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I imagine he was looking for a face-saving way to get off the limb. It was his own dignity he tried to save with the presidential plane.

Probably wasn't a Trump supporter in 2016, but I guess she is now. Add another Magat to the fold.

Last I checked, the "mainstream scientific community" was still all but certain of a natural origin. This stuff from the government is sidelined as non-experts bloviating.

@LuFins-Dad ah, I read it differerently.

“ “On Friday special agents from the United States Secret Service Chicago Field Office were investigating a threat made against a government official we protect. In the course of their investigation, agents first visited a residence in a local neighborhood and then made a visit to Hamline Elementary School.”

I understand not letting people into unsafe areas, but if it's safe, let them start clearing the debris.

Dulles’ grandfather, also a SecState, was a colonel during the war.

While he didn’t fight for the Confederacy he did take Knoxville. That should count.

@Rich said in Don’t do this…:

Does your company have a number people can text?

That helped me reduce the emergency style button pushing. Current message is "Hi, this is Rich at mycheeseypianorelatedbusinessname.com Leave a message or text us at this number, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible"

People prefer short messages, and love texting.

Yes, adding the text option to the message is a good idea.

Though just not being an OC jerk and realizing there’s a reason that you are getting the voicemail is still the best option…

@Mik said in Misogyny:

Who's Brandon Sanderson?

He's the guy who finished off The Wheel of Time series after Robert Jordan kicked the bucket, amongst other things.

Ah, ok. Calling Federal dibs on someone already arrested.

@Mik said in A boy and his mom…:

I was 29, but in any fair world it would have been earlier.

For her or for you?

@George-K said in Aladdin:

The good thing about grandkids is that, when you get tired, you can send them home, LOL.

Sometimes.

I work just around the corner from an Amazon warehouse in the burbs. We frequently notice it on our lunchtime walk.

He's pretty centrist, and much given to common sense.

FFS

I was just getting ready to post that.

Senator, thank you for the question.

The seriousness of any credible accusation, particularly one involving physical abuse, demands careful and thorough consideration. Such allegations must be evaluated in the context of their credibility, the evidence supporting them, and the principles of due process.

While everyone is entitled to a presumption of innocence until proven guilty, credible accusations of physical abuse raise significant concerns about a candidate's judgment, character, and ability to lead effectively. These qualities are critical for those who hold public office or serve in leadership roles.

If confirmed, I would prioritize ensuring that the individuals I work with or recommend for positions meet the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and respect for others. Abuse of any kind is unacceptable, and credible accusations would warrant serious deliberation and likely disqualification, depending on the circumstances.

@jon-nyc said in Are You Smarter Than a Cabinet Nominee? Round 1:

I’d tell the truth.

‘Of course not. and don’t even bother asking any other nominees. If we were such people we wouldn’t be here because he’s selecting for fealty, not strength or independence’.

Snort…

#firstworldproblem

Off topic, but she should be confirmed by 100-0.

I think that these pick for the cabinet should be evaluated on their qualifications (of course if they have some really bad personal history like the murdered someone, then that would obviously disqualify them).

Just because you dont agree with some of their outlooks is not the best reason to vote against a person.

What a great idea. My kids would LOVE that.