It seemed pretty outlandish, but so were the initial reports about the Twin Towers on 911. As such, I thought it would be useful to put it out there and have folks review (and possibly shoot it down), rather than ignoring/hiding it. After all, I did headline/label it properly.

"Given Newsoms collapsing polling, he can only hope

#7 | POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT AT 2026-09-13 10:37 PM"

In the last five years this source claims his popularity has steadily increased from 63% to 83% (nearly double what the President currently has).

Re #134

"As you said, my opinions are theories."

Not exactly correct.
He said BOGUS theories.
Your opinions are not theories.
They are hypothesis and they will stay that way until supported by proof.

"Thats just how things work here.

#9 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON AT 2026-09-07 03:52 PM"

That's just how some folks post here.
It shouldn't be too difficult to figure out why.

Re#7:

It seems odd that the topic of the Afghanistan withdrawal (from five years ago!) is being inserted in a thread about a recent death occurring while in ICE custody. The obvious obfuscation/deflection is pathetic.

Apologies for catering to this off-topic posting:

The omission of pertinent facts relating to the withdrawal is probably just an innocent oversight (*cough*)

"22

So you were either lying about the significance of the race of a poster or you're wishing you hadn't brought it up.

You asked a question and you got an answer.

And you're as wrong as you could be, BTW

Stop being so desperate, --------------
#23 | POSTED BY EBERLY AT 2026-08-27 08:26 PM"

Actually, the two options you presented are both incorrect as there's another possibility:

I posted that the declaration about YOUR race had little significance since it did not address the question I asked. RIF

One's race, especially if it strongly influences their perception of the world and their ability to interact with other folks, is exceedingly significant. The question I asked was how one could tell the race of a poster on an anonymous posting. The desperation is only on your part as you seem unable to address that question while ranting about another issue.

Re#21:

Personally, your statement carries no significance nor import.
As such, I have no reason to rely on it.

I suspect "virtually everyone here" shares a similar opinion.

So, you believe what they say simply relying on their word?

I think I have just gotten an insight into your thought process.

"There's only one poster here that can use the N-word without experiencing condemnation. Can you guess his race?
#16 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-08-27 10:06 AM"

Serious question:
How does one determine the race of the posters here?

"I really don't understand the outrage over a word that I hear out of my daughters radio.
If you can play it over the airwaves, certainly seems like something everyone should be able to say without much retribution.
Lumpers always the victim.
#6 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-08-26 11:45 AM"

This involves a public official which is considerably different from what is broadcast from a radio station.

That said, why assume it is OK to play this over the airwaves?
Suggest reviewing what the FCC considers acceptable to be broadcast on the airwaves.
Instead of assuming it is OK because someone else is doing it (the old: "Johnny did it, too" excuse), one could file a complaint:

RE #9:
" 'There were no injuries to the crew, who demonstrated resilience, grit, professionalism and unwavering steadiness in their response,' Comer's statement to USNI News said.

What other choice did they have while stranded at sea in broiling temperatures with no galley services, toilets or air conditioning?
The Trump administration is turning our once-great Navy into a floating trailer park.
#9 | Posted by qcp at 2026-08-18 08:52 AM"

This reminds me of two pertinent comments:
1. The beatings will continue until morale improves.

2. Thank you, sir. May I have another?

Has anyone else come to the conclusion that when President Trump announces a ceasefire in the Iran conflict, it is for two reasons:

1. He wants to manipulate the stock market for a brief monetary gain.

2. He wants a pause to keep from entirely depleting the USA's munitions and/or to re-stock the USA's munitions.

Since these are both unilateral choices by President Trump, it would explain why Iran has no idea about the announced ceasefires.

" Serious Question:
So, what was the high value target under/next to the elementary school that was bombed?

#23 | Posted by TrueBlue at 2026-08-03 01:10 PM | Reply | Flag'

The IRGC naval compound. Located immediately adjacent.

#27 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS AT 2026-08-03 01:13 PM"

So, why did the USA target the school?

Re #26:
Busily working on/awaiting a deflection to distract the conversation.

" You know who the cowards are? The schittbag governments who put high value targets in/under/next to places like schools and hospitals.
POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS AT 2026-08-03 01:02 PM"

Serious Question:
So, what was the high value target under/next to the elementary school that was bombed?

The government is likely untouchable in any false arrest suit.
However, this is potentially potent campaign ad material for the upcoming midterms.

Maybe just the rear half of the horse.

Don't forget to add a reflecting pool.

Maybe add a huge arch for the airplanes to fly through.

" I said guilt should be determined by the courts, regardless of which party.
#49 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON AT 2026-07-25 11:43 AM"

President Trump likely will be delighted to learn of your sentiments, especially as in relation to his many felony convictions, recent payments, and adjudication of the many 2020 election lawsuits.

I'd submit an "Inaccurate Info" sign should be posted on the front of the White House.

"It's nonsense to say which state when within the states huge disparities exist between school districts.
#3 | POSTED BY LEGALLYYOURDEAD AT 2026-07-21 01:23 PM"

An interesting observation worth more examination. It might be too extreme to dismiss it in its entirety as nonsense'. One way to do that would be to consider the difference between the best and the worst school district within a state. It might be even better to throw out the best/worst values and then compare the difference between states.

Harkening back the early days of WTOS with Bob Reitman:

On Monday nights (11pm to midnight) he would play an uninterrupted hour of Bob Dylan. Reitman referred to it as the "Holy Hour".

"How's the Reflecting Pool coming along?
#6 | POSTED BY LAMPLIGHTER AT 2026-07-21 03:28 PM"

"Trouble with a capital T'
And that rhymes with P' and that stands for Pool!

- apologies to The Music Man

Our station of choice was WTOS-FM in Wauwatosa Wisconsin (98.3: "Just below body temperature"), especially Bob Reitman's show.

"When Did FM Radio First Become Available in Cars?"

FM radio may have existed long before it became mainstream, but IIRC FM radio had a fringe (often "underground") appeal. I remember several low-power/avant-garde stations in my area sprouting up around 1967-1968. Sadly, as FM became more mainstream (i.e., as the FCC began to take notice), the playlists became less 'edgy' and provocative. Those early days (1967-1970) were a sheer delight and likely never to be repeated. Worse, they were soon replaced with DISCO. *sigh*.

"Everybody's got to believe in something.
I believe I'll have another beer."
W.C. Fields