Old King Coal

Really too long for a Sunday but the NY Times Magazine takes us to coal country - in India. Lots of hand-wringing about the use of cheap, reliable coal as a power source in developing Asian countries; since it is the Times, there is no discussion of nuclear power as the baseload alternative.

I still want to see more done with thorium, oversold or not.

Comments

[MissMarple2]

So, currently we have riots in France, illegals trying to storm the southern border,
Russian ships attacking Ukranian ships, George Papadopolous going to jail, and it's not even Monday.

President Trump sure has his hands full.

[MissMarple2]

I bet Hillary's preaching would be as sincere as that Methodist minister in Arkansas who was laundering bribes through his church as donations.

[Pinandpuller]

I never thought in a million years I would be listening to a Fundamentalist Baptist preacher again but I actually like this guy. He actually says the Church is doing too much for "homeless" bums, among other things.

I think we need to bring back words like "wickedness" as well.

"The Libtard Religion" (independent fundamental Baptist preaching)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ungqRajQSBo

[Pinandpuller]

There are 10,000 African 'migrants' set to cross the English Channel on rafts. I don't think it's going to be like when the Harlem Globetrotters met Gilligan.

[James D.]

Rich was right. Looks like the Giants found a way to lose.

I want Pat Shurmur fired. He is a world class moron.

[henry]

The snow has begun. Not a blizzard yet, but coming down mostly sideways.

[henry]

Pin, has that gambit worked since 1066?

[MissMarple2]

The invading hordes are now throwing objects at our border patrol agents and our military. The invasion has become violent now.

It was only a matter of time. Unreal!

pic.twitter.com/Qo42QX5VyM

— Oaktown ☢ Unfiltered (@hrtablaze) November 25, 2018

Video at link.

[MissMarple2]

Donald J. Trump
‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
58m58 minutes ago

Mississippi, Vote for @cindyhydesmith on Tuesday. Respected by all. We need her in Washington!. Thanks!

[MissMarple2]

Donald J. Trump
‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
51m51 minutes ago

General Anthony Tata: “President Trump is a man of his word & he said he was going to be tough on the Border, and he is tough on the Border. He has rightfully strengthened the Border in the face of an unprecedented threat. It’s the right move by President Trump.” Thanks General!

[MissMarple2]

Donald J. Trump
‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
44m44 minutes ago

Europe has to pay their fair share for Military Protection. The European Union, for many years, has taken advantage of us on Trade, and then they don’t live up to their Military commitment through NATO. Things must change fast!

[MissMarple2]

Donald J. Trump
‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
33m33 minutes ago

Clinton Foundation donations drop 42% - which shows that they illegally played the power game. They monetized their political influence through the Foundation. “During her tenure the State Department was put in the service of the Clinton Foundation.” Andrew McCarthy

[MissMarple2]

BREAKING: US Fires Tear Gas as Hundreds of Migrants Try to Storm US Border at San Ysidro Port of Entry (VIDEOS) https://t.co/Rg3JGBFOWD via @gatewaypundit

— Rhonda~Super Elite (@StimulusFail) November 25, 2018

[Pinandpuller]

Black Twitter gon' riot fam 🤣🤣🤣

[Pinandpuller]

Pin, has that gambit worked since 1066?

Posted by: henry | November 25, 2018 at 04:08 PM

You talking about the Surmans?

[Captain Hate]

I want Pat Shurmur fired. He is a world class moron.

He was that fat tub of shit, Holmgren's, terrible choice for head coach of the Browns during his on the job retirement gig.

[henry]

Now a blizzard warning starting at 6pm central...

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Snowfall
rates up to 2 inches per hour are possible. This snow is
expected to be very heavy and will be difficult to shovel. The
strong winds and heavy snow may cause falling tree limbs and
possible power outages.

Power outages, well I have candles and a couple days worth of firewood set up inside. Maybe a polar bear will stroll
Past so I can get that epic photo...

[Pinandpuller]

William the Pensioner 1066-2018.

[henry]

LOL Pin. But after him, did any succeed? Notably Napoleon and Hitler failed.

[henry]

Video of Mexican police getting into scuffles with the caravan:

https://twitter.com/breakingnlive/status/1066794635685695488?s=21

[henry]

Now idiots marching south to open the border:

https://twitter.com/breakingnlive/status/1066803115645698050?s=21

[Another Bob]

“Rich, at some point I gotta shovel.”

Henry, surely you’ve heard of this thing called a snowblower?

