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As I watched the debate and saw Trump lie with impunity, I was reminded about why you don’t play chess with a pigeon. The pigeon just knocks all the pieces over, then shits all over the board, then struts around like it won.

Have you ever been a woman in a workplace where the management is all male, and handsy? Have you ever heard "the law says I have to interview them, but it sure don't say I have to hire them." Have you ever heard "you can come in, gorgeous, but your husband can't." Have you ever heard, yet again, "you must be on the rag." Or maybe "you can't be so blunt," when you're not as blunt as some of the men in the group. Being on the delivering side of all those is privilege, because no one else in management (or the power structure) can be told any of those things, because of who they are. Wendy P.

I think what SCOTUS has done is elevated itself to the most important branch. With the legislative branch in absolute chaos and unable to legislate, the executive branch unable to set rules, the judicial branch just became supreme ruler of the land.

After which one of his appointed spawn will rule the nation. All of this talk it's been superceded by the Presidential Immunity decision. Time to pack the courts, yes courts, and use his new immunity and executive powers to raise hell. No reason not to raid every Trump property for evidence and bring him in to sweat in a cell for a confession. Give Ukraine all it needs, put McConnell in a big pet carrier for transport to Gitmo, end Red State subsidies, license his dogs to bite Comer and Jordon, ban assault weapons, make Brent write I heart Climate Change on the blackboard, and just make life miserable for Republicans.

No, not quite the same. They have thrown out all rules and have made themselves the single arbiter of every regulation.

Hillary was right. About EVERYTHING

Horses playing hockey? That sounds like a lot of horse pucky.

The polls do not tell who will be motivated to come out and vote. Biden is done. If you and the D party want to believe otherwise it will be at your peril.

Project 2025 has begun.

As much as some people see this as an "impediment" to the Cooper case, after discussing the issue openly with several retired FBI agents, I am moving on to try and address specific issues which have surfaced and are important to the Cooper case. Question: Can diatoms found on the Cooper money be dated to within a ten year period 1970-1980 ? Answer No, diatoms cannot be dated to a specific 10-year period like 1970-1980 using current radiocarbon dating techniques. The search results indicate a few key points: Radiocarbon dating of diatoms provides ages for the overall diatom population in a sediment sample, not the precise year each individual diatom was produced The maximum age resolution that can be achieved with radiocarbon dating is around 60-100 years, depending on the method used . This is much coarser than a 10-year period. Radiocarbon dating has an upper limit of around 60,000 years, with some techniques extending it to 100,000 years . So it could not be used to date diatoms from the recent 1970-1980 period. There can be offsets between the radiocarbon ages of diatoms and other sediment components like foraminifera, likely due to factors like bioturbation and contamination . This further complicates the dating of diatoms to a precise time period. In summary, while radiocarbon dating can provide ages for diatom populations in sediments, the dating resolution is not high enough to pinpoint diatoms to a specific 10-year period like 1970-1980. The search results do not indicate any methods that could achieve such precise dating of individual diatoms. Conclusion: some other method or some other aspect of the money find needs to be identified and tested which might shed light on when the Cooper money arrived at Tena Bar, and how . . .

You know, you'd look a lot better if you smiled more.

Woke is becoming nothing more than a symbol of the intolerance that I despise.

Does that count as a PA?

it meets the definition of social media and is very much the same thing, especially if you frequent the bonfire which i have avoided for years now.

