Fall of Empire

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by DKR, May 18, 2024.


  1. Wildbilly

    Wildbilly Monkey+++

    How many people does it take to drink that much tea?
     
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  2. Zimmy

    Zimmy Wait, I'm not ready!

    Due to health issues, I drink at least 180 oz daily. Most of it is water and the unsweet tea makes a nice change from the self-drowning monotony.
     
  3. Wildbilly

    Wildbilly Monkey+++

    I like to add some lemon juice or vinegar to my water occasionally, but NOTHING beats plain cold water when you are hot and thirsty. Hell, I've drunk warm and hot water and been glad to get it!
     
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  4. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

  5. johnbb

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  8. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

    The only growth industry in Alaska is the welfare-industrial complex.


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    "After I was threatened, I decided it was time to leave. But the five hours I spent at the camp was enough to leave me with a lasting impression: that this encampment, near the core of our downtown, is a site of misery and horror beyond what most people understand. Whether through intention or apathy, Anchorage has created a functionally lawless environment where violent people rule and vulnerable people experience cruelty on a regular basis.

    What is happening at Third and Ingra is a civic disgrace that no apologies, excuses, or other words can make up for. It is a sign of a city that has failed, and is continuing to fail, in its most basic duties."
    (Drugs, violence, and prostitution: A glimpse inside Anchorage's largest homeless camp - The Alaska Landmine)
     
  9. johnbb

    johnbb Monkey+++

    On our Alaskan cruise we stopped at Anchorage and I was not impressed ----the number of pot heads roaming the city was saddening
     
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  10. Zimmy

    Zimmy Wait, I'm not ready!

    I would think old man Winter would fix that every year. I suppose the rats find basements or something.
     
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  11. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

  12. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

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    not really - most shelters, as a safety issues, do not allow drinking or doing drugs int he shelters.

    Poor sods are so addicted they would rather freeze to death than give up the bottle or dope.

    Thier body, their choice I suppose.
     
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  13. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

  14. Wildbilly

    Wildbilly Monkey+++

    I'm a re-enactor, have been for 35 years, and in all those years I have never heard anyone gripping around a campfire about not having slaves. Granted, once every other blue moon or so it might be nice, but slaves are a lot of trouble. Remember, you gotta care for them from cradle to grave. Besides, modern technology has made hewers of wood and haulers of water unnecessary.
    What we do around the campfires is talk, sing old songs, drink some shine and talk a little treason. Remember, those old timey rifles, pistols and cannon are REAL! Besides, in a real war we would bring better, more modern weapons and ammunition...although a part of me would want to use my1853 Enfield rifle or Remington pistol. Most of us are older than the average Civil War soldier, but I'd wager that many of us are in better shape than much of the US Military/Law Enforcement and would be much more dedicated to the "cause", whatever that may be in a future Civil War.
    I re-enact because I have a love for history, and for my ancestors that made and lived that history. Yes, we lost to the Yankees...and maybe if we had killed another 300,000 or so it wouldn't be so bad, but history is history. As I told a snowflake once, just be glad that my granddaddy wasn't a Nazi!
    Nice read it gives me some Insite into the mind of a liberal.
     
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  15. johnbb

    johnbb Monkey+++

    Just read this ---News Max
    Our military under the direction of the President is supposed to protect this nations legal citizens our commander and thief has given billions away to foreign governments while our military is under funded under staffed WTF is going on the chicoms make a move and we will be sitting with our thumb up our ass.
    "Naval Strategy Urges Prep for China Conflict, but Is Underfunded"

     
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  16. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

    The cracks in the foundation of society widen

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    The Dem playbook in action....
     
  17. CraftyMofo

    CraftyMofo Monkey+++

    Just saw the D candidate say that Trump was so wrong to say Mexico would pay for the wall ($650,000,000). Well, we blocked that from happening, and paid:
    ($150,000,000,000).
    SMART
     
  18. johnbb

    johnbb Monkey+++

    150 billion that should be going to hurricane relief for legal citizens who have lost everything including the death of family and friends. Picture is worth thousand words just look all young males who look healthy ---my advice if your own country is a shit hole stay home and fix it don't ruin my country
     
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  19. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

    What happen when it all falls apart?

    Here is a French miniseries that look at the possibilities - 8 episode, with English subtitles.
    The Collapse - Apple TV

    Can be viewed on online as well for free.
     
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  20. Wildbilly

    Wildbilly Monkey+++

    Just watched the whole thing. It was very...French.
     
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