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Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 12:33 pm**

Punisher wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:32 am Realistically the brain issues are the major thing holding me back.

For what it's worth, the clarity and accuracy of your posts has skyrocketed since the whole thing started. The progress, from where I sit, is noticeable and significant.

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 1:04 pm**

Blackhawk wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 12:33 pm
Punisher wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:32 am Realistically the brain issues are the major thing holding me back.
For what it's worth, the clarity and accuracy of your posts has skyrocketed since the whole thing started. The progress, from where I sit, is noticeable and significant.

I would agree with this. Content aside, the frequency of typos and incorrect words is way down. Heck, most of the posts are easier to read than LM's old posts.

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 1:15 pm**

Blackhawk wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 12:33 pm
Punisher wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:32 am Realistically the brain issues are the major thing holding me back.
For what it's worth, the clarity and accuracy of your posts has skyrocketed since the whole thing started. The progress, from where I sit, is noticeable and significant.

+1

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 1:26 pm**

Agreed

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:34 pm**

TheMix wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 1:04 pm
Blackhawk wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 12:33 pm
Punisher wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:32 am Realistically the brain issues are the major thing holding me back.
For what it's worth, the clarity and accuracy of your posts has skyrocketed since the whole thing started. The progress, from where I sit, is noticeable and significant.
I would agree with this. Content aside, the frequency of typos and incorrect words is way down. Heck, most of the posts are easier to read than LM's old posts.

I think a big part of that is that I relearning how to use spellchecker a bit better but it doesn't always pick tjings up. And I don't always remember to use ot.
But in general an outside viewpoint helps because I probably wouldn't notice a change if it's a slow increase.
So good thing is that other people see an provident. Bad thing is that memory is still wonky. Still forgetting things a lot. Couple weeks ago I got distracted and walked away from something I was cooking. Didn't cause a fire but it was very well down. Good thing it was corn beef hash because that's how I like it.
I now force myself to focus on cooking only if that's what I'm doing and so far it's working.
Still any progress is good progress so thanks to everyone who os seeing it.

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:38 pm**

Punisher wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:34 pm Couple weeks ago I got distracted and walked away from something I was cooking.

gilraen did that a couple weeks ago too. It was a pan with sugar water in it. It had almost completely burned away. So don't feel bad about that.

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:44 pm**

TheMix wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:38 pm
Punisher wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:34 pm Couple weeks ago I got distracted and walked away from something I was cooking.
gilraen did that a couple weeks ago too. It was a pan with sugar water in it. It had almost completely burned away. So don't feel bad about that.

My bigger question is why would you cook sugar water?

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:45 pm**

Punisher wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:44 pm
TheMix wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:38 pm
Punisher wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:34 pm Couple weeks ago I got distracted and walked away from something I was cooking.
gilraen did that a couple weeks ago too. It was a pan with sugar water in it. It had almost completely burned away. So don't feel bad about that.
My bigger question is why would you cook sugar water?

Because it's a lot cheaper than buying a mix for the hummingbirds. You heat it up to make sure the sugar fully dissolves. Then let it cool. But you do want to keep an eye on it while it's heating.

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:12 pm**

I melted a sauce pan boiling water once, and shattered a ceramic teapot by boiling it dry. In both cases it was because I let myself get distracted after I started them. It's a thing that normal people do on occasion.

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:14 pm**

My best friend always sets a timer. Because he knows that he has a tendency to forget. Something that I probably should be better about.

Also... sorry for derailing. Or derailing the derail?

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:38 pm**

TheMix wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:14 pm My best friend always sets a timer. Because he knows that he has a tendency to forget. Something that I probably should be better about.

Also... sorry for derailing. Or derailing the derail?

I have reminders for stuff everywhere and I update and review my google calendar, which I have set up a daily planner like a gazillion times a day.

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:51 pm**

Unagi wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 9:45 am Most people that are selling a home are also buying a home.

Most, but it's bad for the economy when it's nearly impossible for anyone to be a first-time home buyer. You want the rising generation of young adults to be able to build equity.

Posted: **Fri Oct 11, 2024 4:12 pm**

Right now, the only way to get a home is to have your parent croak, and you inherited it.

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 12:56 pm**

Holman wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:51 pm
Unagi wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 9:45 am Most people that are selling a home are also buying a home.
Most, but it's bad for the economy when it's nearly impossible for anyone to be a first-time home buyer. You want the rising generation of young adults to be able to build equity.

Yeah, this situation kills me. I honestly don't know if I should ever sell my house/downsize or keep it in the family - as the most precious thing we got.

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 1:03 pm**

It's great if your idea of a fun future is the entire population paying rent for corporate-run housing.

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 2:34 pm**

I, for one, look forward to living and working inside the AT&TDome™

Posted: **Sun Oct 13, 2024 11:12 am**

With all the farting Trump does at the microphone wheres the headline Trump trumpets on stage?

Posted: **Sun Oct 13, 2024 7:29 pm**

Trump rally in NE ends in disaster. Hundreds (thousands?) of people stranded as only one bus was available to take people back from rally location. Of course it’s some sort of liberal conspiracy, not Trump campaign incompetency:

https://twitter.com/grete77136anne/stat ... NcXCfN8s1g

Posted: **Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:00 pm**

tRumps out thats all that matters. So long you losers. Geez God when will they get a clue.

Maybe Musk and Tesla can get some AI cabs in there.

Posted: **Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:09 pm**

Grifman wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 7:29 pm Trump rally in NE ends in disaster.

Well, sort of. The first set of tweets is about the Trump rally in Coachella this weekend. The final one is a reminder that–and I know you will find this shocking–the exact same thing happened at his Nebraska rally. Four years ago. At least the Nebraska folks only had to walk one mile to the parking lot instead of five.

