DIY-HP-LED
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So in theory you could build a tunnel...
Now what do I/we do?
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DIY-HP-LED
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James yer under a lot of stress and I think I know the cause, stress is not caused by worry alone! Stress has been defined as the mind over riding the body's natural desire to choke the living shit out of some asshole who desperately needs it! This unfortunate stress reaction is common among those of Irish descent...Yea right?
I'm following Biden/Chappelle's lead and biting my tongue & not calling out his idiocy.
It really is time too chill out & focus on our most immediate threats, COVID-19 & the upcoming economic disaster on the horizon.
It's time for my Song of the Day
Jimdamick
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Actually, a great portion of my stress inducing factors has/have been eliminated.James yer under a lot of stress and I think I know the cause, stress is not caused by worry alone! Stress has been defined as the mind over riding the body's natural desire to choke the living shit out of some asshole who desperately needs it! This unfortunate stress reaction is common among those of Irish descent...
Trump is no longer a threat, he has been extinguished, which is a big relief
Now all I have too worry about is my family surviving COVID-19 (cases back up in my area)
But, generally speaking, I feel better now than I've felt in the last 4 fucking years, so all is cool for the moment.
As a matter of fact, I think I'll pop a cork & spill some wine, like right now
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Budley Doright
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Maybe, I’m retired lol.
DIY-HP-LED
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A used TBM real cheap on ebay and yer set, charge a toll!
Budley Doright
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But I could only travel halfway then I’d have to turn around
. Took the kids out in the boat last year and drove passed Bolt castle real fast “quick take a picture” and back into Canadian waters 
LOL.
Jimdamick
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Gotta finish itYea right?
I'm following Biden/Chappelle's lead and biting my tongue & not calling out his idiocy.
It really is time too chill out & focus on our most immediate threats, COVID-19 & the upcoming economic disaster on the horizon.
It's time for my Song of the Day
Jimdamick
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Sir Napsalot
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I had a bootleg LP from the "One on One" concert at MSG called "Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz" that was on transparent green vinyl with psychedelic splotches, but it got stolenThis one is dedicated to Donald J Trump
You can still buy used copies for ~$150, but they're all on blue splatter vinyl- I've yet to see another green one
Jimdamick
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In my mind John Lennon is amongst the greatest musicians/song writers (tied with Bob Dylan
) in the 20th century.I cried for 3 days when he passed.
DIY-HP-LED
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He was murdered by a lunatic with a gun, one of hundreds of thousands of victims of gun violence since then, another crime the republicans can wear around their fucking necks for eternity.In my mind John Lennon is amongst the greatest musicians/song writers (tied with Bob Dylan
I cried for 3 days when he passed.
DIY-HP-LED
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Go for it Donald, Mitch has got yer back, those Georgia senate seats mean nothing compared to your glory!
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Donald Trump has lost to Joe Biden, what's next? The presidential transition from hell.
We're in for a parade of horrors during Trump's remaining time in power. Change is coming, but along the way, fasten seatbelts for severe turbulence.
Our long national nightmare, the Trump presidency, is finally nearing an end. But the brutal reality is this: Get ready for another national nightmare now that Joe Biden is the president-elect.
In some ways, that nightmare was heralded by the reckless, inflammatory, irresponsible and unconscionable circus President Donald Trump put on Thursday night from the White House — declaring that his opponents were "trying to steal an election" and "trying to rig an election." Most networks cut away when Trump started to lie, but the stain still lingers, especially because he has said that he will not concede and accused Biden of "rushing to falsely pose as the winner."
It appears that Biden’s margin of electoral victory will make those despicable suggestions moot. So America can soon feel a sense of relief that we have a clear outcome, and gratitude to all the election workers and officials who kept the election itself on course with very few glitches and no signs of chicanery.
What then? The next nightmare, the transition.
Loser keeps power for months
America is unique among established democracies in many ways, among them the extraordinary length of time from an election to the actual transfer of power. Parliamentary systems that have a change in administration make the change overnight. We take 2 1/2 months. That period leaves the losing president in charge, with all his powers, while the winning president-elect prepares to take office.
In modern times, this is a complicated process, as the winner creates a large series of “landing teams,” groups of experts and former officials for each agency, department and office that interact with the existing government executives, career and appointed, to discuss policy history, take possession of key documents necessary to understand what the agency has done and why, and plan for a new agenda with a new team.
There are laws on presidential transitions that provide some protection for an incoming administration, including providing office space and support, and access to agencies. But the ability to have a smooth and productive transition depends heavily on norms.
