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By Ted Belman

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April 16, 2020 | 7,629 Comments »

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  1. Politics aside, I don’t understand people who have strong personal feelings towards people whom they have never even met in person!

  2. Queen Lizzie was Pro-“Palestinian”. Frankly, I can’t stand people that obsess about the last Holocaust, which can’t be reversed, while enabling the next one.

  3. Dolly Parton and Queen Elizabeth went to the Pearly Gates on the same day. They both met with an Angel to find out if they would be admitted to Heaven. The angel said “Unfortunately, there’s only one space in Heaven today so I must decide which one of you will be admitted.” The Angel asked Dolly if there was some particular reason why she should go to Heaven. Dolly took off her top and said, “Look at these, they’re the most perfect breasts God ever created and I’m sure it will please God to be able to see them every day, for eternity.” The Angel thanked Dolly, and asked Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the same question. The Queen walked over to a toilet, pulled the lever and flushes it without saying a word. The Angel immediately said, “OK, your Majesty, you may go into Heaven.” Dolly was outraged and asked, “What was that all about? I showed you two of God’s own perfect creations and you turned me down. She simply flushed a commode and she got admitted to Heaven! Would you explain that to me?” “Sorry, Dolly,” said the Angel, “but even in Heaven, a royal flush beats a pair – no matter how big they are.”

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  4. @PELONI-

    Your post is very interesting and shows that one can recall incidents from the very earliest babyhood days, even though sometimes isolated . The reason I asked was because I had been dwelling on those days myself.

    For instance; I was always with my godfather.. I asked him, when about 45 years old, about a recollection I had of sitting on his lap and steering his car. Also of falling out of a car door. Was I imagining it.??.

    He was VERY surprised. He told me that it was a regular thing., I actually steered whilst the car was moving..,,slowly. In those days cars were rare and streets were often empty.. He told me that one day, when I was sitting beside him he was doing U Turn and my door opened, I fell out, He saw me from the corner of his eye, stuck out his hand and by pure luck grabbed my ankle, my head only inches from the ground, whe he stopped the car. . The fright of his life. I remembered fiddling with the door catch, it opening, my falling, but nothing after. It was a “Baby Austin” auto. the smallest of small cars. (I recall pushing the windows which “popped”…(celluloid??).

    I was then a year and 5 months old.

    I recall my 3rd birthday party, standing at the door and asking guests. “what have you brought me”…an older (sniggering) cousin told guests about it many years later, causing a big laugh.

    I’ve read books on psychoanalysis, which averred that people could recall being in the womb, the memories brought out by hypnosis, but this is not believable to me..

    So, Peloni, thank you for your recollections. They show that the assuumption of about 3 years of age is just a general rule-of-thumb age..

  5. @Edgar

    Back to what age is the record for an old man to have recollections.

    Interesting question. The article below notes that it is accepted to be about 3yrs generally, but that is not a hard fact as they explain. I recall a few things from before 3yrs, though. They are sparse unrelated recollections, not very useful or note worthy. I recall being in a baby swing, but not if I liked it, for instance. I do recall those disgusting baby cookies too, which the adults could never stop offering to me – I choke on one of those on my second birthday, and was rushed to the hospital, and never was given another one afterwards. I don’t recall the hospital trip of course, just eating those cardboard pasty things, which was before I was two. I also recall visiting my grand-uncle just before he died when I was about 2.5yrs old and seeing his library doors. Funny, I don’t recall Uncle Jack, but I explicitly recall the library doors, oddly enough. They were carved wood and housed what was claimed to be an impressive collection of books. He died shortly after our trip and I never saw the other side of those doors. Like I said, pretty useless trivia, devoid of much detail, or much interest, even to me, except the bit about library doors, the memory of which which have always fascinated me.

