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6-14-25, 8:51pm

Alan replied to a thread What's for dinner? in Food & Recipes

Too late, our youngest grandson is stopping by tomorrow for brisket chili and he's already volunteered to take the remaining couple of pounds home...

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6-14-25, 8:46pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

I don't know if it's related but many Democrats were disturbed to see so many flags from other countries during the totally peaceful protests in Los...

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6-14-25, 3:59pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

Publicly wishing the US Army a happy 250th birthday since that sentiment seems to be lost in the thrill of the resistance.

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6-14-25, 3:51pm

Alan replied to a thread What's for dinner? in Food & Recipes

Speaking of large portions of meat, last week I spent 13 hours smoking a 15lb beef brisket which turned out wonderfully considering it's the first...

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6-13-25, 6:53pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

I think it's more reminiscent of the military parades we used to enjoy, well at least before the military became so unpopular during the Vietnam era....

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6-12-25, 8:16pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

I grew up in SE Mo, right at the top of the Bootheel, a half hour drive east to Illinois and Kentucky, a 45 min drive south to Arkansas. We called it...

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6-10-25, 6:02pm

Alan replied to a thread The Return of Greta Thunberg in Simple Public Policy

People stopped paying attention to all the claims of imminent death and destruction that never came. The champions overplayed their hand.

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6-9-25, 7:48pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

Neither did I when I was young but several years after leaving home I noticed that my entire extended family developed an accent I can only describe...

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6-9-25, 5:44pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

My wife says I do the same when we visit my youngest remaining brother. He's sort of a skinny Larry The Cable Guy, even sharing the name.

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6-9-25, 5:33pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

Yes, but I find a declarative statement followed by a question mark not to be a question at all.

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6-9-25, 5:23pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

I've learned to live with the shame.

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6-9-25, 4:54pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

That's a big negatory on the bottles of gasoline and a definite maybe on creating malaise, but only on those who find differing views upsetting. I...

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6-9-25, 2:34pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

LOL, well that's not the worst thing you've called me, luckily I'm not easily offended and it won't stop my participation in whatever discussion I...

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6-8-25, 9:17pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

A federal detention facility in Los Angeles where entrances/exits were blocked and rocks and bricks were thrown at employees trying to disperse the...

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6-8-25, 8:24pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

About 40% of them did vote for Trump, but not to make decisions on state issues. Of course we're not talking about a state issue in this case as the...

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6-8-25, 7:57pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

LOL, OK. I feel enlightened....or maybe just amused. Not sure!

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6-8-25, 7:42pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

Maybe provide a better response time when the peaceful little old ladies rush the incarceration center? Maybe provide the personnel to find and...

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6-8-25, 7:30pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

Mrs Walz gave us a first hand account of opening her windows in order to enjoy the smell of burning businesses. Was she lying?

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6-8-25, 3:27pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

I agree that it is a precursor, but designed to prevent another summer of "mostly peaceful protests" which destroy and harm communities. I'm not...

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6-1-25, 6:20pm

Alan replied to a thread The Daily Peeve / Rant in Dailies and Challenges

5'11" through middle age, more like 5'10" now at 70. If you're asking in order to determine the size of the couch, it's 84" wide from outside arm to...

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6-1-25, 10:37am

Alan replied to a thread Forum Hosting Update in SLF Business

Thanks to everyone who donated! After making the $499.50 payment this morning our donation fund stands at $104.32 to be applied to next year's...

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5-30-25, 4:25pm

Alan replied to a thread Doing a Drive-N-Eat in Central America. in Travel & Home Exchange

I don't think I've seen one since about 1971, and that was well before NBC news created 'red' states, which were at that time Democratic.

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5-30-25, 4:14pm

Alan replied to a thread The Daily Peeve / Rant in Dailies and Challenges

Only the heels, and only one of those! I was trying to be respectful. :devil:

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5-30-25, 9:26am

Alan replied to a thread The Daily Peeve / Rant in Dailies and Challenges

That's an important aspect of sofa's for old retired folks like me. Several months ago we purchased a new sofa, recliners and an easy chair. I got...

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5-27-25, 11:13am

Alan replied to a thread Forum Hosting Update in SLF Business

Today I received a reminder email that our annual forum hosting payment of $499.50 is due on June 1st. Anyone interested in making a donation through...

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5-22-25, 9:25pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

So, how much would you like to increase taxes on those low income citizens who currently pay little or none in order to stick it to the rich? The...

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5-22-25, 9:21pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/federal/latest-federal-income-tax-data-2025/ See the chart at the top of the page for all the numbers I...

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5-22-25, 10:19am

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

Yes, under a progressive system it makes perfect sense, I'm just curious to know what those who believe the top 1% or 10% or whatever aren't paying...

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5-21-25, 6:40pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

In 2022 the top 1% of income earners paid just over 40% of all federal income taxes. The top 10% paid 72%, the top 50% paid 97% and the bottom 50%...

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5-21-25, 6:22pm

Alan replied to a thread I Don't Consume Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Never Have Never Will. in Consumerism & The Media

Nope, I have simple tastes, UDF Natural Vanilla Bean for me.

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5-21-25, 5:49pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

That's interesting! Especially since the tax bill hasn't passed yet and negotiations on changes are still underway. I think the only thing we know...

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5-21-25, 9:46am

Alan replied to a thread Trans Days… in Simple Public Policy

It looks like the Supreme Court decided in a 7-2 ruling to return Maine Representative Libby's ability to represent her constituents, striking a blow...

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5-20-25, 10:08am

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

I wasn't aware of that. Perhaps it's time I update my resistance media reading list?

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5-20-25, 10:02am

Alan replied to a thread Trans Days… in Simple Public Policy

I think that may be the most accurate description of today's Democratic Party that I've ever heard. I wish I'd thought of it. ;)

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5-19-25, 10:12pm

Alan replied to a thread Government Coup in Simple Public Policy

I thought the parade was to celebrate the US Army's 250th anniversary, which just happens to coincide with Trumps's birthday....

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5-17-25, 2:47pm

Alan replied to a thread Trees…the enemy in Gardening & Farming

The tornadoes also hit my hometown about one hundred miles south of St Louis. Two people killed, one of which was the son of a childhood friend of...

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