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Post by dc2london on Aug 13, 2019 9:55:02 GMT -6
I feel personally attacked. Just kidding...this is one of my favorite things about having candidates come to the State Fair. Especially when they are awkwardly trying to eat the "pork chop on a stick" (which is just a chop with a bone). They are so messy and not at all easy to eat but for some reason people continue to try. Cory will never win Iowa because he is vegan and it is a personal affront to many that he won't eat the chop. A fried peanut butter and jelly doesn't quite measure up. well Tulsi is vegan too so I guess it's time for her to just pack it in awww what a shame
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Post by roloma on Aug 13, 2019 9:57:50 GMT -6
I feel personally attacked. Just kidding...this is one of my favorite things about having candidates come to the State Fair. Especially when they are awkwardly trying to eat the "pork chop on a stick" (which is just a chop with a bone). They are so messy and not at all easy to eat but for some reason people continue to try. Cory will never win Iowa because he is vegan and it is a personal affront to many that he won't eat the chop. A fried peanut butter and jelly doesn't quite measure up. well Tulsi is vegan too so I guess it's time for her to just pack it in awww what a shame Not to be a contrarian, but I believe she is only vegetarian, according to the reports from our local media. Which is slightly better on the scale than those terrible vegans But, seriously...pack it in Tulsi. For real. Now. Or maybe, like, yesterday.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 13, 2019 9:58:46 GMT -6
at any given time we have 4-5 different types of mustard in our fridge.
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Post by cakewench on Aug 13, 2019 10:07:35 GMT -6
I'm WFH today and just got a security alert that my office building is basically on lockdown for police activity in our immediate area.
Simultaneously worried for my coworkers and wondering wtf is going on.
PDQ
Edit: Thank you, Twitter. DC police say it was a domestic-related incident, no active shooter, suspect in custody.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 13, 2019 10:09:59 GMT -6
I have never been to a state fair ::ducks::
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Post by cakewench on Aug 13, 2019 10:11:23 GMT -6
I have never been to a state fair ::ducks:: I've been to county fairs, which are pretty close. Lots of fried things, rides, craft competitions, and animals. Can't wait until N is old enough for this stuff!
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 13, 2019 10:12:45 GMT -6
So the 'peaceful' protestors have left. The more radical have stayed.
riot police did deploy tear gas outside earlier.
There are chinese military vehicles on the other side of the bridge apparently waiting for HK police to ask for help or for Xi Jinping to give an order to put an end to this.
This is some crazy ugly stuff.
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 13, 2019 10:15:00 GMT -6
I have never been to a state fair ::ducks:: Technically ours is the Western Idaho State Fair. But really its the Ada County Fair. Each of the neighboring counties also have a County Fair.
But the fairgrounds in Ada County are the largest.
I love going to look at crafts. The quilts are always so pretty. Also there are llamas and they have calves and hatch chicks during it.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 13, 2019 10:21:18 GMT -6
i have also never been to a county fair. Or a regional fair. Or a 4-H fair. I've been to a job fair....
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 13, 2019 10:24:21 GMT -6
i have also never been to a county fair. Or a regional fair. Or a 4-H fair. I've been to a job fair.... We have an ice cream baked potato....
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Post by dc2london on Aug 13, 2019 10:27:59 GMT -6
i have also never been to a county fair. Or a regional fair. Or a 4-H fair. I've been to a job fair.... We have an ice cream baked potato....
that is v cute but lactose intolerant
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 13, 2019 10:30:03 GMT -6
We have an ice cream baked potato....
that is v cute but lactose intolerant I'm so very sorry.
Actually I dont particularly care for them because of the coating of cocoa powder, plus its typically a billion degrees during the fair and they melt and you have a mess on the plate.
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Post by enchanted on Aug 13, 2019 10:33:25 GMT -6
i have also never been to a county fair. Or a regional fair. Or a 4-H fair. I've been to a job fair.... We have an ice cream baked potato....
::looks up flights to Idaho::
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Post by piratecat on Aug 13, 2019 10:43:27 GMT -6
i have also never been to a county fair. Or a regional fair. Or a 4-H fair. I've been to a job fair....
