic advisers.
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Monday’s ruling could help shape negotiations over roughly 1,500 similar lawsuits filed by state, local and tribal governments...
OH NO! If this huge judgement is the first of many, it could seriously effect the pharmaceutical industry's advertising budget. Do you think this means that we'll have to watch every other commercial advertising something other than drugs????
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There's only a few days left to stop spending so much of your time enjoying the beautiful summer weather and post something in a HC thread before Hurricane Dorian knocks out power on the East Coast.** Seriously, a swimsuit at the beach or your underwear at your laptop... Is there really that much difference????
**Our Midwestern, Western and Foreign Country membership have agreed to pick up the slack if the power is knocked out for a long period of time.
"No, we didn't."
-"Yes, you did!"
"We most certainly did not!"
-"All right, how much do you want?"
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Courtesy Notification for HC Members
There's only a few days left to stop spending so much of your time enjoying the beautiful summer weather and post something in a HC thread before Hurricane ..."
I thought we were gonna nuke it outta the water. What gives?
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Courtesy Notification for HC Members
There's only a few days left to stop spending so much of your time enjoying the beautiful summer weather and post something in a HC thread before Hurricane ..."
Apparently they're going to detain Dorian indefinitely, then deport it back to the Atlantic Ocean.
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I've noticed that, too, yes. Sometimes it makes me feel old (when I find out that I'm the only one in the room who knows who someone is), sometim..."
It's sad. Apparently Justin Trudeau doesn't know who Pierre Trudeau was.