Happy Birthday c99

Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 10:21am

Nine years behind us and heading into our tenth.

Let's hope we make it through the next year with all the rumblings about big changes to the internet.

A big thank you to everyone!

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Submitted by Lookout on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 10:30am
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I appreciate my 8 years on board the life raft. Cheers!
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“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 11:05am

@Lookout
Thanks for all you do for c99!

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Submitted by QMS on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 10:42am
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thick and thin
you've been there for us!

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(for the vinos among us)

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question everything

Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 11:06am

@QMS
it's been a pleasure!

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Submitted by Linda Wood on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 11:13am

to thank you enough. I don't know where I'd be without this place. It's just such a blessing to read the words of humane and reasonable people each day. Thank you so much.

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Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 11:19am

@Linda Wood

It's hard to find words to thank you enough.

Thank you for hanging with us!

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Submitted by on the cusp on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 11:31am

and every smile, every laugh, is sticking a finger in the eyes of TPTB.
I intend to wear my fingers out!

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Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 11:43am

@on the cusp
that lonely middle finger! Thanks my dear.

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Submitted by earthling1 on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 2:05pm
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So, so much better than that other place.
Thanks for all your hard work.

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Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.

Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:24pm

@earthling1
at that other place once, maybe twice a year, that's enough for me.

Thanks for all that you do, e1.

Prost!

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Submitted by gjohnsit on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 3:01pm

https://news.antiwar.com/2024/01/04/white-house-slams-south-africas-geno...

If Israel is found guilty of genocide by the ICJ, it would implicate the US as it’s providing weapons and political cover for Israel’s operations in Gaza with no conditions or red lines. The US has also justified Israel’s attacks on civilian areas and has shrugged off the massive civilian casualty rate as the price of the operation.

The case against Israel could take years, but South Africa is asking the ICJ to immediately declare Israel is committing acts that could be considered genocidal and issue an interim order to halt its military operations, according to Haaretz. Hearings on the interim order are scheduled for January 11 and 12, and Israel is preparing to defend itself, signaling it is worried about the case.

Unlike the ICC, Israel and the U.S. are signatures.

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Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:40pm

@gjohnsit
taking it to the ICJ. Israel should be worried, as should the US.

I would imagine that when power shifts globally in the future, and I believe it will, there'll be a lot of nervous nellies, especially in the land of the exceptional.

You and I have had our ups and downs over the years g, but I want to thank you for hanging in there with us. I appreciate it.

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Submitted by dystopian on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 5:17pm
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Happy Birthday C99!

Could not thank you enough JtC! Quite the rag-tag band of enlightened open minds you have built! Wink Congratulations! Great work man. Job well done! Salud!

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Have a great one!

edit to add: THANKS TO ALL THE CONTRIBUTORS THAT MAKE IT GREAT!

edit: fixed rag-tag

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both - Albert Einstein

Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:27pm

@dystopian
yep, the contributors make this place what it is, and that very much includes yourself, sir.

Thanks old buddy, and prost!

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Submitted by janis b on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 12:15am
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@dystopian

Thank you for being there.

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Submitted by Socialprogressive on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:29pm
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You don't look a day over 9. Happy birthday c99 and thank you, JtC, for all you do.

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I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.

Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:42pm

@Socialprogressive
and thank you for the great Friday Photo series, it's one of my favorites.

Prost, my friend!

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Submitted by janis b on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 12:19am
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@Socialprogressive

for your steady contribution, visually, personally and funnily.

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Submitted by jakkalbessie on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 5:09pm

Happy birthday as she raises her glass of wine! Thanks for keeping this place going and all the news and music you bring us! Many more to follow is the best gift of all! Thanks to all who contribute and make this place work!

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Life is what you make it, so make it something worthwhile.

This ain't no dress rehearsal!

Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 6:09pm

@jakkalbessie
and a big ol' "prost" to you. I'll raise one for DO as well.

Thanks, my friend.

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Submitted by jakkalbessie on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 6:34pm

@JtC Thanks for those kind thoughts.

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Life is what you make it, so make it something worthwhile.

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Submitted by ban nock on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 5:39pm

Place must be rolling in money from all those pop ups.

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Submitted by earthling1 on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 5:58pm
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@ban nock
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Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.

Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 6:06pm

@ban nock
as snark, or did you forget what site you're on.

Anyway, thanks for the laughs.

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Submitted by Snode on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 5:48pm

for all that you've done, and thanks to everyone here at C99. My world is a better place because of it.

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Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 6:12pm

@Snode
I always look forward to your commentary, and shaking my head in agreement.

Thanks amigo.

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Submitted by JekyllnHyde on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 9:25pm
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Good luck as you move into your 10th year. Thanks for all of your efforts.

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Submitted by JtC on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 9:54pm

@JekyllnHyde
glad you stopped by, old friend.

I thought things were weird nine years ago when this site started up but, this political stuff today, it's HST weird.

Hope to see more of you!

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Submitted by janis b on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 12:11am
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I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how much I appreciate this juke joint. I’m so glad you volunteered to build it and continue to maintain it with a lot of heart and dedication. I know there were moments when it was at least as challenging as raising a kid.

It’s always been a pleasure to be here. It’s a very special place, and I’m guessing it is quite exceptional in the digital sphere. It’s informative, respectful, and fun.

Thank you, and otc, and all the wonderful people here.

xox

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Submitted by studentofearth on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 1:30am
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interact with knowledgeable, curious and evolving individuals. It has enriched my life. May we continue for many more. JtC - Thanks for your time and skills at keeping us together.

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Submitted by janis b on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 1:53am
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@studentofearth

is clearly descriptive of this little corner of the universe.

Whenever I hear or read the word 'curious' I think of the German word for it - 'neugierig'. The literal translation is 'greedy for the new'.

Thank you soe for all that you contribute.

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Submitted by Tall Bald and Ugly on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 11:01am

to raise a glass, but I'll light a fat one
for us all and(metaphorically) pass it around.
Glad to see the hair regrown that you pulled
out dealing with my 'ilk', been trying to
get better, or as its been said, directionality correct

Thanks for the touchstone on reality lo these nine years
May we all have many more.

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Submitted by crescentmoon on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 11:41am

I find comfort in the open minded and hearted news, commentary and music. It remains a touchstone of stability and sanity as well as a needed reminder that I am not alone out here. So many of my "progressive" friends are lost in Putin is Hitler thinking. No matter what I offer up, it is dismissed, derisively. So thank you.

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Submitted by Sima on Fri, 01/12/2024 - 5:56pm
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Thanks! I love this place. Here's to a great 10th year!

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 01/12/2024 - 6:00pm
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@Sima

Thank you for the cheers, and all that you contribute to interesting information and brightening spirits.

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