[Check out the next advance in AI generated video as demonstrated by Sora, OpenAI’s text-to-video model. The technology has now advanced to where the machine can create a realistic and natural looking video from a textual description as its only input. Take a look at some samples here. So, during this election year what would Biden have Trump say, and conversely, what would Trump have Biden say to the American people? (H/T to correspondent) gjr]
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161 responses to “Sandbox – 16feb24”
Ha hahahahahahahaha! I thought that just abolishing the police was going to usher the inner cities into peaceful productive paradise(s)? Inner city denizens all working together to create that vibrant and prosperous future!
It’s from Fox News so progressives should probably just ignore it! Maybe take a day trip down to Hegenberger, catch an A’s game at O.co?
What could go wrong?
https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/frightened-oakland-restaurant-owner-calls-citys-crime-epidemic-worst-ive-ever-seen
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A VERY PUBLIC EDUCATION: SF brings back 8th-grade algebra, admits ‘equity math’ failed.
Or “maff” as some call it.
https://www.joannejacobs.com/post/sf-brings-back-8th-grade-algebra-admits-equity-math-failed
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How’s that Hunter Biden bribery scandal going?
🤣🤣🤣
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Sounds like desperation on the part of the administration….!
emoji, emoji, emoji
It hardly matters in any case …..blanket pardons are coming.
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Idiot Juanita 11:21 – It’s going just as it arrived. Covered up as best as a corrupt admin and press can make it. As fishy and I and others have pointed out several times. pardons all around, so don’t you worry your pretty little head about it.
Interesting to see Juanita gloating about the success of a corrupt justice dept.
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fishy 11:14 – Really love the King of Krime Fighters, Governor Hair-Gel:
“California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted the “completely unacceptable” rise in crime and announced a surge of 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland…”
Now, I could have sworn that anyone complaining about crime just a minute ago was slammed as “repeating Republican talking points”.
Of course my memory must be getting bad because I could have also sworn those same folks were telling us 24/7 that the border was totally under control and anyone saying otherwise was just hyping racist and xenophobic nonsense. Now those same folks are talking about a “border crises”. Golly – is my memory that bad or, or, or – oh – it’s election year.
Never mind.
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Posted by: Scott O | 16 February 2024 at 12:26 PM
Yeah…..Governor Isuzu is very much like The Pride of Scranton in that he likes to show up and sound like a regular guy and drop lines like “Completely unacceptable…”, and “What the hell is going on here….”, etc as sound bites!
Tough guy phrases that make delicate male reporters quiver but do nothing about the problem.
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lol. That figures.
https://www.businessinsider.com/nikki-haley-wants-verify-your-identity-on-social-media-2023-11
Nikki Haley says anonymous social media accounts and bots pose a “national security threat.”
“Every person on social media should be verified by their name,” Haley told Fox News on Tuesday.
“When you do that, all of a sudden people have to stand by what they say,” Haley said.
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Posted by: scenes | 16 February 2024 at 01:52 PM
“When you do that, all of a sudden people have to stand by what they say,” Haley said.
Punchy™ Haley?
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Trump fined over $350 million in NY fraud case with more to come. Can’t do business in NY for three years. It’s time for all you Trump Chumps who contribute to this blog to pony up and support your guy.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/verdict-expected-friday-trumps-370-million-civil-fraud-trial-rcna138720
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Posted by: psul “will really have nothing to Iive for when Trump is gone” Empty | 16 February 2024 at 01:59 PM
It’s time for all you Trump Chumps who contribute to this blog to pony up and support your guy.
…..why?
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“Nikki Haley says anonymous social media accounts and bots pose a “national security threat.”
And who would verify and administer that?
The Just-Us Dept? How do they mete out punishment – cut you off from the internet? What if an AI entity wants to set up shop on social media? I’m pretty sure they have human rights just like some animals have now. What if the bots on social media are more entertaining and truthful than humans?
So many questions in the Brave New World.
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Not until the appeals are finished, Punch.
Good chance it will all be struck down by an appelate judge.
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Why? Because he needs money so if you believe in Trump as you and the others on this blog consistently do (you, Gregory. Scenes, Scott, Bessee, etc) time to pay u much like the wants NATO to pay their bill or else he’ll sic Putin on them.
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“time to pay u much like the wants NATO to pay their bill or else he’ll sic Putin on them.”
Man – I’m surprised Paul can even find his phone in his condition.
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The hundreds of millions of dollars of fines levied by Engoron is not due just yet.
Chances are it will never be due.
