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Vrede too wrote:
Wed Jul 01, 2026 9:36 am
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Wed Jul 01, 2026 9:28 am
Who's TACOing first?


I'm wondering if we'll see a sudden TACO in order to sacrifice IVF parents on behalf of the worst AG in the nation.
I'm thinking we won't be hearing about this issue again in the hopes it just goes away.
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GoCubsGo wrote:
Wed Jul 01, 2026 10:39 am
Vrede too wrote:
Wed Jul 01, 2026 9:36 am
GoCubsGo wrote:
Wed Jul 01, 2026 9:28 am
Who's TACOing first?


I'm wondering if we'll see a sudden TACO in order to sacrifice IVF parents on behalf of the worst AG in the nation.
I'm thinking we won't be hearing about this issue again in the hopes it just goes away.
Abbott still has to sign or not.

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I've been seeing ads for a guy named John Rose, Republican running for TN governor. His ads say he's a CEO "like trump" and that he's "tough like trump." And Marsha Blackburn, also running, has ads that feature little videos of trump praising Marsha as a "fighter" (meaning she blindly follows whatever idiotic thing trump comes up with). I don't even know if a Democrat is bothering to run. If not, I'm gonna write my name in on my ballot.

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Mon Jul 06, 2026 9:32 am
I've been seeing ads for a guy named John Rose, Republican running for TN governor. His ads say he's a CEO "like trump" and that he's "tough like trump." And Marsha Blackburn, also running, has ads that feature little videos of trump praising Marsha as a "fighter" (meaning she blindly follows whatever idiotic thing trump comes up with). I don't even know if a Democrat is bothering to run. If not, I'm gonna write my name in on my ballot.
Several Dems are running in the 8/6 primary.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tenn ... ndidates_2
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Vrede too wrote:
Mon Jul 06, 2026 9:59 am
neoplacebo wrote:
Mon Jul 06, 2026 9:32 am
I've been seeing ads for a guy named John Rose, Republican running for TN governor. His ads say he's a CEO "like trump" and that he's "tough like trump." And Marsha Blackburn, also running, has ads that feature little videos of trump praising Marsha as a "fighter" (meaning she blindly follows whatever idiotic thing trump comes up with). I don't even know if a Democrat is bothering to run. If not, I'm gonna write my name in on my ballot.
Several Dems are running in the 8/6 primary.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tenn ... ndidates_2
I'm rooting for Adam "Ditch" Kurtz, Nashville pedal steel musician


:headscratch: Are those hot wings or dragons, and why is there a lime jello mold floating above his head?
Well, I'll vote for anything other than Rose or Blackburn. But Kurtz does look like somebody who doesn't take any shit. Not sure about his nickname, though. Somehow Ditch Kurtz don't seem like a winning thing. I just hope he didn't get the name from numerous episodes of waking up in a ditch on a two lane semi paved road.

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62% undecided in April, the Ditch Man at 2%. Future doesn't seem bright.
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GoCubsGo wrote:
Mon Jul 06, 2026 2:49 pm
62% undecided in April, the Ditch Man at 2%. Future doesn't seem bright.
It's TN, future doesn't seem bright for any Dem. May as well have fun.

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GoCubsGo wrote:
Sat May 30, 2026 9:32 pm
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Sat May 30, 2026 9:26 pm


Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins may win reelection after all.

Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent other women

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This was Maine's best dem? :shock:
I don't place automatic faith in 5 year old accusations from ex-romantic partners, but he's done. He has until July 13 to drop out if the ME Dem Party is going to replace him. Even then . . . :problem:
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I'm thinking there's a good possiblity it was his own Dems that bagged him. Collins is better off with him in the race, but if he bails and they can get Mills or somebody - maybe even Eddie from Nonsequitor - Collins may be toast.

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O Really wrote:
Tue Jul 07, 2026 10:59 am
I'm thinking there's a good possiblity it was his own Dems that bagged him. Collins is better off with him in the race, but if he bails and they can get Mills or somebody - maybe even Eddie from Nonsequitor - Collins may be toast.

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Hmmmm......

He's still under an Ethics Committee investigation for sexual harassment.

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GoCubsGo wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2026 1:55 pm
Hmmmm......

He's still under an Ethics Committee investigation for sexual harassment.

I suspect his ROI on the franchises will be significant. I believe he has half a dozen or so in Henderson County. Should be plenty for him to be very comfortable.

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Mon Jul 13, 2026 2:27 pm

I suspect his ROI on the franchises will be significant. I believe he has half a dozen or so in Henderson County. Should be plenty for him to be very comfortable.
There's six McDonald's in Henderson County?
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 3:30 pm
There's six McDonald's in Henderson County?
mcdonald's in henderson county north carolina

6 is about correct depending on exact borders, whether they own them all and whether they own any outside the county. Should be enough to get divorced and settle the sexual harassment lawsuits.
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Vrede too wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2026 3:43 pm
GoCubsGo wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2026 3:30 pm
There's six McDonald's in Henderson County?
mcdonald's in henderson county north carolina

6 is about correct depending on exact borders, whether they own them all and whether they own any outside the county. Should be enough to get divorced and settle the sexual harassment lawsuits.
:---P
I think it's four, but whatever.

They all get glowing reviews. :roll:
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GoCubsGo wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2026 6:35 pm
Vrede too wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2026 3:43 pm
6 is about correct depending on exact borders, whether they own them all and whether they own any outside the county. Should be enough to get divorced and settle the sexual harassment lawsuits.
:---P
I think it's four, but whatever.

They all get glowing reviews. :roll:
:lol: Think some of that is political?

Fletcher and Mills River are both still Henderson County. Along with the 4 in Hooterville . . .
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Mind boggling that the Christian right would vote for this guy.

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GoCubsGo wrote:
Thu Jul 16, 2026 12:20 pm
Mind boggling that the Christian right would vote for this guy.

Quite an insight on how soured the GOP electorate in TX had gotten with Cornyn.

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supesalemgr2 wrote:
Thu Jul 16, 2026 12:47 pm

Quite an insight on how soured the GOP electorate in TX had gotten with Cornyn.
Or...it's a cult.
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