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  • Mueller dead

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    jon-nycJ
    From former President George w Bush: Laura and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Robert Mueller. Bob dedicated his life to public service. As a Marine in Vietnam, he proved he was ready for tough assignments. He earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart before returning home to pursue law. In 2001, only one week into the job as the 6th Director of the F.B.I., Bob transitioned the agency mission to protecting the homeland after September 11. He led it effectively, helping prevent another terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Laura and I send our heartfelt sympathy to his wife of nearly 60 years, Ann, and the Mueller family.
  • FINALLY... Justice for Denise

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    Wow - Seeing those kids grown now, hopefully this gives them all some sense of closure - but so very sad, especially listening to Noah.
  • The Iran war memes thead

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    bachophileB
    https://x.com/thestinkeye/status/2035111819530912033?s=61
  • One for the incels

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    taiwan_girlT
    @jon-nyc said: It’s short for involuntarily celibate. Dudes who can’t get laid basically. They probably need to look in the mirror then, to identify where the problem is.
  • Ok this is hilarious

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    jon-nycJ
    Also he was asked by a reporter, it wasn’t like the Japanese pm was putting him on the spot. She was just the person close by to be rude to.
  • Where is Klaus now?

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    jon-nycJ
    I know but it’s cheating. Have some nice reds while you’re there.
  • On the vast disparity of risk/benefit calculation between Trump and Bibi

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    AxtremusA
    Rest assured that by that measure you are a success.
  • Mildly interesting

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    jon-nycJ
    https://x.com/amazlngsnature/status/1067065262120230915?s=46
  • Trump putting his image on a circulating coin

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    Oh yes, his head image on the small coins is awful. But there is something very distasteful and vulgar about this big bling image of him, leaning aggressively forward with clenched fists.
  • The Iran War (was Nuclear Program) thread

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    AxtremusA
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/20/iran-oil-sanctions-trump/ Trump administration lifts sanctions on millions of barrels of Iranian oil
 As oil prices soar, Treasury Department has lifted sanctions on Iranian crude already loaded onto vessels — giving Iran’s war effort against the U.S. a boost.
  • Another meme legend bites the dust.

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    LuFins DadL
    How? Did he accidentally roundhouse kick himself?
  • Funny Pics

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    jon-nycJ
    Hilarious [image: 1774052816073-img_1152.jpeg]
  • Should be a fun conversation

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    RenaudaR
    @jon-nyc Further proof that Phibes was not inaccurate by referring to FuCa as “little Lord Haw Haw”.
  • Funny Videos

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    jon-nycJ
    Seriously, wait for it. https://x.com/buitengebieden/status/2034946379643072697?s=20
  • Question for Taiwan girl

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    taiwan_girlT
    https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/ATA-2026-Unclassified-Report.pdf (I think this version is readable by everyone.) Page 22 is in regards to Taiwan and China. Bottom line, they do not think that China will do anything in the next couple of years. (Of course, this was written prior to everything happening in the Middle East.) In 2026, Beijing probably will continue seeking to set the conditions for eventual unification with Taiwan short of conflict. China, despite its threat to use force to compel unification if necessary and to counter what it sees as a U.S. attempt to use Taiwan to undermine China’s rise, prefers to achieve unification without the use of force, if possible. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) also continues to develop military plans and capabilities for attempting to achieve unification using military force if directed to do so. The PLA probably is making steady but uneven progress on capabilities that it would use in any attempt to seize Taiwan and deter—and, if necessary, defeat—U.S. military intervention. At times, it has increased the scope, size, and pace of operations around Taiwan. • The IC assesses that Chinese leaders do not currently plan to execute an invasion of Taiwan in 2027, nor do they have a fixed timeline for achieving unification. However, China publicly insists that unification with Taiwan is required to achieve its goal of “national rejuvenation” by 2049—the 100th year anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Beijing almost certainly will consider a variety of factors in deciding whether and how to pursue military approaches to unification, including PLA readiness, the actions and politics of Taiwan, and whether or not the U.S. will militarily intervene on Taiwan’s behalf. • Chinese officials recognize that an amphibious invasion of Taiwan would be extremely challenging and carry a high risk of failure, especially in the event of U.S. intervention. A conflict between China and Taiwan may disrupt U.S. access to trade and semiconductor technology critical to the global economy. If the U.S. were to intervene, it probably would face significant but recoverable disruptions to its transportation sector from Chinese cyber attacks. Even without Washington’s involvement, U.S. and global economic and security interests would face significant and costly consequences, with tech supply chains disrupted and investor fear across markets. In addition, a protracted war with the U.S. risks unprecedented economic costs to the U.S., Chinese, and global economies.
  • Rand Paul questioning Markwayne Mullin

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    taiwan_girlT
    https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/03/mullin-nomination-hearing-fetterman-rand-paul-congress-federal-government/ Sen. Markwayne Mullin moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump's next homeland security secretary after a Senate committee Thursday narrowly advanced his nomination. The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing Wednesday and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Senate, which could act to confirm the Oklahoma Republican next week. That vote included a “no” from the Republican chairman, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, and a “yes” from a Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. The approval comes as the parties are fighting bitterly over the policies of the Department of Homeland Security, leading to a funding lapse that is now in its 34th day. Fetterman statement https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/fetterman-statement-on-mullin-confirmation-vote/
  • Some maps

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    89th8
    Damn straight!
  • New thing at Hertz

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    taiwan_girlT
    I scratched the side of my car in Ireland (100% my fault but for my defense, the roads there are pretty narrow.). Anyway, it was about $3000 estimate and they did charge me. Fortunately, I had insurance through my credit card, and it was pretty painless to get reimbursed, though of course, I had to pay the charge "up front" and get the money back.
  • Where is Klaus?

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    taiwan_girlT
    @Klaus said: [image: 1773944098852-pxl_20260319_112545987.mp-resized.jpg] Another angle with a stronger hint Great pics!!