If you click any link from me today, I highly suggest this one. You owe it to yourself to laugh at these people. (TW: Subtitles)
On to the links!
Mexico City’s crusade against hipster gentrification has to be the irony story if the year.
This was overlooked last week due to the Chilean smackdown. It lead to a jackboot thug raid on a Hoppean culture center.. Hans Herman Hoppe is certainly a new trick for Argentines. It might have something to do with this guy.
“Experts say”.
I guess the charger wasn’t included with the sale of the phone in Brazil?
Meanwhile in California Cuba.
Here’s a totally decent track. Have a great day!
Decades of underinvestment mean that most infrastructure in Cuba is old and often shoddy. With revenue streams pinched, it’s not clear the state has enough money for upkeep.
While protesters mainly blame the government, experts consulted by NBC said U.S. sanctions on the island — which specifically target energy shipments — make the blackouts worse.
Experts say communism not to blame.
California says “wait for me!”
Cubafornia is a good portmanteau.
“bad luck”
“Decades of underinvestment ”
TBF, they must have used a lot of money providing healthcare for all their citizens. I’m sure Michael Moore will be able to explain this.
Free healthcare that doesn’t require energy.
They’re sanctions, not a blockade.
Cuba could (and easily does) trade with the rest of the world. When I was in Havana back in 2012, I saw workers in the Embassy District using materials and tools that were obviously from Europe and/or South America; there’s no reason they couldn’t buy (for instance) diesel from sources other than the U.S. as well.
The main problem for Cuba is that they have very little that the rest of the world actually wants. The vast majority of their foreign exchange comes from tourism.
“very little that the rest of the world actually wants.”
Not anymore, anyway..
I don’t think I want to know what “social love” entails.
Oh, man… Petroleos is gonna get a huge fine from the Mexi version of the EPA, aren’t they?
“She hired me to have sex with her dead husband.”
Well, certainly off to an interesting start. I thought these stories were more of a Wednesday thing…
I’m not watching the whole mess — but isn’t there a legal precedent about how “You can’t profit from an illegal act” or some such? Plantiff admitted the purpose was an act of prostitution, which is illegal in Florida…. so they’re SOL as far as I’m concerned.
Other than that, all I can think is we’re at the fiddler stage. Or fireballs from Heaven. One of the two.
That is how it ended – after death by several heart attacks due to a large penis lodged in an anus…
No spoilers!
Sounds like you’re coming up with a name for the NASA competition to name the mission to Uranus.
Best one I heard so far… Wandering Finger: On a mission to explore Uranus.
Gracias for the front page image. You are truly a scholar and a gentleman. And a French tickler.
Yes!
The gif from heaven!
When I first opened Glibs, the gif was going 1/4 normal speed. Really made it more arousing, IMO.
It’s the gif that keeps on giving.
I watched that entire first link. I couldn’t stop. Damn you.
I doubt I have ever, or will ever, see so much absurdity crammed into 20 minutes.
After working pretty much straight through since 3 AM, that was the perfect tonic for my scrambled brain. LOL x 100.
Ditto. Couldn’t look away.
Don’t mention it.
That was awesome.
Inflation remains high, sending stocks tumbling, even as lower gas prices ease consumer pain, CPI report shows
They changed the title of this article after release. The original says “CPI Report Reveals Inflation Falls again, Further From 40 Year High”
Yikes!
“Lower gas prices”
They keep trying to put a positive spin on things thats for sure. Gas is still at least a buck more a gallon than when Puddin Cup assumed office.
Gas prices coming down to only 60 percent more than what it cost in 2020 is one of those big wins of the current administration that everyone’s been talking about in recent weeks.
At least we are waiting for you to try to get back on your feet before we kick you.
“I have cancer, but I am thankful for the protection that the cancer vaccine gave me.”
“To prevent cancers” – so once again, no way of proving that it actually stopped anything. This mRNA stuff is like a license to print money.
It is – they’re also a complete fraud. The tech has never lived up to the hype.
You should read some of the SEC filings and marketing from these choads. It’s all “software of life” and “biohack” and similar gibberish. They really believe that by being able to do gene mapping that now they can just cure everything with “vaccines” targeting the genomics underlying what’s going on in the body.
There is absolutely NO evidence that this works the way they claim it does, of course. None. At least not without incredibly high rates of death in injected animals and absurdly low standards for what counts as success. And that’s of the studies they actually report.
mRNA vaccines will go down in history alongside Piltdown Man and climate change as scientific frauds of the first order. The difference is that Piltdown Man didn’t kill anyone.
At one time, I thought there might be some promise for mRNA in treating genetic disorders that down-regulate the production of specific proteins or other necessary biochemicals.
