Search:

Type: Posts; User: David G

Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 4.44 seconds.

  1. Replies
    428
    Views
    34,826

    Re: Bad joke of the day.

    BUMPER STICKER: Honk if you like peace & quiet
  2. Replies
    23
    Views
    325

    Re: Fascism Revisited

    How so?
  3. Re: Debt ceiling bill - the coming GOP Apocalypse?

    Yes, it's silliness. It served a purpose back in the early 1900's - when it was installed in lieu of having congress vote on every bond issuance. But, in the 70's it was made moot by the Dems with...
  4. Replies
    23
    Views
    325

    Re: Fascism Revisited

    Yes. Though, to be more precise, I'd say most people (including most R voters) have no idea that there's even a war on. And the oligarchs hope to keep it that way amap.
  5. Re: Debt ceiling bill - the coming GOP Apocalypse?

    That is brilliant and fetching vision.

    So, you've been reading Machiavelli again, eh? You should drop by the 'What Are You Reading' thread and give it a review... :rolleyes:
  6. Thread: Byob !!!!!!

    by David G
    Replies
    92,141
    Views
    14,262,465

    Re: Byob !!!!!!

    Politician: Do you believe in the two party system?

    Lefty: NO! At my age, one party a night is plenty.
  7. Thread: Apology

    by David G
    Replies
    32
    Views
    789

    Re: Apology

    It is a bifurcated system, with two approaches. 'Protect the rich' is a bit too simplistic... but I certainly get your drift.
  8. Replies
    814
    Views
    21,202

    Re: EV’s are becoming mainstream

    And meantime, Ford owners will be able to use them with and adaptor Ford will be offering.
  9. Thread: Byob !!!!!!

    by David G
    Replies
    92,141
    Views
    14,262,465

    Re: Byob !!!!!!

    Hate to see finger injuries. Esp. that finger.
  10. Re: what does your bottom ad look like on the forum -

    You might be passing up some lucrative market penetration opportunities... ;)

    I don't see any ads at the bottom. I use an ad-blocker
  11. Re: Debt ceiling bill - the coming GOP Apocalypse?

    Yes... potentially painful (either way) strategic decisions face the D's.

    Will they help prop up McCarthy... under the theory that he's better on tactical, caucus stuff than he is at policy...
  12. Thread: Apology

    by David G
    Replies
    32
    Views
    789

    Re: Apology

    Example of lawyers doing good in the world --

    You’ve Never Heard of Him, but He’s Remaking the Pollution Fight

    ...
  13. Replies
    68
    Views
    1,491

    Re: New Breed Of Compact Trucks

    https://scontent.fhio3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/349322278_616549447072370_3290143992339421819_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=cS-dsnPnUmEAX8CHxKe&_nc_ht=scontent.fhio3-1.fna&oh=00_...
  14. Replies
    23
    Views
    325

    Re: Fascism Revisited

    Shining light always does good.
  15. Replies
    44
    Views
    900

    Re: Supreme Court and Public Opinion

    http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?294229-Fascism-Revisited

    Fascists understood that “the fundamental principle of democracy—faith in the common sense of the common people—was the direct...
  16. Replies
    23
    Views
    325

    Fascism Revisited

    May 29, 2023

    HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

    Beginning in 1943, the War Department published a series of pamphlets for U.S. Army personnel in the European theater of World War II. Titled Army Talks, the...
  17. Thread: Byob !!!!!!

    by David G
    Replies
    92,141
    Views
    14,262,465

    Re: Byob !!!!!!

    Voodoo wannabe's?? Any good?
  18. Replies
    44
    Views
    900

    Re: Supreme Court and Public Opinion

    I'm quite aware of why I never considered it.

    The rest is blah, blah, blah... and nonresponsive. You either ignore the point I was making (small though it may have been)... or you overstate what I...
  19. Thread: Apology

    by David G
    Replies
    32
    Views
    789

    Re: Apology

    Just so. I think sku's attitude has more to do with his experience of life than a clear evaluation of the legal profession. There are plenty of good lawyers, and plenty of unscrupulous one. Our...
  20. Thread: Byob !!!!!!

    by David G
    Replies
    92,141
    Views
    14,262,465

    Re: Byob !!!!!!

    Morning All,

    Sunny and cool here, headed for low 70's. Yard work today, mostly. Plus finish off some of the details of the new fence & gate Son2 built a couple of days ago between us & the house...
  21. Thread: Porsche thread

    by David G
    Replies
    65
    Views
    1,907

    Re: Porsche thread

    https://scontent.fhio3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/349710288_223751840415476_2395375035726643534_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960&_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=MqpZr6zM36kAX8o7Pyy&_nc_ht=sconte...
  22. Re: What advice would you give your younger self?

    https://scontent.fhio3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t45.1600-4/349451773_23854628812060675_1033003890261539216_n.png?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p526x296_q90_spS444&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=67cdda&_nc_ohc=11Csfq868K8AX-p...
  23. Replies
    1
    Views
    122

    Re: Damn, SIRI’s spelling… I said

    Just don't call him late for dinner...
  24. Thread: Byob !!!!!!

    by David G
    Replies
    92,141
    Views
    14,262,465

    Re: Byob !!!!!!

    Hey Tulsy -- How did the farmer know that the cows were planning an escape?

    The pig squealed...
  25. Replies
    15
    Views
    256

    Re: Tim Montgomery is the BROTM of June.

    Congrats Tom.
  26. Re: What advice would you give your younger self?

    I wouldn't bother. That young punk was WAY smarter'n me. Just ask him... <G>
  27. Replies
    44
    Views
    900

    Re: Supreme Court and Public Opinion

    No, not the only solution. And not a good solution. Term limits often, and certainly in this instance, cause more problems than they solve.
  28. Replies
    44
    Views
    900

    Re: Supreme Court and Public Opinion

    I guess you didn't read the article. Turns out they actually DO care. At least some small particle of caring. While there are no formal strictures that force them to care... they do think a bit about...
  29. Thread: Byob !!!!!!

    by David G
    Replies
    92,141
    Views
    14,262,465

    Re: Byob !!!!!!

    Same here. I know the climate IS changing here. So does that mean more pollen? Dunno. What I do know is that I now sometimes have to resort to a mild antihystamine for days at a stretch.
  30. Thread: Apology

    by David G
    Replies
    32
    Views
    789

    Re: Apology

    Good on ya for the apology.
  31. Re: What is the earliest toy you can remember having?

    I had one of those, and it was one guess for 'first' remembered.

    The other was odd. I fell in love with a miniature clam shovel up at the cabin. So my dad painted the handle blue and made it 'my'...
  32. Replies
    108
    Views
    2,555

    Re: Elf was chosen as BROTM of May.

    Clearly it's been a long while since I was on the Cape. Seems like I remember two of us lunching, and stuffing ourselves with clams and extras for under $10...
  33. Replies
    1,204
    Views
    21,256

    Re: Religion's role

    https://scontent.fhio3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/346811772_132922816447575_801551682700627378_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p843x403&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=inRQhzSFTuoAX_f5D3Y&_nc_ht=scont...
  34. Thread: Byob !!!!!!

    by David G
    Replies
    92,141
    Views
    14,262,465

    Re: Byob !!!!!!

    Looks like the inmates are off taking a na... OH, here they are ---

    Lefty - "I'm George Washington"

    Tulsy - "No you're not!"

    Lefty - "Yes I am."

    Tulsy - "What makes you think so?"
  35. Replies
    44
    Views
    900

    Re: Supreme Court and Public Opinion

    Regarding SCOTUS - maybe both a set of ethical standards... and expansion to overcome the deranged tilt to the right... are called for now --
    ...
  36. Re: The big damn shoe has finally dropped. This is it.

    Meanwhile...
    ...
  37. Re: Biden, GOP reach tentative deal to raise debt ceiling

    Yes... and 'performative cruelty' by the GOP madmen. But a decent job by Biden to fend off the worst of it --


    Debt Limit Update: Biden Outplays GOP on Final Deal
    ...
  38. Replies
    1,863
    Views
    253,611

    Re: Favorite Music: take flight and wing

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR1EOU4_twU
  39. Thread: Byob !!!!!!

    by David G
    Replies
    92,141
    Views
    14,262,465

    Re: Byob !!!!!!

    Hot pastrami on rye sounds really good this morning. I'll follow it with peach pie and more coffee.

    Morning All -- hope it's shaping up to be good for all y'all.
  40. Biden, GOP reach tentative deal to raise debt ceiling

    President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle” to raise the nation’s legal debt ceiling late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal to limit federal...
  41. Replies
    1,863
    Views
    253,611

    Re: Favorite Music: take flight and wing

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N27K-sdnKdQ
  42. Replies
    96
    Views
    1,822

    Re: Biden concerns.

    Joe Biden Is the Master Deal Maker America Needs Right Now
    https://news.yahoo.com/joe-biden-master-deal-maker-202827880.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=fb&tsrc=fb
  43. Replies
    12
    Views
    294

    Re: Interesting take on racism

    Still vague. Does this address your question?

    https://www.verywellmind.com/difference-between-race-and-ethnicity-5074205
  44. Re: What foods did you really LIKE as a kid? What are your favorites now?

    The other treat I really enjoyed was venison or elk tenderloin. My mom liked to mix up dry Lipton's Onion Soup mix to marinate it with. Delicious... and it bring back great memories.
  45. Replies
    12
    Views
    294

    Re: Interesting take on racism

    Why? In what sense?
  46. Re: What foods did you really LIKE as a kid? What are your favorites now?

    Unless the parents were hosting a brunch, we had simple Sunday brunches as a family that consisted of crackers, cheese, and some seafood. And beer. Any kind of crackers - I didn't care. Really...
  47. Thread: Byob !!!!!!

    by David G
    Replies
    92,141
    Views
    14,262,465

    Re: Byob !!!!!!

    JFC... I can only hope I recover. I hate getting up early, and deliberately didn't set my alarm.
  48. Replies
    27
    Views
    1,446

    Re: Bear Market Indicator at 50-Year High

    No one who offers stock tips is EVER right - except, of course, in stretches. Some will do consistently better over time. Some will have longer stretches of good performance. But one never knows,...
  49. Replies
    19
    Views
    360

    Re: New rule for Senate elections.

    If you could compare the words that were running thru my brain when I read the OP... you'd know that posting that rather gently-phrased link IS playing nice. Relatively speaking <G>
  50. Replies
    27
    Views
    1,446

    Re: Bear Market Indicator at 50-Year High

    Unless one is mighty sharp, very experienced, has paid attention for a long time, and has remarkable instincts, it's nigh onto impossible to predict when/how new technology will roll out, and how its...
Results 1 to 50 of 1000
Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4