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Post by greykitty on Aug 13, 2019 11:08:20 GMT -6
well Tulsi is vegan too so I guess it's time for her to just pack it in awww what a shame Not to be a contrarian, but I believe she is only vegetarian, according to the reports from our local media. Which is slightly better on the scale than those terrible vegans But, seriously...pack it in Tulsi. For real. Now. Or maybe, like, yesterday. She had to report for two weeks active duty starting Monday, I think. I do respect her military service. Actually, one of the things I like most about Mayor Pete is his military service as well - I just am praying we get someone back in the WH who truly respects our troops.
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Post by JukEboX on Aug 13, 2019 11:08:56 GMT -6
Protesters detain a Pro-China reporter.
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Post by cnf on Aug 13, 2019 11:20:45 GMT -6
I have never been to a state fair ::ducks:: Whaaaa!!!! I'm biased, we grew up like ten minutes from the NYS fair grounds and always go multiple times per summer. Ours doesn't start for another week and half.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 13, 2019 11:32:37 GMT -6
the ice cream baked potato is a work of genius and if they could make one with fake ice cream I'd be all over it
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Post by dc2london on Aug 13, 2019 11:33:31 GMT -6
I respect our men and women in uniform and I thank them for their service. But I do not take military service into account when considering someone's qualifications to be CiC
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Post by greykitty on Aug 13, 2019 11:40:28 GMT -6
I respect our men and women in uniform and I thank them for their service. But I do not take military service into account when considering someone's qualifications to be CiC President Obama didn't have military experience, and he took his duties as Commander in Chief extremely seriously, IMO. That said, I do kind of add a point for military service for many candidates when looking at their resumes. Not the overriding or eliminating factor, but the experience itself, and how the person handled it, can say a lot in my view.
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Post by richard on Aug 13, 2019 11:53:01 GMT -6
fatpony , Warren is in our town on Monday for a town hall. I would need to re-arrange a meeting and childcare to get there in enough time to probably get in, but I'm going to try. ooh, can you send me details? Just did!
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 13, 2019 12:06:21 GMT -6
Its a tough situation but I'm sure it will work out I hope it works out for HK and I hope it works out for China
I hope nobody gets killed and of course the tweet “Our Intelligence has informed us that the Chinese Government is moving troops to the Border with Hong Kong. Everyone should be calm and safe!”
Ladies and Gentleman, the POTUS, a real brain trust that one.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 13, 2019 12:08:29 GMT -6
I respect our men and women in uniform and I thank them for their service. But I do not take military service into account when considering someone's qualifications to be CiC President Obama didn't have military experience, and he took his duties as Commander in Chief extremely seriously, IMO. That said, I do kind of add a point for military service for many candidates when looking at their resumes. Not the overriding or eliminating factor, but the experience itself, and how the person handled it, can say a lot in my view. I feel similarly about lawyers.
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Post by sherminator on Aug 13, 2019 12:39:19 GMT -6
Castro with the chili fries makes me want to vote for him immediately
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Post by Lakes on Aug 13, 2019 13:03:51 GMT -6
I have never been to a state fair ::ducks:: Whaaaa!!!! I'm biased, we grew up like ten minutes from the NYS fair grounds and always go multiple times per summer. Ours doesn't start for another week and half. Team NYS Fair! Forever and always. I’m currently in a state with no state fair. I was horrified and confused when I discovered this.
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Post by sherminator on Aug 13, 2019 13:44:24 GMT -6
Castro with the chili fries makes me want to vote for him immediately
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Post by cakewench on Aug 13, 2019 13:48:34 GMT -6
Trump called Warren "Pocahontas" again at an official WH event in PA.
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Post by fatpony on Aug 13, 2019 13:58:41 GMT -6
This librarian throws shade like a boss.
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Post by hawkeye2015 on Aug 13, 2019 14:45:42 GMT -6
I have never been to a state fair ::ducks:: Whaaaa!!!! I'm biased, we grew up like ten minutes from the NYS fair grounds and always go multiple times per summer. Ours doesn't start for another week and half. TIL NYS has a state fair 🤯
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