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Away we go again!

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[Beasts of England]

That Twitter feed is awesome:

'Did Maximum Security have both feet down and make a football move?'

😂

[Extraneus]

Steph, you asked about a family of red-tailed hawks and whether they could take out the birds at your feeder.

Hawks are lucky to take one bird a day, or not even one bird, one thing to eat. There are hundreds of birds that would eat at your feeders and survive hawk attacks. They're always looking, and only the dumbest or unluckiest get eaten.

[Buckeye]

I don't know Maryrose, they may have met their match.

The Jackets sure have come on strong this season, nonetheless.

[MissMarple2]

Turn signals reminds me.

September First the Red Line express bus system opens on the major street near us. They are building stations in the center of the street.

This is because they are making a center lane which is only for these buses. It is supposed to function like LIGHT RAIL! (Danger, danger! Warning, warning!)

Get this. You will NOT be allowed to cross over the center lane to make a left turn. What they are doing is putting in U-Turn lanes at select intersections, so that if you want to turn left you have to go to one of those intersections, make a U-Turn and then double back!

I foresee lots of accidents. People here have "no u-turns" drummed into them from driving courses and years of traditional driving laws.

For me, it will mean that I have to go north and turn left at a major intersection if I want to go south, or hope that I can cross the major street at my catty-cornered cross street.

Boy, I wish Janet could comment!

[rich]

an error ... of course.

[Threadkiller]

I have several hawks and at least 2 falcons. I've never see birds get slaughtered by the hawks, but the falcons absolutely explode the feathers off of their bird prey. Doves are their favorite.

[MissMarple2]

Who are the owners of Country House?

They wouldn't be Chinese, would they?

[Jack is Back (Again)!]

Our Hawks here kill every thing whether flying or sittiting

[Extraneus]

Did you watch that thing I posted about how peregrine falcons fly? I'll find it tomorrow if not. Amazing.

[henry]

Miss M, this guy:

https://www.horseracingnation.com/person/Joseph_V_Shields_Jr

Doesn’t seem Chinese.

[Thomas Collins]

New Orleans Saints no doubt want to appeal to the Derby replay review crew.

[Another Bob]

Who actually filed the objection?

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

Red Tails are relatively slow buteos and almost never take songbirds. They feed on mammals and reptiles and maybe an occasional pheasant or other larger slower bird. Their presence no doubt would make other birds scarce.
Falcons are mostly open country hunters.
The true songbird slayers are the accipiters, like the Sharp Shinned and Coopers Hawks who specialize in woodland maneuvering.

[MissMarple2]

henry,

Thanks! You can understand I have suspicions about everything these days.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

--New Orleans Saints no doubt want to appeal to the Derby replay review crew.--

Yeah, was gonna say, first a ram and now a horse.

It is amazing how so many of the twitterati seem to know horse racing rules from soup to nuts and absolutely know dat horse was robbed.

[Another Bob]

There’s a bunch of butthurt anti-Trumpers at it too.

Cracks like “Maximum Security won the election but lost the electoral college”.

[MJW]

Tom R: Thanks for that link. I've long believed that one of the main reasons for why the Mueller SC took over 2 years to complete is that Manafort did not fully cooperate with Mueller and help provide evidence against other Deep State/Swamp creatures that Mueller was going after.

And do you still believe that after the Mueller Report came out, and there's not one hint in it that Mueller had any interest in going after the Deep State? That Mueller, in fact, seemed to take everything the Deep State had to say, including Comey's testimony, as gospel.

[Beasts of England]

I've seen Red Tails take fish out of the lake. Unfortunately, I've never caught the dive - just watched after hearing the ginormous splash.

[MissMarple2]

Another good Don Surber column:

https://donsurber.blogspot.com/2019/05/who-won-this-week.html

[Beasts of England]

Country House filed the objection, Another Bob.

[Another Bob]

Hmm, thought it might have been War of Wills?

