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Forum: Education 16th March 2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By Trebuchet
I'd actually call that a small company.

I'd actually call that a small company.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th March 2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 549
Views: 54,634
Posted By Trebuchet
It just doesn't stop for Boeing! A Chilean 787...

It just doesn't stop for Boeing! A Chilean 787 took a sudden dive over the Tasman Sea, injuring 50 people:

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The TL/DW: Boeing added a handy switch atop the back of the pilot's seat...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th March 2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 549
Views: 54,634
Posted By Trebuchet
I think you're misreading the article, due to...

I think you're misreading the article, due to some very poor wording:


I'm pretty sure they meant the Coroner's office said he died from a self-inflicted wound.

I watched the John Oliver video...
Forum: USA Politics 15th March 2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 1,163
Views: 51,035
Posted By Trebuchet
I gotta disagree with that. Sure, he'll...

I gotta disagree with that. Sure, he'll absolutely do anything that he THINKS may benefit him, or that benefits his ego, but he frequently categorically refuses to do things that would actually...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th March 2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1,491
Views: 52,667
Posted By Trebuchet
Not Elaine, her sister.

Not Elaine, her sister.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th March 2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 713
Posted By Trebuchet
All you need to do is contact Patrick Stewart,...

All you need to do is contact Patrick Stewart, the secret son of Adolph Hitler. According to This Guy (https://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/member.php?u=71882), who I kind of miss for no...
Forum: Education 11th March 2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By Trebuchet
I went from US Army to a small company, a medium...

I went from US Army to a small company, a medium company, another small company, a really big company, and then to retirement. Plusses and minuses to all of them.
Forum: USA Politics 11th March 2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 6,561
Posted By Trebuchet
And you know who was Vice President when it...

And you know who was Vice President when it happened? Liz Cheney's dad! LIZ CHENEY!! ELEVENTY!!!
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th March 2024, 11:37 AM
Replies: 323
Views: 12,207
Posted By Trebuchet
The only good raccoon is a dead raccoon!

The only good raccoon is a dead raccoon!
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 11th March 2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,373
Posted By Trebuchet
That's been apparent to pretty much everyone for...

That's been apparent to pretty much everyone for a long time.
Forum: USA Politics 6th March 2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 39,834
Posted By Trebuchet
Good riddance. Then again, she may be replaced...

Good riddance. Then again, she may be replaced by a open Republican, instead of a closet one like her.
Forum: USA Politics 4th March 2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,466
Views: 73,740
Posted By Trebuchet
They'll just echo his claims about Biden being...

They'll just echo his claims about Biden being out to get him and the whole system being rigged. After all, only non-white people and liberals can ever be criminals.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 2nd March 2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,439
Posted By Trebuchet
So will some Americans....

So will some Americans....
Forum: USA Politics 2nd March 2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1,466
Views: 73,740
Posted By Trebuchet
He's gonna walk. On everything. Probably.

He's gonna walk. On everything. Probably.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 1st March 2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 12,207
Posted By Trebuchet
Another story from the same page: ...

Another story from the same page: https://www.irishtimes.com/video/video/2024/02/29/campaign-calls-for-end-to-groping-of-molly-malone-statues-breasts/
Forum: USA Politics 29th February 2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 45,909
Posted By Trebuchet
Yes, because he was trying to save the nation...

Yes, because he was trying to save the nation from the stolen election. Just ask him.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 29th February 2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 12,376
Posted By Trebuchet
The folks in Iceland who've been keeping the Blue...

The folks in Iceland who've been keeping the Blue Lagoon facility open in the face of impending eruptions need to pay attention to this. Nobody's been hurt there yet. Yet!
Forum: USA Politics 29th February 2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1,629
Views: 121,048
Posted By Trebuchet
I'm pretty sure the SCROTUS is just kicking the...

I'm pretty sure the SCROTUS is just kicking the can as far as it can down the road in hopes of never having to rule on the issue.
Forum: USA Politics 28th February 2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 336
Posted By Trebuchet
McConnell is, of course in the Senate. There'll...

McConnell is, of course in the Senate. There'll be no big debate over his replacement, it'll be whoever Trump choses.
Forum: USA Politics 28th February 2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,347
Views: 48,499
Posted By Trebuchet
The bond company would hire independent...

The bond company would hire independent assessors, I assume. Nobody but a complete idiot (or a Republican, but I repeat myself) would take his self-appraisals at face value.
Forum: USA Politics 25th February 2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,872
Posted By Trebuchet
She married married Eric, FFS!

She married married Eric, FFS!
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 25th February 2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1,522
Views: 266,607
Posted By Trebuchet
May all your candles extinguish!

May all your candles extinguish!
Forum: USA Politics 24th February 2024, 08:08 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,872
Posted By Trebuchet
Or the United States of America, as goes without...

Or the United States of America, as goes without saying.
Forum: USA Politics 23rd February 2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 16,628
Posted By Trebuchet
Moron.

Moron.
Forum: USA Politics 22nd February 2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,872
Posted By Trebuchet
Trump's chosen GOP chair...

Trump's chosen GOP chair (https://apnews.com/article/lara-trump-rnc-donald-trump-9c25a74e096439cd7b0ac37c96530675)thinks the party should pay his legal bills!
Forum: USA Politics 22nd February 2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 37,565
Posted By Trebuchet
And Trump ahead of party!