[jimmyk]

henry, no need to invade when they're allowed to 'migrate' in. More than 4 million Mahometans in the UK now.

[henry]

Snow blowers are rough on decks, and don’t work on stairs.

[Another Bob]

Ya’ got me on that one. Why shovel the deck?

In my Erie and Minnesota days, I’d snowblow the driveway and call it good.

[Pinandpuller]

The Secret Service requires that all foreign nationals visiting the White House present either a passport, alien registration card, or State Department-issued ID card - regardless of age.

So it's fake news

[Jim Eagle]

Hey, Pin,

Can you just post the links instead of the screen shots? My eyes are not like Chuck Yeagers.

[GUS]

I can no longer read ANY "NEWS" source and consider it accurate or unbiased. NONE.
As I was driving at 3pm Central, the FOX NEWS radio broadcast called PAPADOPOLUFFAGUS, a TRUMP FOREIGN POLICY ADVISOR.
Of all the people here, IGNATZ seems to understand the MFM best. Many others are sharp, KEV, CAPN, FRAU,JANET, MISS M, JACK and many others.
Ig cuts right thru the nonsense. Papalapdogapuss, is/was a hanger on wannabee. He was targeted by the DEEP STATE/COUP/RODHAM cabal as the WEAK ANIMAL in the herd. He was set up and manipulated, as any clinger on/wannabee COULD be. The "NEWS" report was in reference to "Lil Poppy" being sent to prison for lying about his contacts with "Russians". PERJURY TRAP.

NO MENTION of his SENTENCE being days, nor WHY it is 14 days.

I am simply DONE with the MFM. I do not care what they say, and I await the retribution that the MEDIA should be very afraid of.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

As a person with close to zero interest in magic, sleight of hand or illusionists I found this 1993 New Yorker profile of Ricky Jay, who croaked yesterday, to be highly entertaining.

[henry]

AB, I like the deck. My deck is unusually large, two stories each wrapped around 3 sides of the house. Shoveling it removes weight too, which helps keep the pickings from sinking.

[Rocco]

I was ready for snow this year, or so I thought. I put in a new spark plug and changed the oil, filled her up with gas and broke the recoil rope on the first pull.

By the time I finally had a chance to get out there, it had started raining so I was hesitant to use the electric start option in the rain per the manual. So shovel it was!

But I'm ready now...I think?

[MissMarple2]

This was published on October 23, but it indicates to me that the Trump Administration knows what's going on. Article is by Brad Parscale, President Trump's campaign manager.

https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/10/23/exclusive-brad-parscale-big-tech-is-meddling-with-free-speech-and-elections/

[Jim Eagle]

Rocco,

You got snow?

[GUS]

Henry is roughly 29 miles South and a little East of me. The radar shows ZERO snow any where near me, but Henry and my pal Steve getting HAMMERERED in Racine County. It's late November, and it's been a VERY COLD month, with a few days of a dusting or an inch or 2. It's show time in Wisconsin. Henry home and property are perfect for this weather. And he has beer.

[GUS]

AB, as you know, SNOW here, is different than snow the Springs or Denver. 8 inches snow today, can compact and become 4 inches over time, but, it may NEVER melt for a couple months. It accumulates and gets heavier and uglier and heavier and uglier.
My deck is nearly 900 square feet. I shovel a 2 foot path to the stairs and leave it at that. Some winters are harsh others not so harsh. More harsh than not.
Henry's house is quite unique, and his decks are quite beautiful and match my taste. Getting the weight off of them certainly gives them longer life and takes pressure off of the whole building.

[henry]

Gus, my neighbor across the drainage canal just went long to his deer stand... this oughta get the deer moving on closing day if the hunt.

[sbwaters]

Rocco: I was hesitant to use the electric start option in the rain per the manual

We don’t need no steenkin’ Manuel!

--
Really, Rocco, 20 years of electric starts, snow and water everywhere, and I never knew I was supposed to avoid the electric start.

I’m still alive and so is the snowblower.

[Extraneus]

We wouldn't have to shoot many invaders to dissuade them from storming the border.

[GUS]

Henry, you now that Steve lives on the east end of the Waterford/Norway drainage canal?? You've been to his house. Mrs G, is riding her horse with Steve's wife and Her horse in Mukwanogo. Mrs G, will have a nice ride home, Steve's wife will have SNOW.

[henry]

Yes she will Gus! Have a couple young gals that ride horses in the field across the canal from me. Seems good weather for it ( before snow & wind kicked up).

