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Those things peck you know.
I really need to get my hands on that John Bolton book, say twenty million people.
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Those things peck you know.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Be careful out there!
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Hey Ian, I just finished your book The J Curve. A bit late to the game but interesting to see the 2006 perspective on things, knowing how it plays out 19 years later. Never thought I'd see the US 'sliding down the right side of the J curve,' but here we are.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
America: 56% don't trust Trump to handle law enforcement. 44% are criminals.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I hate sitting too much. In my office I stand up regularly and stretch my leg full out with my foot on a filing cabinet (a short filing cabinet.)
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Remember, he doesn't think he's going to Russia. He is completely untethered from the truth.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
So JD told the truth a lot.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump is never leaving office.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I suspect life outside of prison wouldn't be as great as Ghislaine wants it to be.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Love the maggot metaphor.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
"Grok is left leaning." Probably because Grok was created by smart people.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, now the question is does America care. Or is their love for him stronger than their morals. The world is watching and waiting.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
And it couldn't happen to a better guy.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
That's $232K on average per wire. I mean per transfer.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
The only thing I don't understand is this. His cult has no principals, sp why do they care if he's in the files and if he's a pedophile. Did they not know this all along?
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I can't believe that stupid piece of shit was able to focus long enough to write that garbage.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Come north my friend. It's hot here too, but not 100.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
That is actually coherent.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I hate subscribing. Not because of the quality of writing or writers. I hate subscribing to anything. Pay $2 a month for the rest of your life so you can read this.....no.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
He walks like an elephant.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Happy Father's Day Mark.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
That's exactly what my wife did (does).
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I enjoyed the reactions of the various people, especially mothers and fathers. I was less interested in the dresses.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
My wife used to watch that and I'd sarcastically call it Say No to the Show. I actually liked it. That host has a great screen presence.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
If y'all are so obsessed with the declining condition of octegenarian men, why do you keep electing them president?
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
21,000,000 million. Isn't that 21 trillion...
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😲
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm sure he would glady waive his no move at this point as long as he gets to pick his destination.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
This is great news, I haven't heard this until now.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Same thing for Canadians. I won't even cross the border for a day and I live an hour's drive away. .
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Does anyone else think the hens are manipulating the market price? I'm sure they hate Trump too.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Unfriendly yes, enemy no. Way too strong. Canadian here.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
The average American has no clue how badly you need Mexico to support your economy. You 👏 do not 👏 have 👏 a clue.👏
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Who?
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I think some people missed the sarcasm - so thick you can spread it with a knife.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
There's no country in North America either.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
The deterring of dissent should make the dissent even stronger, unless the dissenters are sheep.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Same name as my Dad! Great name.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I've never understood the 'extra.'
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Move around, shuffle my feet and start a sentence with "Well" or "OK".
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I check the names on every email I send. How do you not check the names?
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Anthony, it's not just Dems. It's the whole world except Republicans, and probably some of them. And it's not Tesla, it's Musk. He's worse than Trump. Almost as bad as they get.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Who's going to do that?
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
The best thing I've read all day. Inject this into my veins.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
That is baffling. Completely senseless. How can 20% still be selling?
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
This is the best news I get these days.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
My favourite is Lake Canada for the one lake that doesn't touch Canadian land.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Seth, as a Canadian i can tell you those are boos for Americans. First and foremost Trump, but also the rest of you for electing him the second time.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump is the one speaking gibberish.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I mean 'if they don't decide to cancel the anthem,' not the game. Game will be played. The anthem should be canceled.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
And if anyone doubts this, tune in to the hockey game tonight at 8 eastern and listen to the American national anthem, if they don't decide to cancel it.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
"As president Trump has said..." My brain checks out as soon as I hear those words.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
The same people that told me Trump has dementia, right as he was outsmarting your entire nation, are telling me Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian simp. Maybe she is, how is anyone supposed to believe it?
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
He can suck the water right out of Lake Michigan. We can't stop him from doing that.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
He's a Democrat. Tell me when a Republican votes no.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I am a big fan of electric cars and I also derive great pleasure from this chart. Cognitive dissonance driven by my hatred of Elon Musk.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
We better hurry up or we'll be 52nd.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Whoa good answer there at the last second. Quick on his feet, Carney is. I thought he was going to say something else.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Nobody said Trump was smart. Right??
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Canadians are like cats. Friendly, welcoming, peaceful, and if we're backed into a corner, we'll take on a dog 10x our size.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Half a nation.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
The Chicken in Chief. The leader of a nation of blowhard wimps.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
And just like that, the Pussy in Chief blinks.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Just like the pussy that he is, Trump blinks.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks Annie. Canadians are like cats. We are kind, friendly and welcoming and when we are backed into a corner we can take on a dog 10x our size. So buckle up, this will be fun.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Tell Chuck thanks for the tip. Instead of tariffs, we'll just shut off the pipeline. Since I keep reading how you idiots don't need anything from Canada. Who needs potash? Right?
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Hard to say. It's quiet right now. I'd say weaker but not sure.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Done. LCBO (Ontario) is clearing the shelves tomorrow. That's the World's largest buyer of booze.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes you did, Jeff.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Congratulations Annie! He's a lucky man.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
It reads like he doesn't speak english and just looked up the words on Google.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I've always wondered if whales have hair (only because they are mammals). Now I know.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I don't know which one of these clowns I hate more, so I will sit back and enjoy the fireworks.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I assure you we are not moving to MAGAT land.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
And he is somewhat recently separated from his wife.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
That said, the only way it would happen is if you forced it. And that wouldn't look good on your resume. By 'you' I mean the USA.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
You would be looking at a second California, politically speaking, both in population and left/ right leaning. Probably even more left.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Looking forward to the pics! I know what you mean about utter silence. I haven't been there but have been to places where the silence screams at you.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
To state the obvious, he will be 82. Nobody around him is nearly as popular as he is, and the only thing that exceeds his depravity is his incompetence. He can be punted out if he doesn't leave or die first.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
The first step in establishing universal health care is to want it. Many Americans, probably most, don't even want it. They think it's akin to communism. So if you can't cross the first hurdle, you won't get to the finish line.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I've never heard or seen the President's men, albeit incoming, use words like that.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
It really is cute that MAGA thought Musk would be on their side.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
VP says what about all electric car lunacy? He'd better watch what he says! The President won't like that.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
I liked that George. Good one.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
And 54 or 55 electoral votes, guaranteed Democrat.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Ken Adelman's book started me reading about Reagan, who was President while I was in high school, so I remember events, but few details, so I had a lot to learn. I will definitely read this book too. Reagan is/ was fascinating.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
My understanding is it's one of the most difficult jobs in the world, as you are heading the world's largest organization. Seems like 'not crazy' is a low bar, but then, you elect a clown, you get a circus.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
That is so funny.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Canada doesn't think that way. Doubt that Mexico does either.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't worry, I'd rather watch myself vomit.
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Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
If you are a true senator, you should not care about this. The whole point of a senator is to make sure things are done right. If they are willing to take short cuts, find another job.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Key word Mark: civil. It almost never is.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Great advice. I have made similar concessions.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
After choking on my coffee....yes, right, your house porn. I love the one word comments: like, want, no.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
They will cover up their burnt hand and say they'd rather have a burnt hand than live in communism.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Incredible cast. I remember watching it when I was a kid. It seemed good to an 8 year old.
Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi Don. Brian, Canada.