Everything posted by cdemundo
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Tourism Shock: Thailand's Visitor Numbers See Alarming Plunge
That is a photo of "The Sanctuary of Truth" which requires visitors to wear a hard hat because it is perpetually under construction (by design and intent). Always new sculptures etc. being added. I know your post was meant as a joke, but this is one of the most popular/famous sight-seeing destinations in the Pattaya/Chonburi area, it deserves a little promotion.
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MAGA demands arrest after Cryptic Post by James Comey Sparks Federal Scrutiny
Went to your reference, in the "Usage" section there are 3 paragraphs and 12 lines of examples and definitions. The first two paragraphs list the most common usages, like : [media adviser says to Robert Redford's character, "OK, now, for starters, we got to cut your hair and eighty-six the sideburns".[1]] Third paragraph of 3, and 11th and 12th lines out of 12 the meaning of killing is given. Cherry picking is ignoring the most common meanings and latching on to the one that allows you to do your axe-grinding. Additionally, all the references to this meaning reference underworld and Vegas mafia slang. So are you suggesting that the shells Comey saw were placed by the notorious Vegas Mafioso Tony "The Shell Writer" Mancuso, famous for communicating mob hits by arranging shells on a beach?
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MAGA demands arrest after Cryptic Post by James Comey Sparks Federal Scrutiny
Sadly the current administration could have prevented all this kerfuffle if they just recognized special knowledge and expertise among government appointees. Although Kristi (secretary Barbie) Noem is an expert on killing dogs, she was not the person to consult in this case. If anyone in the current administration knows the meaning of "86ed" it is the illustrious Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. HIs drinking exploits are well-documented and no doubt he is aware of the meaning of the term.
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Assassination Cult at it again , Its become a hunting ground for the sick !
Hey hands off granny, she was a very funny actress.
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How to tell if you're dealing with a MAGA folk?
Maybe you could ask your caregiver to explain all this to you. I don't think I have the patience.
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How to tell if you're dealing with a MAGA folk?
"Never too late to go back for your GED." As I said, found on page 155 of "Pee Wee Herman's Big Book of Snappy Comebacks".
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How to tell if you're dealing with a MAGA folk?
Challenging for you huh? Maybe mastery of elementary school year 4 English needed so I understand.
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Dumb Pigeon just crashed into my Picture Window: Not too smart
After careful consideration I am willing to concede that the OP is more intelligent than a pigeon.
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Overpopulation — Just a thought
Reminds of Mark Twain's quip: "Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it." Whaddya gonna do about overpopulation? Almost impossible to suggest any solution as easy to anticipate the objections that will arise. Even suggested limiting births will get some up in arms.
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How to tell if you're dealing with a MAGA folk?
I like how most of their "clever responses" seem to be out of "Pee Wee Herman's Big Book of Snappy Comebacks". Most common are variations on "I know you are but what am I?" or the classic "I am rubber you are glue..."
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Travel to US in free fall
"Poeple dont realize how big the USA is." Finally he said something that was true (assuming he meant to say people not people).
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How to tell if you're dealing with a MAGA folk?
And your dream man? Young love is so adorable.
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Trump Blowing his own trumpet.
What are the successes, I have not heard about them. Can you specifically name some, since there has been success after success?
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Trump Blowing his own trumpet.
How timely and pertinent.
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Trump Blowing his own trumpet.
"At least 1 in 2 people are narcissistic to varying degrees. " That would make it a normal condition, I don't think it is. I'm curious where you got your numbers.
- Diddy’s Dark Double Life: Trial Hears Disturbing Allegations of Abuse and Sex Trafficking
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Viral Video Captures Tense Clash Between Women Competing for Patrons in Pattaya
"Nothing good happens in the early hours or even after midnight." I can't agree, this all depends on what you mean by "good".
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Viral Video Captures Tense Clash Between Women Competing for Patrons in Pattaya
"unsettling international tourists who witnessed the quarrel." Come on, a girl fight?, that's real entertainment.
