28 Responses to “General Discussion, Thursday, June 17, 2021”
Stellars….
The photographer, Ben Gunsberger, is from Sydney, Australia…so perhaps that’s the location, also…
“The English name, dandelion, is a corruption of the French “dent de lion” meaning “lion’s tooth”, referring to the coarsely toothed leaves”…as you probably know, they are edible and good for human health…
What a darling lighthouse…Walton Lighthouse in Walton, Nova Scotia, Canada…
Newport Harbor breakwater from the Corona del Mar section of Newport Beach, CA…
Tribal People Try Krispy Kreme Donuts for the First Time
June 1, 2021
These Pakistani men are such wonderful characters. I haven’t run across any bios of them tp discover which province they live in. Unlike American “reality” shows, this series apparently is unrehearsed and the men give their honest opinions of various foods and products they haven’t seen or tried before.
Mornin’ Lucille. I noticed several men thought that if it came from America it would be good. That tells you something about how the world feels toward America.
Mornin’ All. It rained again last night. We only got less than a 1/2 inch after it rained (sprinkled) off and on all day. But, at least it was something.
Good morning, aus! We’re supposed to hit 80 degrees today. We’ve got a bit of a breeze going and so 80 will be very doable. Wish I had some personal transpo. I’d love to go out to one of the lakes and grab a bench for a couple of hours, maybe take a lunch along.
Good afternoon, WeeWeed! Yippee! Marking my calendar. I bet there are 50,000 or more wanting tickets. Will certainly need heavy security as you know the FBI and that incredibly ignorant leftie Garland would love trouble to spill out into the city with burning and looting so they can indict him for incitement, etc.
Opened the propane tank to check the levels, due to the impending tropical storm, and a bird flew out. Seems she made her nest insIde the cover! Her babies are newly hatched, wide open mouths, ready for more breakfast!
Aww, thanks for the picture of the sweeties. We have a wreath on the wall beside the front door and birds built a nest in it this year, but they soon abandoned, I guess not liking the amount of people coming and going. For some reason they did not build in my birdhouse like they did last year.
Good morning to all! Beautiful June weather here. We had a couple of sunny days in the 70’s this week, but it will be warmer today, with rain tonight and tomorrow.
Some of the things that appeal to me on YouTube are strange. Yesterday I found a Polish-based company that cleans dirty rugs on camera. Oddly soothing.
Americans’ Generous Spirit Only Grew During the Pandemic
Charitable giving increased in 2020 by 5% over the prior year.
By THOMAS GALLATIN / June 16, 2021
Despite a global pandemic that precipitated an economic lockdown resulting in millions of people losing their jobs, Americans and their generosity did not likewise take a downturn. Instead, because of the pandemic, the American people became even more generous. According to a newly released report, Americans’ charitable giving in 2020 increased over the year prior by more than 5%.
I am sitting here watching some yt videos. The TV is on, and muted, but I looked up and Biden is signing a bill making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday. Why? I might understand if the slaves had not found out in many, or all states until then, but this is ridiculous. It was in “one” state, if I have it correct. Or if it was a holiday in Texas it might make sense. Alveda King just said this will unite ALL Americans. Stupid woman. I am already against it. Have always been. I usually respect her, but there are some things she says that seem racist to me.
Ted Cruz said on Twitter that Juneteenth has been a holiday in Texas for 41 years. I didn’t know that either. If they want to have a holiday, so be it, but why not on the actual date (like July 4) rather than using it for an excuse to have a day off for Federal employees (and other union employees), because that’s what it is, imo.
I agree with you about that. Are we supposed to go back and choose another date for the end of WWII because there were pockets of soldiers who didn’t get the word until later?
Segregationist Joe Biden says Juneteenth is "a day in which we remember the moral stain and the terrible toll that slavery took on the country—and continues to take."
More emotional programming for black people that choose to opt in to the perpetual victim mentality.
“If you didn’t support Hillary in 2016, you ain’t woman. If you don’t vote for Joe Biden in 2020, you ain’t black. If you can’t see that the Democrats are exactly what they accuse everyone else of being, you ain’t smart.” – Candace Owens
Missed this earlier in the day…if states don’t have “standing”, who does?
The Courthouse of Shame….
BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare by a 7-2 Vote
By Cristina Laila – Published June 17, 2021 at 10:54am
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Obamacare in the latest GOP challenge arguing a recent change to the individual mandate made it unconstitutional. The highest court of the land in a 7-2 vote ruled the GOP challengers, 18 red states led by Texas, did not have legal standing.
Stellars….
The photographer, Ben Gunsberger, is from Sydney, Australia…so perhaps that’s the location, also…
“The English name, dandelion, is a corruption of the French “dent de lion” meaning “lion’s tooth”, referring to the coarsely toothed leaves”…as you probably know, they are edible and good for human health…
What a darling lighthouse…Walton Lighthouse in Walton, Nova Scotia, Canada…
Newport Harbor breakwater from the Corona del Mar section of Newport Beach, CA…
Have a perfectly lovely day!
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By Lucille on June 17, 2021 at 1:13 am
Tribal People Try Krispy Kreme Donuts for the First Time
June 1, 2021
These Pakistani men are such wonderful characters. I haven’t run across any bios of them tp discover which province they live in. Unlike American “reality” shows, this series apparently is unrehearsed and the men give their honest opinions of various foods and products they haven’t seen or tried before.
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By Lucille on June 17, 2021 at 1:32 am
Mornin’ Lucille. I noticed several men thought that if it came from America it would be good. That tells you something about how the world feels toward America.
