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WHCA boots OAN from its rotation for breaking safety rules -- (link*) - Reagen Apr 1, 16:27 6
- This will make a big stink in conservative circles -- nm - ty97 Apr 1, 16:30 1
  - How will we know the difference? -- nm - Qale Apr 1, 16:37
- Because their reporter showed up when it wasn't their turn. You know what will happen? They'll show up anyway, and Trump will let them stay. -- nm - Mop Apr 1, 16:30 2
  - He'll give them CNNs seat. Maybe even pull the seat out a bit for them. -- nm* - VMan Apr 1, 16:36
  - probly -- nm - mud Apr 1, 16:31
- ha! -- nm - mud Apr 1, 16:28
Holy fuck. Adam schleshinger. Holy fuck. He's a young guy. Holy fuck. - loosilu Apr 1, 16:23 20
- I tried to find out if he had a pre existing condition -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 16:37 2
  - Not that I know of? -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:38 1
    - I couldn't find anything with a Google search but I only skimmed a couple articles -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 16:40
- He has three Emmys, including for co-writing the NPH Tony opener It's Not Just For Gays Anymore -- nm - ty97 Apr 1, 16:33 1
  - He was an EGOT contender. Dead at 52. Holy fuck. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:35
- Sink to the Bottom -- (link) - Reagen Apr 1, 16:32 [youtube] 8
  - Oh. Now I understand who it was. I’m with Tim, that first album was great! -- nm* - Qale Apr 1, 16:38 4
    - Stacy's Mom. He was a hell of a hit writer. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:39 3
      - This was his other band, which you probably remember from the TSAM soundtrack -- (link) - Reagen Apr 1, 16:41 [youtube] 2
        
        He had Ivy, their song "Edge of the Ocean" was used in cruise commercials. He also had Tinted Windows, you probably didn't hear the songs. - loosilu Apr 1, 16:44 1
        
        You shared them with me at the time. -- nm - Reagen Apr 1, 16:48
  - I was a fan of that and Radiation Vibe from the first album. And most of the first album, actually. -- nm - Tim Apr 1, 16:33 2
    - "Hat and Feet" was one of theirs I always loved just for its weirdness. -- nm - Reagen Apr 1, 16:39
    - (And was amused when they were nominated for Best New Artist for their third album.) -- nm - Tim Apr 1, 16:34
- I fear that 2020 is just going to be one long slomo In Memoriam segment and it's going to suck -- nm - ty97 Apr 1, 16:31
- Fuuuuuuuck. -- nm - Mop Apr 1, 16:29
- he wrote shitloads of songs you know. He was a jingle machine. He wrote That Thing You Do. -- (edited) - loosilu Apr 1, 16:28
- Yeah, that one stings. -- nm - znufrii Apr 1, 16:26
- Tinted Windows -- nm - Tim Apr 1, 16:24 1
  - It's an awesome album. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:25
Game of Thrones Season 8 Pitch Meeting (major spoilers, but funny) -- (link) - Beaker Apr 1, 16:22 [youtube] 1
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Pitch Meeting (also major spoilers) -- (link) - Beaker Apr 1, 16:35 [youtube]
I was across the street at the newsstand picking up ciga...something. And suddenly I heard some woman scream 'wooooo!' like she was at a party - ty97 Apr 1, 16:20 5
- It scares the hell out of my brother’s cat in Vancouver. He has to put on his stress vest and go hide under the bed until 9:30. -- nm - mafic Apr 1, 16:28 2
  - every night? It's been going on here downtown/west-end for 8-10 days -- nm - mud Apr 1, 16:31 1
    - Yep. He lives around Main and 5th. Pretty loud there. Odin the one-eyed cat is not happy. -- nm - mafic Apr 1, 16:45
- That 7 pm thing is great. Also, I need to quit something. I worry if this gets worse, the cheap something store will be deemed non-essential -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 16:24
- You should get a bad habit like legos. ;) -- nm* - . Apr 1, 16:22
Beverly Hills: Police have recovered 192 rolls of toilet paper after pulling over a stolen SUV -- (link) - budice Apr 1, 16:16 2
- The Beverly Hills Police Dept had the better tweet -- (link) - JD Apr 1, 16:18 1
  - my version starts: BHPD Deputy Chief, Axel Foley … -- nm* - Peglegpete Apr 1, 16:21
There's a terrific line in Private Parts that the people who hate Howard Stern listened to his show more than the ones who loved him. - David Apr 1, 16:13 12
- breathlessly? -- nm - mud Apr 1, 16:21
- This time of day I either bitch about Potus or evil Romulan chicks. The latter starts a ST fight -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 16:17 3
  - You hate on Peyton List, you get what you deserve. -- nm - David Apr 1, 16:23 1
    - Evil Romulans shouldn't have the name of a piece of paper with WRs who can't catch on it -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 16:25
  - BONZO VS. MOON! or romulans. I have no opinion about them. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:20
- I have been very hypocritical lately. I admit that. - Bacon Apr 1, 16:14
- "number one reason: to hear what he says next" - yep, I recall that part as well -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 16:14 4
  - lol yep. poor Pig Vomit -- nm - Jovian Apr 1, 16:20 3
    - Pig Vomit was awesome!! -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 16:21 2
      - oh yea, Howard struck gold with that casting. -- nm - Jovian Apr 1, 16:24 1
        
