I have to agree with Mongo, if I am hungry for noon meal,I get a 20 piece to go and eat half at noon and half at supper.
I figured out by accident 1 day that the mcrib is nothing but the same piece of meat that is in the Banquet brand of tv dinner with "barbecue" google and compare. same flavor even as I bought 1 of each and ate them at the same meal and confirmed.

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This is cool!

I found this and I decided to share it in case it might help someone.
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The only other source of info much more liberal and Trump hating than nbc is the "veiw" tv show


"Trump was the subject of some of the questions, lawmakers said. Comer told reporters Clinton said Trump "has never said anything to me to make me think he was involved" with Epstein""


Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., said on X that Clinton said during the deposition that Trump told him that his falling-out with Epstein was over a "land dispute." Trump has repeatedly said he and Epstein stopped being friends because of Epstein’s behavior

there is no concrete evidence of child harm by our President ,even a former democrat president confirmed it.

and it actually is kinda socially inept!

I ask Grok for help!

I just made it a question as if someone did actually tell me I had the social skills of a dead aramadillo. I know Angel was joking but this may help those that do suffer the issue.

"The phrase "you have the social skills of a dead armadillo" is a colorful, exaggerated insult (probably meant half-jokingly, but still stinging).
What it likely means:
A live armadillo is already pretty solitary, armored-up, and not exactly the life of the party—it rolls into a ball when threatened, mostly keeps to itself, and isn't known for smooth interactions. A dead one takes that to the extreme: it's completely motionless, unresponsive, gives zero energy or feedback, and just lies there awkwardly on the side of the road (a common sight in places like Texas).
So the person was basically saying your social vibe comes across as:

Totally flat or lifeless in conversations (no spark, no reciprocity, minimal reactions).
Extremely awkward or non-engaging—like you're "playing dead" instead of participating.
Zero emotional warmth, humor, or back-and-forth flow. You might be coming off as stiff, silent, overly literal, or just zoning out while others talk.

It's the kind of roast that implies you're not rude or mean, just... socially comatose. Ouch, but also fixable.
What you can do to "fix" it (practical steps):
Improving social skills is like leveling up any other skill—consistent small practice beats overthinking. Start simple and build momentum:

Observe and mirror first
Spend time in low-stakes social settings (coffee shops, group chats, casual hangouts) just watching how people naturally flow. Notice: eye contact, smiling/laughing at jokes, asking follow-up questions ("Wait, what happened next?"), and light physical cues (nodding, leaning in). Then copy the energy level around you—don't overdo it at first.
Give more than one-word answers
Dead-armadillo mode = "Yeah." / "Fine." / silence.
Upgrade to: Share a tiny related story, opinion, or question. Example:
Someone says "I hate Mondays."
→ Dead version: "Same."
→ Alive version: "Same, especially after that brutal weekend where I tried cooking and set off the smoke alarm. You got any Monday survival tips?"
Ask questions that invite stories (the easiest cheat code)
People love talking about themselves. Use: "How did that make you feel?" "What's the funniest part of that?" "What are you excited about lately?" This shifts focus off you and keeps the convo rolling.
Inject a bit of playfulness or self-deprecation
If you're naturally dry, lean into it lightly. Own the awkwardness sometimes: "I'm working on my human-ing skills—bear with me." Humor diffuses tension and shows self-awareness.
Practice in safe, repeatable ways:
Online first: Discord, Reddit comments, or texting—lower pressure.
Join low-commitment groups: board game nights, hiking clubs, hobby meetups, or Toastmasters for structured practice.
Role-play with a trusted friend or even record yourself on video chatting with AI (like me) to test responses.
Read/watch quick resources: Books like "How to Win Friends and Influence People" (classic), "The Fine Art of Small Talk," or YouTube channels on social dynamics (Charisma on Command, etc.). Focus on one tip at a time.

Body language basics (huge signal upgrade):
Smile more genuinely (think of something funny).
Maintain eye contact ~60% of the time (not staring).
Uncross arms, face people directly.
Match their energy/tone—if they're excited, sound excited back.

Mindset shift:
It's not about becoming the loudest person in the room. Many quiet people have great social skills—they just listen well and respond thoughtfully.
Rejection or awkward moments are normal data points, not proof you're broken. Everyone starts somewhere.
If anxiety is a big factor, consider therapy (CBT is excellent for social stuff) or even checking if ADHD/autism traits are at play—some people benefit hugely from that awareness + targeted strategies.