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By auscitizenmom on June 17, 2021 at 8:37 am
Yes, they have expressed favorable opinions about America in some of the other videos, too. They like the quality of American products.
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By Lucille on June 17, 2021 at 2:57 pm
Mornin’ All. It rained again last night. We only got less than a 1/2 inch after it rained (sprinkled) off and on all day. But, at least it was something.
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By auscitizenmom on June 17, 2021 at 8:40 am
Whoops, hit the wrong key. Anyway, hope you all have a nice day.
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By auscitizenmom on June 17, 2021 at 8:41 am
Good morning, aus! We’re supposed to hit 80 degrees today. We’ve got a bit of a breeze going and so 80 will be very doable. Wish I had some personal transpo. I’d love to go out to one of the lakes and grab a bench for a couple of hours, maybe take a lunch along.
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By Lucille on June 17, 2021 at 3:02 pm
Mornin’ kids! Rally coming….
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By WeeWeed on June 17, 2021 at 8:45 am
Morning Wee. Did y’all finally dry out?
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By Menagerie on June 17, 2021 at 9:59 am
Mornin’ Menage! Yeah, we’ve almost gone a whole week without any rain.
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By WeeWeed on June 17, 2021 at 10:45 am
Mornin’ WeeWeed!
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By stella on June 17, 2021 at 11:16 am
Mornin’ Stella!
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By WeeWeed on June 17, 2021 at 12:52 pm
Good afternoon, WeeWeed! Yippee! Marking my calendar. I bet there are 50,000 or more wanting tickets. Will certainly need heavy security as you know the FBI and that incredibly ignorant leftie Garland would love trouble to spill out into the city with burning and looting so they can indict him for incitement, etc.
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By Lucille on June 17, 2021 at 3:09 pm
Afternoon Lucy!
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By WeeWeed on June 17, 2021 at 4:07 pm
Opened the propane tank to check the levels, due to the impending tropical storm, and a bird flew out. Seems she made her nest insIde the cover! Her babies are newly hatched, wide open mouths, ready for more breakfast!
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By czarina33 on June 17, 2021 at 9:34 am
Aww, thanks for the picture of the sweeties. We have a wreath on the wall beside the front door and birds built a nest in it this year, but they soon abandoned, I guess not liking the amount of people coming and going. For some reason they did not build in my birdhouse like they did last year.
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By Menagerie on June 17, 2021 at 9:59 am
How adorable! Mama probably thought she’d never be found out.
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By Lucille on June 17, 2021 at 3:14 pm
Good morning to all! Beautiful June weather here. We had a couple of sunny days in the 70’s this week, but it will be warmer today, with rain tonight and tomorrow.
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By stella on June 17, 2021 at 11:19 am
Love this!
https://twitter.com/RealMiniAOC/status/1405529881635524618?s=20
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By stella on June 17, 2021 at 12:53 pm
Some of the things that appeal to me on YouTube are strange. Yesterday I found a Polish-based company that cleans dirty rugs on camera. Oddly soothing.
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By stella on June 17, 2021 at 1:19 pm
PS: He has over a million views on some of his recent videos, so apparently I am not alone.
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By stella on June 17, 2021 at 1:34 pm
Americans’ Generous Spirit Only Grew During the Pandemic
Charitable giving increased in 2020 by 5% over the prior year.
By THOMAS GALLATIN / June 16, 2021
Despite a global pandemic that precipitated an economic lockdown resulting in millions of people losing their jobs, Americans and their generosity did not likewise take a downturn. Instead, because of the pandemic, the American people became even more generous. According to a newly released report, Americans’ charitable giving in 2020 increased over the year prior by more than 5%.
https://patriotpost.us/articles/80636
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By Lucille on June 17, 2021 at 3:18 pm
I am sitting here watching some yt videos. The TV is on, and muted, but I looked up and Biden is signing a bill making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday. Why? I might understand if the slaves had not found out in many, or all states until then, but this is ridiculous. It was in “one” state, if I have it correct. Or if it was a holiday in Texas it might make sense. Alveda King just said this will unite ALL Americans. Stupid woman. I am already against it. Have always been. I usually respect her, but there are some things she says that seem racist to me.
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By auscitizenmom on June 17, 2021 at 4:12 pm
Ted Cruz said on Twitter that Juneteenth has been a holiday in Texas for 41 years. I didn’t know that either. If they want to have a holiday, so be it, but why not on the actual date (like July 4) rather than using it for an excuse to have a day off for Federal employees (and other union employees), because that’s what it is, imo.
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By stella on June 17, 2021 at 4:17 pm
I agree with you about that. Are we supposed to go back and choose another date for the end of WWII because there were pockets of soldiers who didn’t get the word until later?
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By auscitizenmom on June 17, 2021 at 4:27 pm
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By stella on June 17, 2021 at 5:34 pm
“If you didn’t support Hillary in 2016, you ain’t woman. If you don’t vote for Joe Biden in 2020, you ain’t black. If you can’t see that the Democrats are exactly what they accuse everyone else of being, you ain’t smart.” – Candace Owens
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By Lucille on June 17, 2021 at 6:18 pm
Missed this earlier in the day…if states don’t have “standing”, who does?
The Courthouse of Shame….
BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare by a 7-2 Vote
By Cristina Laila – Published June 17, 2021 at 10:54am
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Obamacare in the latest GOP challenge arguing a recent change to the individual mandate made it unconstitutional. The highest court of the land in a 7-2 vote ruled the GOP challengers, 18 red states led by Texas, did not have legal standing.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/06/breaking-supreme-court-upholds-obamacare-7-2-vote/
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By Lucille on June 17, 2021 at 6:26 pm