Saturday Open Thread - 10/26/24: Odds and Ends
Good morning, good people!
This was the early voting week. Like a good little sheep, I went along with the nutjob narcissist shepherd, afterwards went home, drank me some cold beer, and wondered what my Dad would think of me.
I am furious about Brazil's veto of Venezuela's entry into BRICS. I know little about how they vote, or veto power. All I can do is say they must have either some vendetta against Venezuela that I know nothing about, or that they are kissing ass with the US. I would have to research to find out which conclusion is accurate.
Anyway, or either way, I toured Brazil. Glad I did before they totally demolished my respect for them. They will never get another tourist dollar from me, bastards. They can keep their steaks.
I think I have mentioned the tour bus drove by the apartment complex and pointed to the windows of that famous beautiful woman from Ipanema.
Fascinating!
For odds, we have a 5 member herd of deer that pretty much dominate 3 acres behind my home during the morning hours. I am guessing the two small yearlings are the fawns of last year.
Well, they are mischievous teens, in human terms. One teen started running and leaping, maybe flying is more accurate, and made an oval track path of the acreage. Two circles, then the teen declared him/her self the winner, taunted the other, almost emitting a "take that!", but I totally get body language.
To get a deer break, I come to the front porch, and find 5 Blue Jays on the bird bath. My water bill will reflect their activity, no doubt. Water is a necessity. We haven't had rain in weeks, so we haul it to them. They ignore the lake 1/8th mile away, the creek at the rear of my property. No, it is bird bath water only!
sigh...
So, this is an open thread, open to ideas, discussion, music, links, personal expeIriences, and personal opinions. Wide. Damn. Open.
So, people, it's your turn to let 'er rip!
Comments
Good morning, good friends!
As I finish up composing this masterpiece, the IDF bombs military targets. Yay. Iran says they knocked the missiles down. Big Yay. US says it is informed Israel will end it there with the win. Bull Shit!
Should be an interesting day, even if you spend it harvesting veggies or buying second hand books.
Let's hear it from the crowd! You have the mike!
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
This is how America will go down in history.
“One of the things I love about the American people is that we can hold many thoughts at once” - Kamala Harris
Good morning, Cass
People who do not explore alt media do not even know a genocide is occurring. They are more concerned about inflated grocery prices and high fuel costs.
It is interesting that neither The Nation nor Washington Post are officially endorsing anyone. This is a new trend. Interesting.
Thanks for dropping in some food for thought.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
My voting policy today
is always voting third party. Never for an incumbent and voting for a lessor evil is still voting for evil.
When my choices are between two evils is when I refuse to vote.
Have a great day.
Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.
I am pretty much of
Nevertheless, this is the first time in my life where our elections occur while we are directly responsible for a genocide. A President who was a decent human being could stop it with a phone call. One such human made it to the ballot in Texas. I cast a vote against genocide. Other policies and agendas they are calling for with either make our lives worse, or won't ever be presented in a bill.
Maybe we did little, but we did what we could, e1.
Your input is much appreciated, friend.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
@on the cusp
What I will not do, ever again, is get personally or emotionally invested in a candidate.
Yes. Obama and Bernie taught me that lesson well.
Those were, indeed,
I have sooo many more people to extend my respect and helping hand. I think the only politicians on the national stage I might enjoy chatting with over lunch would be Thomas Massie and Dennis Kucinich.
I would not allow any of the rest to join me at my table.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Not get personally or emotionally invested in a candidate...
exactly. I'm done with that too.
It rained over the weekend here. And now, it's sunny and raining. There's lots of work inside to do!
If you're poor now, my friend, then you'll stay poor.
These days, only the rich get given more. -- Martial book 5:81, c. AD 100 or so
Nothing ever changes -- Sima, c. AD 2020 or so
I have met several state reps
I am so over charismatic pols.
Meanwhile, good you got yourself some rain, and now you can do the indoor chore thing.
We are forecasting rain for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with cooler weather. By the time fall arrives, it will be winter time!
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Taibbi talked about that
He noted how it seems like a rather severe deviation from those determined to cancel (or even Cancel™?) democracy before Trump can do so, despite the latter's having said nothing about it.
In the Land of the Blind, the One-Eyed Man is declared mentally ill for describing colors.
Yes Virginia, there is a Global Banking Conspiracy!
In this political environment,
I will be glad and relived when this election is over and done. Nothing will change except The MSM can focus on Russia Bad and China Bad.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Brazil is
big and diverse enough seems like it would be hard to generalize about it. Lot of Brazilians
- mostly nisei or sansei ethnic Japanese here. Would like to see some of it but I think it's behind
the wild apple forests of Kazakhstan on the bucket list
Great tune, 'Girl from Ipanema' although for me it always gets a bit conflated with the
1968 Mad Magazine version...
Ended up voting for Stein in spite of not subscribing to her climate delusions. Non-swing state so a protest vote seemed more appropriate than choosing between genocide and genocide.