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2602606/How-far-YOU-remember-Our-earliest-childhood-memories-form-age-three.html

  7. Edgar G Also” I meant to mention that as far as I see, nobody on this site shares my innocent musical pleasures…..SAD….!! “, YOU FORGOT POOR HONEYBEE. I have often shared, in the past, music with you. Sob sob

  8. Also I meant to mention that as far as I see, nobody on this site shares my innocent musical pleasures…..SAD….!!

  11. Terrorist who killed toddler set to be released
    ‘No sane country would lend a hand to the release of murderers,’ mother of infant terror victim Adele Biton says.

    https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/359343

    Which politicians want to end this? Who in their right mind would make aliya if they have any place to go or to be when it’s like this?

  12. Divine punishment, dumb luck, or popular wrath? “On Aug. 31, Bed Bath & Beyond—which drew criticism in 2021 for pulling MyPillow products over CEO Mike Lindell’s claims about the 2020 election—said it would close 150 stores, cut jobs, and overhaul its merchandising strategy in an attempt to turn around its money-losing business.”

    https://www.theepochtimes.com/bed-bath-beyond-exec-identified-as-man-who-plunged-to-death-nypd_4709837.html

    https://www.theepochtimes.com/bed-bath-beyond-exec-identified-as-man-who-plunged-to-death-nypd_4709837.html

  14. Ukraine fails in offensive to regain nuclear power plant:
    Ukraine’s Western Backed Gamble To Capture Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Backfire

    Apart from creating tensions between Ukraine and its western allies, this failure also is likely to exacerbate strife within the Ukrainian leadership. There are reports that the Ukrainian military leader, General Zaluzhny, was at odds with President Zelensky over the timing and scale of Ukraine’s “offensive”. This is not only a loss of face for Zelensky, it is likely a loss of support from key members of the Ukrainian government.

    The icing on the cake for Russia came from the UN. In response to a reporter asking about the military action around the nuclear facility, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric thanked Russia

    Curious that the UN did not complain of the Ukrainians choosing to launch their efforts to retake the power plant as they were arriving to investigate the previous Ukrainian shelling.

    Larry explains that the forces deployed by Ukraine were highly trained, likely by Britain’s MI6. This would explain the recent pop-up visit by Boris. If this was the famous fall offensive we have been waiting for, well, color me unimpressed. I guess the amusing claims of the million man army was over hyped as expected. As Zelensky seems not upto the task of retaking the nuclear power plant, can we assume that he will not soon attempt to retake Crimea too. In the fallout that comes from this debacle, it will be a good day for him if he is able to hold onto his govt, his army and his life all at the same time.

  15. DOES anyone recall that year long ago when the Hohner Accordeon Orchestra came to the US and performed on TV. As a special encore, the star played the VERY simple 3 chord tune, “On Top of Old Smokey” LEFT HANDED, meaning the accordeon was upside down and all fingering reversed,. It was a “sensation” never having been seen before.

    A Wonderful, unique feat….except, that a couple of years before that, a young lad about 18 came into my music store and asked if I had any left handed accordeons. To the best of my knowledge, I said, they don’t make them that way.

    He said that he knew but was hoping. He asked permission to try a demonstrator. He calmly proceeded to play LEFT HANDED, about 10 different Jazz and swing tunes, like “Aint She Sweet” and “Lady Be Good”, all perfectly chorded and in the correct keys, modulating beautifully for each tune. .
    He would not give me his name, just an ordinary local lad. Any musician on this site will know how extra-ordinarliy difficult this is to do. I could have taken him on a round-the-world-tour and made a fortune… !!

    Which reminds me..Has any member ever heard “Ole Guapa” It’s best on a bandoneon type, but all the piano accordeon stars have played it. .

    The best by far of many accordeonists I’ve heard over the years was Torolf Tollefsen, for relaxed, ease of playing the most complicated arrangements and very much more..He played a specially made chromatic of his own design.

