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—”How few of us are there that didn’t get anything but grief, threats, inflation and a bad attitude.”

How many churches took a huge hit from being shut down, too close and will spread covid...
no outside services because some fake reasons...

Today many churches are on over the edge.
AND IT WAS A PLANED ATTACK!

—”Schkumbag Lab?!

Yeah, well whatever.”

Schaumburg Illinois is a large and successful suburb of Chicago.

...During this time, country singer Bob Atcher (”You Are My Sunshine”), who had become known on WLS’ National Barn Dance radio program, became the Schaumburg village president. He held that position until 1975.

In the 1970s, the tremendous growth that had taken place in the previous decade continued. By 1970, the village population had grown to 18,730.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schaumburg,_Illinois

Country Bob did a hell of a job promoting and developing Schumburg in a very smart way.

My wife called Medicare, the first time they said "no big deal...", the second time they were very interested.

Our son went to a State of covid Illinois clinic in a distant suburb but looked at the line and left, was sent his"POSITIVE TEST RESULTS"???

I doubt they just used our names from a phone book????

"Most people don’t understand that if a large section of the grid was to fail, it is not easy to restart. It’s not like flipping a switch. And the more you lose the harder it is. I’d prefer a very reliable grid over a very green grid. Reliable and green are not possible unless you have nuke plants., which are green but not the right color green. "

No guessing is needed; an obvious fact.

Telegram, of course.

The Russian Railway reported a fire incident on a train along that route and said they are working on “eliminating the consequences of a cargo train fire in the Severomuyskiy tunnel,” in a statement posted to Telegram.

The Ukrainian source characterized the route as “the only major railroad connection between Russia and China.”

—” 3,000 Chechen blocking troops to that area.”

A job they enjoy, a holdover from the old Chechen vendetta system.
And they remember the Chechen wars, both of them.

“Fixed fortifications are monuments to the stupidity of man” George S. Patton.

—”While hundreds die from smoking and drinking”

Probably not so many with the storm due to Russia’s weak logistics.

Cold, hunger, and a lack of antifreeze...
And there’s not much left to burn for heat.

—”thousands are training to fight for Russia”

Here is your green color field jacket and fake steel pot, get on the truck.
No live ammo to prevent fragging.

Similar training to the non pur sang Russians.

—”Losers gotta work somewhere. “

What credentials are required to be a healthcare coach?

Are they liable for malpractice?

Smells like a rat stew.

—”I eat fetal hogs all the time in Texas”

Are there any concerns about trichinosis or the many other parasites they carry?

I have heard you must cook it to 160F plus to be safe.

—”I used to have a buddy who had a number of venomous snakes at his house, including a King Cobra named King”

We average seven sub 0 F. a year, so I feel safe living in an adjacent county.

Unfortunately DuPage County, once a bastion of conservativism is being overrun by progressives running from the monster they created.

—”The article left out why the snake was in the Netherlands and was it legal.”

Here in Illinois, we are overrun with illegals imported by idiot progressives hoping to change voting patterns.
I guess the Netherlands may also have the same problem.

“The number of Venzuelan-born people arrested by Chicago police this year is up 2,538% compared to 2022, according to data provided by the police department. It’s up 11,333% compared to 2021.”
https://secondcitycop.blogspot.com/

—”They are also adept at quickly slithering ip a stick or a hoe handle. They will be on you before You can react.”

A friend of my brother collects venomous snakes and he said that a mamba would be a crown to his collection.

He is the scion of a successful family and would buy one if he could locate one for sale.

I no longer drive down the street where he lives and avoid his neighborhood whenever possible.

—”Two step!”

In my neck of the woods (RVN), there was some question of two step vs a step and a half.

Step and a half was the prevailing term.

From the comments section:

This snake is not just dangerous. It is one of the most dangerous snakes in the world; and it's Africa's most dangerous, and can be set apart from other venomous snakes e.g. You can walk away from most all snakes, but not this one. It's been clocked at over 12 mph, and regardless of what the article says, it has been known to be very aggressive at times. It will come after you if annoyed or startled instead of retreating like most other snakes. The green mamba, as opposed to the black mamba, however has been known to be somewhat more shy. I wouldn't count on it.

Its venom is not only extremely potent, it is also fast acting. Depending upon where it may bite you, you may not even have time to seek medical attention or last rights. In fact, if untreated the death rate from a mamba bite is 100%.

However, many non venomous snakes which cannot upset the ecology can make great pets.

FYI: Many years ago, I was studying to be a herpetologist, mainly because cobra venom was selling for over $75,000/oz. I was advised to stay away from mambas.

—”There have been reports of runaway late-model vehicles that the driver couldn’t control.”

Same as the “UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION” of the Audi 5000!

All BS.

—”Aren’t Scylla and Charybdis close by?”

It has been some time since Odysseus (AKA Ulysses) put the band back together and he may not want to toss six of his best to the beast.

“That which we are, we are
One equal temper of heroic hearts
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield”

They are some of my personal heroes and still in the game, but not the best reaction times.

—”Why not just use a M2 “

Yes, spray and pray could have an effect, but IMO long-distance sniping sends a very specialized message nearly impossible to counter.
Yes, there are counter-sniper teams and some very interesting stories...

An active machine gun position can be located; a single shot and a very long wait time is a horse of a different color.

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/07/28/for-35-years-the-longest-sniper-kill-was-with-a-ma-duece/