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How we did it in the old Navy. ER December 4, 2025 4:17 pm (CurrentEvents)

How we did it in the old Navy II. ER December 4, 2025 5:09 pm (CurrentEvents)

Rocket man BuckGalaxy December 1, 2025 9:54 pm (CurrentEvents)

Collapse of the service access platform at Site 31 in Baikonur? BuckGalaxy November 27, 2025 12:54 pm (Space/Science)

SR72 RobVG November 20, 2025 1:00 pm (Off-Topic)

All I know is what I see on the Internet. ER November 30, 2025 7:21 am (CurrentEvents)

Yesterday was the 332nd day of the year 2025 ER November 30, 2025 1:41 pm (Space/Science)

Xi called Trump RobVG November 24, 2025 10:26 am (CurrentEvents)

"Pluribus" RobVG November 10, 2025 9:06 am (Science Fiction)

I'm a California Man BuckGalaxy November 27, 2025 2:35 pm (CurrentEvents)

This is not a drill. NOT a drill. General Quarters, General Quarters. All hands man your battle stations. ER November 24, 2025 4:58 pm (CurrentEvents)

Why the reflections? ER November 27, 2025 8:16 am (GeekSpeak)

A good summary of the lightbulb issue by TB June 11, 2011 12:10 pm

Trillion dollar plus deficits for third straight year by TB June 11, 2011 9:54 am

The peak of the meltdown? My god what BS! The economy was losing 700k jobs a month when ... by BuckGalaxy 2011-06-12 19:29:08
- That chart tells you all about Keynesian economics. And its record isn't nearly as spotless as you say it ... by TB 2011-06-12 20:44:03
Haven't we had these deficits since Nixon was in office? by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-11 19:33:50
- "Economic commentators have noted a pattern between changes in US national debt and US presidential terms over the last few ... by ER 2011-06-12 06:45:12
  - Note also this little Wikipedia caveat: It is worth noting that these figures do not include unfunded obligations. The U.S. government ... by TB 2011-06-12 08:45:00
    - (Columbo Voice)One more thing:(/Columbo Voice) On that first debt/GDP chart with all the Presidents on it (apparently we're leaving ... by TB 2011-06-12 09:27:00
      - I changed the Wikipedia page so the sources link to the 2012 budget instead of the 2011 one. I'm ... by TB 2011-06-12 10:39:52
      - Tom, I just showed VRB the data. You're free to interpret it any way you want. : ) by ER 2011-06-12 09:50:03
        
        No problem. You get bonus points for having data in the first place! I think the primary point of the ... by TB 2011-06-12 10:07:08

Casey Anthony by Eri June 11, 2011 7:22 am

Circumstantial evidence is usually not enough to land a successful prosecution, but when it start's piling up (rather much like ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-11 19:58:09
- I think saying she drowned in the pool was way stupid. They could have come up with better than ... by Eri 2011-06-13 06:46:41
Assuming she is indeed guilty, and I must concede the evidence so far does seem to confirm your judgment, I ... by ER 2011-06-11 07:57:58
- No kidding! They're just trying to muddy the issue. by Eri 2011-06-13 06:43:53

Texas Governor Rick Perry on Greta by mcfly June 10, 2011 9:52 pm

The man advocated texas secession from the union. How anyone who did that could be considered a viable candidate ... by BuckGalaxy 2011-06-12 19:34:20
- Blah blah blah Bucko by Jody 2011-06-13 08:27:01
- "Texas is a unique place. When we came into the union in 1845, one of the issues was that we ... by TB 2011-06-12 20:56:32
I don't know that much about the guy yet, either. You might find this hard to believe, but I ... by TB 2011-06-11 09:01:07
I think this is the man Democrats should fear. No one else in the GOP field is ideologically pure enough ... by ER 2011-06-11 05:09:55
- I seem to remember one time that Texas thought about seceding. I think we should let them... quickly. by Eri 2011-06-11 07:13:41
- TB's link about Texas and jobs ( below) is a platform worthy to run on as President. by Jody 2011-06-11 06:55:39
  - He's well-spoken, seems entirely genuine, is brash without being abrasive, has experience and a very impressive record. Yeah, if Perry ... by mcfly 2011-06-11 08:36:45
  - Unfortunately, Jody, I don't think America really cares any more about performance or accomplishment. The forces of division and demagoguery ... by ER 2011-06-11 07:15:44
    - It's all about performance and accomplishment. And ideas, which, when you think about it, end up being inseparable from ... by TB 2011-06-11 07:42:25
      - I hope you're right, Tom. Because if you're not, this country is finished. by ER 2011-06-11 08:02:33
        
        It's easy to forget the cycles just in our own lifetime. Or remember how, during both the good times ... by TB 2011-06-11 08:38:42

Arizona fire photos by TB June 10, 2011 4:15 pm

In Southern California, we call that "Summer" by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-10 17:31:37

Turning off the cell phone before takeoff by TB June 10, 2011 2:20 pm

Well, if they're anything like those sound control devices at my high school theater, then I can definitely see why ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-10 17:34:11
Some 20 years ago, I once had an airline stewardess request I turn off my headphone transistor radio because there ... by ER 2011-06-10 14:50:48

Dead count for Joplin tornado now 151 by Eri June 10, 2011 2:14 pm

More on Texas and jobs by TB June 10, 2011 2:02 pm

Politics and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by TB June 10, 2011 10:09 am

Panetta: Iraq will ask for some US troops to stay by TB June 10, 2011 9:24 am

I call bullshit. Their puppet government might, but the people will complain. by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-10 17:37:21

Gingrich self-immolates. by Eri June 10, 2011 6:23 am

Actually, I don't think this is really Newt's fault. His campaign was in trouble, but its early and he could ... by ER 2011-06-10 21:34:05
This is a little scary. The premise now seems to be that if you're not running like an obsessed ... by TB 2011-06-10 19:50:12
..... So, President Gingrich vacations on the Black Pearl. IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW. by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-10 17:38:34
Another paleface bite dust, kemo sabe. by ER 2011-06-10 11:57:10
- LOL! Have you no reverence for the dead? by Eri 2011-06-10 14:15:31
  - He ain't dead yet. I still see a ticket with him and one of the harpies in our future. by ER 2011-06-10 17:34:05

Finally! Something good to watch out for. by Eri June 10, 2011 6:15 am

Meh.... I'll ONLY be satisfied when they start showing prices by volt in "gas" stations. by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-10 17:41:02
Another triumph for Barack Obama!! Not really, but since he got blamed for them going up, he's entitled to take ... by ER 2011-06-10 12:07:36

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