So, Punch, screw you and the horse you rode in on.
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…..like the wants NATO to pay their bill or else he’ll sic Putin on them.
Ahh Punchy™ you never disappoint…..your with your “Will complain about Trump for food” sign at the bottom of the offramp of life and constantly whine about other peoples money and how it should really be spent. No thought ever about the taxpayer when you’re swimming in change from the bottom of the guitar case….. all gloriously tax free.
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Time to cross the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in California off your charity list!
“We appreciate your dedication and contribution as a Self-Help Group Leader with our organization. As we discussed earlier during a phone conversation, after a thorough review of our guidelines and standards, it has come to our attention that there has been a failure to abide by Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion guidelines during your time as a volunteer,” the email stated.
It concluded, “Unfortunately, based on the situation, we have made the difficult decision to have you step down from your volunteer position, effective immediately.”
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/life-long-charity-volunteer-fired-not-understanding-pronouns
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Thanks Scott for being my proofreader. Gives me a chance to re post my piece.
“Why? Because he needs money so if you believe in Trump as you and the others on this blog consistently do (you, Gregory. Scenes, Bessee, etc) its time for you to pay much like he wants NATO to pay their bill or else he’ll sic Putin on them.
Posted by: Paul Emery | 16 February 2024 at 02:19 PM
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Update:
“Engoron ordered Trump and companies he controls to pay approximately $354.9 million, while sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr. are each ordered to pay approximately $4 million, and former CFO Allen Weisselberg must pay $1 million—totaling more than $450 million when interest is included, James’ office noted in a statement Friday.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/02/16/trump-ordered-to-pay-364-million-in-civil-fraud-case-as-judge-finds-ex-president-knowingly-committed-fraud/?sh=102540f35be4
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“Gives me a chance to re post my piece.”
LOL – you re-post the same crap ad nauseam all the time.
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Hooooboy! What a day for maggots. Informant lies about about the Biden kid. Trump guilty of fraud to the tune of >$350 million. Putin murders patriot after sucking Carlson down a p-trap. But for some reason the sycophants of the fool on the hill are focused on, on, on . . . Gavin Newsom?????
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Punch, punch, punch…
I’ve not pledged one red cent to Trump or any other candidate, while Germany and a bunch of other deadbeat countries did pledge to spend a minimum of 2% of their gross national product on their own defense… to assure they could hold their own and help the other NATO countries if the Blue Meanies were to do what NATO has always feared they’d do.
Are you really that daft?
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Show me one time Gregory that you did not support Trump on this blog when Trumps honesty, fitness and ability were the topics?
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Punch, show me one time where you reacted to a challenge by fessing up.
I don’t recall any instances of George having “Trump’s honesty, fitness and ability” as the topic for discussion.
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Posted by: Ripe Mango | 16 February 2024 at 03:09 PM
. . . Gavin Newsom?????
Great…..now it’s Individual Mango…..and why wouldn’t we talk about Governor Isuzu? After all he’s going to be taking President Brainstems spot at the top of the ticket
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By rights, Kamalala Harris should be at the top of the ticket.
It’s her turn!
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Posted by: Always a Street Busker| 16 February 2024 at 03:14 PM
I love the part where the senile street performer equates mild amusement and casual indifference towards a guy with full throated support!
In that scrawny chest beats the heart of a Zampolit!
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I thought I’d mention to the peasantry here that I’m pledged to cast my vote for the LIB otorhinolaryngologist in primary.
Not Trump.
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Yes but haven’t denounced Trump. Under Punchy’s Law Dictionary under “Rules of Evidence”, failure to condemn someone and not screaming like an escaped mental patient while you do is clearly the same as a hearty endorsement.
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Crap…..where’s an “award winning” editor when you need him?
In Punchy’s Law Dictionary under “Rules of Evidence”…..
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fishhole, you got a link for that?
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Once again fishole and Gregory show their support for Trump by making excuses for everything he does.
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Posted by: psul Bot| 16 February 2024 at 04:24 PM
Damn ….like a lemming of a cliff you are compelled to justify everything I say!
To quote a plump Mango….”you cant make this stuff up“!
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Punchy, do I have your permission to shoot you one or more times? Entry hole size can be as small as 5.56mm or as large as .45″.
Say yes.
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Rotten Mango – “Informant lies about about the Biden kid.”
Yeah – Hunter never got a dime and Biden was just making up another tall tale when he said he ordered the firing of the prosecutor.
I guess these days when the Blob charges you with something you may as well just admit guilt and show up at the prison. It avoids a lot of unpleasantness.
