Sunday Overnight Open Thread (11/3/24)

Quote I

“Voting is among the most important rights that Marylanders have. Any action that intimidates prospective voters, especially on the eve of such a consequential election, will not be tolerated. Let me be clear: These unnerving letters are unacceptable, and Maryland voters should know that their decision to vote this Election Day is entirely theirs to make.” Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown

Quote II

"He is supported today in the public gallery by his mother, sister, brother-in-law and two friends. The fact that he has that support will not surprise your honour, having read what people have written about him." Nigel Power KC, (Defense attorney)

Quote III

"RIP MY BEST FRIEND. Thank you for the best 7 years of my life. Thank you for bringing so much joy to us and the world. I’m sorry I failed you but thank you for everything," Mark Longo

SQUIRREL!!!

Once again, the very difficult task of choosing The Comments of The Week. Well maybe this week was easier than most.

She once was blind. Now she only has really poor vision. But it could be improving.

Whatever Happens, Love Thy Neighbor
I’m a Democrat living in a red, rural county. Trump supporters have mowed my lawn, walked my dog, and eroded my prejudices with their humanity.

Will the captors say, "We have vays of making you talk."

Israeli commandos nab top Hezbollah naval operative in north Lebanon raid
Lebanese minister argues Imad Amhaz is captain of civilian ships; military says he was taken to Israel for questioning on terror group’s naval operations

Could fluoride be on its way out of municipal water?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says Donald Trump Would Push to Remove Fluoride from Drinking Water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Saturday that Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on his first day in office.

Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The addition of low levels of fluoride to drinking water has long been considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century

Be all that you can be. And when we say "Be all that you can be." we really mean it, Lard Ass.

Pentagon drops 51 disqualifying conditions as part of recruiting push

The Pentagon is using a pilot program to shed a longstanding list of medical conditions that have prevented individuals from joining the military for decades.

The program, launched in 2022, has seen 6,000 service members enlist who were previously disqualified for medical conditions, officials said. At that time, the list included 38 conditions. That number has since risen to 51.

Obviously they missed Civics class when discussing self-incrimination and the 5th Amendment. Genius Award Winners.

After drag race video goes viral, 2 Virginia drivers are arrested for unsafe driving

After video of a drag race on Leesburg Pike in Tysons, Virginia, went viral, Fairfax County police said they have located and arrested the two drivers involved.

Police said that the video, which showed a Tesla Cybertruck and a Lamborghini illegally racing near Westwood Center Drive earlier in the month, came to their attention on Oct. 29.

My kind of "Retirement" home. Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.

A 105-year-old woman recently credited her long life to a particular beverage, saying it is a "perfect match" with every meal.

Kathleen Hennings, a retired accountant, celebrated her 105th birthday on Oct. 2 at Care UK's Sandfields retirement home with friends, fellow residents and one specific beverage.

Hennings, who grew up in London, credited Guinness for her long and happy life.

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