[Jim Eagle]

Wisconsin guys,

You ever go to the minor league hockey games? We had a team when I was in Marquette, and those kids would go into the stands to fight, if the other team refused to:)

[GUS]

The VIOLENCE and ILLEGAL ATTEMPTS, to breach our SOVEREIGNTY and Southern border, was/were the EXACT PURPOSE of this RIDICULOUS POLITICAL THEATRICS.

What else could the outcome be??? Thousands of ACTORS, encouraged, and egged on by the FULL COMMIE and the FULL COMMIE MFM. These CLOWNS traveled over 1600 miles with the PURPOSE of INVADING our SOVEREIGN NATION. Libtards do not like the term INVADING. LIBTARDS are FULL COMMIE ENEMIES of the UNITED STATES. Why do we care WHAT LIBTARD COMMIES or the FULL COMMIE MFM thinks or says????

[henry]

The Admirals in Milwaukee, I’ve been to a game, I like college hockey better, but haven’t been to a game in a while.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

The Spanish Armada met with a bit of misfortune as well.

[henry]

Latest noise from the media:

ALERT 🚨: U.S. President Donald Trump is cutting his trip to Florida short and returning to Washington DC. Could be in response to Ukraine / Russia Crimea situation or San Ysidro border rushing situation or both.
Developing...

[Pinandpuller]

Undefeated

[MissMarple2]

https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/418164-brzezinski-and-scarborough-tie-the-knot-in-secret-wedding

Co-hosts of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough tied the knot in a secret wedding ceremony officiated by Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) over the weekend, Vanity Fair reported on Sunday.

===================

This is like the trifecta of creepy people.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

Your Sunday chuckle from The Guardian;
'America's straightest arrow': Robert Mueller silent as urgency mounts.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

If either one had a lick of sense they would have tied a hangman's knot while standing on a chair.

[Pinandpuller]

Shots Fired

For Jack:
https://twitter.com/WendyFry_/status/1066783753467584513

[sbwaters]

those kids would go into the stands to fight

Slapshot was filmed here.

For good reason.

Now that Clinton, NY, has been celebrated as Kraft Hockeytown USA they are replacing the wooden chairs that fans used to toss onto the ice and, along with players, use to beat each other over the heads.

In Utica, the team owner wanted my mother to consider investing so I took her to a game. She decided not to invest when one of the players started punching the Ref.

Gotta love it!

[Rocco]

JiB, one day last week, the forecast was for 1-3" east of 495 and 3-6" west of 495. I think we got about 10". And then another small slush torm after, just enough to have to shovel before freezing.

sbw, I knew I shouldn't have read that manual. But thanks for the tip, I won't be so timid next time.

[Pinandpuller]

This is what I've got from CNN: If you wear a baby harness (with baby inside, of course), laws don't apply to you. You don't even need a weapon. You can just walk into stores and banks and start demanding money, go into whatever homes, take whatever, rape, murder. They CANNOT arrest or shoot a man with a baby. Is that about right?

[MissMarple2]

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2018/11/25/media-begin-full-propaganda-push-to-create-victim-narrative-around-migrants/

This goes with Pinandpuller's post at 5:29.

[Pinandpuller]

I don't usually like this kind of music but when I do:

KING 810 - Killem All [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=23&v=yJDAgMVzNto&has_verified=1

[GUS]

""Babies are scared and crying""

How did that happen???

[Pinandpuller]

Time to make the donuts BRB

[GUS]

Miss M, this has been their PURPOSE for WEEKS.

It's absurd. The MFM isn't stupid. They are completely FULL COMMIE and DISHONEST.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

I understand Palestinian babies get scared and cry when adults use them as shields to commit criminal acts also.

[GUS]

It's planned by the FULL COMMIE.

Rodham has been on a PLANNED ASSAULT against US.

We are all misogynists, haters, racists, White Nationalist, White Supremecists, irredeemable, baskets of deplorables ....etc etc etc....
The FULL COMMIE is lying and sliming us on a daily basis. It's planned and coordinated. THE FULL COMMIE assumes and counts on the PUBLIC, that they have PROPAGANDIZED and MISEDUCATED to buy the shit they are selling.

[sbwaters]

Dear AP:

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Migrants approaching the U.S. border from Mexico were enveloped with tear gas Sunday after a few tried to breach the fence separating the two countries.

Twitter video shows more than “a few”.

