@Mik said in A Clear and Present Danger?: Now, in my view, the Senate might be, next to the separation of powers and the electoral college, the biggest piece of genius in the Constitution. No. I'm still not sure direct election of Senators by the citizenry is a good idea. Yeah, appointments can lead to graft, etc., but I'm not sure that that wasn't a better way. the undemocratic Senate Isn't it funny how when that canard is brought up, everyone mentions Wyoming and omit Rhode Island, and Delaware?

@xenon said in Meanwhile, in Alberta...: Thanks all. @George-K the fancy animal is similar to when Aladdin makes his way to Agrabah when he becomes Prince Ali. The groom traditionally travels to the bride's home to marry her, and wants to "make an entrance" People rarely travel to the bride's house by animal anymore (outside of India the wedding venue is rarely the bride's house anyways) - but the tradition remains. Curiously - where I grew up the tradition more became a fancy car (Limo, Bentley, etc.), decorated with flowers or whatnot. @Jolly - no significance typically to the color. It can definitely be part of dressing well (neat folds, coordinated colors with the rest of the outfit, etc.). If it was always dark blue or orange - that just may mean he was a really devout Sikh (those are the Sikh flag colors). Orange.

@brenda said in Hay Cats! "I am lion, hear me roar!": Sweet little kittens 😻 In the second video, I think you can hear a bit of a purr at the end.

@George-K said in Hay Cats! What day is it?: @taiwan_girl said in Hay Cats! What day is it?: What long tongues!! One of the nurses I used to work with, Becky, had a very long tongue. She could touch the tip of her nose, and higher with it. One day, a surgeon said to her, "Becky, you could make some woman very happy." He was just jealous.

B.A.C. Before Ambulance Chasers

@Catseye3 said in So Glad To Be Woke: @Mik And he didn't say, "Make it sew👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Talented man.

Cisco shuts down in Russia Networking giant Cisco will wind down its businesses in Russia and Belarus following the invasion of Ukraine earlier this year. The company first suspended its operations in the two countries back in March 2022 alongside several other major technology and mobile companies, condemning the “unjustified war” and the violence against civilians. Apple, Ericsson, Microsoft and Nokia are among the most notable firms to take action since the start of the invasion. Now Cisco has decided to make its stance permanent and has started the process of withdrawal. “Since our announcement on March 3, we have continued to closely monitor the war in Ukraine,” the company said in a statement on its website. “We have now made the decision to begin an orderly wind-down of our business in Russia and Belarus. “We are focused on ensuring impacted employees in Russia and Belarus are treated with respect and have our support through this transition. Cisco remains committed to using all its resources to help our employees, the institutions and people of Ukraine, and our customers and partners during this challenging time. “We will communicate directly with customers, partners, and vendors to settle our financial matters, including refunding prepaid service and software arrangements, to the extent permissible under applicable laws and regulations.” Earlier this week it was reported that users in Russia could not download Windows 10 or Windows 11.

One big case left. West Virginia vs EPA…

The judge was pretty emphatic in his ruling. Maybe if something similar happens in another state, a federal case may arise and this issue can be laid to rest permanently.

Ax, sometimes you really make me laugh.

Incredibly sad to watch Pelosi abuse minority children.

@Jolly said in Uh, about that committee...: @xenon said in Uh, about that committee...: I only talk politics with you lot. Or I guess when I mansplain to my family back in Canada that their caricature understanding of American political issues is wrong. But to answer your question, no. Prithee, what is your parents perception of American politics? Greatest country in the world. Eons ahead of sort of politically corrupt places they came from. But my dad still sometimes worries that some people will think he's taliban - He has a turban and beard - so he dresses extra nice when he's here.

I agree with you @Jolly Not a good idea.

No beer company needs a tricked out bottle to let one challenges friends to drinking beer.