You're already ahead of the game by reflecting on the feedback instead of dismissing it. Most "socially gifted" people weren't born that way—they practiced. Start with one or two small changes this week (e.g., ask one extra question per conversation) and you'll notice the armadillo starts twitching back to life pretty fast.
You've got this. If you want specific scripts for common situations or role-play practice, just describe a scenario and I'll help workshop it."

Well I did some googling and it said that very short breaths and twitching were the last stages of life so I am close to her dead armadillo social skills level. I don't socialize alot so my skills aint that good.

Well, I am twitching and taking very short breaths as I am headed towards dead armadillo status like a snow ball headed for hell. But I engage in the political stuff ,not because I think know more or whatever but because some of the people are just so fucking DUMB. It's like, try to explain to them the reality of life and the world and then it just flys right thru their ears.

Seriously, how did he pull the trigger on the gun?
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has anyone figured it out? I aint

Those in the know, know.

yea, I know.that double standard again!

Just thought I would help out with some observations of what has been happening on the site lately

Mirroring, or the chameleon effect, is the behavior in which one person subconsciously imitates the gesture, speech pattern, or attitude of another. Mirroring often occurs in social situations, particularly in the company of close friends or family, often going unnoticed by both parties.


Echopraxia is the involuntary mirroring of an observed action. Imitated actions can range from simple motor tasks such as picking up a phone to violent actions such as hitting another person.

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” ― Oscar Wil

It is quite possible for it to go that long and further. With proper maintenance. It has a modern air conditioning compressor on it and no decal on the air cleaner ,which means it's at least been painted. The car is in near mint condition and there is no way it went that long without rust paint fade and chrome pitting. But most every part you need to restore that car is available.
For the record there are several vehicles around here with nearly 400,000 miles on them that still run, 1 of mine with 360,000 though, sadly will be getting a replacement engine as soon as I am able to get it in.i just literally pulled it to death towing with it

Just thought I would help out with some observations of what has been happening on the site lately

Mirroring, or the chameleon effect, is the behavior in which one person subconsciously imitates the gesture, speech pattern, or attitude of another. Mirroring often occurs in social situations, particularly in the company of close friends or family, often going unnoticed by both parties.


Echopraxia is the involuntary mirroring of an observed action. Imitated actions can range from simple motor tasks such as picking up a phone to violent actions such as hitting another person.

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” ― Oscar Wil

I will agree he should NOT have ran for office until he was in better health. and I think I said that here before.

Damn, a good actor has left us
Chuck Norris has died
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No you are wasting your time. IF facts are presented, I will adjust my thoughts. But until I see facts, I question the accusations.

Yea, I must admit, at least he votes how he feels instead of along party lines.which is the way you should do.
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It appears he has alot of democrats pissed off. Anyone that piss's off a democrat can't be all bad. His recovery from his stroke has been going well apparently, he has saw the light

And I still question it until you show me evidence. Not word of mouth or some liberal news report. I want to see bank account info and emails and physical signed documents showing he is making money that is unethical.

The democrats left Trump a dumpster fire to put out. Iran has been a threat for decades, paying for terror attacks all over the globe, and again, show me how the republicans are enriching themselves while in office that they wouldn't be doing out of office. and several dems have been arrested for fraud so they are not innocent.

The democrats have lost their way to the point of no return. Back when JFK was a democrat, there was hope, something happened after johnson came along and told mothers they didn't need baby's fathers in the picture that uncle sam would cover for them. and the rest is down hill history.
The democrats lie to the minority's and use their vote to get in office then use them for stepping stones while in office. and God forbid trying to explain that to anyone.

I have to use the heavy soiled function and deep water wash all the time or my stuff gets half washed.My clothes get dirty because of the things I do all the time,gardening,mechanicing and etc, I loved our old machine, this new fangled piece of shit had torn up a brand new carhartt jacket and several shirts. somehow stuff gets under the excuse for a agitator and it gets ripped. We are on a well and it doesn't matter if it uses a bit more water, just wash the damn clothes!

Uh, so are we jealous because he knows how to make money? Why should he go broke just because he is the President?
I thought you were meaning he was getting wealthy because of the war.

what's he done this time?

Ok, how exactly is he getting richer?

Read this and think about it, had iran launched missiles aimed at the US, do you trust their tech enough not to screw up and hit CANADA??
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"You're right to be concerned about Iran's development of long-range ballistic missiles, senator," Ratcliffe said. "If Iran were allowed to develop IRBM ranges, which is 3,000 km, it would threaten most of Europe, and yes, as you mention, we know that Iran is gaining experience in these larger, more powerful booster technology through its so-called space launch vehicle programs."

"If left unimpeded, yes, senator, they would have the ability to range missiles to the continental U.S.," Ratcliffe added. "It's one of the reasons why degrading Iran's missile production capabilities that is takin place right now in Operation Epic Fury is so important to our national security."