AP should explain the leftist Cloward-Pivin strategy to readers so they will better appreciate instigation.

AP doesn’t help by playing up babies put in harm’s way without pointing out that they were put in harm’s way on purpose.

Oh, for all the coverage of CNN’s James Acosta, do you plan on reporting that Acosta’s characterization of what migrants planned to do was mistaken?

[GUS]

Sbw. Here is the TRUTH. We are RACISTS and hate BROWN people. Yet these BROWN PEOPLE and their WEE BAMBINO'S want to come here. When the BROWN PEEPS, try to cross into NANCY PELOSI's HOUSE...........we are not supposed to STOP THEM.
This is ALL COMPLETELY ABSURD. THE MFM are FULL COMMIES and are willing BROWN SHIRTS.
There is nor LOGIC nor REASON to their thoughts nor reporting.

[GUS]

"Normal protocal bars this"....

HOW ABOUT FUCK YOU FULL COMMIE.

[Extraneus]

Many babies cry, and some might even do so while being carried up to a big fence with a bunch of people milling around looking for trouble, particularly including the people carrying them.

[JimNorCal]

Heck, the babies might not even belong to the people carrying them.

[GUS]

Ext, this is completely ABSURD. The "CARAVAN" should have been put on notice by US. The MEXICAN GOVERNMENT allowed this. We SHOULD NOT allow this.
Obama and Holder created a LAWLESSNESS for POLITICAL PURPOSES. The MFM has eaten this shit up like just so much PABLUM. The notion that these people are seeking ASSYLUM, is just another FULL COMMIE LIE.

[JimNorCal]

ManTran, I notice that my library has 4 or 5 of the Graham Hancock books. Do you recommend one as a starter?

[JimNorCal]

I didn't notice before but Ext is your avatar a bunch of carbon atoms?

[Extraneus]

Roseanne Barr Is ‘Fine’ After Heart Attack Rumors Go Viral

I’m fine. pic.twitter.com/T2fa1Mnqvg

— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) November 25, 2018

(Click to open pic.)

[Extraneus]

Yes, Jim, in the graphene configuration. Do you know of such things?

[pagar]

Unbelievable that there are Americans would demand invaders by the thousands be allowed into America, IMO.

[JimNorCal]

No, Ext, that's more in DrJ's line I'm sure :)
But I suddenly counted to 6 and remembered my undergrad chem class ...

[DrJ]

Graphene and its related compounds share more with inorganic chemistry as far as fabrication and analytical methods are concerned. I stick more with biological chemistry, which is very different.

Some challenging Sunday afternoon piano:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZUbJhncC4A

Scriabin, Fantasie Op. 28, Roberto Szidon

[Jim Eagle]

pagar,

You evidently havent't been paying attention to our latest election results. We have lots of people in theis country perfectly ready to accept an invasion of others to spend their money while they try to be ggoo citizens.

If we truly are a 50/50 nation then the only way to solve it is a revolution and not one of ideas. That has not worked so far.

[Pinandpuller]

DrJ

Why are there so few women composers? I can think of one explanation that would be given.

[Pinandpuller]

Were there's any George Elliots in the music world?

[GUS]

Indoctrinated FULL COMMIE Clowns/fools, invite into AMERICA those who do not RESPECT/LOVE or REVERE AMERICA, and what MADE US GREAT and also made those who SUCK, to want to become able to SUCK from our collective TEAT. It is VIRTUE SIGNALING at it's worst. It is IGNORANCE and LACK OF KNOWLEDGE of how and WHY America has risen to the GREATNESS that SOME OF US, still love.

[GUS]

Jack. One side. THE FULL COMMIE side. Has no interest in any ideas. We keep back peddling and trying to pretend to make PEACE with a CALCULATED enemy who does not in any way, CARE about what we think. The do not care in any way,, WHAT THE LAW IS. They LONG AGO, sized up our strength, or lack there of, and they have found refuge in the MFM and our LACK OF WILL.

I do not lack will.

[GUS]

Pin, obviously it's misogyny.

[Pinandpuller]

GUS

Did Sid and Nancy Pelosi offer to wash the capsaicin out of the pobre vatos ojos?

[Pinandpuller]

Misogyny and Irony go together with perfect calumny

[anonamom]

KK--your 7:30-2 am "breakthrough regimen" sounds a heck of a lot like my 9:30-4 on a standard work day, time shifted a bit.

Like, I got those 17 hours every day too. You sleep seven hours, you too can have 17 hours.