        W eeeeen B C -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 16:36
- I watched PP and enjoyed it. I was not able to listen to Stern. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:13
Trump asked about talking to Biden: "Oh absolutely, I would love to speak to him. I always found him to be a nice guy" -- (link) - budice Apr 1, 16:11 1
- It was a rare instance where he didn't take the bait. -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 16:12
Oh, btw, the Angry Staff Officer has a great little blog post on equating a pandemic lockdown to overseas deployment -- and ideas for coping. -- (link) - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 16:07
Trump 29 million Facebook followers. Obama 53 million. -- nm - Volnelk Apr 1, 16:05 3
- too funny -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 16:07
- 28.9M are Russian bots -- nm - Beaker Apr 1, 16:07
- Let Obama be Joe's VP -- nm - budice Apr 1, 16:07
LA: Prosecutors say engineer deliberately ran train off tracks in attempt to smash the USNS Mercy hospital ship at Port of LA -- (link) - budice Apr 1, 16:04 9
- He missed... by a lot. -- nm - Mop Apr 1, 16:28
- "Moreno has been charged with one count of train wrecking" -- nm - Reagen Apr 1, 16:26
- Are they charging him with a crime against physics? -- nm - Beryllium Apr 1, 16:22
- Wtaf? -- nm - znufrii Apr 1, 16:09
- Oh. Man. That's just begging to be an X-Files episode -- nm - JD Apr 1, 16:06 4
  - My instant thought, NCIS. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:07 3
    - I think I might be showing my age as well as when I gave up on network TV - JD Apr 1, 16:12 2
      - But aged fans is all that NCIS has going for it. -- nm - Qale Apr 1, 16:13 1
        