Here's my take on that. Iran has sponsered terror all over the world. If the others in nato don't want the world to be a safer place, then we need to ditch them, asap. Iran has been a issue that to many presidents have ignored, Israel would have blown them to hell for us a long time ago had we and others not pleaded with them not to.

Well, some people have pea brains!

gota get a handle on these robots! Running amuck!
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I am looking forward to the tech being less buggy and more reliable.

"they beez liein' 'bout mez!"
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Well supposedly he is also wounded and disfigured,
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not really you infidel When you are at gun or sword point and told convert to islam or die, that's when you will understand. OR when you lay dying in a sky scraper after a bunch of muslims flew a plane into it because they hate the country you happen to be in, then you will understand.


oh and to save you the googling,

in·fi·del
/ˈinfəd(əl,ˈinfəˌdel/
derogatory•archaic
noun
noun: infidel; plural noun: infidels; plural noun: the infidel

a person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own.
"a crusade against infidels and heretics"

Well, Ananas, sadly in the US people tend to idolize ball players, actors, criminals ,and look up to them as role models. Where as back when I was young, you looked up to the President as being a respectable job. I just find it ironic that when Trump ran for President ,the fact he didn't go into the military due to a minor health issue was so terrible. But yet, you have a actor that everyone respects, Harris actually paid to campaign for her and etc, that found a strange way to get out using technicality's and that is just fine for him to do that. Really??? double standard yet again.

Had the US and others stopped hobbling Isreal every time they were hit by enemy's, it woulda never got this far that we had to get involved. The terrorism from iran, paid for by oil money, will never end until that place is glass. sad but true. I haven't saw much of the iranians actually taking advantage of the weakness in their government to step in and try to start anew either.

Weird,it worked when i posted it, but anyhoo, here it is

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he hooks the car to it,drags it around, then can't load it on the car, so he rents a uhaul.

Ok Cat,what's going on here? I know crap tanks are expensive but,to resort to this?
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I had some tools take a ride all over the country for 2 weeks. finally got here unbroken . I was surprised to say the least. no wonder the post orfice is going bankrupt,their service SUCKS.

I get called a redneck here sometimes. and was called 1 somewhere else recently as well. I don't let it bother me much because I am southern and my neck is red from sunburn and the uv rays from welding.
But in doing a quick read about it, i stumbled over this.

" South Africa

An Afrikaans term which translates literally as "redneck", rooinek, is used as a disparaging term for English South Africans, in reference to their supposed naпvetй as later arrivals in the region in failing to protect themselves from the sun.[35] "

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Who would have thought, that africans could be rednecks?? The irony!

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But we play hard,eat to much and etc, so we are not perfect!

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People always bitch about Trump being a draft dodger, well gee, heres another 1 that surprised me.
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I will say I don't watch his movies anymore since he came out supporting a democrat presidential candidate in the last election.

this is just outright wrong on so many levels. Had muslims not killed all those people.the memorial would not need to be there in the first place.
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Well, if Ilhan Omar didn't visibly and audibly hate the very country she is a part of it's government, people might not hate on her quite as much. Her religion wants you and I to convert to islam or be killed. or be their servants. Read!

So she has a well rehearsed story and has some facts inserted. Until there is physical evidence, such as the stain on Lewinsky's dress, or results of a exam performed a reasonable period of time after the encounter, there is only words.

You question folks having faith in and Trusting God for example but when someone questions your "faith" or "trust" in peoples words about someone you or they don't like or are paid to not like, it is 100% indisputable fact? eh, we are talking back in the 80's.
How well do YOU remember what you did in the 80's? what you paid to do or ask to do on a particular day?

I was at the county fair as a kid and got burned by a guys cigarette, It was 1978.
If that guy was standing here today, I could accuse him of trying to kill me by giving me 2d degree burns. where is the scar? where is the cig butt,?where is HE? can you not see the issues with trusting peoples "memory" from that far and long ago? Show us Evidence! sperm,torn tissue, abortion paperwork, something

it shouldn't keep going up as oil has come back down.
gas is wholesale at 2.78 right now. no reason for it to be unless they are using the ol "changing to summer blend excuse". i wish they had that aerated shit up the poopshoot. you dont' really get a gallon of gas because it evaporates so quick

you would be more apt to believe this 1!
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Of course, but what I see,what I hear,what I feel,what I smell,all help me to determine the truth. Trust me when i say this, it is easy for people to pull the wool over your eyes as My neighbor found out this week ,his own family is trying to steal from him after years of making him think they could be trusted.