Note the near contact:
https://mobile.twitter.com/papabear11865/status/1124821957797720064/photo/1

[Thomas Collins]

Why am I reading this is the first DQ in the Derby? It's not. Or is the point that this is the first DQ for in-race action, as opposed to Dancer's Image's drug disqualification?

[MissMarple2]

https://nypost.com/2019/05/04/ticket-prices-plunge-for-bill-and-hillary-clintons-speaking-tour/

[Another Bob]

One of the coolest things I’ve seen was a Bald Eagle do an enormous dive to grab a decent-sized fish, take off flying with fish in the claws, then second Eagle does a high speed mid-air snatch right out of Eagle 1’s claws.

[Thomas Collins]

War of Wills was the horse that was interfered with. The article I read said Country House's jockey threw the red flag.

[henry]

It’s Brady’s fault for having too little air in his footballs.

[Pinandpuller]

Captain Hate

I don’t think Wyoming has ever sent a D to congress or the Senate but they are occasionaly bi curious for the governor.

[Pinandpuller]

A forty year old black woman wearing a graduation cap in a Mexican restaurant isn’t something you see every day. No gown though.

[MissMarple2]

Chuck Woolery
‏Verified account @chuckwoolery
3h3 hours ago

S.E. Cupp On CNN just described what she thinks you and I are. Bigots, conspiracy theorists, and White Nationalists. According to her that is Trumps base. Oh Really?

[Thomas Collins]

Brady was at the Derby, henry. I think Roger Goodell should investigate. I also think there should be a replay review of the long count in the Tunney-Dempsey fight!

[henry]

NSA spy center:

https://www.wired.com/2012/03/ff-nsadatacenter/

[Threadkiller]

Coopers Hawks who specialize in woodland maneuvering.

Not the first time I've made the mistake of calling them falcons. Indeed it is Coopers Hawks that detonate the doves. Thanks, Ig.

[Narciso79]

You speak of CNN, Is that something we should know of,

[President-Elect Jim,SunnyvaleCA]

Looks like BOTH major parties suffered losses in the UK for cheating on BrExit.
I think MissM noted this earlier.

"Britain's governing Conservative Party said Saturday that it is ready to compromise to secure a Brexit deal after suffering its worst result in local elections for more than 20 years.

In contests for local authorities across England, the party lost about 1,300 seats, a quarter of its total, as voters punished the government for the U.K's Brexit impasse. The opposition Labour Party also suffered losses as voters switched to smaller parties and independent candidates."

[Jane]

Megan, Amy’s daughter, just took first place in the state’s science fair. Who does that?

[Narciso79]

I remember when the mouth of the flint river, dinged woolery for something

http://meaninginhistory.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-professor-shall-disappear.html?m=1

[MissMarple2]

Jane,

Congratulations to her! I foresee scholarships!

[rich]

Posted by: MissMarple2 | May 04, 2019 at 08:36 PM

but of course.

[MissMarple2]

Martin Geddes
‏ @martingeddes
2h2 hours ago

Every day I wake up and am thankful that I am not part of the "resistance" against reality. That must be one grim, grim, grim prospect — having to continually fantasise new reasons why #OrangeManBad, despite the mounting evidence to the contrary. #MAGA

[Narciso79]

Wonderful for her,

[MissMarple2]

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/05/03/country-star-wynonna-judd-working-with-trump-white-house-on-criminal-justice-reform/

[henry]

Congrats to Megan!

I have a half dozen Mallards in my pond right now. All drakes.

Song birds chased off the red tails this morning.

[MissMarple2]

When a famous journalist advocates the denial of free speech because of someone's theories and thoughts it hurts the entire fourth estate. Im told the NY Times used to defended this sacred American foundation. https://t.co/2GMIfauKST

— Charles V Payne (@cvpayne) May 4, 2019

Link to Maggie Haberman of the New York Times.

[Jane]

I read her project, it was way beyond anything i’ve Ever seen. I even sent it to Daddy. I’m so excited for her. She just finished her junior year (or is about to) and was invited to MIT for the summer.

