The Frankish Reich

So there you go. One weird lady speculated about Haitians eating cats and dogs. And it became Trump's go-to talking point in a his only debate against Kamala Harris.

So let's see where we are. Haitians apparently aren't eating your cats and dogs in Springfield. But some sketchy video says an African immigrant (close enough!) in Dayton (close enough!) may have put a dog/cat looking animal directly on a cheap ass grill. Close enough...

How this clown became a "serious" Fox News commenter says a lot about Fox News. He was Bill O'Reilly's comic relief ... If Bill hadn't been on tape urging a Fox employee to use the falafel on him, he'd still be doing those segments.

Yes and no. There are tons of lower level criminal gang members who aren't exactly living the high life in Haiti. Plenty of stories of mostly chickens being involved in voodoo/santeria practices in Miami. I really don't know of anything involving domestic pets ... Besides, these Springfield stories seem to be more about killing and eating geese, etc., for food. Hey, Hemingway as a poor struggling writer bragged about how he'd catch pigeons in Parisian parks, take them back to his apartment, and cook/eat them. That wasn't voodoo, it was survival ...

Yes, and this is the environment all of these Haitians are trying desperately to escape. Could there be human rights violators amongst them? Sure. Probably are some, and they're tough to weed out. Interesting story from about 20 years ago: a Haitian government human rights abuser was identified by some of his victims in Orlando. What was he doing there? Probably got asylum through fraudulently misrepresenting his past in Haiti. He was working a a boat pilot in Walt Disney World. WDW described him as a good worker; they had no knowledge of his true past. https://www.cnn.com/2004/LAW/01/15/crime.haiti.reut/index.html

"illegal" vs. "legal" - I mention that in these Haitian threads only because people keep saying "Haitian illegal aliens," which is probably (from a legal perspective) wrong. I don't think it matters when we're talking about Springfield, OH, other than to point out that they are allowed by federal law to be there. As for Haitians in general: I disagree about assimilation. It typically takes a generation, but I think that's pretty unfair about Haitians. Take a look at the NFL players with French surnames; they're typically Haitian, and they're fully "assimilated" to the United States. New arrival Haitians: remember they're from an extraordinarily poor and extraordinarily dysfunctional society. Despite that, they tend to be productive, taking the classic "jobs Americans won't do." They are also typically very poorly educated (not surprising given the economic situation there). Ask away about cultural practices, etc. Either I have some direct experience or know people who do.

Because her answers were so amazingly good. And Trump's were so amazingly wacky. That's all the proof I need.

I’m sure you are first and foremost in his mind right now.

In this wagering mad world of today, Al Michaels sly betting references fall flat.

So what QBs are in the trade market? Zack Wilson? Are street free agents? Where’s Flacco? Because even if Tua comes back in 4 weeks they are in deep doodoo with Skyler Thompson.

How airtight is that Tom Brady announcing contract? asking for a Fins fan

Right. The turnovers are always kind of random, but locking down their explosive plays/players was planning and execution. Damned impressive!

Amazing that they went into a season with SB hopes and a fragile starter and didn’t upgrade at backup QB.

On the long “miss” by Allen it looked like Allen was expecting MVS to cut to the sideline.

Kevin Kolb

I like Tua and I like watching that offense click (when it isn’t us on defense). Sad for the league. I’m glad there’s absolutely nothing to blame Hamlin for. It’s a dangerous game.

And there it is. On a meaningless drive Tua gives himself a concussion.

Who saw that coming?

Good old fashioned blowout!! Loving it.

So much for the Trump on Ozempic rumors. Bigger t!ts than Kammy, and I’m not talking about the girl

Coach Logic looking a little lost and sweaty.

Our team speed is highly underrated ...

When Cook started to emerge as a star last year, I said "wow, he's getting close to his brother's prime level." He's there now. Have we seen the peak yet?

Good old fashioned AFC shootout. Bring it on!

Benford right on it!