  16. TO ALL FUN LOVERS-

    Here’s a little tune you should look out for. Sam Carson singing “Tayching French at Killaloe”. After I heard it at a party, I got the record when I was about 15 and it was HILARIOUS. Carson was a very well regarded Irish baritone singer.

    The unfortunate part is that he seems to have been the only one who recorded it, and the Youtube record is very faint, although distinguishable.

    Chorus; Ye may talk about Ecarte, Ye may talk of Bonypartay,
    And anny other party and commong de portey voo…
    We larnt to sing it aisey, That song the Marshalaisey,

    Boolong toolong de Continong,…

    We larnt at Killaloe……..!!.

    |Another one is “Nell Flaherty’s Drake”. And “Slattery’s Mounted Fut”.
    Another is “The Widda Malone..Ochone”…

    This last is actually “sung” in Charles Lever’s “Charles O’Malley The Irish Dragoon|”, which was written in 1841, 2 vol (I have a 1st ed) Hilarious all the way through. Some of Lever’s comic capers that Lever, (who qualified as a doctor at Trinity College Dublin) was involved in are beautifully related as are those of characters based on his friends..

    But FIRST, you should read the Wikipedia account of his life. In it Anthony Trollope says that “Lever wrote just the way he talked”. …

    The Widda was written by Lever himself.

  17. Jubu humor that popped up on my FB newsfeed:

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    “Borrowed from a friend, Robert Lebu. The Sayings of the Jewish Buddha”
    * If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?
    * Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?
    * Drink tea and nourish life; with the first sip, joy;
    with the second sip, satisfaction; with the third sip, peace;
    with the fourth, a Danish.
    * Wherever you go, there you are.. Your luggage is another story.
    * Accept misfortune as a blessing. Do not wish for perfect health,
    or a life without problems. What would you talk about?
    * The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single Oy.
    * There is no escaping karma. In a previous life, you never called,
    you never wrote, you never visited. And whose fault was that?
    * Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness.
    And then, what do you have? Bupkis.
    * The Tao does not speak. The Tao does not blame.
    The Tao does not take sides. The Tao has no expectations.
    The Tao demands nothing of others. The Tao is not Jewish.
    * Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out… Forget this
    and attaining Enlightenment will be the least of your problems.
    * Let your mind be as a floating cloud. Let your stillness be
    as a wooded glen. And sit up straight. You’ll never meet the
    Buddha with such rounded shoulders.
    * Deep inside you are ten thousand flowers. Each flower blossoms
    ten thousand times. Each blossom has ten thousand petals.
    You might want to see a specialist.
    * Be aware of your body. Be aware of your perceptions. Keep in mind
    that not every physical sensation is a symptom of a terminal illness.
    * The Torah says, Love your neighbor as yourself..
    The Buddha says, There is no self.
    So … maybe we’re off the hook . . .

  19. Unintentionally hilarious satire in Google search result:

    What is the capital of Palestine?
    Ramallah
    The capital of Palestine is Ramallah, which was founded (date not set). Ramallah has been the capital since (date not provided). Although Ramallah is not the largest city in Palestine, it functions as: (no role). Ramallah is located at (coords not set), at an elevation of (not set).
    https://worldpopulationreview.com › …
    What is the Capital of Palestine? – World Population Review

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  24. Why an otherwise intelligent man choses to act like a clown is beyond my comprehension, but it’s not my concern. A person to ignore -as I have been doing.

  27. Danger: China is becoming like the US!

    Chinese prosecutors charge 7 over brutal attack on women in Tangshan

    Main suspect Chen Jizhi is also accused of kidnapping, gang violence and other crimes
    Initial investigation finds 8 police officers abused their power and took bribes, according to provincial party disciplinary authorities

    — https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3190560/chinese-prosecutors-charge-7-brutal-attack-women-tangshan?module=lead_hero_story&pgtype=homepage