Now I think the entire industry should be burnt to the ground.
More deaths from mRNA side effects = fewer cancer deaths. I think they are on to something.
It’s like helicopter rides curing communism.
Safe and effective.
Biden to celebrate Inflation Reduction Act with big White House event
While…
Inflation report sends Dow to worst day since June 2020
It’s going to take a few years (of the bill being redone annually) to see a difference!
If you like your economy, you can keep your economy.
Then they passed that law just in time!
Nearly two million foreigners touched down at the Mexico City International Airport in the first half of 2022
Well, the amount of people arriving at the airport is completely irrelevant. I can’t help but notice that they don’t ever mention the number of Americans moving there. Clearly that’s because we are a drop in the bucket in a city of tens of millions, and certainly a lower percentage than Mexicans are in most US cities.
It was urgent that they get there, and for most it feels like the first time.
Those Americans are a long, long way from home.
I bet they’re just a bunch of dirty white boys.
Nursing home hires stripper for seniors in wheelchairs
Grandpa gets a hand-full.
The only problem I see here is someone snitching.
This.
Just put away the phone camera and have fun.
That’s the spirit!
The quality is much higher than I expected.
Looks like the same “chick” from the Telemundo link. That would get the juices flowing.
If you click any link from me today, I highly suggest this one. You owe it to yourself to laugh at these people. (TW: Subtitles)
el curioso caso de la transexual y el culo del muerto
[palmada de golf]
reír a carcajadas
Facinante, ¿No?
CNN is tracking the queen/s coffin like Santa’s sleigh.
Playing Santa could be Prince Andrew’s next gig.
Ever heard of https://dossier.substack.com/p/twitter-whistleblower-handlers-played?utm_source=emailWhistleblower Aid? It’s an organization funded by nefarious billionaires that promotes ostensible Big Tech and government “whistleblowers” who all coincidentally happen to be calling for increased regulatory authority or arms shipments.
Anniversary date activities included this movie at the local IMAX. Made me wistful and sad about one of many times I was a coward* and didn’t do something that would better my life.
*I worked for a railroad supply company and my coworkers (all male) were bugging me to go to the local community college (through a cooperative program with BNSF) to learn how to drive a train. I regret not doing that.
$100+K per year, right? But time away from home can be a real bastard.
I was single at the time (1997ish). There were also practical considerations, but they could have been worked around.
Engineers are needed for commuter rail and railyard work as well.
I looked into it, and while the pay is great, you start with zero seniority, so you get the shit runs: trains way out in the middle of nowhere, midnights and holidays for years, etc. And it is a long wait for a good run to come up you would be eligible for.
“EXCLUSIVE: ‘Real wages are FALLING’: Kevin McCarthy slams Biden as inflation falls to 8.3% – but still sits near 40-year high, with grocery prices up by 13.5% in a year”
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11206305/Kevin-McCarthy-Biden-inflation-rate-August.html
13.5% my ass
Yeah, liverwurst is up to $6.99/lb, and store-brand stuffing was $1.69 a box, which I think was 20 cents more than the last boxes I bought…
A flat of soda @ sams was $13 last year.
Yesterday it was $18.
Granted its soda, but cmon.
Also, it’s flat.
CO2 shortage
Some of us don’t like carbonated beverages.
Of course, the gallon bottles of spring water are also up something like 20% since last year.
Worst the sale prices are up around 50%. Things that went on sale every month for $1.99, now go on sale for $2.99.
Last year, pork butt roast was less than a dollar per pound. This year, sale price is $1.99 per pound. I grabbed a couple when it was down to $1.49 earlier this year.
In the 12 months that is about right, according to this chart, but only because it’s come down a lot from the peak. Prices are up 60% since Biden took office.
We all feel poorer. See, unity.
“Rapper PnB Rock showed off diamond chains in an Instagram video (RIGHT) just before he was shot dead on Monday at a Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles days after revealing that he’d been the target of several failed robbery attempts prior to his death. Rock, whose real name is Rakim Allen, was geo-tagged in a social media post by his girlfriend, (LEFT) who posted a photo on her personal Instagram (INSET) showing her food and the location of the restaurant where they were eating. The post was later deleted followed by her account.”
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11205429/Rapper-shot-dead-just-days-claiming-target-robberies-interview.html
Posted a picture of a waffle?
Working blue?
I hear some penicillin could clear that up in a jiffy.
Anybody have any input on Honda Elements? I looked at one this afternoon, and I might just buy it.
You are the right buyer. Honda made it for the youth market, but “old” people bought it because it was so practical. After that nobody young wanted one.
They had some cool interior features, but they’re massively overweight and underpowered. A 160hp car should not weigh 4400 pounds.