Transitions are not always smooth, even if they occur within a party. Outgoing people are often glum and resentful, and they don’t always feel an incentive to take time from the jobs they are still performing to help their successors succeed in undoing what they have done. The best transition in modern times was the one from Republican George W. Bush to Democrat Barack Obama, because Bush and his chief of staff Josh Bolten, to their credit, went to great lengths to make sure that all the Bush people cooperated fully with the Obama transition teams.
Trump? He has repeatedly refused to commit to a peaceful transition and has complained about his own, referring over and over to the “witch hunt” involving his designated national security adviser Michael Flynn, among others. His antagonism toward Biden and his petulance are not the only problems.
First, there are the actions he can take as president that will make life for Biden as president more difficult and tumultuous. Expect a slew of executive orders and executive actions. We have already seen this in the weeks leading up to the election. One is designed to blow up the career civil service; it gives the president the authority to put protected employees into a new category that allows them to be fired at will with no appeals. Another opens up the full Tongass National Forest in Alaska to logging, mining and development. We are likely to get a lot more for drilling, fracking and other actions on public lands and more relaxation of clean air and water rules, just to start.
Of course, executive orders and actions taken by one president can be reversed by the next. But it can be a cumbersome and lengthy process, and sometimes, for instance in the case of logging and mining, damage cannot be undone. In 2017, Trump and his Republican Congress were able to use the Congressional Review Act to wipe out Obama-era regulations just by passing laws negating them, and they did that with abandon. If there is a Republican Senate, Biden will not have that option.
Firing Fauci and intelligence pros
Second, expect a slew of pardons — for Trump himself, for his family and staff, for his Cabinet and other officials facing possible charges of corruption and malfeasance. This alone will empower them to act in a reckless fashion, with no possibility of legal backlash, through Jan.19. This group could include the people at several federal agencies carrying out Trump's harsh immigration policies. It could also cover people who violate two laws intended to preserve records, the Federal Records Act and the Presidential Records Act. The desire to cover their tracks by deep-sixing incriminating or embarrassing documents will be strong, from the White House to the State Department to Homeland Security, Commerce and Education.
Third, under his likely illegal executive order on the civil service, Trump can fire Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Deborah Birx and many career scientists at the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and other agencies that he sees as being disloyal because they followed facts and science. Trump could also fire intelligence professionals who were loyal first to the United States and not him personally.
Of course, they can be reinstated after Jan. 20, but the disruption in the meantime will be substantial, some will have to take other jobs to pay the bills, and the process of reinstatement may be cumbersome.
more...
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Donald Trump has lost to Joe Biden, what's next? The presidential transition from hell.
We're in for a parade of horrors during Trump's remaining time in power. Change is coming, but along the way, fasten seatbelts for severe turbulence.
www.usatoday.com
Donald Trump has lost to Joe Biden, what's next? The presidential transition from hell.
We're in for a parade of horrors during Trump's remaining time in power. Change is coming, but along the way, fasten seatbelts for severe turbulence.
Our long national nightmare, the Trump presidency, is finally nearing an end. But the brutal reality is this: Get ready for another national nightmare now that Joe Biden is the president-elect.
In some ways, that nightmare was heralded by the reckless, inflammatory, irresponsible and unconscionable circus President Donald Trump put on Thursday night from the White House — declaring that his opponents were "trying to steal an election" and "trying to rig an election." Most networks cut away when Trump started to lie, but the stain still lingers, especially because he has said that he will not concede and accused Biden of "rushing to falsely pose as the winner."
It appears that Biden’s margin of electoral victory will make those despicable suggestions moot. So America can soon feel a sense of relief that we have a clear outcome, and gratitude to all the election workers and officials who kept the election itself on course with very few glitches and no signs of chicanery.
What then? The next nightmare, the transition.
Loser keeps power for months
America is unique among established democracies in many ways, among them the extraordinary length of time from an election to the actual transfer of power. Parliamentary systems that have a change in administration make the change overnight. We take 2 1/2 months. That period leaves the losing president in charge, with all his powers, while the winning president-elect prepares to take office.
In modern times, this is a complicated process, as the winner creates a large series of “landing teams,” groups of experts and former officials for each agency, department and office that interact with the existing government executives, career and appointed, to discuss policy history, take possession of key documents necessary to understand what the agency has done and why, and plan for a new agenda with a new team.
There are laws on presidential transitions that provide some protection for an incoming administration, including providing office space and support, and access to agencies. But the ability to have a smooth and productive transition depends heavily on norms.