  31. “Diaspora minister calls for new paradigm in Israel’s ties to Jews abroad
    In speech at event marking 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, Nachman Shai says foreign Jews must play greater role in Jerusalem’s decision-making”

    https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/2019-06-02/ty-article/.premium/growing-number-of-u-s-jews-support-evacuation-of-west-bank-settlements-study-finds/0000017f-dbca-d856-a37f-ffca2d980000

    and I commented:

    “Given that most of the Jews outside of Israel are in the USA, and that far more American than Israeli Jews want half a million Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria to be evicted to make way for another Judenrein, Muslim Arab terror state next door to the most heavily populated Jewish communities, leaving Israel 9 miles wide at one point and giving strategic heights to the enemy, opposed Trump moving the embassy to Jerusalem, recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights and reimposing sanctions on Iran, opposed his extending Title VI civil rights laws to Jewish and pro-Israel college students, and opposed the nation state law, given that Israel’s survival is not their top issue, given the blind allegiance to whoever is running the Democratic party, and given the confusion over who is a Jew, speaking as a member of the minority of American Jews, albeit secular, for whom the issue of Israel’s survival, both as a Jewish state, and on an existential level, the wish to prevent another Holocaust, and I speak as a second generation Shoah survivor, is paramount, my answer is no, though I did pay my 15 dollars to register online -that’s all it took – and voted forthe ZOA slate in the World Jewish Congress election, though Herut would have been ok, too.”

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  35. Sebastien, I make the best German chocolate cake. Texas sheet cake is delicious. There is a reason why Texas Ladies are so sort after even if we can be slightly zoftig.

  38. Get Your County CVRs (Cast Vote Records) Mike Lindell Call to Action

    Mike Lindell, Jeff O’Donnell and Walter Daugherity put out a call to action to MAGA Nation to email their county election clerks to get FOIA copies of all the CVRs (Cast Vote Records) that expose the election fraud that took place in the 2020 election. There are only 10 days left before states are allowed to delete these records forever.

    Please help preserve this election fraud evidence before it is purged. File a simple FOIA request today.

    This is a mirrored videos since the Leftist Deep State has been trying to censor, block and delete all the evidence from The Moment of Truth Summit.

    See https://PatritotBites.com for more information.
    Original download source: https://momentoftruthsummit.com/

  40. @Honeybee True. I stand corrected.Talk about tryin’ to teach my grandma to suck eggs. That’s what I get for debating a teacher.

    “Iowa Park is a city in Wichita County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas metropolitan statistical area. The population was 6,355 at the 2010 census.”Wikipedia

    “Iowa Colony is on State Highway 288 south of Manvel in northern Brazoria County.”
    Feb 1, 1995
    https://www.tshaonline.org › entries
    Iowa Colony, TX (Brazoria County) – Texas State Historical Association

  41. @Honey “How did a Polish immigrant come up with a name like Häagen-Dazs? He was inspired by Jewish history: “The only country which saved the Jews during World War II was Denmark, so I put together a totally fictitious Danish name and had it registered,” Mattus told me. “Häagen-Dazs doesn’t mean anything. [But] it would attract attention, especially with the umlaut.”’ ibid

  44. @Honey Blue Bell iice cream is from Texas, Blue Bunny is from Iowa, never seen anything but Haagendaz around here.

  47. @Honey I can top that; In Washington, a POTUS is considered a person! (except when it’s a Trump, of course. Even the Pope makes exceptions.)

  49. “Court Rules sale of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream in Judea and Samaria can’t be stopped” I can’t begin to tell you what a relief this is; I don’t know how much longer I could have held out; Lipton tea (also owned by Unilever) is
    My favorite. Pity in a way, if I had broken and the same standard had been applied to me as John McCain, who wound up doing Tokyo Rose like broadcasts, I would have been able to run for
    The US Senate as a hero, my relatives would be anointed a gold medal family and anybody who pointed fingers would be vilified and cancelled.?

  50. Sebastien A pregnant lady in Texas claimed she could drive in the car pool lane because in Texas a fetus is considered a person.

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