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Only morons are denying global warming. The current controversy is whether or not warming is caused by the "greenhouse effect," or is only a progression from the last Ice Age. It got colder; its getting warmer; at some stage it will start getting colder again. Personally, I doubt that humanity is effecting the process one way or another.
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Nope. It was Geese. Thousands of Geese. Their legs froze in the water and carried the lake away so it could melt as rain in the air - so da wittle geese could be free.
#2
If it had been Texas 'whites' who dragged a Hispanic from his car and beat him, you think the MSM would be touting it as a race crime? Just asking. /sarcasm off
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I tried to submit this last night for your delectation, Fred. I can only assume the title violates one of the proscribed word bans. I hope the article brought a smile to your face.
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I got an email today from the "Paypal Protection Service." To whit:
Dear PayPal Customer,
We apologize for the problem you encounter but your
credit card information could not be verifyed.
One possible problem could be that you
entered a different address than the one where you receive
your bills for this card. If this is the case, the solution
is as easy as entering the correct information.
If your bank has two addresses on file for you,
be sure to enter the address your credit card issuer
considers your primary address.
This address may be different than the address
where you receive your statements.
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1. Go to this link https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_home
2. Log in to your account.
3. Enter your credit card information.
4. Enter the address where you receive billing statements for this
card.
5. Click the "Confirm" button.
Hanging the mouse over the paypal.com URL shows the link actually pointing to 60.209.5.203/www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?_cmd=home. Whois tells us that 60.209.5.203 is Chunghwa Telecom Data Communication Business Group, of Taipei Taiwan.
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An armed security guard fired at least 10 shots at another guard during an argument outside a busy entrance to Walter Reed Army Medical Center early Wednesday, police said. No one was hurt. Good thing his marksmanship matches his anger management skills.
"This was rush hour on a busy thoroughfare. There were cars and pedestrians in the line of fire," said police Cmdr. Hilton Burton. At least two parked cars across the street were hit. The guard who was fired upon ran to a nearby house to call police. Retired in some haste, did he?
The other guard, Dwan Thigpen, 34, of Fort Washington, Md., was arrested and charged with assault with intent to murder. He was scheduled to appear in court Thursday, police said. Police and jail officials did not know whether Thigpen had an attorney. nor did they care.
A Walter Reed surveillance video of the shooting shows two civilians ducking to avoid the gunfire, Burton said. Washingtonians know what to do when the lead flies.
It also shows the two security guards arguing, and a third guard trying to break up the altercation. "There is a brief struggle between the security guard and the suspect, where the third guard is apparently trying to stop the suspect from taking his gun out of his holster," Burton said. The video then shows the first guard pulling out the gun, a 9 mm Beretta, and chasing and firing at the victim, and the victim running really fast
and trying to get out of the way, Burton said. Police were still reviewing the video, and there were no immediate plans to release it. The guards worked for Vance Federal Security Services, said Joe Gavaghan, a spokesman for the company, which contracts with Walter Reed. Vance is "cooperating with authorities investigating this incident," said Gavaghan, adding that the company could not provide additional details.
The hospital is the Army's premier center for treating injured soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. God, imagine what the wounded soldiers inside thought! Lock this fool in a cage and let children come by and poke him with sticks.
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Police on Wednesday were investigating how a naked couple fell four stories from the roof of a downtown office building to their deaths.
The man and woman were found near the sidewalk by a passing cab driver around 5 a.m. Wednesday. One person was pronounced dead at scene and the other died a short time later at a local hospital.
Clothing was discovered on the roof, leading authorities to suspect the couple, in their early 20s, may have been having sex. Their identities were not released.
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Another tragedy in the generations-long Gravity Wars.
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The roof of the building is pyramid-shaped.
that explains it...
/Pyramids act as effective resonators of randomly polarized microwave signals which can be converted into electrical energy.
One must be stringent tho, because if an observer has a climax then his/her data will probably be inaccurate and wholly deficient in empirical analysis and application of the scientific method.
AUSTIN, Texas A crowd attacked and killed a passenger in a vehicle that had struck and injured a child, police said Wednesday. Police believe 2,000 to 3,000 people were in the area for a Juneteenth celebration when the attack occurred Tuesday night. The man who was killed had been trying to stop the group from attacking the vehicle's driver when the crowd turned on him, authorities said. The Austin Police Department identified the victim as David Rivas Morales, 40. The child was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police spokeswoman Toni Chovonetz said she had no further information, including how many people were involved. The driver was able to get away and is cooperating with investigators, police said.
