@rebus It's the establishment and the billionaires that protect him. They own the politicians and the legal system. They want him in power because it makes them more money. In a fascist regime, they will make even more. It's pure greed.

@dauphin87 It's probably the most colorful movie I've ever seen. Vivid.

@YouInMyEye You probably know someone who's still alive that met someone who was alive at the same time as Thomas Jefferson.

@FrankCannon I think it's more like millions and millions of people. Sure as hell should be.

Sunday reminder:

Yet another mass shooting. Now we have media claiming they're not speculating while airing "experts" with hours of speculation. Then we get the press conferences with people thanking everyone, blathering on about thoughts and prayers, meanwhile nothing actually gets done to stop this insanity. Murika!

Most of us will be dead 24 months from now. The United States will cease to exist after the next presidential "election". No matter who "wins", nationwide violence will destroy everything. No grocery stores, no utilities, no functioning hospitals or law enforcement. Be prepared to live in a post apocalyptic hellscape. Enjoy. We did it to ourselves.

I need advice from my COSO friends. Should I adopt another dog? It's been 6 months since we had to put down our second and last dog, and I swore I'd never do it again. But we just met an amazing pup who needs a good home. I'm so conflicted. Should I do it? After 20 years of having dogs, I really feel I need another one, but the thought of having to put one down again makes me miserable. Thoughts?

@MisterFoxGuy I concur. Favorite movies: There Will Be Blood, Phantom Thread and Inglorious Basterds. Also, No Country for Old Men, but neither of them are in it.

@JolieSaboteuse Nice detail.

@arthurpendragon I hate it when that happens.

Is it just me or are commercials today so stupid they're actually insulting?

...just one more thing.

Colombo marathon on Hallmark.

New Russian EV. Look out Tesla.😂

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20231211-gavdos-the-european-island-known-for-nudity

Textiles... Can't live with them.

This is the best time to visit a nude beach in California. Here's one in San Diego, the famous Black's Beach.
https://www.sandiego.com/listing/blacks-beach/81/

If you hate clothes (and tan lines) give a free beach a try. What is a free beach? It's a place where you have freedom to wear something or nothing at all, unlike everywhere else. Here's a great one in Central CA.https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/pirates-cove-beach-avila-beach/

Winter in California is Nude Beach Season. See you there!
https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/los-angeles/best-nude-beaches-in-california

@northernbassist In those days, gas turbines were too expensive and inefficient. Today, on the other hand, you could have a very small, reliable gas turbine turning a generator to provide power for an electric drivetrain. It would still be outrageously expensive, but imagine how cool it would be to start one up! Plus, turbines can run on anything. Gas, diesel, biofuel, vodka...

@DrJackBrown We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness...That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government.