        I prefer to think of Mark Harmon as the reluctant teacher in Summer School -- nm - JD Apr 1, 16:16
Trump that isn't what she was going to ask. Public NOT medical personnel. Moron -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 16:04
So if there's a Baby Yoda... -- (pic) - JD Apr 1, 16:02 [Attachment] 2
- (that's creepily brilliant) -- nm - JaxSean Apr 1, 16:09
- I can't boo you because I started a sub-thread on them earlier -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 16:04
Also from b2, someone asked serious question about last rites in Catholicism. I just sent that question to my little bro. He is a Catholic priest who - loosilu Apr 1, 16:01
My cynicism is waning slightly. I just talked to opposing counsel on a case that will likely end up in trial and they were *civil*. Nice, even. - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 15:59 1
- I’ve had that too. People are being overall nicer -- nm - Pippy Apr 1, 16:27
To clarify, when I say the Catholic church isn't stupid. What I mean is, they believe science. They learned that lesson. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 15:58
1753 Roman silver coins hoard found in Poland -- (link) - Peglegpete Apr 1, 15:57 2
- I read that as Romulan. I blame Crash -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 15:58 1
  - If they are Romulan coins, it is time to freak the phuc out. -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 16:11
That Harley Quinn animated series pilot is magic. It's Archer, Clone High, The Tick, and Powerless in an orgy. -- nm - David Apr 1, 15:55 3
- I've only seen ads for it. And every single one of them is absolutely BRILLIANT. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 1, 15:58
- wha? -- nm - tRuMaN Apr 1, 15:56 1
  - tv series on DC Service...here's a scene -- (link) - Remlik Apr 1, 16:01 [youtube]
Will the mean reporters quit asking the vice-president about health care coverage for the poor and middle class? They're making him uncomfortable. -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 15:55
Pence is a better bullshit artist than Trump, hands down. Total bullshit but he smooths it out soooo good. -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 15:53 12
- He's a walking talking State of the Union. -- nm - Max Apr 1, 16:50
- Of course he is. He is a politician. -- nm - Spawn Apr 1, 16:02
- Trish just pointed out how he opens his eyes wide briefly. She thinks its a poker tell for when he is lying. -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 16:01 5
  - Remlik used to produce his damn radio show. Remlik needs to comment. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:03 4
    - it was so long ago...I just remember him being nice to us. but he's crap. -- nm - Remlik Apr 1, 16:07 3
      - According to Rachel Maddow, his personal lawyer, as well as his entire staff, are unbelievably nice, and respond immediately. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:13
      - Pence and Remlik sitting in a tree... -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 16:09 1
        
        It's fine because he's not a woman, if it's a woman and she's alone, bad bad bad. -- nm - Pence Apr 1, 16:10
- Trump just said this. OMG. Pence spoke for 5 minutes and didn't even answer your question. HAH! -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 15:56
- I fear him and Sen. Tom Cotton far more than Trump. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 15:54 1
  - as we all should. - Jovian Apr 1, 15:59
- far better. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 15:54
I actually prefer internet church services. By a LOT. -- nm - David Apr 1, 15:53 8
- I don’t see the appeal, personally. -- (edited) - znufrii Apr 1, 16:12
- It takes me a long time to get comfortable somewhere but once that happens I highly prefer in person - spamlet Apr 1, 16:09 2
  - Every single time I go to church, I feel more alone. I have zero in common with a single person. All of them very nice, decent people. I have zero point of connection. -- nm* - loosilu Apr 1, 16:15 1
    - You have a lot more than you think. - spamlet Apr 1, 16:22
- My family is very religious. For them, the church is their community. For me, when I go to church, I feel more alone than ever. That's why I do not go -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:04
- I mean, there is 18423% less cologne and perfume so that’s a bonus. -- nm - Qale Apr 1, 16:03
- I’m on the fence. I get easily distracted online. I enjoy the community of in person - Pippy Apr 1, 15:56 1
  - We are here to save your soul. Please bow your head....OOOOH A CAT VIDEO!!! -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 15:57
UFC No Surprise. Khabib v Ferguson is cancelled. for the 5th time. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 1, 15:47
Italy's growth RATE is on the steady decline for like a way or so? Numbers suggest they're on their very slow and painful way down for now? Yes? - JackDawson Apr 1, 15:46 4
- SO. mho. This will last about 18 months for them, with flareups. That's what happens. And this is where we are going. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:19
- The numbers seem to suggest they've plateau'd for the time being. I don't think they're on the backside of the mountain yet. -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 15:52 2
  - But are you talking about % growth numbers or total numbers? If the % growth numbers decrease it it just calculus--they're on the declining side -- nm - JackDawson Apr 1, 15:54 1
    - Their numbers haven't had a significant statistical change for three days, imo. That is why I think they're on a plateau. - crash davis Apr 1, 15:57
So should I go to the drive-in and if so, what should I see -- (link) - JD Apr 1, 15:46 2
- Yours is open? The one closest to us in Illinois is closed. -- nm - spamlet Apr 1, 16:24
- The Bloodshot/Fantasy Island double-feature looks like great option for mindless entertainment. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 15:53
Wut -- (link) - Reagen Apr 1, 15:45
Something to remember about most churches (aside from corporatized megachurches) ... - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 15:42 6
- Recovery meetings have moved online as well. Not as good but still work. -- nm* - . Apr 1, 15:48 4
  - Not as good. And there are trolls out there intentionally attempting to disrupt them. - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 15:51 3
    - The second part is sick. -- (edited) - . Apr 1, 15:57 2
      - It's just flippin' awful. Those trolls are near the top of my list of "Come the revolution, these folks will be the first up against the wall." -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 16:00 1
        
