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by brickhistory
Sun Jul 05, 2020 11:39 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: Andrew to the Tower?
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Re: Andrew to the Tower?

BTW, I remember Slick Willy visiting Birkhall that year. The SS vehicles were spectacularly indiscreet. It was as if they were deliberately shouting "Hey guys, look who's here!". The locals, in the know, got a distinct impression that the SS detail fukkin hated their charge. I suspect it wasn't the...
by brickhistory
Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:27 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The US Hamster Wheel
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Re: The US Hamster Wheel

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I love my country. F' you if you don't.
by brickhistory
Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:32 am
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The US Hamster Wheel
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Re: The US Hamster Wheel

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And that, to paraphrase, has made all the difference...
by brickhistory
Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The US Hamster Wheel
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Re: The US Hamster Wheel

TheGreenGoblin wrote:
Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:22 pm

Whenever you hear a man speak of his love for his country, it is a sign that he expects to be paid for it.

H. L. Mencken
Unexpected reference from you. I'll have to look for that winery.


But Bolton still got paid.
by brickhistory
Sun Jun 21, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The US Hamster Wheel
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Re: The US Hamster Wheel

I felt like having a good laugh so have ordered a kindle copy of Bolton’s book now that Big Orange has failed to get the sale stopped. How the insults will fly. Reporter asked him why he kept hiring such ‘useless’ and ‘stupid’ people but an answer was not forthcoming. You put money in Bolton's pock...
by brickhistory
Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:49 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The US Hamster Wheel
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Re: The US Hamster Wheel

So about those Reading stabbings?

Also Trump's fault?

Convenient.

And so not Hillary in the White House...
by brickhistory
Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:01 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: Canada loses bid to UN security seat - boo hoo
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Re: Canada loses bid to UN security seat - boo hoo

Jersey bull? Son, that's a calf 'round here... http://www.bentwoodranch.com/Sites/257/PhotoGallery/Gallery/Album289/images/TuffChex-Slider1.jpg But funny you bring up a bull. Returning from gassing up my car today, I passed a sheriff's SUV driving very slowly up the shoulder of the road on my side w...
by brickhistory
Sat Jun 20, 2020 10:25 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: Canada loses bid to UN security seat - boo hoo
Replies: 37
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Re: Canada loses bid to UN security seat - boo hoo

Further, I can imagine the scene where John Hill is faced with unreasoning, sudden violence:

"Stop! For I am filled with self-righteousness and the poke at thee with the Finger of Judgement!"


A previous generation might've referred to "the fickle finger of fate," but I chose not to,
by brickhistory
Sat Jun 20, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: Canada loses bid to UN security seat - boo hoo
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Re: Canada loses bid to UN security seat - boo hoo

Obviously you fear you cannot defend your wife if you feel it necessary for her to carry two guns everywhere. Love internet tough guys and/or sanctimony. Both are good for a laugh. I was asked the other day, "How are you changing your behavior, Brick, to make your contribution to all that's going o...
by brickhistory
Fri Jun 19, 2020 11:05 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The US Hamster Wheel
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Re: The US Hamster Wheel

Grilling some of Texas' finest beef this evening, enjoying a coconut rum with lime juice, and looking out over my land with the literal as measured on a 1:250,000 twenty mile view.

The entire world including and especially all the craziness may kiss my a$$.


Ahh...
by brickhistory
Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:20 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: Canada loses bid to UN security seat - boo hoo
Replies: 37
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Re: Canada loses bid to UN security seat - boo hoo

brickhistory, Dushan , Fond memories of our get togethers in both Seattle and Jackson Hole. We should do it again I think, and I can think of no finer place than Texas. What is your closest major airport? Would early next Spring work? For us in Toronto and Detroit, still freezing in March, that wou...
by brickhistory
Fri Jun 19, 2020 12:50 am
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: Canada loses bid to UN security seat - boo hoo
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Re: Canada loses bid to UN security seat - boo hoo

I did answer one of your questions. The first one. The answer is "none". As for what you call a man... I don’t know as your description does not fit. Both my legs are firmly planted on Canadian soil, except when I go shopping to Buffalo or visit BenThere in Ann Arbor. Or go shooting with brickhisto...
by brickhistory
Fri May 29, 2020 11:00 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: Chaos in USA
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Re: Chaos in USA

Hmmm, funny no libraries or museums looted...
by brickhistory
Fri May 29, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: Hong Kong
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Re: Hong Kong

Spent my honeymoon in Hong Kong - six month prior to the abandonment. Frankly, the UK isn't going to do anything about it. Neither is the US. Is it in our vital national interest and therefore worthy of blood and treasure? Sadly, no. Neither is Taiwan which is the next to be gobbled up formally. We ...
by brickhistory
Fri May 29, 2020 10:52 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The US Hamster Wheel
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Re: The US Hamster Wheel

So after an absolutely soul-crushing day at work ( is there anything worse than an brand new hungry O-6 in a peacetime military), I am quite drunk.

And I realize Winston Churchill was half-American.

Says a lot.

Good night. (no drunken videos. I do still have my dignity)
by brickhistory
Thu May 28, 2020 10:10 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The US Hamster Wheel
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Re: The US Hamster Wheel

And you can do nothing but lie back and think of England when Washington comes calling.

Gotta sting just a bit...


Perhaps Angela will take you back?

Or that Winnie the Pooh guy?
by brickhistory
Thu May 28, 2020 5:36 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The US Hamster Wheel
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Re: The US Hamster Wheel

I think of the unwashed masses here who can only press their snotty noses up against the glass while we Americans (welcome formally soon to those so engaged in joining us legally! Despite the PITA that the process is. You respected our law in order to join us voluntarily) who will decide who we want...
by brickhistory
Mon May 25, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The US Hamster Wheel
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Re: The US Hamster Wheel

Today in America, it is Memorial Day. A day we designate to honor those citizens who gave their lives during wartime in order that we might continue and prosper. I hope when my mortal clock has expired, and assuming I'm allowed to take the 'up' elevator, that I'll be allowed into the vet's bar and a...
by brickhistory
Mon May 25, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: Socialism running amok!
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Views: 1288
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Re: Socialism running amok!

I'll stick with my "lie back and think of England" thought. All variations on a them over there.

If you are content to lump all 'Mericans as one monolithic group, I'm happy to reciprocate.
by brickhistory
Sun May 24, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The US Hamster Wheel
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Re: The US Hamster Wheel

Undried Plum wrote:
Sat May 23, 2020 9:14 pm
Wot abaht Scotland, ya ****q! :O3 :-h
All the quality Scots stock has been here for generations, including some of my forebears.