[Narciso79]

What was it about, you night have mentioned ot before?

[Beasts of England]

Brava, Megan!!

[MissMarple2]

https://twitter.com/shanehardy58/status/1124790412651180033

Thread from one who thinks Trump was divinely sent.

[Buckeye]

Congrats to Megan!

[MissMarple2]

LUCKY DUCKLINGS: Firefighters in Indiana rescued several ducklings from a storm drain—and then had to make sure they didn't run back into the street, making sure they reunited with their mother at a nearby pond. https://t.co/hfyq9iZiNC pic.twitter.com/Ldk5FkkpeK

— ABC News (@ABC) May 5, 2019

Video at link!

[sbwaters]

Jane! On behalf of Mrs. sbw and myself, please send our best to Megan!

[jimmyk]

Why am I reading this is the first DQ in the Derby?

It's the first time the apparent winner was DQed. I don't know the rules, but it seems to me that War of Will was the horse that was impeded. Country House was nowhere near the pileup.

[Jane]

Thanks guys. I’m smiling from ear to ear.

[Thomas Collins]

It must be because this DQ took place shortly after the race, Jimmyk. Dancer's Image's drug DQ took place, if I recall correctly, at the very least days after the race.

[jimmyk]

Congrats to Megan! What grade is she in?

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

--All drakes.--

Probably Buttigag voters.

[Beasts of England]

I've watched a few more Derby videos and see where the incident occurred. Maximum Security did come off the rail and (arguably) impede War of Wills. Country House was not affected.

[MissMarple2]

To the women that make our lives possible! pic.twitter.com/awJmLbPaY6

— Kevin W (@kwilli1046) April 18, 2019

Video linked is a series of clips from gals welcoming their troops home. Very cheerful!

[MissMarple2]

https://twitter.com/rising_serpent/status/1124803260517367808

Thread on Joseph Misfud.

[Stephanie Nene Not Your Normal Granma]

At least they didn't trot out some filly who claimed that the winner touched her inappropriately when she was a foal.

[Jane]

Megan’s (80 page) project was about homelessness and youth populations, she’s a bloody jr. In HS. I mean, sheesh!

[Gentlejim]

Congrats to Megan!! Outstanding

[MissMarple2]

Donald J. Trump
‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
8m8 minutes ago

Mike has been a fantastic Senator!

https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/04/mike-enzi-wyoming-retirement/

[MissMarple2]

April Jobs Report: 263,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment At 3.6 Percent https://t.co/ham2RwREKA

— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 4, 2019

Link goes to Daily Caller article.

[MissMarple2]

Retweeted by the President (as was the last article I posted). Link goes to a Daily Caller article.

Trump Cuts Off States From Skimming Medicaid Payments For Big Labor https://t.co/nWI8A8tomB

— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 4, 2019

[MissMarple2]

Retweeted by the President. Link goes to a CNN article.

CNN’s Tapper: Is Trump Not Getting Enough Credit For The Economy? https://t.co/zTWeMmZKF8

— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 4, 2019

[Jane]

Jimmy, she’s a jr. In a stem school will skip her senior year for college - (Worcester polytech) - a special program, and 2nd year transfer out - or not. It’s a special program for kids in MA. She was accepted to MIT for the summer, so that might be her thing. A smart kid, but as nice and non-arrogant as it gets.

[Jane]

I’m so proud, and now i’ll Shut up.

[MissMarple2]

Jane,

That is just wonderful! I love to see kids doing well and keeping their niceness!

Please tell her congratulations from me!

[MissMarple2]

Retweeted by the President. Link goes to a Daily Caller article.

DOJ Asks Courts To Lighten Up On Qualcomm As It Battles China For 5G Supremacy https://t.co/6CEMpAwJZF

— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 4, 2019

[jimmyk]

This has a good shot of the interference. War of Will's front legs getting tangled up with Maximum Security's hind legs. Number 20 is out wide of both of them.

https://twitter.com/HeyKitty/status/1124814120170090496

It just seems a bit odd that the horse that was impeded is not the beneficiary of the ruling.