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Gregory 4:04 – “I thought I’d mention to the peasantry here that I’m pledged to cast my vote for the LIB otorhinolaryngologist in primary.
Not Trump.”
Not good enough – you have to chant along with Paul all the required Trump-Hate slogans.
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I expect some respect for spelling otorhinolaryngologist multiple times without cracking a dictionary. Even once!
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Posted by: Gregory | 16 February 2024 at 04:50 PM
Word!
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I noticed when I had copied/pasted the sentence, TypePad put a red underline on it.
Although now I see a red underline for “TypePad”.
Maybe try the British spelling of otorhinolaryngologist?
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You’d take typepad over me?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otorhinolaryngology
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By the by, it isn’t Amerikin or English spellin… it’s Greek equivalent.
oto
rhino
laryngology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laryngology
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I’ve been reading a lot of the “shock/horror” stories due to the news of the death of Navalny. Navalny kept telling everyone that Putin was a thug/murderer and Putin told him to shut up. Navalny didn’t and got the last laugh (we’re all laughing, right?) because Putin finally had him done in. Maybe folks like Navalny need to listen to their own words. Putin is a thug/murderer and he’s had plenty of others fall out of windows as it is so we really didn’t need Navalny to make a martyr out of himself to prove a point. Anyway – Putin is just so crude and old fashioned. In “our” democracy, we just rake the noise makers over the legal coals until they are too broke to make any more noise or just too damn tired or cowed to cause any trouble. Occasionally it can still get western – ask Seth Rich or Vince Foster.
Now we have this:
“Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao died after car went into Texas pond, sheriff says”
““On arrival Blanco County deputies along with Blanco County EMS and Fire recovered the body of Angela Chao from a pond on the ranch,” the statement said.”
“Ah hell – everbody done know Asians caint drive a hoot” said Sheriff Knownuffin.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/16/foremost-group-ceo-angela-chao-died-after-car-went-into-texas-pond.html
Putin is just so behind the times.
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Defenestration is so 19th century.
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Three hours and all of the Rebanofiles have heads buried in the sand regarding the biggest news of the day. What’s wrong? Putin kills a patriot, Trump loses nearly 400 million, and of course Hunter Biden case going south, only supported by MAGA “witness”. Yep, the uneducated trailer trash united.
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Putin killed a Russian patriot.
Trump hasn’t lost a penney yet.
Hunter Biden hasn’t gone anywhere.
Rotting tropical fruit speaks with forked tongue.
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Posted by: Rape mango | 16 February 2024 at 05:57 PM
What’s wrong? Putin kills a patriot: is there a question here?
Trump loses nearly 400 million: Get back to us after all the appeals are settled
…and of course Hunter Biden case going south, only supported by MAGA “witness”: Yeah like the bureau wouldn’t burn a source to help keep President Brainstem in office. Like that’s never happened before!
You should get together with Punchy and form The He-Man Trump Haters Club!
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Navalny died in Russian labor camp. Gonzalo Lira, an American journalist, died in a Ukrainian prison and Biden did nothing. Spare me the faux outrage. https://www.sierrathread.com/thread/obituary-to-freedom-american-journalist-gonzalo-lira-killed-in-ukrainian-prison
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Gregory
Once again you threaten my life with this
“Punchy, do I have your permission to shoot you one or more times? Entry hole size can be as small as 5.56mm or as large as .45”.
I’m adding this to the collection of threats to my life you have made against me.
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“Putin kills a patriot”
Like years ago and you can multiply that number by a lot. Putin was the top KGB man in East Germany.
I learned that when he came to power. What the hell else do you need to know? Gasp! He’s not a nice guy!!
Ever hear of Boko Haram? They attack civilians in villages and slaughter most of the folks and then haul off the cute females to rape at their leisure. Of course those are duskies, not sorta-white Jews in Israel so they just don’t get the press but who cares, right?
In southern Egypt, the adherents of the religion of peace have been slaughtering Christian Copts for decades but the Copts don’t have any connections in Hollywood so – shrug – whatta ya gunna do?
Sorry – not sorry – there is evil and mayhem all over the globe and has been since humans learned to chuck rocks at each other. I refuse to get all hot and bothered about one group of yahoos and just ignore another based on nothing more than than the word of ignorant talking heads that take their orders from whomever pays them the most dough. The current regime in China is far worse in any dimension you can think of than those drug-addled Brown Shirts from the Third Reich but we’re being told to play nice with them.
Cause they have a lot of money to wave in our face.
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