Posted: **Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:50 pm**

Why is Trump having a rally in Coachella?

Posted: **Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:53 pm**

He wanted to do a cover of Murder on the Dancefloor.

Posted: **Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:57 pm**

Alefroth wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:50 pm Why is Trump having a rally in Coachella?

He thought they said 'Nutella.'

Posted: **Sun Oct 13, 2024 9:50 pm**

milo wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:09 pm At least the Nebraska folks only had to walk one mile to the parking lot instead of five.

Can't leave early if you're isolated and away from transportation...

Posted: **Mon Oct 14, 2024 1:20 am**

Blackhawk wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:57 pm
Alefroth wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:50 pm Why is Trump having a rally in Coachella?
He thought they said 'Nutella.'

Posted: **Mon Oct 14, 2024 3:29 am**

The tone of this last phase of the election.

CNN:
Harris calls for unity and a coming together of all Americans.

Fox:
Harris calls for the death of all white men when she steals the election.

Posted: **Mon Oct 14, 2024 7:48 am**

Also CNN: Article on Trump's extreme new rhetoric, which would "transform the US" into a fascist dictatorship. The headline for that article is how that is causing Harris to "struggle to regain momentum."

Despite the polls, the mainstream media is currently doing everything in their power to dampen Harris' prospects and keep this race close.

Posted: **Mon Oct 14, 2024 9:18 am**

Trump is saying crazy things because his internal polling makes him worried. And he needs to stay in the headlines to drive MAGA to the polls for revenge.

Posted: **Mon Oct 14, 2024 10:35 am**

Zarathud wrote: Mon Oct 14, 2024 9:18 am Trump is saying crazy things because his internal polling makes him worried. And he needs to stay in the headlines to drive MAGA to the polls for revenge.

But according to him and the GOP their votes dont count. They should stay home and make new tinfoil hats.

Posted: **Mon Oct 14, 2024 8:13 pm**

Seems Trump campaign is working with X to keep damaging news OFF X.

In other words, X is now the equivalent of National Enquirer tabloid.

https://boingboing.net/2024/10/14/trump ... itter.html

Posted: **Mon Oct 14, 2024 9:07 pm**

Burn your Teslas!!

Posted: **Tue Oct 15, 2024 10:12 am**

I really hope this hits the major news outlets today. If you can watch the video, it's unhinged. I don't understand how he's even remotely viable. Remember when we decided yelling loudly was disqualifying?

Former President Donald Trump cut off answering any more questions abruptly at his town hall event in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on Monday — saying, "Let's not do any more questions. Let's just listen to music. Who the hell wants to hear questions?"

Trump then proceeded to spend several minutes doing nothing, while several different songs blared out over the crowd, taking no further questions and seemingly leaving even his own surrogate, Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) confused and unsure what to do.

...

"After multiple people passed out at this Trump Townhall, instead of taking questions, he just played the following songs while standing and swaying on stage: Ave Maria; Time To Say Goodbye; It's A Man's World; YMCA; Hallelujah; Nothing Compares 2 U; An American Trilogy; Rich Men North of Richmond; November Rain; Memory from Cats," she posted to X.

Posted: **Tue Oct 15, 2024 10:17 am**

The faithful are saying he was trying to give EMTs time to deal with the passed out casualties.

To me it seemed like he was just waiting to get shot.

Posted: **Tue Oct 15, 2024 11:49 am**

Totally normal:

Donald Trump abruptly canceled an interview on his economic plans with business channel CNBC, one of its anchors announced Tuesday. Joe Kernen, the conservative-leaning host of its flagship show Squawk Box, revealed the move during an interview with Charles Phillips, the Oracle chairman who is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, saying “Trump canceled.” The interview had not previously been announced by either side. Sources told the Daily Beast that the network had invited Trump to an in-studio sit-down on Squawk Box to take place later this week and that his campaign had initially accepted.

Posted: **Tue Oct 15, 2024 12:32 pm**

Smoove_B wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2024 11:49 am Joe Kernen, the conservative-leaning

leaning

That was my laugh for the day. Raving is a bit more accurate.

Posted: **Tue Oct 15, 2024 2:58 pm**

Just saw an interview supposedly on economics that Trump had on stage at some event with a host from Bloomberg. It was a disaster. Trump was all over the place, ignoring some questions, spouting all kinds of economic nonsense, totally unable to articulate, much less defend his proposed economic policies. There’s no way anyone could watch that video and think this guy is qualified to be president. Of course we’ve known this but this was downright embarrassing.

Just a few samples:

https://twitter.com/kamalahq/status/184 ... NcXCfN8s1g

https://twitter.com/acyn/status/1846240 ... NcXCfN8s1g

https://twitter.com/acyn/status/1846242 ... NcXCfN8s1g

https://twitter.com/accountablegop/stat ... NcXCfN8s1g

https://twitter.com/jamesfallows/status ... NcXCfN8s1g

Posted: **Tue Oct 15, 2024 3:00 pm**

I'm not sure this is a "disaster" as much as it's downright frightening. I'd like to think if any of us had family members rambling incoherently like this we'd get a medical evaluation, not suggest they would make a good PotUS.

Posted: **Tue Oct 15, 2024 3:03 pm**

Smoove_B wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2024 3:00 pm I'm not sure this is a "disaster" as much as it's downright frightening. I'd like to think if any of us had family members rambling incoherently like this we'd get a medical evaluation, not suggest they would make a good PotUS.

Be worried about them driving and try to respect their desire to not go to assisted living for as long as they don't seem like an immanent danger to themselves or others, anyway...

Posted: **Tue Oct 15, 2024 3:51 pm**

Respect the weave.

Posted: **Tue Oct 15, 2024 4:18 pm**

It means President JD Vance is a real possibility after the internal Republican coup.

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