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Saturday Open Thread - 12/6/25: Odds and Ends

Good morning, good people!

I hope this OT finds each and every one of you in fine fettle!

Well, it doesn't seem various and sundry countries are willing to send soldiers to peace keep (puke) some corridor in Gaza for the Greatest Peace Deal Ever(puke) done by Trump.

I am both shocked AND dismayed!

We used to know peace when we saw it, and understand cease fire put your firearms down.

My parents lived through all the hard times and good times from 1920 until the 2010s. They loved Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Hank Williams, Roy Orbison, just to name a very few, and they loved George for this song:

Friday Night Photos Birdlandia Edition

Happy Friday everyone. Welcome to Friday Night Photos your once a week escape from the day to day insanity of the world we live in. Post any photos, memes, music or whatever else you find of interest that helps tune out the madness.

Another day in paradise here in the lower left. Sunny blue sky's and temps in the mid 70s with more of the same on the horizon for the next week. The nice weather is why so many birds spend their winter here. Lets face it, where would you rather be this time of year, somewhere where it's sunny and warm, or somewhere where it's cold and snowing?

American White Pelican
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East Asia stories

South Korean official denied access to DMZ

I view this as an unwise move by Gen. Brunson the USFK/CFC/UNC commander. I hope it's just a stupid mistake and not a poorly judged policy move. The current South Korean administration is trying to reduce tensions with North Korea and increase stability on the peninsula. I remember when former president Moon Jae-in's cooperative initiatives with North Korea were resented and blocked by the US.

Open Thread - Thurs 04 Dec 2025 - Hmmm, Knew It...

Hmmmm, Knew It...

Sometimes, things are just like I figured, even if I don't really want them to be.

A couple of weeks ago I happened across a news story on Common Dreams about Trump and his case against former FBI directory James Comey. Now, I'm not a fan or supporter of Comey's in any way, and yea, he probably did make some false statements. Who in government doesn't do that? But, I saw the title and the main picture of this story and suddenly understood exactly how this attorney got appointed.

Here's the pic:

Real Democracy in Trumpistan

This is a message from President Trump’s motorcade:

MAGA Patriots,

You’ve stood with me every step of the way, and I think it could be time to bring a few of you even closer.

I’m thinking of putting together an exclusive day with me in person, and I want YOUR input on how we make it legendary:

Should I fly you out on Trump Force One and host you at Mar-a-Lago…

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