Posts by RubaDub

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I think Limbaugh is out and out wrong on this

by JimmyYoung in

i listen to rush most days for entertainment.

i agree with him on some issues and disagree on others.

but today he said something i believe is an out and out lie.

RubaDub

I used to listen to Rush Limbaugh way back in the day ... But in those days he was more of a general reporter and commentator on the news.

Juan ...

I could not agree more. I used to listen to him on and off "back in the day" and found him somewhat entertaining. He was at times funny, played some parodies, etc.

I remember sitting in a parking lot at a client's location, having a late lunch in the car, when he reported that he was checking into therapy for his Opioid addiction. I can tell you, after he returned, he came back angry and it has only gotten worse ever since. I am not sure what he is angry at, maybe himself, but he has definitely become an angry, miserable person.

I may tune in for an hour or so once a week, but that's about it. Just like Hannity, angry men, no longer entertaining. Why even listen when it is just anger and you know what they are going to say. No real analysis, perspective, or a novel point of view, just anger.

But some people continue to like it.

Rub a Dub

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2020-04-10 Congregation Donations by Electronic Funds Transfer!

by Atlantis in

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friends

well as usual, the watchtower wants to make sure the rank & file keep the money coming in.

even if the jw's have nothing to eat.. 2020-04-10--congregation donations by electronic funds transfer.

https://docdro.id/himg31q.

RubaDub

Then your Doomed! Remember, the "stash" is "Confidential" and there for "medical" purposes.

Atlantis ...

You got it! If I ever got questioned, I would tell them that if I was in a situation of needing a unit of blood, they can just substitute a unit of Johnny Walker instead. Blood is forbidden, but the Apostle Walker is a conscience matter.

Also, thanks for the latest files.

Rub a Dub

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2020-04-10 Congregation Donations by Electronic Funds Transfer!

by Atlantis in

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friends

well as usual, the watchtower wants to make sure the rank & file keep the money coming in.

even if the jw's have nothing to eat.. 2020-04-10--congregation donations by electronic funds transfer.

https://docdro.id/himg31q.

RubaDub

If I dare tell them how much liquor I have "in reserve" they will probably want me to send most of it Walkill as a loving provision in caring for those taking the lead among us.

Rub a Dub

35

I think Limbaugh is out and out wrong on this

by JimmyYoung in

i listen to rush most days for entertainment.

i agree with him on some issues and disagree on others.

but today he said something i believe is an out and out lie.

RubaDub

After all the goofy and just plain wrong things he's said about the Covid-19 .... you would think he would be embarrassed and perhaps stick to topics he understands.

TD ...

I agree. But I think he could still squeeze a couple weeks worth of shows out of Hillary's email server and bleaching the hard drives. Then add a could weeks of Hunter Biden and he's got a month's worth of stuff to regurgitate.

Rub a Dub

35

I think Limbaugh is out and out wrong on this

by JimmyYoung in

i listen to rush most days for entertainment.

i agree with him on some issues and disagree on others.

but today he said something i believe is an out and out lie.

RubaDub

He also said in years past that the SG saying smoking is dangerous was over blown and now he has stage 4 lung cancer.

At least he is not gloating anymore about how large the cigars he smokes are.

Rub a Dub

5

Any thoughts on Saturday Nights "Contravirus" version on SNL? I thought it was hilarious.

by RubaDub in

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i wish i had taped the snl show since it was the first one "live" since the contravirus thing began but i am sure they will play it again in a month or two.

i know a lot of people were anticipating how they could pull it off but they did, imo, a great job.

it was a real learning experience also for the entire production staff on how to pull this off with most people working from their homes and no live audience.

RubaDub

Over all I didn't think it was very good, in light of the circumstances maybe not surprising.

Finkelstein ...

Well, my comment was based on the "circumstances", you are correct. There is no way you can have vibe and interaction with the cast and audience when you are looking into penny-sized camera alone in a room. But again, for what they were trying to accomplish with what they had, I think they did a great job.

I also really liked one of the jokes on Weekend Update --- Michael Che --- about the Professor at some State University this week using the "N" word about some of his students in class. Che is the only one (a black guy) who could get away with it when he said, "In defense of the professor, those guys were pretty lazy."

I laughed.