Congress critter was diversity hire v. diversity hire - RINO Israel supporter or Woke-Dem Israel supporter - went for the very cool Libertarian alternative (https://sonja4oregon.com)
Japan national election was today - haven't checked results yet, ruling party may lose some ground but it's largely theater - real power tends to be exercised from behind the scenes. Starting to sense some real dissatisfaction with the system though. For now the elite will just go ahead and run things till the wheels fall off.
Interesting times...
While I was in Brazil, there was some turmoil, some
It was extremely dangerous. I saw a man get robber of his back pack. The 2 robbers knocked him to the sidewalk, nabbed the back pack, then ran away.
My friend and I were walking around a couple of blacks from the hotel, and a cop approached me, told me not to carry my camera where it was visible.
The tour guide bragged about the motivation of their people to work. He showed us an example: Scantily dressed women at intersections, boom box, dancing, donation box. Wonderful.
Other workers got deliveries of US foods, such as breakfast cereal, seed oil, and baby formula. They sold it around the neighborhoods from a shopping cart. Obesity and diabetes is rampant there, and life spans are getting shorter by the year.
I did risk strolling along the beach in Ipanima, and it was ok. One thing was stressed: nobody in that culture body shames anybody else. A 70 yr old in a bikini is cool. The obese man wearing a pink thong with sequins is cool.
The best part was getting into the rural areas and mingling with the indigenous people, and touring some historical sites.
Like most countries, there is a huge divide in the monied class and the working poor. You can rightfully assume that the government is beholden to the oligarchs.
It is a gorgeous country. Too bad it is not allowed to thrive.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Hey now!
.
Today putting on the plumber hat - a leaking commode base
followed by ripping up the flooring which is at the end of life.
Then, to be odd, will switch to the painters cap for a job.
Always something.
Thanks for the OT and enjoy the critters!
Good morning, cap'n!
You do see the pattern of taking one step forward, two steps backward, and the resulting never-ending work projects, of course!
Got some shopping to do this afternoon, including the purchase of a bird bath to put in the office back yard. I have birds everywhere up there, so this will give them time to be still and give me a really good sighting. Oh, and they will enjoy getting a drink or bathing. It's all about the birds, not me. s/
Enjoy your work day, friend!
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Good morning...
Looks like y'all may get some rain...not so lucky here.
Israel's attack on Iran is still a bit hazy. More details should emerge through the day.
We're in a high cycle for both deer and turkey. The natural cycles spin round and round.
Got friends coming over this PM. Hoping for plenty of laughter.
Enjoy the weekend everybody. Thanks for the OT!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Good morning, LO!
That last grass mow of the year at the office is being delayed because of the dust up that would ensue.
We will do a bit of stocking up for next week's meals, otherwise, it is just a pleasant day in which I can avoid the office!
I bet that in addition to laughter, there will be some music emanating from your company this evening. $2.00 bucks.Any takers? Lol!
I will skim the news, update on world events today when I can.
Have a fantastic day, dear friend!
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Good morning otc, thanks for the OT.
Fall is definitely here, temps today = 46-76. Farmer's market, also a grocery store sale on bacon.
now some
Israel Concludes Attack, Says Struck Iranian Missile Systems & Rocket Production Sites =
https://sputnikglobe.com/20241026/israel-concludes-attack-says-struck-ir...
Israel Missile Attack on Iran: What’s Known So Far? =
https://sputnikglobe.com/20241026/israel-missile-attack-on-iran-whats-kn...
So, he said, she said, and how in hell does one convey the full sense of that without being either sexist of pedantic?
So for no return strike from Iran, so 1) attack was complete success, or 2) attack was a complete failure. Will have to check military summary channel later.
be well and have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
For the record -
There is a false dichotomy in the above, speifically the complete success v complete fail, those are the extreme best/worst case scenarios. There are others, but I was in a hurry.
be well and have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Thanks for the links, El!
Get some tasks completed, pat yourself on the back, then do some more. Try not to bruise your back, dear friend!
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
This….
Follow up on yesterday’s fear mongering theme. This is what democrats have done to their base.
Kamala is saying that Trump is Hitler because of some hearsay from John Kelly about something Trump said 8 years ago. Where did it come from? Bob Woodward's book that seems more like fantasy than reality.
A Holocaust survivor blasted Kamala for saying that. Good. Keep pissing off both sides.
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
Look at her eyes…
‘He’s killing us!!!!'
"Hey idiots! Don’t you question the headlines or our reporting!'
So why don’t they show Trump saying the things they accuse him of saying?
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
They can't.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
The L.A. Times is not endorsing anyone either.
Cult A - Cult B.......Right cheek - left cheek...... Same ass......different day.
Just starting to rain again here. Nothing hard like back there.