I met a guy who was an engineer for Honda Americas. He said their internal nickname for the vehicle was “Smellement.”
The 2.4 under the hood is a fantastic little engine.
They go through windshields really quickly, due to the aerodynamics, or lack thereof.
Old people like them because you don’t climb up or down into the car. You just slide in. Also ample space in the back for walkers.
I guess Honda went to a chain drive cam timing system in the K series motor. Shows how much I know.
At least I wouldn’t have to wonder if I should change the timing belt right away.
Honda made it for the youth market, but “old” people bought it because it was so practical.
That’s funny. I remember people saying the exact same thing about the Scion Shoebox. I hadn’t heard it about the Element.
It would be a like for like replacement for the Ford Explorer, which I found surprisingly not bad.
My stay in Indianapolis can be summed up with the phrase “It was nice, if you don’t look at the price”.
The Zoo was nice, but had a higher admission fee than most I’ve been to.
The Ironworks Hotel is a great place whose aesthetic I like, but it’s pricer than I typically book for these trips.
Sullivan’s steakhouse has great food, but how the hell did my bill reach $73.03 before tip?
Sullivan’s is great! I stop by there every time I go through Indy. They are pricey, though.
I have only one complaint about the food. The sauce went to waste because all it did was hide the flvaor of the steak – which was better than the sauce.
Yeah, If I’m paying $70+ for a steak dinner, it better not need any sauce. I’m surprised it was even an option.
Sorry I missed you Sunday. Between working all night, and Tres Ver 2.0 time, I was strapped for available hours.
That’s okay, I understand that schedules don’t always line up.
Yikes. How many in your party??
One.
Yeah, I took my son and his girlfriend to Peter Lugar, and that is pretty comparable, pricewise.
It would be a good winter car. I was thinking I could offload it to some kid from Idaho State. Maybe not?
RIP Ken Starr. Investigator of Clinton, defender of Epstein.
He finally found evidence leading to the arrest of Hillary Clinton?
Rest in Purgatory?
Scott has an opinion.
Never change Yahoo News
Racism On Full Display: British Mourners Give Meghan Markle The Cold Shoulder In Viral Video
https://www.yahoo.com/news/racism-full-display-british-mourners-160945880.html
Yeah, Racism. Nothing to do with the fact that she’s a horrid human being. One who dumped on the same Royal Family these people are there to pay their respects to.
Racism against white royalty?
Meghan is biracial, but can definitely pass in the old timey sense.
I actually didn’t know that.
Keep pushing bogus “racism”, the media. See where that leads.
One woman fiddled with her hair while Meghan Markle walked by shaking hands, another looked down. Epidemic of racism. The Internet Justice League had better find out who these two are and ruin their lives.
“How DARE You not treat me with adoration and regard me as the center of your pitiful universe! Only a racist would not treat my handshake as the most momentus moment of their existance!”
The chick appears to have bird legs. Harry must be getting some really good head or something from her.
She’s whiter than my wife.
And my wife is hotter.
Well whaddaya know? It’s raining. A not unwelcome thing. It has been very dry here this summer. And the best part- I put the 914 in the shop after I drove it earlier, so it’s not out there filling up with water.
Running OK?
There’s a dude near me who has one. Cracks me up to see a 914 with a handicapped tag. I don’t know how he gets into the thing!
Nosing around in the rockauto catalog, parts for the Element don’t appear to be ruinously expensive. It appears to be a pretty straightforward uncomplicated car, unlike virtually everything built after 2000.
My 2003 Tahoe was a straightforward, uncomplicated car.
I miss it.
Thanks, Joe. The old retirement fund took about a six figure hit today thanks to the inflation news. And that asshole is bragging about how many jobs he created, how good the economy is, and other bullshit. Though I doubt he has any idea about what gets up on the teleprompter for him to read.
Ouch.
Sorry, brother.
Oh no. I am so sorry.
I don’t want to look at my retirement fund.
Maybe I’ll get to retire before I drop dead.
Yikes, sorry.
Damn
Yeah, I made the mistake of looking at my portfolio this morning. It’s still down 25% from its peak earlier this year, and there’s no end in sight.
Oh well, I can always sell one of my “paired” organs…
Nice brag.
inorite?
I started doing some math in my head;
Maybe he’s got a lot of individual stocks…
Don’t worry, the government will be seizing all that anyway.
But your FedBonds will be even better than that pesky 401k we took!
Mine is down 4.5 percent on the year.
The company gives almost no leeway in the current plan. I 50/50 in a stock fund with a target retirement date of now and the rest in income funds. So, I ain’t making any real money, but I ain’t losing any real money either.
The old retirement fund took about a six figure hit today thanks to the inflation news.
