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Spike Warbird
Spike Warbird

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ACommonDeplorable
ACommonDeplorable

I had a random thought. At the start of Trump’s term I felt like there were a lot of technical issies with press conferences and such. I feel like those are largely ironed out. It just occurred to me that a lot of that equipment had not seen much use in the 4 years prior while Joe was in hiding, and may have needed to be taken out of the mothballs, so to speak. Might be a fun dig.

CFP Fan
CFP Fan

Randy Quaid is not happy with the casting of Anne Hathaway for the upcoming “Days of Thunder” sequel.

The actor, 75, who starred in the original 1990 film with Tom Cruise, took to social media to air his grievances regarding the decision, shortly after Cruise and Hathaway appeared in an Instagram Reel announcing the sequel set to hit screens in 2028.

“We need Nicole [Kidman] back. Don’t be a pussy @TomCruise,” he posted on X Saturday. “You need the original girl. It’s not personal; it’s filmmaking. Anne isn’t sexy, because and if you haven’t noticed, she’s pregnant.”
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Wiregrass Summers
Wiregrass Summers

“Tuskegee University is back in the national spotlight as president Mark Brown, a retired Air Force major general, defends the university’s dress code and its expectations that students be workforce-ready before graduation.”
https://1819news.com/news/item/tuskegee-university-president-dr-mark-brown-doubles-down-on-student-expectations-amid-dress-code-debate

CFP Fan
CFP Fan

No 💩, their “socialist” label is only meant to fool the weak, most people recognize that it Communism, full stop.

The Democratic Socialists of America are pushing for a federal government spending spree on everything from reparations to the Green New Deal that could top $200 trillion over the next decade, a shocking new report reveals.

CFP Fan
CFP Fan

My colorist’s father was just diagnosed with a rare cancer. and he was cleaning subway tunnels down by the WTC.

The number of 9/11 cancer victims has skyrocketed 1,680% over the past decade — fueled by rare variations of the disease, according to new statistics released as the grim 25th anniversary of the attacks nears.

NJCowgirl
NJCowgirl

Hey Fan. More people have died from 911 related illnesses than died on 911. Scary.

CFP Fan
CFP Fan

I know, words cannot convey the ripple effects of that monstrous tragedy.

CFP Fan
CFP Fan

FTS: Data leak exposes Andrew Tate’s online empire.

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CFP Fan
CFP Fan

Convicted cab driver rapist Gurmeet Singh stripped of US citizenship 15 years after assaulting passenger:

Gurmeet Singh, now 55, was convicted in 2014 of the violent sexual assault of his young female passenger, who fell asleep as he drove her to her East Village apartment after picking her up from Williamsburg in May 2011, weeks before he filed his naturalization application. According to a victim impact statement read by prosecutors at Singh’s sentencing, the woman woke up to find the cabbie on top of her and holding a knife against her throat, asking her if she wanted to live.
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CFP Fan
CFP Fan

This gala has been a tacky mess for decades. I was fortunate to attend one when mattered, but I cannot recall the theme.

While I am no fan of Galliano’s work, I find this kind of hypocritical since they honored Karl Lagerfeld. Lagerfeld, himself has been in trouble, many times, for making inflammatory and controversial remarks, throughout his career, even when he designing for Chanel. Despite that, I respect Lagerfeld’s talent and thought his show, was very good.

John Galliano is out of Met Gala 2027 after intense backlash over antisemitism:

The designer announced the news on Monday in an Instagram statement, writing, “After much reflection and discussion with all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time.”
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Dee
Dee

😔 sad

GRAND CANYON UPDATE: 1 dead and approximately 15 people remain missing or unaccounted for after a devastating monsoon flash flood ripped through Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch. Emergency crews and the Arizona Dept of Public Safety have successfully airlifted more than 62 stranded hikers out of the inner canyon, but urgent search and rescue operations remain active.

Infrastructure damage is severe—essential footbridges have been swept away and key trans-canyon routes are heavily compromised.

CLOSURES: Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, and the entire North Kaibab Trail are strictly CLOSED until further notice.

https://x.com/D_Pheenyx/status/2094417629226373467?s=20

Irishsmithy
Irishsmithy

This is a horrible human tragedy but isn’t that are exactly where they need rain to fill the reservoir?

Dee
Dee

I’m not sure if I understand reservoir Irishsmithy. It’s the Colorado River.

Dee
Dee

New update :
Search and recovery efforts continue following the flooding in Grand Canyon National Park. Two bodies have been recovered. Preliminary assessments indicate approximately 40% of the Transcanyon Waterline was damaged or destroyed. Forecasted weather may affect the timing and pace of operations.
https://x.com/GrandCanyonNPS/status/2094450492357185935?s=20

A HARD RAIN
A HARD RAIN

Pretty Please, be careful of what ya… Pray for.
Then, please, take extra care to.
Alert your neighbors of impending Miracles …
Thank You LORD !

