leh-nerd skin-erd

You’re a teacher. Who wants someone stopping the action mid-banger, bringing out the white board and drawing diagrams and whatnot. It’s offputting, Orlando, and if you’re grading on a curve…. All allegedly, of course.

A couple thoughts here. First, tragic outcome for the family and our political system. I’ve been against the death penalty for a long time, but should this perpetrator end up shot dead in the street it would be ok with me. Second, most definitely time to NOT jump to conclusions. Could be a right wing scumbag looking to start something, could be a left wing scumbag like Mangione looking to appeal to people who support this sort of thing, and all sorts of misdirection is potentially in play. Third…the facts of the shooting are precisely the reason the dopey senators stunt from this past week was so foolish. These days, assuming anything about anyone is not very unwise.

@Joe Ferguson forever get this to Sen Kaine and his wife next time you see him at one of those “Keys in a Basket” party you bored rich folk like. Just a different perspective on speaking the truth.

I had heard rumors about one person doing something crazy in 2016, and remember thinking if it was true, it was probably @bringmedaheadofjoanjett. I’m glad this has been cleared up.

Too soon Padilla, too soon!

St. Augustine is the South Central for wealthy retired white folk, I hear. That other vehicle may well have been the Tommy Bahama crew and had you pegged for Versace all day long. Next thing you know, sh-t goes sideways and there’s botox and high end hair extensions everywhere.

In no particular order… Yes. Most likely. I’m not so sure about that… Dammit, no, not this time. Says you.

Mods, please move to The Reliable Media v Alternative Scum please. There, and only there, the truth shall be revealed.

But he’s not being honest, not in the least. This was a political stunt. There’s no reason for a senator to sandbag a political opponent in a meeting like that. As a result, he was perceived a threat, neutralized, and they moved him on to greener pastures. Had Kaine an iota of integrity, he would have acknowledged the foolishness of approaching the stage in an animated and aggressive state and suggested next time…just call first to set a meeting and identify yourself. He may be an MIT whiz kid, but even a humble SUNY grad like me understands basic professional etiquette. Beyond that, It’s pretty obvious what the rank and file voters thought of his sincerity and integrity. Flat out rejection of the policies and character of Clinton and Kaine. Why? He’s a bit like you…lots of hot air but little of substance and always wanting someone else to do the heavy lifting.

Ah..,Tim Kaine…the Tim Walz of the Clinton Presidential Aspiration Team. All I can say here is there was no attempt to shut him up, he was quite vocal the entire time.

My wife has freckles, and I'm glad she does.

The political landscape doesn’t work like that, Ned. We got where we are because of the journey we have taken. It’s dumb to pretend none of that matters.

His lead off was “Hello less hateful world…”? 🤫😂

Presumably not dragged to the ground and cuffed for a foolish stunt at a political briefing.

First of all..."stone cold liar"? What is he, Shaft? Can ya dig it? Second...he's most definitely a politician, he just has to be called on his version of BS. Here's an example where he exposed the world to COVID while implementing strict rules and regulations for the little people of Cali: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/18/politics/gavin-newsom-french-laundry-california-governor

Well aren’t you a happy camper and spreader of joy today.

Visited the Skeller a few times with friends who attended. I suppose one could spend too much time there, but darn it, I liked it. Not all education takes place in the classroom.

Probably less about the link, more about the Leh-n. 🤷🏼‍♂️

I posted a link to an article, Mike. You lectured like you were the Ethan Hawke character in “Training Day”. All good though. My bad for following up.

Geesh, a couple days ago, you’re invoking the principle of parsimony, recalling your days as the only Caucasian for hundreds of miles in south central (and later, a snowball in a cotton field in Topeka) while chiding me on outlandish conspiracy theories and how you’ve tired of them. Now, a senator opens an investigation into the topic we were discussing and you’re disinterested. Go figure.

Sure.

https://nypost.com/2025/06/11/us-news/sen-josh-hawley-probes-lefty-immigration-group-to-see-if-its-funding-la-riots-this-violence-isnt-spontaneous/ Who knows where this will go, but citations of 'credible evidence' certainly make this interesting given our exchange the other day. This feels sort of on-base to me.

I think you're right on this, though there is something to be said for a parade celebrating national pride. It might mean nothing to you, but will to some. As Fergie points out on the other hand, a few millions on a debt the size we're dealing with, it's a drop in the proverbial bucket.

That was my reply to your comment…so…..yup.

Nope, it was you. You’re probably confused because your malfunctioning virtue signal is messing with your eyesight. Let’s just move on. This is like the 4th or 5th post where you’ve declared your willingness to be benevolent and generous while revealing you’re not either, but would be if the government made you. On the other stuff, some reasonable thoughts there. Glad we can agree there are costs that can be cut, the only difference between you and me is I say cut expense first, raise taxes only as necessary. You say look for cuts and increase taxes concurrently for select groups, especially liberals willing to help but only if required by law.