Apropos the book I’m reading now, (see what are you reading thread, about Rudolph Diesel ) Germany was on a war economy from the time of Bismarck, the Franco Prussian war and the unification of Germany in the 19th century
@Jolly said in Justice Kavanaugh taps the brakes on Supreme Court's sharp move to the right:
Or for the cretins that used a pack of scandalous lies to try to ruin the man's reputation.
I never understood that strategy. Apart from how disgusting it was from a human perspective, it just didn't make sense, as he really didn't appear that conservative politically. If they'd managed to stop his nomination, my guess is the replacement would have been considerably more right wing.
Obviously, dyed-in-the-wool Democrats aren't exactly known for their strategery. But still....
The smoothness of the surface is impressive. I assume he's sanding that.
Got a link?
NVM....
https://cottagelife.com/design-diy/these-carvings-by-a-self-taught-woodworker-are-astonishing/
https://thisbugslife.com/2022/10/30/the-stunning-work-of-master-carver-david-robinson/
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https://www.davidrobinsondesign.com
More: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/russell-brand-faces-2nd-criminal-investigation-harassment-stalking/story?id=103666069
On Monday, a spokesperson for the Thames Valley Police in South East England told ABC News in a statement that "in the past two weeks, [we] received new information in relation to harassment and stalking allegations dating back to 2018."
"This information is being investigated; as such it would be inappropriate to comment on an ongoing investigation," the Thames Valley Police added.
@George-K said in Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes:
@89th said in Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes:
the guy was found not guilty (good)
I dunno. Was he in fear for his life? Doesn't look like it.
Did he try to escape (other than walking away)? Doesn't look like it.
The bar for using deadly force is rightly damn high.
I don't think this guy passed that bar. Surprised he was found not guilty.
I get where you’re going with this. All I will say is that the prankster did look pretty frigging menacing and is twice the guys weight. It’s easier to say it wasn’t life threatening on this side of the screen than it is from the other.
@Renauda said in "Boys will be boys, and girls will never be boys.":
@Horace
I actually agree with you on this. It is suicide by other means.
I just can’t relate to anyone wanting to this.
You're just trading one set of problems for another. You may not be comfortable in your birth sex, but very few people are going to accept you as the other. The advocates are selling a horrible fantasy.
Odd. I mean, I understand the scenario (buy while rates are low, even if the house isn't perfect), but are people so unaware of can happen to rates, the market, prices, etc?
