Re: Guest Post -- American Exceptionalism

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That's cute how the Argentinians still keep the Falkland Islands on their election maps.


Posted by: Spike | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 5:57 AM
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Islas Maldivas.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 5:58 AM
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With all the waffles.


Posted by: heebie-geebie | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 6:09 AM
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AND NONE OF THE INDIANS!


Posted by: OPINIONATED CONFUSED MOHAMED MUIZZU | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 6:31 AM
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If Mexico wants to pay for a wall, but not very much, I could use a new retaining wall.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 6:34 AM
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Maybe they could pay for a Wall of Sound?


Posted by: heebie | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 6:40 AM
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Or a Wall Street Journal subscription?


Posted by: heebie | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 6:41 AM
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Or Wall-E?


Posted by: heebie | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 6:41 AM
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Walleye trout?


Posted by: heebie | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 6:42 AM
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"Artificial Intelligence in Xochitl's Political Campaign:
Her campaign is notable for incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into her political ads[31][32]. The Mexican public has welcomed this AI use in politics as a positive development[33][34][35]. Inspired by Xochilt's AI-driven success, President Obrador has also adopted generative AI technology to sing his own heartfelt versions of Frank Sinatra's and Vicent Fernandez's 'My Way' in Spanish for the nation[36][37]."


Posted by: lourdes kayak | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 11:11 AM
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Maybe we should invade Mexico.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 11:18 AM
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Again?


Posted by: Spike | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 12:13 PM
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It hasn't been done since Poncho Villa attacked New Mexico with karaoke.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 12:43 PM
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There's a new Mexico?


Posted by: heebie-geebie | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 1:10 PM
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It's not that new anymore.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 1:29 PM
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Still newer than the old one.


Posted by: teofilo | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 1:57 PM
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1: They completely neglect Argentine Antarctica though.


Posted by: Otto von Bisquick | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 2:20 PM
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Ah nevermind, there it was off to the side of the map all along!


Posted by: Otto von Bisquick | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 2:21 PM
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Otto!


Posted by: teofilo | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 2:49 PM
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teo! Greetings and salutations.

Argentine Antarctica has been on my mind lately because I've been staying up late watching stuff like this.


Posted by: Otto von Bisquick | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 3:41 PM
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Have you tried "Columbo"?


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 3:44 PM
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I'm at Rascal's soccer practice to make sure he keeps it together enough to not get kicked off the team, and I cannot convey how fucking obnoxious my kid is. He is just hoarse with literal yelling nonstop, and swinging like a madman from intensely competitive to twerking on a teammate to just generally running in circles with his penny his head, all while nonstop shouting. He comes across like he's a good 3 years younger than the rest of the team, and also half-chihuahua.


Posted by: heebie | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 4:12 PM
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|>


Posted by: heebie | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 4:15 PM
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How old is he?


Posted by: teofilo | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 4:32 PM
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He'll be 9 in November.


Posted by: heebie | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 4:35 PM
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The kid playing goalie who is just singing full on R&B operettas is giving me life, though. So I guess there are other misfits if I get over myself for a sec.


Posted by: heebie | Link to this comment | 10-10-23 4:39 PM
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Is this the kid with OCD or the kid who kept throwing things at his teacher?


Posted by: mc | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 12:47 AM
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We can put a man on the moon but we can't discover the right CBD Male Enhancement. I have modified my CBD Male Enhancement expectations although I am not in favor of Male Enhancement Gummies.


Posted by: CBD Blue Gummies | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 2:21 AM
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27: There's so many, who can keep track. But: neither. It's the youngest.


Posted by: heebie | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 5:06 AM
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hey gang - kuhn rikon have a really good sale going on at the moment check it out if you're pressure cooker curious (or already wise to their glories!), love my kr & probably going to spring for a second (larger).

https://www.kuhnrikon.com


Posted by: dairy queen | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 5:34 AM
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The microwave ones? Those are the only ones I see on sale.


Posted by: JRoth | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 6:34 AM
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just generally running in circles with his penny his head

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Posted by: JRoth | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 6:34 AM
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The little vest they use instead of a team jersey.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 6:36 AM
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It's kids, so I'm not making the obvious joke.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 6:36 AM
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They're made out of netting with way too many holes in them, anyway.


Posted by: heebie-geebie | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 7:33 AM
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30: What is KR particularly good in? Pressure cookers, anything else?


Posted by: Minivet | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 7:45 AM
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At one point in my life, we had hundreds of them in our garage.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 7:45 AM
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From the perspective that I can imagine high-quality knives, pots, etc. exist, but I'm not very sensible to the difference and have been happy with basic Ikea-level stuff for all my adult life, plus one big Le Creuset casserole.


Posted by: Minivet | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 7:46 AM
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We have a "Martha Stewart" imitation of a Le Creuset that seems to work.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 8:00 AM
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30: I don't need cookware.
28: No comment.


Posted by: politicalfootball | Link to this comment | 10-11-23 8:26 AM
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33. I always figured it was "pinny" short for "pinafore" but I can't say I ever looked it up.


Posted by: chill | Link to this comment | 10-12-23 6:52 AM
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That makes a great deal of sense. I've never heard it before, but you must be right.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-12-23 6:55 AM
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36: don't know? they are known for their pressure cookers & i am v pleased with the one i have from them. suspect their reg cookware is also great, but if your ikea kit works for you, i'm just a pressure cooker convert/annoying enthusiast 😉.


Posted by: dairy queen | Link to this comment | 10-12-23 8:17 AM
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insert "that's great!" before "i'm just ..." , i don't know what happened there - v long day yesterday & late late plane ride home.


Posted by: dairy queen | Link to this comment | 10-12-23 8:19 AM
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pinny/penny merger


Posted by: Kymyz Mustache | Link to this comment | 10-12-23 2:33 PM
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peony


Posted by: fake accent | Link to this comment | 10-12-23 2:45 PM
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I still remember swimming in Peony Park, Omaha's premier fake beach.


Posted by: Moby Hick | Link to this comment | 10-12-23 2:48 PM
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I ordered a "white peony" beer (small craft brewery) and was amused that the brewer pronounced it as pey-OH-nee, like peyote. I had to escape before I started giggling.


Posted by: ydnew | Link to this comment | 10-12-23 4:18 PM
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