And Trump ahead of party!
Forum: USA Politics 16th February 2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 992
Posted By Trebuchet
Exactly right!

Exactly right!
Forum: USA Politics 16th February 2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 992
Posted By Trebuchet
Trump. My number one issue is simply Trump.

Trump. My number one issue is simply Trump.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 16th February 2024, 12:53 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 1,375
Posted By Trebuchet
Wow! As retired Americans, it doesn't appear...

Wow! As retired Americans, it doesn't appear we'd qualify for any of those! And I only want to move 30 miles, to Victoria.
Forum: USA Politics 15th February 2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 385
Posted By Trebuchet
I did consider it, but it's not on the ballot.

I did consider it, but it's not on the ballot.
Forum: USA Politics 14th February 2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 385
Posted By Trebuchet
Pick Treb's Presidential Primary Vote

Not that it'll make any difference, but since we got a voter's pamphlet, why not? Election is March 12 so poll closes March 10. Candidates listed in order of the pamphlet. I'll vote for whoever...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 14th February 2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 1,375
Posted By Trebuchet
If I take the test, will they let me move there...

If I take the test, will they let me move there if Trump wins again? I thought half-seriously about it the last time, but it didn't look as if they were very welcoming.
Forum: USA Politics 14th February 2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1,063
Views: 57,210
Posted By Trebuchet
That's likely just a typo but I love it anyhow.

That's likely just a typo but I love it anyhow.
Forum: USA Politics 13th February 2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 16,628
Posted By Trebuchet
You can't make this stuff up: Florida Rep: This...

You can't make this stuff up:
Florida Rep: This Bill Doesn’t Target All Bears, Just “the Ones That Are on Crack” (https://www.loweringthebar.net/2024/02/florida-crack-bear-bill.html)

Other...
Forum: USA Politics 11th February 2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 39,834
Posted By Trebuchet
What is it he supposedly knew?

What is it he supposedly knew?
Forum: USA Politics 7th February 2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,490
Posted By Trebuchet
And you just KNOW who immediately claimed that! ...

And you just KNOW who immediately claimed that!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5a9UjM0VEVU
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 7th February 2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 683
Views: 15,692
Posted By Trebuchet
Taylor, please look up "Streisand...

Taylor, please look up "Streisand Effect".
Forum: USA Politics 7th February 2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,490
Posted By Trebuchet
But the Dems cheated! It's Fraud! They had a...

But the Dems cheated! It's Fraud! They had a guy come in from the hospital to vote!
Forum: USA Politics 6th February 2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,171
Posted By Trebuchet
Very popular with such folks when he was...

Very popular with such folks when he was President. Now that he's not, and has sold it, not so much.
Forum: USA Politics 6th February 2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 45,909
Posted By Trebuchet
And according to the morning TeeVee news, the...

And according to the morning TeeVee news, the ruling explicitly stated that it goes back to her even if he asks for an en banc hearing. He can still do that, but it won't do any good.
Forum: USA Politics 6th February 2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 1,368
Posted By Trebuchet
Unless President-for-life Trump just gives it to...

Unless President-for-life Trump just gives it to them!
Forum: USA Politics 6th February 2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 45,909
Posted By Trebuchet
But only THEIR elected President. They'd happily...

But only THEIR elected President. They'd happily see Biden frog-marched out of the White House in chains for crimes supposedly committed by his son.
Forum: USA Politics 5th February 2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,490
Posted By Trebuchet
An "encounter" does not mean "allowing in". It...

An "encounter" does not mean "allowing in". It can be stopping and turning back, stopping and arresting, etc. And you can have multiple encounters with the same individual(s).
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 4th February 2024, 06:11 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 19,712
Posted By Trebuchet
From Friday's XKCD (https://xkcd.com/2889/):

From Friday's XKCD (https://xkcd.com/2889/):
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd February 2024, 06:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,641
Posted By Trebuchet
Performance specs per Wikipedia...

Performance specs per Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockwell_B-1_Lancer#Specifications_(B-1B)):
Performance

Maximum speed: 721 kn (830 mph, 1,335 km/h) at 40,000 ft (12,000 m), 608 kn...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 3rd February 2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 342
Continuation Brexit XII
Views: 19,631
Posted By Trebuchet
But unlike the Germans, they didn't make it...

But unlike the Germans, they didn't make it stick. The House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is still at it!
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd February 2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,641
Posted By Trebuchet
And the time taken was far too short for them to...

And the time taken was far too short for them to have done that from scratch. Those targets, or at least the vast majority of them, were already on a list. The final decisions probably came down to...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 1st February 2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 342
Continuation Brexit XII
Views: 19,631
Posted By Trebuchet
Or the Germans in 1714!

Or the Germans in 1714!
Forum: USA Politics 1st February 2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1,418
Views: 98,753
Posted By Trebuchet
In-dick-table!!! IugCPsGXxcE

In-dick-table!!!
IugCPsGXxcE
Forum: USA Politics 31st January 2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,347
Views: 48,499
Posted By Trebuchet
That was pretty much his defense all along. I...

That was pretty much his defense all along. I think most other experts have said it doesn't hold water.
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