Juneteenth marks the day Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston in 1865 to share news of the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves two years earlier on Jan. 1, 1863. Under other circumstances, this would be called a "lynching."
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Everyone involved in it should ride the lightning. I don't care if it ends up being 300 people, they should pay because what they did is far worse than someone that accidently injures someone.
Any riots should be put down by miniguns and flamethowers.
#5
I doubt these thugs realize that this only encourages drivers to leave the scene of a collision without stopping to see if anyone is hurt. An eighteen wheeler plowing through one of these mobs came to mind for some reason.
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Redacted by moderator. Don't do this again. AoS.
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Illegals aren't the ones celebrating Juneteenth. Think more along the lines of Rodney King.
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"Juneteenth" What the hell is that? Sounds like another PC day bullshit excuse to go get hammered and act like animals. Where's the water cannon when you need it?
I don't think this particular excuse for anti social behavior has been picked up on the east coast yet.
I'll celebrate Augustith. I'll pretend that would be the day the No dogs or Irish allowed signs came down.
Dumb shits.
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What's the matter AoS, was it the use of the word "negro" that twisted your nickers? Or the statement of the obvious, that there is a great deal of racism and bigotry prevalent in the black community?
You redact my plainly stated comment, but you let the borderline stuff that follows stand? Idiot.
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Please, gentlemen.
Juneteenth is a perfectly fine celebration of the arrival of the news that the enslaved population of the United States had been declared free by Abraham Lincoln.
I am sorry (and more than a little angry) that this man was killed by a mob, but that is no excuse to denigrate the observance of such an auspicious day.
#13
The southern tip of Texas was sort of forgotten by the North. After awhile it was along the lines of "who is occupying the tip?", "Oh, no! We forgot. Better go free those slaves."
So that made Juneteenth ..
A unique celebration that reminds one of bureaucratic failure too.
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Juneteenth is a perfectly fine celebration of the arrival of the news that the enslaved population of the United States had been declared free by Abraham Lincoln.
That is very true, however, it has increasingly become a day when a lot of Blacks use slavery as an excuse to commit violence. Juneteenth violence happens a LOT more than what you hear about in the media. As someone that lives in Texas and has seen the violence grow over the decades as a result of PC tolerance, I have about had my fill of scofflaw behavior excused on the basis of race. There is a backlash coming, and it will not be pretty.
I am sorry (and more than a little angry) that this man was killed by a mob, but that is no excuse to denigrate the observance of such an auspicious day.
Denigration? That's rich. The only parties denigrating this "auspicious" day, are the bad actors among the celebrants. Like spoiled children, any excuse to tear something up.
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So it's a big deal in Texas. Fine. Celebrate it in in Texas. Why are they having riots over it in Milwaukee and Syracuse? You think poor Pat Kasthurirangaian had any clue what the hell was going on when he drove up on it in Milwaukee and got his head kicked in? I know I wouldn't, because I've never heard of the froiggin thing.
It's sad, embarrassing and wrong that a crowd killed a man. The perpetrators need to be brought to justice, and the man's family needs solace and comfort.
This whole thread is getting ugly, and we mods (and we've been talking this morning) don't like it. If the ugliness continues we're going to delete the whole post and all comments.
Whatever your opinion of Juneteenth, pot shots at an entire race of people won't be tolerated.
AoS
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06/21/2007 11:49 Comments ||
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You have to admit, its ironic that there is an increased amount of victims of violence that occur on a day that recognizes past victims of violence. Moreover, they are primarily perpetrated by those that share that legacy.
#20
pot shots at an entire race of people won't be tolerated.
Unless they are Arabs.
Seriously man, is this the first time you see pot shots at an "entire race of people" in this forum? Where have you been the last several years?
And why did you ever think you could have a forum that tolerated bigotry towards Arabs to the extent that it has, and not end up becoming a place where other sorts of racial bigotries also hang out to have the occasional smoke?
