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We do however observe a moment of silence.
—Seamus Muldoon, United Mime Workers local #555

Heh.

Right before lowering them into the ground in an invisible box.

Posted by: The abused chicken, toaster and couch support group. New England Chapter

There was some other case recently, and I can't remember what inanimate object was involved. Whatever it was, imagine I socked it and asked to join the group.

Along with the traditional vacuum cleaner. :O

I'm not saying that you shouldn't oppose them or suggesting passivity. Just not condoning violence. — FenelonSpoke

Exactly.

Although force may sometimes be necessary, one always hopes the violence aspect will be minimal.

I thank the Almighty that, more than once, carrying a big stick has allowed speaking softly to be optimally effective.

The main driver for the 15% pregnancy is "forgot" to put one on. —Vic

Yes, that would seriously affect the effectiveness!

Isn't that a little like, I dunno, statistics on driving safely that include people who blindfold themselves before getting behind the wheel? Or something?

Plus it's public land. Hell half the time they put one out for a dog. Enough already
Posted by: NativeNH

I believe balance can be struck between clutter (I pity the mowers) and expressions of grief.

Neighbors for a long time kept a wreath on the bridge where their daughter died. I still think of her every day, well, often, as that is my main route. Such markers are both memorial and warning. There but for the grace of God go you or me. So, public service. :l

There's a large memorial on the highway to Tulsa. Fenced off, apparently privately cared for. Appears to be for children. Been there a long time. Others similarly seem to be set up so the public maintenance cost is zero.

As for visual offence at crosses, stars, or any other marker, remove all the billboards and fast food trash first, then we'll talk about the "clutter" of memorials to loved ones' lives, suddenly, horribly lost, and the grief oof the living. M'kay?

I think it better to pray for them than to beat them up.
—FenelonSpoke

Of course. We often vent about doing injury; it's an expression of frustration, not a real threat. Usually. :l

Thing is, though, we must, somehow, actively oppose these anti-religion efforts, because they are active in opposition. "...All that's needed is for good people tho do nothing" and all that. (I'm also reminded of a certain temple cleansing. c nik fs)

Oh, is it time already for my semi-annual rant? My, how time flies!

GOOD LORD I HATE HATE HATE MESSING WITH THE CLOCKS! QUIT IT! QUIT IT! TIME NAZIS! (too Godwin?)

God fixed the sun directly overhead at Noon for a good reason.

Expanded rant from last November:
http://mindfulwebworks.com/radical/repeal-daylight-savings-time-tyranny

Dozens of previous rants and related:
http://mindfulwebworks.com/subject/daylight-savings-time

Cartoon, marginally related, as long as I'm linking selfies:
mindfulwebworks.com/doodles/time-flies-with-frog

Ramirez's lying pidgins
http://tinyurl.com/nr5r7t6
Posted by: Vic

Liarbirds? That was almost too subtle.

Tula Ellice Finklea?

You know you really needed a name change if "Cyd Charisse" is an improvement!

"...assault charge against a man who poked holes in his condom so as to get his girlfriend pregnant against her will."

1. Having sex? Pregnancy happens despite our best efforts to prevent it, so, known risk, TS, lady.

2. The difference between "it ripped" and "I poked holes in it" is him saying something. Fool.

3. What a Romeo!

Morning, Glories.

The murder charge probably will not stick ... she is loonytunes. DSS in SC most likely will take her children.... —Vic

I'm still glad those kids cried out for and got help. Whew. Hope mom gets help. And that the kids get good homes, you know, where nobody tries to kill them.

On a lighter note, I just had first breakfast with something dim four of the five major food groups: Pancakes, butter, maple syrup, & coffee. mmmm

I was saving that for the morning thread, but snooze, lose.

Malaysian 777 heading to Beijing.

Who t f wants to blow up a Malaysian Airliner?

Mennonites again, I suppose.

As an acquaintance once said whilst tripping his brains out on a beautiful day up in the Rockies...

Is this all there is?

CDR M, I just watched the Russian 'splodey video and before I read one more thing, I had to rush down and say...

Kewl.

Local police are tapping cell phones without warrants.
http://tinyurl.com/k2gdtzq
Posted by: Vic

Heh. I heard that in Tulsa, cops supported cheap phones sales 'cause they could pick up the conversations on their scanners. This was years ago, early days of cells. Probably just a silly rumor....

...Hispanics throughout modern US History have voted 70% or more for Democrats. They are NOT a Republican leaning group. 2nd and 3rd generation Hispanics are largely FSA Democrats, particularly those in large urban areas. — Vic

Just for the record, and inspiration. an anecdotal exception:

I've mentioned before the citizen born Mexican who rents the neighbor's pasture. With his thick accent and garish cowboy boots, he's quite a character. Successful enough he sometimes checks on the cattle from his plane.

I've not had a lot of contract with him, but I did get a taste of his thinking back during the election, touching on a local D.A. race. I'm... reasonably sure he doesn't vote Dem.

Maybe the exception rather than the rule, but I would welcome a (legal) influx of that kind of Hispanic with joy. Alas such folks are too rare in all cultures.

He reminds me of the old blacks, good Christian citizens whom I've known, who can't stand what the black youth have become... sometimes their own kids.

You know what? I've been privileged in my life to have known some mighty fine people. And they weren't all in Oklahoma. Just most of 'em....

♪Oh, what a beautiful morning!
Oh, what a beautiful day!
Oh, what a beautiful morning!
Everything's going my way! ♪

Morning, Glories!

Can you tell I haven't yet read the news?

Screwed Down Hairdo?

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Hello & Good night, Gracies.

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