Earthling2 calls a light sprinkle a downpour. She has never been east of the Rockies and experienced a real Midwest downpour where you have to pull over to the side of the road.
Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.
Yep
Jennifer Ruben said that the LA Times staff should quit! Now…do it now! But so far there’s no news that Rubin has quit the WaPo. Stay tuned. In this environment where news sites are losing money I don’t think it’s a good idea to walk away from your job. And giving up your seniority. I’m betting that she stays put.
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
Cray cray.
Isn't it strange that free speech is being described as "the" problem in the west at exactly the same time, as if right on cue?
I guess the Nazi sling insults is very indicative of the adage, "It takes one to know one."
Thank Flying Spaghetti Monster for alt media!
I hope you have plenty of toilet paper rolls to entertain my client today. And toys. And socks. And special treats.
Get in some play time, chica!
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
See my comment on how the government paid for fear
Just unbelievable that they can throw that much money away and not help Americans.
It’s going to be 71 today and rain in a few days with a 30 degree drop. We’ll stay out longer today and I’ll chauffeur Sam around the neighborhood. Gotta take the trailer in to be put to bed. Gotta make up for this summer next year.
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
Oh Rachel…
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
The Harris rally in Houston
did not make the splash as intended. The audience heckled her throughout her speech, feeling as though it was a bait and switch event.
Apparently, attendees believed Harris was appearing at a Beyonce show, not the other way around. Beyonce spoke 4 minutes. Not sure what Willie Nelson contributed to the whole affair.
Imagine Harris' campaign being surreptitious. (Why is that so easy to imagine? Hmmm...)
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Well that’s not how the shitlibs are describing it
It was a raging success and Harris is gonna win.
Just read how Ukraine is winning even though they have lost almost every city that’s important to them. Russia can’t keep up the cannon fodder and they have lost too much equipment.
They’re going to be devastated when Ukraine sues for peace. Literally devastated.
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
Only LWNJs
Details, amirite?
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Conflicting stories about the Iran attacks
.
Larry is still saying that Iran’s missile defense shot down all missiles. Israel is saying otherwise.
A historic humiliation
More links in article. Guess time will tell.
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
Love that Arendt Quote
Lessor evil is still evil.
Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.
I do too
It’s especially relevant now when shitlibs are telling people that they must ignore the genocide because Trump would do genocide harder. Or because he’s going to be a fascist.
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
Larry has a point: videos.
Those phone camera videos are the best evidence that Israel did nothing of military significance.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Morning, OTC
The Brazil veto was a US State Dept op. Milieu is a US puppet that has recently disappeared all of Brazil's gold and I'm pretty sure where it went. The same place our Fort Knox gold went.
Brazil is being looted much like Russia after the collapse of the USSR.
Seen some interesting video last night on Larry Johnsons site showing multiple missiles being shot down over Tehran. Will have to wait and see if it's really over or Israel strikes again. Would not put it past them. We know how they lie.
Thanks for hosting.
Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.
Argentina?
Isn’t Lulu the brazil president? I agree that he’s our puppet. The poor people are under crippling austerity measures.
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
A must read twitter thread
The government paid a behavior changing company to scare the population into believing that if they got Covid they would die and to scare them into believing that the vaccines would save their lives.
Maybe it’s why Obama rescinded the Smith-Mundt act that restricted the government from spreading propaganda.
For those who don’t have a twitter account here’s the thread reader that reads like an article.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1849703925395697797.html
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
More
Horrific and should be actionable for all those injured and dead from the jabs that never made it through phase 3 trials and still haven’t even though big pharma is making more vaccines from the mRNA platform. And people are still lining up to take them.
The new pneumonia vaccine has 21 different pneumonia viruses in it. Where the F are the safety studies?!
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
Good propaganda
But FEMA is broke.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
People are getting
A doctor's favorite patients are those on a dozen different meds. Ka ching!
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
"I’m speaking!!"
Whenever she doesn’t like what someone says she either tells them to shut up by I’m speaking or telling them to go to the Trump rally. Why can’t she say that she hears what they’re saying and she will address it? I don’t want a bad Momola for president. Shitlibs do though.
A leftist is someone with morally correct politics. A liberal is someone who wants to feel morally correct w/o ever putting themselves at odds with power or costing themselves opportunities or experiencing the uncomfortable emotions that truth causes.
She actually handled that better than usual.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
I read through most of the comments and I'm not exactly sure
who people are voting for.
I'd of preferred writing in my dog, she is a good dog, and I've never been personally invested in a candidate, it's just a question of voting for the person who has the most chance of doing the least bad.
Especially in this election one's vote has more power than most assuming your state is less than 20 percent lopsided. The only message a third party vote sends is that there are disaffected voters out there. Better if the worst candidate with a chance of winning, loses.
I'd guess some would vote for a non American, but them's the breaks. America, American election, American candidates, American voters. Take your pick.