NJCowgirl
NJCowgirl

I love the Colonial/Revolutionary War era. One of my favorite places is the Conference House on Staten Island. Built in 1680, it is a magnificent stone building without ever having to be anything else. It is located at the southern tip of the island, with a beautiful view across the water to NJ.
But it’s real claim to fame is that it hosted a (failed, unfortunately) Peace Conference on September 11, 1776. Attended by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Edward Rutledge representing the Patriots, and Admiral Lord Richard Howe (British naval commander) and Col. Christopher Billopp, loyalist and owner of the home. The meeting did not last very long with both sides not giving up their positions.
On Sept 12, they are having a re-enactment (and other good things) to celebrate the 250th anniversary.
A few links in case you want to go down the rabbit hole.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cTb9RlegIgw

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dcrj5anTTix/?igsi=ZWQxdWpobTZka3R3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp_r4GQ_Sg8

Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

❤️❤️❤️

CFP Fan
CFP Fan

So cool, I had no idea. I have been to Snug Harbor before, but was not aware of this, thank you.

CFP Fan
CFP Fan

Good morning.

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NJCowgirl
NJCowgirl

LOL!

CFP Fan
CFP Fan

🤣🤣🤣

Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

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Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

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NJCowgirl
NJCowgirl

Good morning Mama P. He was quite good!

Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

Remember when the right spewed so much hate at this man?
We missed the mark on this one.

I often don’t agree with his viewpoint, but I appreciate that he gives thought to the issues as they are presented instead of the boiler plate dem pushback.

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Dave
Dave

Happy 80th, I say 80th, birthday to Foghorn Leghorn!

Foghorn Leghorn’s first appearance was in the 1946 Henery Hawk short Walky Talky Hawky.
The cartoon was released on August 31, 1946.

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Oldrealist
Oldrealist

I’m older than Foghorn Leghorn 😳

Feeling really ancient all of a sudden.

NJCowgirl
NJCowgirl

Good Morning CFP Patriots! Happy Monday. 🙁

Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

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mouthy
mouthy

I have known a lot of immigrant Muslim physicians in my career. They have always treated me, my family, and my patients as kindly or moreso than anyone else. I will always believe that is still the case unless proven otherwise.

Oldrealist
Oldrealist

Houston is swamped with Muslim & Hindu physicians who immigrated here into cheap hospital and clinic jobs.

Can’t believe there aren’t thousand of actual citizens who wanted to be doctors, and aren’t, because medical providers only care about profit margins, and, the federal government helped them get cheaper foreign labor.

There is a nationwide shortage of doctors, everywhere, in all regions of the country.

Just do an internet search.

Dave
Dave

Happy 81st birthday to Van Morrison.
Born August 31, 1945

Brown Eyed Girl

https://youtube.com/watch?v=TWoFl_0UtjQ

A HARD RAIN
A HARD RAIN

Good Morning,
( Thank GOD it’s Monday ! )
If, Flock cameras are so good at tracking our every movement, then, why are we still covered up in Biden Border Jumpers ?
Love Ya!
GOD BLESS CITIZEN FREE PRESS !!!

Kittypigeon
Kittypigeon

Greece to get defense dome called Achilles Shield…….
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…..have they read this story?

Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

And are they not broke?

ChesterMcCloud
ChesterMcCloud

Can’t stand up for yourself.
“Italy to extend border checks on Spain
The Italian decision risks escalating and prolonging the confrontation over the Ceuta crisis between the two EU countries”
https://www.euractiv.com/news/italy-to-extend-border-checks-on-spain-as-ceuta-row-escalates/

Dee
Dee

Hello Monday….

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Texdeb
Texdeb

Hello, Monday! Good morning, Dee! The perfect message for the day!!!!

Dee
Dee

Good morning Texdeb ☕️

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

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The ’70s had better music but didn’t have the big hair and plunging necklines…

CFP Fan
CFP Fan

That is SOOOOOO me!

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

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Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

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Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

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NJCowgirl
NJCowgirl

Good Morning TC, you are killing it today!!!

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

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Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

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Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

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Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

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Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

Good morning from Missour-ah!
Must be Monday…
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Maris
Maris

Morning, TC.

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

Gmornin Maris

P D Q
P D Q

Somali man Mahamud H. Mahamed arrested in Minnesota for stealing a US flag. (He stole it to desecrate it.)

https://alphanews.org/vandal-charged-after-returning-twice-to-damage-american-flag-at-edina-location/

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

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Texdeb
Texdeb

Without a doubt!

CFP Fan
CFP Fan

Spot on!!!

💗 Hisssy 💗
💗 Hisssy 💗
A HARD RAIN
A HARD RAIN

Bless You, @ Dear Ms. Erika.