Point is that with a vaccination available for a year, numbers of deaths shouldn't have risen - especially by over 100k

It could be a valid point. Provided one party hasn't turned the virus into a political game. Provided one party doesn't use anti-vaccine, anti-mask, anti-mitigation efforts et. al. as outward symbols of membership and loyalty. Provided the leader of one party - no matter what he's said recently - while in power used everything at his disposal to downplay the virus, deny its existence, and mock and minimize those who were actively leading virus mitigation efforts.

How did we get rid of smallpox? Measles? Polio? It sure as hell wasn't by obstructing every attempt by the government to protect the public health. What a bunch of selfish a-$h0l-s.

Not completely off topic, anyone have any recent update to what's going on with the Matt Gaetz investigation? I haven't seen anything in a while.

#25 | POSTED BY SNOOFY

That cost me half a mouthful of coffee

"This is why their should be a licensing test to own a weapon"

I don't disagree. Most states have hunter education requirements to obtain a hunting license, those courses with which I'm familiar include significant firearm handling instruction.

However much training is required, however, remember there is also a licensing test to drive a car. To paraphrase the late, great George Carlin, think about how stupid the average driver is. And remember that's the average, half are dumber than that.

Also, widely attributed to H.L. Mencken, "no one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people."

On an individual human level, I'm sorry they died and I have true sympathy for their families, friends, and loved ones.

On a societal level, I have zero regard for those who willfully went unvaccinated and unmasked. I have less than zero regard for those who actively promoted anti-vax propaganda, COVID hoax conspiracies, or hydroxychloroquine/Ivermectin treatments. F 'em all, good riddance.

Probably more.
Those are all government jobs.
The government pays less but has higher job security.
That's one of the trade offs.

#63 | POSTED BY SNOOFY

And in the case of police, firefighters, and the armed forces, retirement age is significantly earlier.

Crap Morningstar Farms is a Kellog brand that's one of the best veggie meat brands around.
So is Cheez-It, Pringles, Austin crackers, and Town House. All brands I buy from time to time.
I'm with you Mod but it's going to be harder than I thought.

#7 | POSTED BY TAOWARRIOR

Try Dr. Praeger's or Boca. Dr. Praeger's has a lot of variety. Nutritionally I'd give a little edge to Boca. 14g protein for a 110cal burger.

Well, I guess in a way they are proving voter fraud exists.

The young man overcame obstacles most of us can't even imagine to find success at the highest level in professional football. Gone way too soon. RIP 88

#2 | POSTED BY FISHPAW

My state has more wells producing oil today than at any time under Trump. Total barrels produced has leveled off, that has more to do with oil prices and storage capacity than anything President Biden has said or done. Level production is more advantageous to the entire supply chain than constant peaks and valleys.

#10 | POSTED BY LEE_THE_AGENT

Agreed. Every single one. No matter how famous, no celebrity profiting from lies, manipulation, or stoking the fires of hatred and division should avoid prosecution.

#14 | POSTED BY QCP

So I'm not the only one who noticed the wideset narrow eyes and the flat nose bridge.

#13 | POSTED BY RSTYBEACH11

Or if you're too lazy to do that just search the keywords and find the same story elsewhere. There are options.

It's horrible this woman lost her life while volunteering to help these animals. An adult ram can weigh upwards of 250, and can hit you as hard as a professional heavyweight boxer.

I had an Aussie Shepherd/Border Collie etc. mix from the pound. Awesome dog. She'd climb anything. I'd go up on the roof to clean gutters, fix shingles, whatever - she'd follow me right up the ladder. Incredibly smart too, she could figure out how to open any door.

By number of puppy mills, the top four states in the Humane Society's "Horrible Hundred" list are Missouri, Ohio, Iowa, and Nebraska. All red states.

the Left always say "follow the Science". Well, we know so, so, so much more now about the Living Being inside the womb than what we did in 1972

#3 | POSTED BY MAVERICK AT 2021-12-01 06:12 PM

You do realize that in nearly 50 years, with all the medical advances we've made, viability is still 24 weeks? Occasional outliers setting new records for premature birth survival haven't changed the statistical probabilities of survival. It's still about 5% for babies born at 23 weeks, with a 98% chance of substantial complications and/or disability. That's "following the science".

#65 | POSTED BY JOE

They learn all they need to know at home and in church. The Bible, a little readin', a bit o' writin', some 'rithmetic. And none o' that there evolution nonsense. Public schools are just liberal propaganda machines.

As ye sow, so shall ye reap

Or something like that. I was going to look up something more profound, but discovered I didn't care enough about another dead antivaxxer to waste my time.

#96 | POSTED BY KWRX25

#98 | POSTED BY TWINPAC

That's part of it. There's a great deal more.

The medical science from Roe hasn't significantly changed either. Even with all the advances in medical technology in nearly 50 years fetal viability is still considered to be 24 weeks.

#29 | POSTED BY SNOOFY

#35 | POSTED BY BOAZ

There was a lot more than law enforcement involved in reducing drunk driving behavior, crashes, injuries, and deaths from the highs in the mid 80's. Laws and law enforcement, including police, prosecutors, and the courts, are only a part of the solution. Technology, education, changing social norms, played very large roles. I would even say larger roles in actually changing how people think and view drunk driving. It will likewise take a lot more than law enforcement to change the culture leading to kids bringing guns to school to kill classmates.

And don't back off on collecting the bill when he dies and it goes to the estate.

#14 | POSTED BY WILLOWBY

Thanks, I eagerly grabbed the quote before completely reading the post. However, my comment regarding the TX power grid stands.

Regarding power, has there been a discussion on nuclear recently? I won't pretend to have a great deal of knowledge in the area of nuclear power, but are new nuke plants being explored as part of energy policy?

...the local electric provider says they can power the place.
#12 | POSTED BY CATDOG

Before I'd accept the word of anyone in TX regarding uninterrupted power supply, I think I'd demand a few hostages first.