Atticus1956

GottaLaff , 8 days ago to random

So long plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America

Amazon is moving from putting plastic air pillows in its packages in North America to using recycled paper filling instead, a move that’s more environmentally friendly and is said to secure items in boxes just the same, if not better
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/long-plastic-air-pillows-amazon-shifting-recycled-paper-111272420

Atticus1956 , 8 days ago

@GottaLaff

Hooray! I'm tired of having to deflate them & throw them in the trash. Recycle in OK won't take them.

GottaLaff , 9 days ago to random

Witness tells House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid her for sex: Sources -

“One woman, who ABC News is not identifying, told the committee that a payment from #Gaetz was for sex, while others have said they were paid to attend parties that Gaetz also attended and that featured drugs and sex, multiple sources told ABC News”

#GaetzGate
https://abcnews.go.com/US/witness-tells-house-ethics-committee-matt-gaetz-paid/story?id=111217102

Atticus1956 , 9 days ago

@GottaLaff

I wish 3 squares, a cot, and a squat for the cocky mini-Trump in Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Forida!

GottaLaff , 9 days ago to random

“Putin & Kim Jong Un signed new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression,” in a pact that came as both face escalating standoffs with the West.

Details of deal not immediately clear, but could mark the strongest connection bw Moscow & Pyongyang since end of the Cold War. Both leaders described it as a major upgrade of their relations, covering security, trade, investment and cultural and humanitarian ties” #Russia #NorthKorea
https://apnews.com/article/vladimir-putin-kim-jong-un-russia-north-korea-summit-ukraine-a6b8d2c12de7ee2ab6716d4747c9850e?taid=6672a5b3f1df88000117f9c6

Atticus1956 , 9 days ago

@GottaLaff

I'll bet money, marbles, & and chalk that Trump is so jealous right now, the walls of the nearest dining room are dripping with ketchup.

GottaLaff , 9 days ago to random

Awww!! 😭
#RIP Baseball legend Willie Mays has died, the San Francisco Giants announced on Tuesday night.

"It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93," the team posted.

http://abcn.ws/barOQSe

Atticus1956 , 9 days ago

@GottaLaff

#RIP Willie, The 'Say Hey Kid', a real Coast to Coast Giant!

GottaLaff , 10 days ago to random

Via Angry Staffer:

🚨 HEY GOP VOTERS AND UNDECIDEDS 🚨

A top GOP think tank that is influential in shaping conservative policy wants to raise the Social Security retirement age to 70

Quote

Heritage Foundation:

Yes, the Social Security retirement age should be raised. If Congress does nothing, benefits will be cut by 21% across the board beginning in 2033

Atticus1956 , 9 days ago

@GottaLaff

By chance, did they mention paying back the 1.7 Trillion they have borrowed over the years?

GottaLaff , 10 days ago to random

Another day, another apology from me for staying offline a lot and not replying to you.

I'm still sloooowwwly improving, but weak and still feeling that anxiety thing.

It'll all pass, but in the meantime, hi and bye.

Tons to do to settle in here, and no energy.

Hugs to all.

Atticus1956 , 10 days ago (edited 10 days ago)

@GottaLaff

I truly hope you return to 100% soon. Together mental & physical ailments are so draining. I can assure you I feel & share your pain.
My recent biopsy that I shared ID'ed several issues. 1st - Legionaires Disease, rare & now the Health Dept is tracking me. Then lab cultures found 3 fungi growing in Rt lung. I am now on 3 meds for the next 2 years. Side effect of 1 is irreversible blindness (optic nerves destroyed). I'm still digesting/processing findings. OY.

Atticus1956 , 10 days ago

@GottaLaff

Thank you much. I'm just trying to process how, on this good earth where I stay as safe as humanly possible, I could end up with this issue. It's a puzzlement!

GottaLaff , 10 days ago to random

#RIP French actress Anouk Aimée, a Golden Globe-winner for her role in 'A Man and a Woman,' has died at 92, her agent says https://apnews.com/article/france-anouk-aimee-dead-313f092179fb3bd3cf74a766d1c2a182?taid=66716d178e738f0001243e9b

Atticus1956 , 10 days ago

@GottaLaff

#RIP Anouk. On to the La Dolce Vita.

GottaLaff , 12 days ago to random

Via Angry Staffer:

#Biden-Harris HQ calling #Trump out on his hypocrisy and his glitches every day is driving him insane

I’m here for it

Biden-Harris HQ:

Trump: “At the end of this speech, I'll be taking some questions. This is different than Joe Biden. He doesn't take any questions”

Trump at the end of his speech: Quickly shuffles off stage, refusing to answer any questions

Atticus1956 , 12 days ago

@GottaLaff

I remain totally gobsmacked by the number of "supposedly" educated, intelligent individuals who state they "will not" under any circumstance vote for Trump, but will write in a candidate vote. IOW, they are voting for Trump. People...wake up & smell the coffee!

GottaLaff , 14 days ago to random

#SCOTUS rules gun 'bump stocks’ ban is unlawful

The ban was imposed by the Trump administration after the accessory was used during the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rules-gun-bump-stocks-ban-unlawful-rcna154651

Atticus1956 , 14 days ago

@GottaLaff

Did they end it with their favorite "We send our thoughts & prayers "statement?

GottaLaff , 15 days ago to random

Via @emptywheel:

Can someone help me understand how you call Mike Johnson "pious" in story in which he acts to help cover up fucking a porn star?

SCOOP: After #TRUMP convicted, he picked up the phone to call someone he thought could do something about it: Speaker MIKE JOHNSON.

TFG was angry over verdict, dropping f-bombs in convo w pious GOP leader..

“We have to overturns this”:Trump

Johnson agreed. Now House GOP looking at what they can do to help him out

https://politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2024/06/13/what-trump-wants-from-capitol-hill-00163125

Atticus1956 , 15 days ago

@GottaLaff @emptywheel

As pious as a pedophile priest?

GottaLaff , 17 days ago to random

🚨#BREAKING

Only hours. Doesn’t bode well

#HunterBiden gun trial updates: Jury reaches verdict

https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/hunter-biden-gun-trial/?id=110723981

Atticus1956 , 17 days ago

@GottaLaff @atrupar

So that the MAGAs understand the sarcasm, a tilde should be placed after the sentence ending punctuation.~ Although, then an explanation of the tilde would be required.

I guess it's best to keep 'em wondering.

Atticus1956 , 16 days ago

@GottaLaff @JoeStewart @atrupar

There are a few punctuation marks that can be used to indicate sarcasm, including:

Exclamation mark in brackets: For example, "Oh, really[!]", this is similar to how a bracketed question mark can be used in informal rhetorical questions.

Tilde: A tilde (~) can be placed next to punctuation to indicate sarcasm. For example, ~. for dry sarcasm, ~! for enthusiastic sarcasm, and ~? for sarcastic questions.

Atticus1956 , 16 days ago

@GottaLaff @JoeStewart @atrupar

There is also the SarcMark, trademarked by Douglas Sak.

Atticus1956 , 16 days ago

@GottaLaff @JoeStewart

True, it isn't used except by a few; and I was only suggesting that sarcasm should be specifically identified to some, lest they believe it to be serious.

Like the brouhaha that began over Sean Hannity & Trump recently posting a fake story.