#11 | Posted by truthhurts

One of these days, Xi is going to tell his military, "okay, NOW we invade Taiwan!"

Comer: Trump's first DOJ asked officials to end earlier probe of Epstein ranch in 2019

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said Tuesday the Department of Justice (DOJ) asked New Mexico investigators to end a previous probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ranch in the state during President Trump's first term.

"I do know this: The federal government asked New Mexico to stop their investigation, I believe back in 2019, of that ranch," Comer, who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, told Fox News's Jesse Watters.

"So, there's just so many questions about how the government failed the victims and how government failed in trying to prosecute Epstein sooner," he continued. "I mean, this whole thing doesn't make sense."

Excellent example of how rare it is and how it gets caught and prosecuted.

#12 | Posted by SpeakSoftly

Exacto! Voter fraud and illegal voting are extremely rare.

I've been to some Greek weddings. Breaking/throwing plates is a blast!!

#73 | Posted by Corky

Sock it to me! lol

#70 | Posted by Corky

Some of the emulations come very close.

I was one of the first producers here to embrace and use emulations. One time, maybe 20 years ago, while producing a major label artist in my studio, I rented a wall of classic tube outboard gear. When my Grammy-winning engineer got here, I asked him his opinion in an A>B comparison, flipping my console inputs between the digital emulations (Universal Audio, known for accuracy) and the real gear. "98% identical," were his words.

Looks as though high gas prices are here to stay. Hormuz or no Hormuz, we poked the bear, and now Iran is threatening and already targeting oil depots of other Persian Gulf oil producers:

DUBAI/JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, Florida, March 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump urged other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after Iran threatened escalation across the Middle East to retaliate for Washington's bombing of its main Gulf island energy hub.

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An Iranian military spokesperson called on people in the UAE to evacuate ports, docks, and "American hideouts," saying U.S. forces had targeted Iranian islands from those areas.

Luckily Putin has Trump in the White House now to pick up the pro-Russia slack.

#4 | Posted by censored

Sorry state of affairs. Any former president would be castigated by their own. Not our Putin toadie.

President Trump accused news outlets of "intentionally misleading" the American public.

Oh, I see.

Fox News fought for their right to lie all the way to the Supreme Court, and won.

But news broadcaters telling the truth? That's an entirely different matter.

#8 | Posted by snoofy

As you pointed out, Fox News admitted they lie, calling what they do "entertainment."

If I'm going to watch TV news, I usually watch BBC.

Also cassettes allowed for rewinding, fast-forwarding, and better sound quality with Dolby.

#65 | Posted by Corky

Tape gives audio a yummier sound than straight digital. Dolby was a big step in lowering white tape noise.

The trend in recording now is to use digital emulations of tube gear in mixing, some of which are spot on emulations of classic gear (compressors, EQ's, etc). Many producers track studio bands on 24 track tape. I do too. Tape adds the audio harmonics that are missing in digital recording. That's why LPs and analog tape are warmer and more pleasing to the ear than cuts done only digital ...

Yes it reminds me of the Disinformation Governance Board established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in April 2022 to coordinate efforts against disinformation, particularly related to national security threats.

Posted by oneironaut

Explain why you think that's a bad thing?

PS - Orban, Hungary's Putin-friendly PM, has been the roadblock preventing NATO and EU membership for Ukraine.

Reminder Putin put bounties on US soldiers and Piggy blew him

#107 | Posted by truthhurts

UNBELIEVABLE: In one of the most disgusting moments in U.S. history, Trump DEFENDS Putin helping Iran KILL American troops: "In all fairness ... they do it and we do it (in Ukraine)."

Trump wages war for 'national security' but cozies up to Putin, who helps kill our troops. Wtf.

".... almost all (97 percent) of Tisza's supporters (opposition) say they will definitely participate in the April elections, only 85 percent of Fidesz supporters (Orban) are certain they will turn out."

#15 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS

Congrats on the win :-) Did you win an SSecretary name plate like Pete Hegseth? LOL

I won a bet at the Pentagon decades ago over which rock song had the longest alliteration in its lyrics.

#13 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS

And the winning song was? :-)

#15 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS

Wow, already $20B

We could have built a lot of schools, hospitals, etc with that.

Played some great Spades last night. Only failed one "Nil" bid.

Posted by C0RI0LANUS

Nice!

Were you the lyricist in your band?

The USO band I toured with way back when performed covers.

I write music and lyrics, 98% by myself for this and that; some for major label artists I've produced, others recorded by major label artists I didn't produce. I've been primarily writing and producing songs for movies and TV shows the past several years. Currently writing songs and doing orchestrations for an upcoming musical. A full range of musical styles.

Mnemonic to remember the first 15 digits of Pi (the number of letters in the word corresponding to a numeral):

"How I want a drink, alcoholic of course, after the heavy lectures involving quantum mechanics."

When I said it, the Fuzz looked at me and said, "In a goddam what?".

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#47 | Posted by Corky

LOL!

EPA Dismantles Protections for Mercury and Air Toxics From Power Plants

Advocates warn of more toxic pollution, asthma attacks, and premature deaths, especially in communities living near coal plants
February 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. " The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today finalized a repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) - a move that will allow coal- and oil-fired power plants to emit more brain-damaging mercury, other harmful heavy metals, and dangerous soot. Those emissions put the public at greater risk of heart and lung disease, cancer, and premature death.

When Pres Trump says the US obliterated every military target on Iran's Kharg Island, should we take that statement with a grain of salt, because Pres Trump lies?

#3 | Posted by LampLighter

He was either lying when he said we'd destroyed their nuclear enrichment capabilities or he's lying now.

Impossible for both to be true.