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Or it could simply be the colors of Bauman Moscow State Technical University. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/03/20/russian-cosmonauts-yellow-suits-are-not-inspired-ukrainian-flag.html

I had not, Joe. Been limited on the world the past few days, but listened to her (all fookin 9 mins and 46 seconds) and probably wouldn't have until you brought it up - thank you very much.

Dog pile on aisle 4!!!! Come on. Both parties have their share of dumbshits and pockets of cult-like behaviors, but that doesn't make everyone in the party bad. What about Spencer Cox?

My understanding is a grand jury found enough to have the DOJ probe more. Until they do their job and decide if there's something there or not; what does it matter. This thread got way too long on speculation.

Ow.

<smh> Sometimes I think we need a "Dumbshit Party/" Ya know, where we can point and say, "You belong over there."

I disagree with your analogy. Mission planning and setting objectives can fuel market (shareholder) value. The government need not be "involved;" just set policy.

Well, I'm not a fan of AOC's GND and think we'll find a solution to lower our CO2. Personally, I believe we can invest our way to a GND.

Answered.

I'm not sure how you wound up here, but have to assume it involved alcohol.

"Ethics laws generally restrict gifts to legislators as a means of preventing the possibility that a gift could appear to improperly influence official action. Many states place looser limits on gifts from friends and family than gifts from lobbyists or others with an interest in influencing a legislator. Gifts from family or close personal friends are commonly exempt from most restrictions. Some ethics laws specify the maximum dollar value allowable of a gift, or the aggregate value of gifts that may be given in a year. The range of limits states use may be as low as a few dollars per gift or meal, or as much as a few hundred dollars aggregately per year. The type of gift and circumstances in which it is given may determine a gift’s legality. Plaques, greeting cards, trophies, and other token gifts often are generally exempt from restrictions. A gift clearly motivated by personal friendship and unrelated to a legislator’s official position or duties will be exempt from restrictions in most states, as would emergency medical assistance. However, a gift conditioned upon a legislator taking a particular course of official action may be improper, regardless of the gift’s value." ~https://www.ncsl.org/research/ethics/50-state-table-gift-laws.aspx https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-5/chapter-XVI/subchapter-B/part-2635/subpart-B/section-2635.204 We have all kinds of laws regarding gifts from vendors, countries, etc. As a federal & state contractor; I could not buy anyone in my food chain, spouse or kid's dinner over fifty bucks. Even under fifty bucks could warrant a state or federal probe, so it just wasn't worth it. Personally, I'm willing to wait to see how it all shakes out. Do we want that person one heartbeat away from the Presidency to take over.

Must be fucking liberal chickens : )

I look at it kinda like I do the metric system. After awhile; you get used to it.

It's not for a lack of trying.

I'm really confused now. I thought everyone thought it was the GOP's fault.

True. One has to change out their magazines on a regular basis. Can't tell you how many times someone has complained to me they need their ejector fixed when all they needed was to change out the magazine (or spring).

Ahh. OK Didn't connect the dots. Thanks.

That was part of the proposal and I reiterated it again and my friends on the other side of the aisle declared that it was still short of removing the 2nd Amendment.

Again - “Global warming” refers to the rise in global temperatures due mainly to the increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. “Climate change” refers to the increasing changes in the measures of climate over a long period of time – including precipitation, temperature, and wind patterns. https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-difference-between-global-warming-and-climate-change#:~:text=“Global warming” refers to the,%2C temperature%2C and wind patterns.

We should go to Island or Stoner Time, Maaan.

Been out of town for a few days. To your point - it is being done. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/03/01-19418/identification-markings-placed-on-firearms-98r-341p As to the child shooting the parent - Again, biometric mountable cases start at $129.00. If you can afford a gun; you can afford a lock box. The proper storage of a weapon was discussed in the proposal earlier in this thread. If you guys don't write your congress critters; it's going to continue. I believe three more states went constitutional carry in the past week. One is just waiting on the Governor's signature.

Agree on all points. Our options back then were the Ford Pinto or Volkswagen. Now we have a litany of choices in PHEV & EV. And, my suspicion is this will escalate the timeline towards EV.

700,000 barrels A DAY.

To Ken's and your point - we cannot drill our way to energy independence, but we can use this as a bridge towards weaning off the petro-tit. Today, my s/o goes looking at EV's and PHEVs and moves towards ridding herself of a massive gas-eating lift-kitted Tundra. That may not mean much to you, but for the country girl; it's a large step.

We suck less. :) I think Venezuela is still a high-risk investment.