Welcome back, Aris. We don't take after all Arabs or all Muslims, just the ones who want to kill us. Which seem to be many. And persistent. You may not understand that, but most of us here do. The ones who don't hear from me and the other mods. AoS.
#22
Forgive us Aris. Let us learn from our Greek betters who have have killed wholesale by muslims, Turks, Arabs, Germans, Persians, Romans. To those who have slaughtered Greeks and I have failed to mention, apologies.
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Juneteenth 2007
In Milwaukee, crowds at the downtown festivities attacked cars. One driver was pulled from his vehicle and severely beaten before police arrived. A woman was also arrested during the festivities for assaulting a police officer.
In Syracuse, New York, several fights broke out amongst youths at the event and two people were stabbed. This lead to police shutting down the event early.
AUSTIN, Texas A crowd attacked and killed a passenger in a vehicle that had struck and injured a child, police said Wednesday. Police believe 2,000 to 3,000 people were in the area for a Juneteenth celebration when the attack occurred Tuesday night. The man who was killed had been trying to stop the group from attacking the vehicle's driver when the crowd turned on him...
The above are not opinions. They are major news events. Oh, and by the way Aris Katsaris, you need to distinguish between discussions of mobs of Arabs, Caucasions, etc., etc., vs mobs of criminals. At this time our biggest threat of criminal gangs wreaking havoc are out of the Middle East. So either as an Arab or as a Juneteenth African American organizer get your criminal element under control, or we will.
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I am also puzzled by the sudden PC syndrome going on here. Certainly I expect it from the mainstream media, who have so far failed to give any description of these lowlife criminals. Day in, day out, its always the same thing about the murderous criminal welfare dependent thugs "paleos" in the Middle East, but G*D forbid we dare mention it in any other context.
#26
I was following this thread this morning when N. Law, (probably not his/her real name) posted the redacted comment. It was quite benign, and no racial slurs were used.
I suspect that the "Pink" moderator bunched his shorts over the use of the Spanish word for black, and N. Law's comment regarding the lack of ethnic tolerance displayed by Americans of African ancestry. All in all, quite tame compared to some of the other stuff that is allowed to fly around here.
Then, when the moderator was called on their rather capricious moderating decision, a moderator applied that adorably childish picture of the black officer. Surprising, but not too much, as some of the moderators here display an astonishing lack of suitability for their role.
Just my opinion.
Disclaimer: I do not know N. Law.
First, it's salmon, not pink. Another moderator, Scooter, has pink.
Second, the Spanish word for black, used in the context it was used, was not a benign description of skin tone. Unless you've lived in a cave (Afghanistan?), you understand perfectly well where the conversation is going when someone throws up 'negro'. Rantburg is dedicated to illuminating the WoT, and this sort of rot is a serious distraction to us. We're not going to have it.
Third, the picture you refer to was not put up by a moderator.
Finally, if you don't like the moderators, no problem. There are plenty of web sites out there. That's the beauty of the Internet.
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Then, when the moderator was called on their rather capricious moderating decision, a moderator applied that adorably childish picture of the black officer.
#28
I think for most of us, this is not a matter of 'race' or color. To me, there's one race, humans. Either you are one or you're not. Which it is depends on how you act. I wouldn't care what color skin the people who commit acts like these have, as long as they're punished. If you commit an act of evil, then you deserve punishment. There are no excuses for what they did.
#29
Well, my momma told me the races on her side of the family are English, Italian, and Irish. And, and, and, all the people on my father's side are jack-asses.
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"Subtext: Blacks v Hispanics"
Yep, that's the one that the oh-so-politically-correct have trouble handling, or even comprehending. They also choke on "Blacks v Korean" too.
But as the mother of a friend of mine used to say (and imagine this in a heavy, southern and black drawl)
"Sugar, they is black, and they is white... and then they is trash!"
#32
Quite a number of us here at Rantburg descend from the sub-Saharan region of the planet. (Not me, that I'm aware of, but a good many others.) It's not capriciousness or a sudden attack of PC-itis to refuse to insult our own. Nor is it ever inappropriate to demand good manners from the posters. Finally, the Rantburg moderators are demigods acting in accordance with the site-owner's will. You don't like it? Leave. Like so many things worth having, Rantburg is a privilege, not a right.
#33
And why did you ever think you could have a forum that tolerated bigotry towards Arabs to the extent that it has, and not end up becoming a place where other sorts of racial bigotries also hang out to have the occasional smoke?