#metoo
Former Solicitor General Kenneth W. Starr dies at 76
OK, that’s probably not what he’s best known for….
There was some controversy here that he covered up some rapes at Baylor. He then resigned after it.
The old retirement fund took about a six figure hit today
I’m not gonna look. I’m mostly in cash, anyway. Nothing “speaks to me”.
Same.
Don’t want to know today.
Thanks everyone for the anniversary wishes! We went to BBQ and a movie. We are very exciting people.
It’s only 4:15. Plenty of time for more anniversary joy.
Here, I’ll help.
Glad you had fun & HA 🙂
Happy Anniversary!!!
(or Analversary as my Ma used to say)
Whoa.
Awesome Ma.
Happy anniversary, hope yall have another happy 20+ years
I came home and got acquainted with one of those dragons breath peppers.
https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/mU_kapW9Rn67HAUI3obXDA.NI4eJJTsRZYhNAhfxFYmjn
Took three little nibbles and the rest went into some Goya salsa verde.
Flavor was just ok. Typical hits of citrus a maybe a lil floral. Nothing special. The heat comes on fast. Top of head sweating fast, and a bit of a runny nose. Didn’t really linger too long either.
Definately keeping the seeds to grow another season.
/points to your avatar
Soon, my friend. Been a harsh summer.
Your daily dose of Sanford and son:
https://youtu.be/EQnGyqUz-gk
I forgot about the secret cabinet door where Fred kept his money.
Man that show is consistently funny.
😀
The Little Mermaid is black? How strong is the sun under the sea?
Hollywood’s movement to erase gingers continues.
We have no souls.
Meh, Mermaids are fantasy creatures. Doesn’t really bother me that much.
As a horny 16th century sailor with bad eyesight, I disagree.
SEA SMITH MAKE YOU PART OF HIS WORLD!
The Best of Leslie Nielsen Farting on TV
Amazing.
Ouch.
That’s a fair shot.
Yup.
Her jib, I enjoy the cut of.
Essex girl, of course.
Hollywood’s FAKE diversity.
Stunning development
Students are divided in their voting preferences, the survey found, but the most consistent division was a surprising one: between women and men. 30 percent of college women identify as Democrats today and only 20 percent identify as Republicans. In elite universities, the difference is greater: 45 percent of women in top-25 ranked colleges identify as Democrats, compared to only 7 percent as Republicans.
What’s surprising is that men in universities have moved in the opposite direction: 39 percent of college men identify as Republicans, almost double the 21 percent who identify as Democrats. And these percentages hold up in elite universities: 40 percent of men in top-25 ranked colleges identify as Republicans, while only 25 percent as Democrats.
It appears that men at universities are moving to the Right as women shift to the Left, in what appears to be the beginning of a backlash.
No shit, Shirley?
A back;ash? After being shit on and vilified?
Colleges need to be stopped.
The good news is that a third of college men and women do not identify as Republicans or Democrats but as independents or unaffiliated, and numerous surveys have shown that many Gen Z students are ideologically up for grabs. This large number of moderates at most universities are more than swing voters; they are a potential alternative to the extremes that are seeping into a new generation.
Instead of trying to find some elusive balance of left and right-leaning voices on campus, the time has come to think systematically about what a political middle might look like at universities, and how to build it.
If universities ignore the gender gap and miss this opportunity to turn polarization around, we will not only see more partisanship but deeper divisions between young, educated women and men. That would be a major hindrance to future cooperation in our democracy. Universities should lean into the middle.
Ah, yes, the elusive mushy moderate middle, who will listen to reason and do what we tell them.
There’s a problem with your thesis about colleges “leaning into the middle”.
Who the fuck do you think has been driving a wedge between men and women on campus in the post-Title-Nine world? Who aggressively stripped away men’s right to defend themselves against allegations of abuse and impropriety?
Putin?
I’m guessing 69% of that third are socialist, 30% communist and 1% ‘left libertarian’,
https://www.fox29.com/news/pa-house-committee-votes-hold-philadelphia-district-attorney-larry-krasner-contempt
And nothing else happened. 😒
Nu uh! You are!
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/09/pa-man-wearing-rainbow-wig-working-to-restore-trump-to-president-king-arrested-after-carrying-loaded-gun-into-a-dairy-queen.html
That’s how you write a headline. 💯
That’s how you get a headline written.
Haha. Very true.
I know a half dozen people that have gotten Covid this month. Masks still everywhere and 82% fully “vaccinated”.
Bodies in the streets?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9NMt42il4Q
Yes.
Where are you that there are masks still everywhere?
Toyko
ahhhh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-ScDz4Vj98
https://youtu.be/muUZjovOFRg