I haven’t eaten popcorn in decades because I don’t like the way it gets stuck between my teeth and bothers my gums. Ever since I was a kid, which was the last ti... more I haven’t eaten popcorn in decades because I don’t like the way it gets stuck between my teeth and bothers my gums. Ever since I was a kid, which was the last time I ate it, it always gave me problems even then. I merely decided one day to stop eating it and I haven’t touched it since.
For me, it was “Lord Jim” by Conrad (published in the year 1900). I found its prose, or diction, far too stilted, archaic and difficult to decipher, and as such, it was... moreFor me, it was “Lord Jim” by Conrad (published in the year 1900). I found its prose, or diction, far too stilted, archaic and difficult to decipher, and as such, it was not enjoyable to read.~
1. Excellent, I should live forever.2. Good, some minor complaints.3. Average, but I am OK with that.4. Below average.5. Poor, I could drop dead any moment.
After telling the crowd at his last rally that he would pardon the Jan. 6th rioters Trump started talking about the New York Attorney General's investigation into his past bus... moreAfter telling the crowd at his last rally that he would pardon the Jan. 6th rioters Trump started talking about the New York Attorney General's investigation into his past business dealings. Trump bellowed to his supporters on Saturday that "If these radical, vicious, racist prosecutors do anything wrong or illegal, I hope we are going to have in this country the biggest protest we have ever had." I think Trump is saying 2 things - stop the investigation and if you are charged I will pardon you. I added a link to more info and the part about his business dealings is half way down the page. Cheers! https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/30/opinions/trump-rally-dangerous-obeidallah/index.html less
Having been born and raised in a place with a cold climate about eight or nine months out of the year, I believe that’s when and where I developed the practice of sleeping wi... moreHaving been born and raised in a place with a cold climate about eight or nine months out of the year, I believe that’s when and where I developed the practice of sleeping with the sheet and/or blankets covering me completely, to include my entire face and entire head. It’s the same way when I have used sleeping bags; I zip myself in completely. Not only that, but I can do either of these (sleep with blankets covering my face and head or zipped into a sleeping bag) for extended periods of time, up to and including the whole night. I do not have a problem breathing that way, nor am I claustrophobic. No one else I’ve known has ever been able to do it for more than a few minutes at a time, and everyone marvels that they don’t see how I can do it without suffocating.
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I had to get rid of my Acme Automatic Vegemite Detection Meter. The batteries are only made in Australia, and a cricket referee who hates me has banned their export to me. Grrrrrrr... moreI had to get rid of my Acme Automatic Vegemite Detection Meter. The batteries are only made in Australia, and a cricket referee who hates me has banned their export to me. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.
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DISCLAIMER: I do not like to waste food, I do not like it when others waste food. I acknowledge, however, that it happens, and sometimes cannot be avoided.
At his rally on Saturday Trump said that if he runs and wins in 2024 he will treat the people from January 6th fairly and if it requires pardons he will give them pardons beca... moreAt his rally on Saturday Trump said that if he runs and wins in 2024 he will treat the people from January 6th fairly and if it requires pardons he will give them pardons because they are being treated so unfairly. More than 150 people charged with assaulting police officers, more than 50 charged with conspiracy, and charges of seditious conspiracy against the founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, and 10 other members or associates. I think that it is awful that Trump would pardon them and I think by saying he will decreased his chances of winning/ Cheers! less
Turns out that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is 32, single, and makes almost 200k/year, owes about 17k. Jamaal Bowman owes more than 100k. Rashida Tlaib owes more than 50k. Ilhan O... moreTurns out that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is 32, single, and makes almost 200k/year, owes about 17k. Jamaal Bowman owes more than 100k. Rashida Tlaib owes more than 50k. Ilhan Omar owes more than 15k. According to their financial disclosures, several other representatives also have significant student loan debt.A group of legislators has asked President Biden to cancel up to 50k in student loans per borrower through executive action. The president has balked at taking such a step, despite requesting a US Department of Education memo legally justifying it.I've repaid my student loans. Have you? less
Yesterday the House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection subpoenaed more than a dozen individuals who it says falsely tried to declare Donald Trump the winner of t... moreYesterday the House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection subpoenaed more than a dozen individuals who it says falsely tried to declare Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 election in seven swing states. There might be 59 Republicans behind the fake electors. Forgery of a public record is a 14-year offense so I think a lot of those Republicans will spill the beans on Trump and his inner circle. Cheers and happy weekend!
Net farm income is estimated to have increased by $15.7 billion in 2020 relative to 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research. Part of the reason fo... moreNet farm income is estimated to have increased by $15.7 billion in 2020 relative to 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research. Part of the reason for that is the farmers are starting to get back the customers they lost because of Trumps trade wars. I will add a link to more info. Cheers and happy weekend! https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/farmers-flourish-under-biden-see-recovery-trump-era-trade-wars-n1288044#anchor-Tradespats