[Beasts of England]

There's not much in life more satisfying than seeing the next generation using their noodles, Jane. It's even more so when it's a loved one. Or a member of the JOM extended family!! :)

[Thomas Collins]

By the way, BOE, my wife has signed off on the bet, including without limitation the post-dinner activities if you lose. She would rather have you paying for my champagne room with Destiny if I win than me paying for another tattoo if I lose!

[Stephanie Nene Not Your Normal Granma]

Funny post from Janet on FB:

'Are you ready for the Kentucky Derby? As you wait, enjoy a few of the very funny #DemocratDerbyHorses names'

- Green Neigh Deal #DemocratDerbyHorses
- My Horse Identifies As A Man O’War #DemocratDerbyHorses
- Spartacus #DemocratDerbyHorses
- Where's Wisconsin #DemocratDerbyHorses
- Trump Broke Me #DemocratDerbyHorses
- Biden my Time #democratderbyhorses
- Bleach Bit Reins #DemocratDerbyHorses
- Some Horse Did Something #DemocratDerbyHorses
- Pallets o' Cash #DemocratDerbyHorses
- Learn To Code #DemocratDerbyHorses

[Strawman Cometh]

"Enzi is much too RINOy for Wyoming but I hope he's serious about concentrating on lessening the debt burden as his swan song."

Alan Kooi Simpson: ..He also chaired the Immigration and Refugee Subcommittee of Judiciary [wtf did he do for us here?]; the Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee [or here]; the Social Security Subcommittee[he tried here] and the Committee on Aging. He was a moderate conservative [fantastic]. He supported abortion rights and voted against ban of late term abortion which did not include the exception of physical health (includes only life-threatening exception) in 1995 and 1996.

[Pinandpuller]

GUS

How is this for a Country and Western song title:

Dewar’s and Thinkers.

[MissMarple2]

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/04/donald-trump-revives-national-program-to-exclude-illegals-from-jobs/

[Pinandpuller]

Alan Simpson is a Blue Blood iteration of Bill Clinton minus the concupiscence.

[Narciso79]

Yes I was surprised he like his father the senator was also a yale grad,

[rich]

back to back homers ... back on top in the 8th

[President-Elect Jim,SunnyvaleCA]

A new formulation at Insty
"OPEN THREAD: Party like you’re wildlife in British rivers."

Located near an article about fish in Brit rivers testing positive for Cocaine.

[Beasts of England]

Great news, Thomas Collins!! She sounds like a good sport - just like her husband... :)

[rich]

phillies fans ...

[clarice]

Brava, Megan!

[Beasts of England]

I'll have to quiz my next date re: her stance on concupiscenceness. And with that...

Nytol :)

[MissMarple2]

https://fleporeblog.com/2019/05/05/holy-cow-the-plot-thickens-with-misfud-now-that-his-attorney-is-talking-in-italy-guess-what-foundation-he-was-part-of/

Good links and videos in this article.

[Tom R]

MJW @ 9:20

Of course, The Manafort sentencing memo came out in February 2019 so that backs up the theory of one reason why the Mueller SC took so long. How could the SC investigation end when one of the cases was still in progress?

We know for a fact Mueller was going after Deep State/Swamp creatures like Podesta, Craig and Weber because he provided evidence of criminal activity on their part to SDNY. I imagine some of the unknown 12 criminal referrals fall under that category as well.

[MissMarple2]

https://truepundit.com/surprise-cnn-poll-points-toward-beto-orourke-as-the-most-likely-democrat-to-defeat-trump/

I can just see him on the debate stage.

Hahahaha!

[Pinandpuller]

They shot that whole bus lane thing down in Nashville, Miss Marple but it’s a lot like the Music Man episode of The Simpson’s.

[MissMarple2]

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1124370772024266752.html

VERY interesting thread. