Weekend Open Thread
During an interview, Kamala Harris responded to a question prompting her to detail how she would be different from Joe Biden. Harris hinted that there would be no difference. In one statement, she obliterated Democrat attempts to distance her from Joe Biden’s policies. Enjoy your weekend!
Category: Open thread
Oh, wise and all knowing Magic 8-Ball, will Hack Stone be unburdened by what has been in order to holistically regain the highly coveted and rarely awarded of First Commenter for the This Ain’t Hell Weekend Open Thread, or will he once again be denied to his rightful claim by the existential threat posed by KoB? Magic 8-Ball says…
My inherwebz came back up 2 (two) seconds too late.
The Crown and Trappings Good Sir.
HACK SNACK is BACK, ATTACK!!!!
Good Jerb and TOP !) or something like that.
Fuck you all Friday.
Except OAM because she’s the Queen here and deserves no such unkindness…but SMOOCHEZ!!
Cheers
With Hack Stone restored to throne and securing the title of the First Comment for the This Ain’t Hell Weekend Open Thread, he now issues to the great unwashed masses known as the Adorable Deplorables the Weekend Safety Brief for Columbo Day Weekend.
1. If your monthly income is $0.00 a month, do not rent a home in Bethesda Maryland that cost $6000+ per month.
2. If you plan on taking your aircraft for a spin this weekend, add enough fuel for reaching 200 yards past the runway.
3. If you work for All Points Logistics and Phil Monkress calls you and asks you to do a solid, update your resume and sock away a few bucks, because if things go south, and they will, you may experience cash flow problems for the next ten years.
Comm check from the field.
Cong-Rats to Hack.
If you don’t PM your radios, you can’t have any comm.
How can you have any comm if you don’t PM your radios.
Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and the forgotten Marx brother, Commo.
Oh, wise and all knowing Magic 8-Ball, is the fake Native American, fake NAVY SEAL and fake Law Enforcement Officer in Merritt Island, Florida, Phil Monkress, aka: PHILDO (CEO of All-Points Logistics) still a turd?
Phil Monkress and All Points Logistics are helping with hurricane relief efforts by having Phil personally check every male emergency responder for hernias.
I can only imagine Phildo will be pocketing some of that money while whining that Native Americans deserve more.
FIRST?!
Magic 8-Ball says…
Phil Monkress is a turd.
Missed it by 4 seconds. Hack Stone always comes first. At least that is what Rosetta Stone always complains about.
Whoa! Hack Stone gets FIRST??? Will wonders never cease? I take third with great pleasure, myself.
With the unusual notation that Hack Stone is on the throne for the coming week, we can only hope that he will rule benevolently. Me? I’m going to drop my trivia and run like blazes.
DID YOU KNOW…?
Another wonderful birthday! Did You Know…? is Eight Years Old!
By Commissioner Wretched
didyouknowcolumn@gmail.com
Copyright © 2024
This time of year is so wonderfully special! Not only do we get to begin our year-end holidays, I get to celebrate another birthday!
No, not my own, that was a couple of weeks ago. I’m talking about the column’s birthday. This week, my silly writings turn eight years old!
Back in 2016, I had no idea that the trivia column would still be going strong, and getting more readers each week. To those who are joining us now, I welcome you! To those who’ve been with me since the beginning, I thank you and I appreciate you!
I also wonder how you’ve kept your sanity through all of this.
Thank you for making these last eight years wonderful. Let’s start another eight right now!
Did you know …
… India has the largest postal network in the world? The nation has more than 150,000 post offices. However, it is also not unusual for a letter mailed to a destination less than 50 miles away to take more than two weeks to arrive. (I have a line I could use, but I’d have to mail it to myself. Wonder when it’ll get here?)
… every Treasurer of the United States since 1946 has been a woman? In fact, one of them used a dollar bill to solve a check-cashing problem. Rosario Marín (born 1958), who served from 2001 to 2003, was trying to cash a check at a grocery store but had neglected to bring her I.D. Marín asked the clerk if he had a dollar bill available, and pointed to her signature engraved on the bill as Treasurer of the United States. Noting that it matched the signature on the check, the clerk cashed Marín’s check. (Ingenuity. You have to admire it.)
… the first coast-to-coast airplane flight in the U.S. was made in 1911? Piloted by Calbraith Perry Rodgers (1879-1912), the flight began on the East Coast on September 17, 1911, and ended 49 days later on the West Coast on November 5, 1911. Amazingly, the total time in the air was only three days, 10 hours, 14 minutes. In between the 70 individual “hops” of the flight, the Wright biplane Rodgers was flying had to be repaired so often that by the time the trip ended, the only parts of the plane that were original were the drip pan and the vertical rudder. (And the pilot, of course.)
… the city of Atlanta, Georgia has 71 streets with the word “Peachtree” in their name? Guess what you will not find in Atlanta – an actual peach tree. None exist within the city limits. (Ever try growing a tree in a city? It ain’t easy.)
… at one time, dog collars did more than help identify dogs? During the early 1950s, a fad started among teenage girls with dog collars being worn on their ankles. If the teen was “spoken for,” or had a boyfriend, the dog collar would be worn around the right ankle. If the girl was single, it would be around the left ankle. (When they got married, they’d attach the collar to the man’s neck, and stick a heavy iron ball on a chain to it as well.)
… the hyperinflation in Germany following World War I was incredible? I’ll give you one example. In 1923, when the financial situation in the country was at its worst, the inflation rate was 3.25 million percent per month. Translated into figures I can handle, that means prices in the country doubled every 49 hours. (I try so hard not to do political humor here, but sometimes the urge is overwhelming.)
Calbraith Perry Rodger’s had the foresight to ensure that he had enough fuel to reach the next runway, over.
Hack recalls a few chunky girls who would frequent the Del Mar Enlisted Club who wore dog collars as they looked for their next Marine. Hack was not one of their many victims.
… we are all living in the past? Bear with me a moment. The human brain does not process and perceive events until around 80 milliseconds after they have happened. Thus, even your brain is living in the immediate past, and there is no such thing as “now.” (Chew on that a while. Oh, you already did.)
… the iconic look of a superhero was originally something completely different? When artist Bob Kane (1915-1998) created the comic strip superhero Batman in 1939, he originally envisioned the Dark Knight with a vastly different outfit – a red suit and a domino mask. But Kane’s partner, Bill Finger (1914-1974), talked him out of that, creating instead a black suit and mask. Finger also created much of the Batman mythos – Bruce Wayne, Gotham City, the Joker, and other elements now recognized as part of the world of Batman were in fact created by Finger, though Kane claimed all credit for the character and work until very late in his life. (Holy narcissism, Batman!)
… when you dream determines, in part, the quality of the dream? According to those who study such things, dreams that take place in REM sleep tend to be more bizarre and detailed, and even have story lines. By contrast, dreams which take place in stages 1 or 2 of sleep are shorter and simpler. The dreams we have in the deepest of sleep, though, are diffused and messy, and may even focus only on a color or emotion. (That explains a lot of my dreams.)
Red suit and domino mask… sorta like someone? (Now, that could’ve been interesting in ’39… )
… the political figure who survived the most assassination attempts died of old age? Fidel Castro (1926-2016), who led the revolution that took over Cuba in 1959, survived more than six hundred attempted assassinations during his lifetime. After all those tries, Castro died at the age of 90 – of natural causes. (Yeah, that figures.)
… a popular jazz concerto was written because of forgetfulness? In 1924, composer George Gershwin (1898-1937) performed the concerto “Rhapsody in Blue” for the first time. Gershwin had written the concerto in a fast five weeks, after he read a newspaper article saying he was scheduled to debut a new concerto at a concert in New York by bandleader Paul Whiteman (1890-1967). The problem was, Gershwin had totally forgotten about Whiteman’s concert until he read the article, so he scrambled to get something composed, and ended up with the beautiful “Rhapsody in Blue.” (Love that piece of music. I’m glad Gershwin forgot.)
Now … you know!
Congrats on the auspicious occasion, CW! Many more, please.
For those inquiring minds, the GoFuckMe fund set up for the former senior executive of the Reston Virginia office of All Points Logistics, we would like to thank all who have contributed. So far, we have raised $0.00, but those thoughts and prayers are a ray of sunshine on an otherwise cloudy day.
And Psul has implemented some cost saving moves, such as bundling his home and car insurance, which only makes sense since he is now living in his car.
Psul? Oh yeah, I’d all but forgotten about him until his name was mentioned. Are he and that worn-out Jaguar still together?
Not sure if the status of the 1980’s vintage Jaguar. Hack is wondering if Mrs. Psul is still hanging in there. Sure, she realized a long time ago that she married a loser asshole with anger issues, but she probably took that “til death due us part” a little too seriously. She had a comfortable home in a nice part of Bethesda, and lost it, along with her job and life savings, all because her moronic spouse was gullible enough to trust Phil Monkress. Now, everything they own is gone, they are hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, they have yet another bankruptcy, and they were ordered to pay over $18,000 within two weeks for rent on a home that costs over $6000 a month. But hey, you fucked up, you trusted Phil Monkress.
For those at home wondering how the Columbo Day Weekend Friends Of Phil Monkress Telethon, as of 19:00 this evening we are only $18,500 short of our goal of $18,500.
For those keeping track at home, Psul filed bankruptcy again February 2022, and when Hack was surfing the Internet, he found a bankruptcy document from 2013 or 2014 where he lost the corporate world headquarters on Wilson Lane. Didn’t he have a bankruptcy way before he came up on our radar? Trying to figure if he had two or three bankruptcies. Inquiring minds want to know.
Phil Monkress knows but is not talking.
Good news/Bad news. The good news is that thanks to you all reaching into your wallets and sending a few bucks Psul’s way, we reached our goal raising $18,500 so that he can make that court ordered payment by October 18th. The bad news is that Psul took the check down to the local liquor store to cash it, as he is currently experiencing “issues” with Bank of America. As he left the store, Phil Monkress was there, and Psual ended up purchasing some magic beans from Phil for $18,500.
This post identifies as FIRST.
Get over it, transfirstphobes.
The Good News of my Baby Girl and Grand Daughter “Weathering The Storm” from yesterday morning went to Hell in a Handbasket shortly thereafter. After dropping Trixie girl at the Doggy Doc, on my way to the Tooth Doc, I got word that my Compatriot under hospice care was going downhill very fast. Matter of days, if that long.
Tooth Doc swapped out the temporary crown for the permanent one but had to snatch out another that was split horizontally at the gum line and unrepairable, leaving hole in my chompers.
While in the chair, had a missed call from Doggy Doc to get there as soon as I could. Was getting The Prime Mover up to speed when another call came in from another Compatriot that we lost one of my Gun Commanders late Saturday Night and the word hadn’t been spread as of yet. Rest East, Major Zack, you will be sorely missed. “As Good a Man as ever pulled a lanyard…”
It gets worse. Doggy Doc found a very aggressive, inoperative doggie cancer in My Trixie Girl, explaining why she had been so lethargic and not eating for the last few days. I had to make the decision to let her suffer for a week or so or help her across the Rainbow Bridge. I held my Little Stub Tailed Hound in my arms as she passed peacefully, with a smile on her face. I’m sure that Little Chapman was waiting on her to show her around. Now there’s another hole in my heart.
On top of all that, inherwebz has been sketchy as all hell.
Not looking for a pity party, but just an FYI to all. Hug your Fur Babies and appreciate them while you can.
Rest Easy, Little Trixie, your Papa is gonna miss that Baby.
Prayers from the Dog Chapple in Vermont.
Thanks, Sapper. I Google Foo’d The Dog Chapel. A Special Place, indeed. Need to make a donation to them.
Dammit King, just got dusty as hell in here.. Little fur monsters damn sure take a piece of your heart with em.. Lost our little Tink just over a year ago.. still hurts like yesterday. Hang in their friend!
Still dusty here, too, Fyr. And as Janis Joplin said…”Take a little piece of my heart…” Thanks, Man. Betcha Little Tink and Trixie Girl done hooked up by now.
Yeah, I had to say goodbye to my little “Kitten” who gave me 18 years with her, it’s never easy to let go, Pets are family too!
Rescued the Doe Eyed Trixie from animal control back in ’15. Not sure how old she was then, estimate was 2-3. If I hadn’t have brought her home she’d been put down a few days later. She did have a good life here. Thanks.
Deepest condolences, King. Our fur babies are family. Anything I can do …
Thank you, CW. Means a lot, for real. My little Sassy Cat is pushing 14-16 and is still roaming around looking for her “Big Sister”.
I’m sorry to hear that, big bro. I’m afraid Sammy the Wonderdog will be joining Trixie shortly. Every dog you ever loved is waiting for you in heaven. Doesn’t make it any easier to let go, though.
Told the wife if all dogs don’t go to heaven, neither am I.
She says that won’t be an issue.
Hopefully she means the pups’ll be there, and she isn’t commenting on MY eventual destination.
I had a similar conversation with MRS D. And I’m just as confused.
Thanks, Lil’ Bro. Instead of “Waiting at the door” they’ll be waiting at The Gate. This one was a bit bit harder ’cause it was so sudden. And like David said, if the dogs don’t go to Heaven, then I want to go where they are. You tell Sammy to hang in there, he’s probably the only reason Mrs D keeps you around.
I have two Scottish Terriers named Scottie and Bonnie waiting at those same gates.
The grief never dies, huh? But at least we have memories.
Thanks, Major T. No the grief will never go away, but it may become bearable. I ’bout got more pics of my fur babies than I have of people.
You’re lucky, KoB. You got to hold your fur baby.
Mine passed peacefully in his sleep on our bed sometime in the night while we were all asleep. I still miss that mini Schnauzer, so bright, smart and eager.
We had a schnauzer growing up. There was absolutely no sneaking in past midnight.
I do take some comfort, Tox, that I was able to make her crossing somewhat better. Saw a meme awhile back where the Doggo was at The Gate and was asked “How did you get here?” The Doggo replied “All I know is my Hooman was holding me and rubbing my belly.” When asked again, Doggo repeated that and “Hooman was scratching behind my ears too. It was glorious! My Hooman loved me!” In the background was the Vet with the needle.
My Little Schnoodle Tera, that I lost on 15 Nov ’17, was the same, smart as a whip, loved to play, and run. A pupper that could actually catch a squirrel. Rescued her from a puppy mill back in ’07. She WAS Daddy’s Darling Dumplin’ Daughter Dawg. And talk back at you, sassy as all hell.
Thanks, Tox
Prayer, brother.
It is rough having to put a fur baby down.
Thanks, Graybeard. Testify! When I returned the Doggy Doc’s missed call, I knew in my heart that it wouldn’t be good news. Having used this Vet for almost twenty years, if he could’ve helped her in any way medically, he would have without even calling me or have any concerns about me worried about the cost. Tho Trixie was not showing any symptoms or pain, she was suffering and wouldn’t have made it more than a few days. This Fur Baby Doc has had to help several of mine “cross over”.
KoB, you have my deepest condolences. I just had to say goodbye to my 14-year-old Puggle. Very similar circumstances to yours.
Wasn’t eating well off and on for a couple weeks, thought it was a new pain med for osteoarthritis. Stopped the med, he was back to his food-hoover self. For a couple days. Thought it was a toothy problem as his blood work, heart and lungs were fine, for his age, 5 weeks previous.
Doggie doc said his readings were literally off the chart. Total renal failure. Immediate decision. I held him sobbing for quite a while, thanking him for what he did for me 14 years ago. IYKYK. 8-year doodle came in with family, got to say goodbye to his little big brother. Doodle-boy and I spent the weekend just hanging out, and he’s still no more than arm’s reach at all possible times.
Like you, not looking for a pity party, just commiserating over something too many of us understand. Which is part of what makes us compatriots. Humans that can’t connect to animals don’t deserve either human or animal title in my book. We who know the unconditional love of an animal are blessed with the privilege of grieving them when they’re gone. The years of smiles, laughs and comfort are worth every tear.
But, my friend, it sounds like you have lots else to trouble your heart. My prayers are on their way for you.
Amen.
His Blessing continue to be upon you, Dear Lady. And you have my heartfelt Thanks and Appreciation for your kind words. You’ve no idea what they mean to me. You also have my deepest condolences on the loss of Little Puggle. Tho I can’t begin to imagine your pain of the last 14 years, I can well imagine how your Puggle helped you thru it. If people gave the same unconditional love and devotion that a fur baby gives, divorce/break ups would be a thing of the past. Bless Doddle’s heart for sticking close by. My inside kitties are still roaming around looking for Trixie…just as I am. With the loss of Little Chapman these weeks ago, this is the first (ht2 HS) time in many years that I have not had a K-9 Fur Baby around.
Yes, indeed, a lot to trouble my heart now. Wish my fone had of been hors de’ combat last Friday instead of my inherwebz. Got the message about 1645 hrs that my Compatriot Henry had passed away a few minutes before, his suffering was over. While on the phone with The Regimental Chaplain making arrangements, got the word that another Compatriot (Hoyt) (2 War Vet) crossed The River a day or so before. Boom boom boom boom, a quadruple whammy. Give it another squeeze ya bastards, I work better under pressure…so I tell myself. I will endeavor and I will persevere. And in my next lifetime, I WILL come back as one of your dogs. Talk about the Land of Milk and Honey!
A quick tribute to Hank; “He enlisted in the U.S Army at the age of 18 and served 17 years in the military. He served in Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Republic of Georgia and Afghanistan.” His love for his family was paralleled only by his love for his beloved pets, Dixie and Bonnie, who were constant companions and brought him immeasurable happiness.”
Hank was only 53 yo. My other bud (Hoyt) was 93.
Hank and Dixie…in happier times
My condolences for your losses.
You and yours have my prayers.
Thanks -Dog. Muchly appreciated. When you and that Trophy Bride of yours decide to make a strategic retreat from Commiecunt back down here to the Promised Land, I’ll pop smoke over the safe lane thru the perimeter. The Que is on the smoker.
Sorry to hear, man. Have two and don’t take them for granted.
Thanks, Anon…I never do take them for granted. Their time with us is so short and every moment is to be treasured.
Tough one.
You are in my wife and my thoughts.
Not to make light of a serious subject, but you might want to rephrase that.
Good point.
You are in our thoughts. Been there. It sucks.
Appreciate the correction, Hate Me.
Thanks, GT. And may all dogs take a steaming dump on the lying embellishing Phil Monkress’ face.
Shameless plug for the Bee’s movie about the deadliest day in the history of the Universe.
https://babylonbee.com/news/christian-news-satire-site-launches-new-movie
http://youtu.be/u6HnqV6jzTU?feature=shared
I know this is gonna be a he said she said it’s gonna be hard to confirm this and these guys are usually pretty legit with what they’re talking about about
First, I saw this posted on the show and then I went to go Google it and research it from other sources in American military news came out
C-17 loaded with hurricane relief supplies just for Kamala Harris photo op
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2024/10/video-c-17-loaded-with-hurricane-relief-supplies-just-for-kamala-harris-photo-op-report/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13950197/amp/kamala-harris-hurricane-helene-stunt-caring.html
Present and unaccountable as I award myself yet another Honorary First.
((((OVER))))
Epstein did not kill himself.
We may soon be saying the same about Diddy.
How many on Diddy’s list are also on Epstein’s?
Epstein’s list is still more closely guarded that USG Top Secret Information.
Apparently, it is more closely guarded than the secrets of Area 51.
Since it’s an open thread, here’s something for fans of baseball and a bit of history as well.
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/11/11/the-1911-wyoming-state-penitentiary-all-stars-was-the-baddest-baseball-team-ever/
What would you expect from a state that helped produce Conrad Dobler, the meanest man to ever play in the NFL?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad_Dobler
Maybe he was a descendant.
The talk of our dearly departed fur babies reminded me of a hound I had whose behavior made me a witness to a felony on a military reservation.
I used to get off work between 0500 & 0730. On Saturdays, I would not go directly home after work, but get a burger somewhere until I figured my family would be awake. So there I was chowing down when the felony occurred. The cops mostly wanted to know why I was there. I said, yeah right, you go home to a house that includes a hound dog and see how much trouble you get into when everyone gets woken up by the hound you just tripped over.
After I made my statement, the cops understood why I was getting another burger; the sun wouldn’t be up for about an hour.
FIRST THIRTY SIXTH
This just in, coming to whining, crying, seething talking heads near you:
How long until Lars shows up and tells us that just because the Appellate Court says this this should have never gone to trial, it doesn’t mean that Donald Trump is a criminal.
Ka-BOOOOOM!!!!!! 😀😀😀😀😀😀😊😊
This settles it. Count me in with the barrel-proof bourbon swilling, carburetor eating, shit-braiding Kamala voters!
Champagne Joshi on X: “I present to you the cringiest political ad ever created. https://t.co/P0JMI1caNS” / X
Hearts and minds.
Very cringe worthy.
What a crock of soy-sipping city boys pretending to be someone!!!
So how much were those soy-sipping city boys PAID to say that shit?
You mean that wasn’t an SNL skit?
Couldn’t be. It was actually funny.
This is too good not to leave here…
https://thefederalist.com/2024/10/11/kamala-harris-is-too-stupid-to-be-president/
New phrase for stupid people… “Oh, you’re a democrat “.
She’s too stupid to even be a Street Sweeper IMO!
Present. Unaccountable. Still beloved of Mrs. GB, our kids and grandkids.
Pray for those impacted by the storms.
Pray that God will break the bow of the wicked, especially in D.C. and our state capitols.
God bless you all.
Amen to all the above.
This article tells of Gretchen Whitmore latest stunt.
https://www.libertystorch.info/2024/10/11/when-they-tell-you-who-they-are-believe-them-2/
Whitmer, not Whitmore.
For those people who don’t know why Democrats suck:
‘yotes singing in the backyard, asking to be dealt with.
If they get anywhere near the ducks I have it on good authority that a pissed off former-Infantryman will; NODs up, grap the canned stick, paint with some IR laser and 62 grains of high-speed-love to domes.
Let the games begin!
Have a great weekend y’all!
Those song-dogs can do a number on your quackers.
Wishing you a successful hunt.
Would a student who made the same claim that people who don’t do XYZ should be lined up and shot be afforded the same consideration for punishment, or would they be perp walked.
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/10/10/whats-behind-professors-claim-men-who-refuse-vote-kamala-harris-should-lined-up-shot/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=offthepress&utm_campaign=home
That would be their feared “hate speech.”
It’s only wrong when Democrats get caught saying what they want out loud. /sarc
He has been shitcanned!
Forgot the rule about saying the quiet part out loud.
Let the purging and kangaroo trials begin.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/30996355/irans-top-military-chief-a-traitor-esmail-qaani/
It’s a bad look being out sick when the Israelis take out your secret bad guy lair. Even if you were innocently trying to have some alone time with your favorite lamb, people will spread lies about you. Best to leave the country if they suspect, because the path from suspicion to being strapped to a Howitzer muzzle during gunnery practice is a really short one.
Last night’s northern lights
Another one
All I saw was this
Were is this at
Professor turdbucket got himself CANNED:
Professor leaves KU after inappropriate remarks during lecture (fox4kc.com)
He probably already sent his resume to the Harris-Walz Campaign.
For those libs out there who wished that those assassination attempts on Trump were successful…
You better thank God that they all failed. Because if Trump got assassinated, the MAGA backlash would be the end of you. It would trigger a bigass red wave that would blow you all away.
Remember, we have the guns; we also have the training and discipline. You soyboys have neither.
Trump/Vance 2024 (but DeSantis/Haley would have been better…maybe in 2028).
Well, you do you.
You’re just a wee bit too eager to open the dance.
Comet pics from our house this evening