        They should be. -- nm - . Apr 1, 16:19
- Pack 'em in! -- nm - Spawn Apr 1, 15:45
Stelter: There are 100+ media outlets in the United States with bigger audiences and better journalistic reputations than OANN .. -- (link) - mud Apr 1, 15:41
If gun shops are essential you can make an argument for anything. -- nm - Spawn Apr 1, 15:40 28
- Bunny Ranch? -- nm - tRuMaN Apr 1, 15:55
- CA closed all of their gun stores. Big litigation coming over that. -- nm - jnine Apr 1, 15:47
- If liquor stores are essential you can make an argument for anything -- nm - JackDawson Apr 1, 15:47 2
  - Hospitals for alchies. -- nm - Spawn Apr 1, 16:00
  - I just shopped for that essential thing -- nm - budice Apr 1, 15:53
- There was a fascinating psychologist on Bill Maher who said in a crisis, people resort to what they know. That is why so many gravitated to guns. - crash davis Apr 1, 15:45 22
  - What DOESN'T cause that particular group to gravitate towards guns? - Cuzzin Todd Apr 1, 16:21 1
    - yes, but the weird thing is that this is the greatest move towards them ever...more than Sandy Hook, more than the black man getting elected... -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 16:26
  - Also, you can't keep people cooped up forever. Things are going to blow, especially when the virus hits the rural areas hard. That's where food comes - jnine Apr 1, 15:56 2
    - I had a guy tell me "Ammo will get me through the time of no money better than money will get me through the time of no ammo" -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 15:59 1
      - The Fabulous Furry Freak Bros sure have changed, the must have gotten into meth -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 1, 16:23
  - Again, no different than the reason certain things are considered essential in the local groups elsewhere. You take rich white people away from their - JackDawson Apr 1, 15:51 4
    - I'm not sure you quite understand what's going on there entirely. Most people, of all levels don't like being cooped up inside all the time. - . Apr 1, 16:06 3
      - (I'm not advocating that we close parks, I'm advocating that we apply the rules rationally and equally without favor for political party or socioecono - JackDawson Apr 1, 16:34
      - I understand it quite well, I don't think YOU are understanding or even care to understanding what OTHER humans needs or think simply because you've b - JackDawson Apr 1, 16:31 1
        
        What the F? -- nm - . Apr 1, 17:47
  - (Sorry Obama?) -- nm - Reagen Apr 1, 15:51
  - "... and toilet paper." -- nm - Beryllium Apr 1, 15:51
  - As I said, they've got guns, and lawyers. -- nm - . Apr 1, 15:50 4
    - I would watch a show called Guns and Lawyers -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 15:52 3
      - *starts scribbling down the outline for a spec script* -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 16:08
      - The song is called Lawyers, Guns, and Money. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 15:55
      - Even if it's just a bunch of ripped lawyers talking about their workouts and reps? -- nm - Beryllium Apr 1, 15:55
  - There is a legal argument for guns being "essential" under the Heller decision, but as a matter of common sense, I think "essential" is where you find - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 15:50 4
    - Right. There is sadly more legal precedent for guns being essential to the protection of home under the law than of anything else other than food and - JackDawson Apr 1, 15:53 3
      - Exactly. Every time I go back and read that damn decision, I loathe it even more. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 15:54 2
        
        Good on you for reading it. Like listening to Trump, I'd rather just not. -- nm - JackDawson Apr 1, 15:55 1
        
        If this litigation and appellate practice thing works out, I'm gonna do everything I can to get Heller overturned. - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 16:05
Adam Schlesinger, co-founder of Fountains of Wayne and composer of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, dies of coronavirus. -- (link) - jnine Apr 1, 15:39 4
- Holy fucking Christ. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 16:25
- Oh nooooo. -- nm - kelly Apr 1, 16:25
- Dammit -- nm - Tim Apr 1, 15:50
- Fuck. -- nm - Reagen Apr 1, 15:43

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