Rub a Dub

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People Are Drinking a Lot More When "Locked Up" in Their Homes

by RubaDub in

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it was amusing the other evening on the local news to see the increase of drinking due likely to people having to basically stay at home.. the news crew went out on recycle day in a couple of areas during the week.

they showed the general neighborhoods (but not the specific houses).

the reporter walked down the street and looked into the recycle bins.

RubaDub

NZ is different again. Most bottle stores selling spirits are closed

Black Sheep ...

Yes, I am sure NZ is far more civilized than here in the US.

Here, it would not be a matter of "if" they would empty your store overnight, but "when" and which method they would use (break in through a window, hijack a car and smash through the front of the building, take a pickup truck, smash the front of the building and while they're at it, take the ATM machine, whatever).

We find ways to be creative here.

Rub a Dub

5

Any thoughts on Saturday Nights "Contravirus" version on SNL? I thought it was hilarious.

by RubaDub in

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friends

i wish i had taped the snl show since it was the first one "live" since the contravirus thing began but i am sure they will play it again in a month or two.

i know a lot of people were anticipating how they could pull it off but they did, imo, a great job.

it was a real learning experience also for the entire production staff on how to pull this off with most people working from their homes and no live audience.

RubaDub

I wish I had taped the SNL show since it was the first one "live" since the contravirus thing began but I am sure they will play it again in a month or two. I know a lot of people were anticipating how they could pull it off but they did, IMO, a great job. It was a real learning experience also for the entire production staff on how to pull this off with most people working from their homes and no live audience. They even had Tom Hanks who is recovering from it at his home hosting the show.

One of the best parts (IMO) was Colin Jost (Weekend Update Guy) trying to train people to use Zoom. I could only think of people at the KH trying to learn! He has about a dozen people in the class on the screen each in their respective homes. If you have ever worked in IT or a call center trying to help people you would really appreciate it. Trying to tell people to push one key and they press another, etc.

And then one woman starts undressing not realizing her camera is on, Colin yelling "stop, stop, we can see you!". Another woman taking her laptop to the bathroom, putting it on the floor and starting to pull her pants down to sit on the toilet. Again, Colin yelling at her to stop and then just closing his eyes and shaking his head.

The funniest (IMO) was Kate McKinnon getting her face in the camera and holding up a sheet of toilet paper complaining that her husband only gives her one sheet when she goes to the bathroom. She screams, "I need 3 sheets to get the goop out". Then she said " I still had go outside and clean my ass with a garden hose in the driveway ........ it went viral!"

Anyway, if you do watch the show and missed this one, be sure to watch it when they show it again.

Rub a Dub

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People Are Drinking a Lot More When "Locked Up" in Their Homes

by RubaDub in

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friends

it was amusing the other evening on the local news to see the increase of drinking due likely to people having to basically stay at home.. the news crew went out on recycle day in a couple of areas during the week.

they showed the general neighborhoods (but not the specific houses).

the reporter walked down the street and looked into the recycle bins.

RubaDub

They are not taking into account that those people who are drinking more, are not drinking more, but are drinking at home instead of pubs, bars, and other locations.

Tameria ...

That's the reasoning you, Simon and others have mentioned.

I guess I'm cheap but I tend to drink more at home. I don't know, $5 for a bottle of beer (maybe 2x1 drafts at around $4 on happy hour) is a bit much.

At home, my wife does her Stella Artois thing and I am all over the place with Leffe, Blue Moon or IPA's. A 12 pack is around $15 here, less than $1.25 per bottle.

A decent wine for $6-$8 for a bottle is about that much for a glass away from home.

About $25 for a 1.75 liter of Stoli vodka, Bacardi Rum, Johnny Walker Scotch, etc. And that doesn't include coupons that you can get a few bucks off at some of the bigger places like Total Wine. Figure about 40 jiggers (1.5 oz) in a 1.75 liter bottle and you do the math on what that bottle is worth if you were doing mixed drinks out.

Yea, I like to go out to a pub/bar when if it involves friends. But at least in our case, it's probably like one or maybe two times a month. OK, OK, call me cheap.

Rub a Dub

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Find the Beatles Songs in the Picture

by Simon in

some light entertainment ... there are apparently 39 beatles songs hidden in the picture, but depending on how to interpret some of them you may come up with more.. please post one each, to give everyone a go, and describe where the song is in the picture (so it's not just coming up with a list of beatles songs).

also, check for existing answers - i'll post summaries to show the ones already identified.. .

RubaDub

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

Top of picture towards the middle next to the flag with a crown/tiara on her head.

Rub a Dub