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Israeli Tourist Busted for Selling Magic Mushrooms on Koh Samui
"Meticulously planned sting"... I'm thinking "Don't forget, we're busting those stoners tomorrow".
- MAGA demands arrest after Cryptic Post by James Comey Sparks Federal Scrutiny
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MAGA demands arrest after Cryptic Post by James Comey Sparks Federal Scrutiny
Sometimes engaging here one is inclined to forget that maybe uniquely in life (after about the age of middle school) one is in a group of people that is completely unselective as to admission. As a consequence some in this group have as their qualifications to contributing: ownership of a computer/tablet/cell phone, access to the internet, ability to type. Beyond this nothing else is required. The point being that engaging with some here is pointless given their point of reference and cognitive abilities.
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MAGA demands arrest after Cryptic Post by James Comey Sparks Federal Scrutiny
Google "what does 86 mean?" These are the most commonly used meanings, no mention of murder. What you found on casino.com and urban dictionary are used in gangster movies admittedly. But you had to seek them out because they are not the common usage. Results from googling "what does 86 mean?" follow. ========================= Eighty-six is slang meaning "to throw out," "to get rid of," or "to refuse service to." It comes from 1930s soda-counter slang meaning that an item was sold out. verb INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN verb: 86 1. eject or bar (someone) from a restaurant, bar, etc. "they were accused of cheating, and eighty-sixed from their favorite casino" 2. reject, discard, or cancel. "the passwords will be 86ed by next October" What Does 86 Mean? Definition, History and More Dec 6, 2567 BE — In the restaurant industry, “eighty six” or “86”, means to remove an item from the menu because it is no longer available. What Does 86 Mean and Where Does It Come From? The term 86, or eighty-six, is an American English slang term used to indicate that you should halt or nix something. What Does 86 Mean? 86 is a commonly used term in restaurants that indicates an item is out of stock or no longer available to be served to guests. What is the origin of the term 'to 86' something? The American slang verb "to 86" ("to eight-six") is to end, get rid of, or refuse something. Ask George: Where Does The Term "86'd" Come From? The term originated in the soup kitchens of the Great Depression, where the standard pot held 85 cups of soup, so the 86th person was out of luck. ========================
- MAGA demands arrest after Cryptic Post by James Comey Sparks Federal Scrutiny
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MAGA demands arrest after Cryptic Post by James Comey Sparks Federal Scrutiny
You had to search for what you wanted to find in gangster-related websites "casino myths" or something was your first, as far as the "urban dictionary" it features lot of hip, cool slang that no one uses. To use my previous example "wise guy", urban dictionary uses wise guy means a 'made man' in the mafia as its first definition and wise guy means 1. A smart aleck. 2.One who makes snide, sardonic and concieted comments and genereally acts like an arrogrant bastard. as the second meaning which is the more common meaning outside of mafia movies. to evaluate the professionalism of the Urban Dictionary note 3 misspellings in one line. If you Google "what does 86 mean?" you get pages of "sources" showing it as related to the food and hospitality industry. 10 pages of results, I looked at the first two pages dozens of entries, no meanings related to murder. So you made a directed search for the meaning you wanted and found a couple of references that showed murder as the meaning to Vegas gangsters. Are you suggesting that the shells Comey photoed were placed there by a Vegas gangster? Maybe "Tony the Shell Writer" as he is known in the underworld?
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MAGA demands arrest after Cryptic Post by James Comey Sparks Federal Scrutiny
My point is that this is commonly used language and has been for a long time. No need to go to the internet, no need to have a source any more than I need a source for the meaning of "raining cats and dogs". If you do go to the internet you will find dozens of references to use of 86 in the restaurant and hospitality industry, none of them to do with murder. As an analogous case the term "wise guy" used often by Moe Howard (need to look him up?) you will find "sources" that wise guy means a mafia guy or a mobster. This is obviously an adoption of that meaning from the movies, when the meaning of wise guy is just a smart mouthed person.