We were previously told (by experts) that Kraft paper dissolves easily in water. This assertion was accepted without challenge. A paper chemist now challenges that assertion and AI disagrees also. https://www.perplexity.ai/search/has-fast-does-kraft-paper-diso-1BJohcaYT8yBPnx3ILZmkA Kraft paper does not dissolve quickly in water. In fact, kraft paper is known for its strength and water resistance compared to other types of paper . Kraft paper is made using the kraft process, which produces strong paper fibers that are resistant to water absorption. This water resistance is one of the key properties that makes kraft paper suitable for various packaging applications. To enhance the water resistance of kraft paper even further, manufacturers can add polyamide or polyamine resin to the kraft fibers and cure it under heat. This process creates what is known as wet strength kraft paper, which is even more resistant to water. It's worth noting that while kraft paper is water-resistant, it is not completely waterproof. The rate at which it absorbs water can vary depending on the specific type of kraft paper and any additional treatments it may have undergone. For instance, recycled board may absorb water significantly faster than kraft paper . If you're looking for a paper that dissolves quickly in water, kraft paper would not be the appropriate choice due to its inherent water-resistant properties. Do bank straps dissolve in water? Bank straps made of kraft paper do not dissolve quickly in water. Here's why: Material: Bank straps are typically made of kraft paper, which is known for its strength and water resistance Durability: Kraft paper is designed to be sturdy and hold up well under various conditions, including some exposure to moisture Purpose: The straps are meant to securely hold bundles of currency, so they need to maintain their integrity even in slightly damp conditions Composition: Some bank straps are made of high-quality 50# white kraft paper, which further enhances their durability Water-resistant properties: Kraft paper, in general, has water-resistant qualities that make it suitable for packaging and other applications where moisture resistance is important. Adhesive: Many bank straps feature a pressure-sensitive adhesive, which may provide additional water resistance While kraft paper bank straps are not designed to dissolve in water, they are still environmentally friendly. They are often made of recyclable materials and can be safely shredded along with currency when necessary, unlike rubber bands This combination of durability and eco-friendliness makes kraft paper an ideal material for bank straps. How long does it take for kraft paper bank straps to disintegrate in water Based on the search results provided, there is no specific information about how long it takes for kraft paper bank straps to disintegrate in water. However, we can infer some relevant points: Kraft paper, in general, is known for its strength and water resistance. This suggests that kraft paper bank straps would not disintegrate quickly in water. The study on water-dispersible paper for packaging applications indicates that even papers designed to disintegrate in water require specific conditions and time to break down. For example, their disintegration test involved stirring times of 5-20 minutes, depending on the paper type Factors affecting paper dispersibility in water include lignin content, refining, and starch dosage. Bank straps, being designed for durability, likely have properties that enhance water resistance rather than promote quick disintegratio Water-activated tapes, which are also often made of kraft paper, require water to activate their adhesive properties but are not designed to disintegrate quickly in water Bank straps are typically made of recyclable natural brown kraft paper and are designed to be a durable substitute for rubber bands Given these points, it's reasonable to conclude that kraft paper bank straps would not disintegrate quickly in water. They are likely to maintain their integrity for an extended period when exposed to water, possibly hours or even days, depending on the specific composition and treatment of the paper. However, without specific testing on bank straps, it's not possible to provide an exact timeframe for their disintegration in water.

I don’t see it as media hype. I watched the debate and it was shocking, no spin needed. You can argue that the president is a figure head and irrelevant and that may or may not be true. If those 2 are the best the USA has to offer then it is a sad state of affairs indeed. A leader should inspire the nation (or business), neither are able to do that. Being ‘nice’, doesn’t make you capable and sadly in the same way as sports people age out of the game, so do politicians.

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This is getting a little ridiculous. Biden looked terrible during the debate. He was off his form and obviously tired. He'll have better debates than this - and worse debates than this. Trump, meanwhile, was his usual reality-TV self, with lots of burns and zingers. And this has been what the story has been for the last four years. Why is everyone so SHOCKED! APPALLED! that Trump had a better performance for the debate than Biden? This has been the basis of the campaign since day one - Biden is a competent president, if old, boring and slow, and will run on his record. Trump is a reality TV star and performer who CANNOT run on his record. (Covid? Jan 6th? E Jean Carroll?) There is no reframing needed, no different tack to take, no sudden need to replace Biden that wasn't there before. This is the same decision people had four years ago - just with both candidates four years older. And yes, Biden will continue to deteriorate. So will Trump. And from early polls, no one else sees it as a game changer either. The first poll after the debate shows Biden up by a point, although that's within the margin of error - so in reality it didn't move the needle, at least right after the debate. Don't fall for the media hype.

Nothing in the rules says she automatically gets the ticket

I'm hoping the primary system doesn't survive this election cycle. I think we got better candidates back in the days of the "smoke filled rooms".

On Twatter: "Biden could shoot Trump on 5th Ave and I'd still vote for Biden."

Well, the absolute simplest is probably a base rig on a high bridge jump. One canopy, enough time to get stable, pull. No obstacles if it’s an ideal world. That said, I’d go with a square 7-cell main and a square 7-cell reserve. Because part of the simplicity is the same thing you’re used to no matter what. While they’re more complex-seeming, squares seem to have a better track record on not malfunctioning than rounds. Wendy P.