Tsk tsk, Aris. You can't just waltz in here like this and talk sense. You'll make their heads explode!
Like so many things worth having, Rantburg is a privilege, not a right.
It's also out in the public domain. So if Rantburg says something stupid, it's fair game to pile on the scorn. Complaining about that, or reminding others that this is a privately-owned website is rather weak. Grow up.
#2
Congratulations to us all for another successful trip around the sun! Drinks are on me! Now when you are done with your drinks, back on the bus. Next stop, Autumnal Equinox. All aboard!
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Sol hath indeed sticed. And is now begin to move other way.
Steadfast to go global, Muslim clerics in Kashmir have enrolled themselves in a university to learn English. Over 36 clerics from mosques across the state have enrolled for an 'Intensive English Course' at the University of Science and Technology in Awantipora. The clerics have realised English is well on its way to becoming a dominant global language of communication, which could help them convey the message of their religion to others.
Mohammad Hanifuddin, a cleric-turned English student said that we are learning English to teach others about our faith.The full-time course for one year would equip the clerics with better language skills, which they hope would help them travel outside the country. "English is the easy way of communication. Arabic is only limited to a few countries including Saudi Arabia. When we go to some foreign country such as America or Europe, we won't be able to communicate in Arabic and would need English for the purpose. We also need English in southern India," said Tanveer-Ur-Rehman Vani, another cleric-turned-student.
Interestingly, most of their teachers are women, who found their senior students more receptive and serious about the academics. "It's difficult a bit, but then these all are intelligent - as they are Muftis and Moulvis. Their motivational and learning levels are quite high. They are doing quite fine and hopefully would do so in the future," said Syed Rubina, an English teacher, Islamic University of Science and Technology.
Besides helping them overcoming language barrier, the course would also open up avenues for higher education to the clerics.
Mods: Am I having cookie problems? My last post ("Charges filed over outsourced uniform flags") turned up unattributed and the "Hello ryuge" is gone from the top of my page too.
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Did anyone tell them that only 3% of the entire US gives a rat's arse about their ridiculous line of shit?
#2
Hey Mr Hanifuddin - I think the world has got a very, very good idea about what your 'religion' is all about. Even behind the veil (ho ho) of Arabic, we've got a clue what you have in store for all us 'unbelievers'. So to you I say, in perfect colloquial english - go shove your 'message' where the sun don't shine.
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Eh, so what. Got that already in Florida and Arizona. Hasn't killed anyone yet to go outside and puff away instead of forcing nonsmokers to breathe that noxious crap.
And yes, smokers brought it on themselves by not telling rude smokers (the kind with some bizarre idea that they have the constitutional right to light up anywhere and everywhere) to knock it off.
#3
Maybe this is too simplistic but here goes. Maybe, the owners of privately owned establishments could just put up a sign that says something like This is a Smoking establishment. (Either partially or in its entirety) That way people could choose yes choose to enter the building either to patronize or for employment. Naahhh to simple right? Not enough victimization in that method.
We are about to have imposed on us (July 1st) mandatory non-smoking areas all over Britain. In public places, *and* in private places too. Pubs, clubs (public and private), restaurants, theatres and in a huge number of other places.
It is simply wrong to do this. People have the right to do with their lives what they wish. If a pub/club is a smoking establishment, I choose to go there or not.
Personally, I absolutely detest smoking - I lost both parents to smoking-related diseases and have never, ever smoked.
That is not the point. I should not have the state telling me what I can and cannot do with my own body.
Incentives work (tax breaks for fully non-smoking establishments), whereas forcibly telling people what they can and cannot do is morally repugnant.
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A multi-volume chronology and reference guide set detailing three years of the Mexican Drug War between 2010 and 2012.
Rantburg.com and borderlandbeat.com correspondent and author Chris Covert presents his first non-fiction work detailing
the drug and gang related violence in Mexico.
Chris gives us Mexican press dispatches of drug and gang war violence
over three years, presented in a multi volume set intended to chronicle the death, violence and mayhem which has
dominated Mexico for six years.
Rantburg was assembled from recycled algorithms in the United States of America. No
trees were destroyed in the production of this weblog. We did hurt some, though. Sorry.