Transitions are not always smooth, even if they occur within a party. Outgoing people are often glum and resentful, and they don’t always feel an incentive to take time from the jobs they are still performing to help their successors succeed in undoing what they have done. The best transition in modern times was the one from Republican George W. Bush to Democrat Barack Obama, because Bush and his chief of staff Josh Bolten, to their credit, went to great lengths to make sure that all the Bush people cooperated fully with the Obama transition teams.
Trump? He has repeatedly refused to commit to a peaceful transition and has complained about his own, referring over and over to the “witch hunt” involving his designated national security adviser Michael Flynn, among others. His antagonism toward Biden and his petulance are not the only problems.
First, there are the actions he can take as president that will make life for Biden as president more difficult and tumultuous. Expect a slew of executive orders and executive actions. We have already seen this in the weeks leading up to the election. One is designed to blow up the career civil service; it gives the president the authority to put protected employees into a new category that allows them to be fired at will with no appeals. Another opens up the full Tongass National Forest in Alaska to logging, mining and development. We are likely to get a lot more for drilling, fracking and other actions on public lands and more relaxation of clean air and water rules, just to start.
Of course, executive orders and actions taken by one president can be reversed by the next. But it can be a cumbersome and lengthy process, and sometimes, for instance in the case of logging and mining, damage cannot be undone. In 2017, Trump and his Republican Congress were able to use the Congressional Review Act to wipe out Obama-era regulations just by passing laws negating them, and they did that with abandon. If there is a Republican Senate, Biden will not have that option.
Firing Fauci and intelligence pros
Second, expect a slew of pardons — for Trump himself, for his family and staff, for his Cabinet and other officials facing possible charges of corruption and malfeasance. This alone will empower them to act in a reckless fashion, with no possibility of legal backlash, through Jan.19. This group could include the people at several federal agencies carrying out Trump's harsh immigration policies. It could also cover people who violate two laws intended to preserve records, the Federal Records Act and the Presidential Records Act. The desire to cover their tracks by deep-sixing incriminating or embarrassing documents will be strong, from the White House to the State Department to Homeland Security, Commerce and Education.
Third, under his likely illegal executive order on the civil service, Trump can fire Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Deborah Birx and many career scientists at the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and other agencies that he sees as being disloyal because they followed facts and science. Trump could also fire intelligence professionals who were loyal first to the United States and not him personally.
Of course, they can be reinstated after Jan. 20, but the disruption in the meantime will be substantial, some will have to take other jobs to pay the bills, and the process of reinstatement may be cumbersome.
more...
CunningCanuk
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Me too. I also cried when George died, another incredible musician/songwriter (“Something” is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, imo).In my mind John Lennon is amongst the greatest musicians/song writers (tied with Bob Dylan
I cried for 3 days when he passed.
it’s hard to believe that Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne are the only 2 remaining living members of the Travelling Wilburys.
insomnia65
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To me George is the greatest Beatle, the Brainwashed album is sublime.
Jimdamick
Well-Known Member
Oh, my God, what a band The Traveling Wilburys were.
The Cream of the Crop
RIP George/Tom/Roy
You were fucking magnificent!!!!
insomnia65
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Love the rocking chair in this.
Jimdamick
Well-Known Member
I loved all involved in that band, but this guy holds a very special place in my heart
Tasteofbrown
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this is what threw me over the edge as far as dealing with friends/family/acquaintances with differing viewpoints. Michael Nance was my acquaintance and my little brothers best friend since childhood. The great possibility that Mikes (and the other soldier with him, and others of course) blood is on 45’s hands....pounding chests and shouting “support our troops” is empty. It makes my blood boil.
Dryxi
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Exaggerates but says it all. The issues likely lose media coverage (no longer Trump issues) but are rarely fixed. I doubt with a red senate much more is done, and what is will be concessions Republicans are willing to give, as a way to put their stamp on the big ticket issues Democrats would like to enact. Now you just fight the issues minus Trump.
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Fogdog
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The guy seems confused.
Maybe he should get out more. This summer, Trump's goons swept the streets of Portland and his unidentified agents from Homeland Security kidnapped people to bring them in for questioning. Hundreds of violent vigilantes were flown in to Portland to bust shit up. All because people are resisting the growth of a militarized police force that is run by fascists.
There is a reality out there. Go find it. Don't believe me, go out there and see it for yourself.
I did. There is a real difference between Republicans and Democrats. To say otherwise is naive.
Also, vote.