What am I missing here??

Guess it's all in how you look at it! ;-)

[MissMarple2]

Chris Hagan
‏Verified account @ChrisHaganIndy
9m9 minutes ago

Boom! 5 in a row for Colts.
=======================

Not a big follower of the Colts, but this is sort of amazing and good for the city. Plus grandson has a job possibility with them. so there you go!

[Jim Eagle]

anonamom,

Ask any SAC crew about sleep deprevention. As long as double deck pinochle was available, we had none. Got so use to 4 hours sleep, it has taken me over 30 years to learn to sleep in once the sun comes out.Today, I made it to 0600 hours.

I am improving with age just like good wine.

[Narciso79]

The sign and the seal, about the ark was my introduction to him.

[Pinandpuller]

I sort of went on a tangent to learn more about the La Leche League. The name comes from a shrine in St. Augustine, FL

I don't want to turn Owen Benjamin into a drinking game but he posted a video with him talking to his mom and she brought up the LLL.

She was big into it but it seems that she and even some of the founders have resigned and distanced themselves from it.

Here's where they probably ran into trouble:

• Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply.

•. In the early years the baby has an intense need to be with his mother which is as basic as it's need for food.

The same demonic forces that have taken over BSA are at work there. Because muh feelings are hurt by biology.

[Account Deleted]

anonamom... i guess i didn't explain it well. the breakthrough is only for me in terms of a specific time slot that's right for me. a floating bed time (because i don't go to work at a job outside the home) had me using evening hours to work or be exposed to electronic media...sleep disruption and deprivation.

that's all. breakthrough for me. not reinventing any wheels.

[jim nj]

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2018/11/25/human-ancestors-not-to-blame-for-ancient-mammal-extinctions-in-africa/

[GUS]

Jack, I tip my hat and my heart to all of YOU, who served and served and served with distinction.
And those of YOU, who still carry your Patriotism thevery fiber of your being. I MEAN IT.
I too, am part of that part of AMERICANA, where the FLAG, the ANTHEM and the faces of our Fathers, and Grandfathers make us emotional and proud.

[Pinandpuller]

I don't understand all the people upset by the welfare to work requirements. Are they saying that it's only ok to be a stay at home mom if you collect a government check?

[Narciso79]

Anyone familiar with these:
https://sounds.bl.uk/Oral-history/Science

[Pinandpuller]

I heard that the alcohol DT's don't come directly from drinking. Rather alcohol so disrupts your R.E.M. Sleep that eventually you get the same symptoms as people suffering extreme sleep deprivation.

[Narciso79]

I'd like to nominate the possum congress:

https://streetwiseprofessor.com/the-most-annoying-and-pathetic-geopolitical-entity-ev

[Jim Eagle]

Best wishes and prayers for catsmeat and those in the eye of Bruce [the winter storm]. Doesn't look good for them.

[sbwaters]

Feeling a little ornery tonight. Tried to order some Christmas decorations online when the website froze at checkout.

Telephoned and had to sit through a number of advertisements and self-promotions that interfered with the order I wanted to complete.

They took my order sweetly, but I advised them to cut the self-promotion from their order line.

Pretty reasonable for being ornery.

[GUS]

Pin, as the broken record that I am. THE FULL COMMIE does not want YOUR roadblocks to making the PEOPLE.......in need of the FULL COMMIES largesse!!!
The FULL COMMIE....seriously, the MOMMY STATE of the FULL COMMIE, completely requires YOU and YOURS to be THEIR needy victims of US.

[Jim Eagle]

narc,

I am. i am a member of the BL and have listened to a few. There are a lot of good references in the BL if you are a member.

[sbwaters]

BTW, nice day hunting with six others. Snow on the ground but 40 degrees. Saw a number of doe and bucks. One of the six got a spikehorn. Perfect shot. Son couldn’t quite get close enough to an 8 pointer for a clean shot. I’m so old that I sit on watch as others drive. Works for me. Still got in several miles of walking.

[sbwaters]

Kev, do you have pointers to what you have posted on JOM about backing diabetes off for you? A distant relative has expressed interest in lifestyle changes as an approach. Thnx if you can.

[henry]

Did a first pass with the shovel... heavy wet flakes is correct. I think I’m near the edge of this thing based on current projections.. so closer to 6” than the 12” now for Kenosha and Chitown Lurker in IL. Gus might get a dusting. Anonamom will get buried if still in MI.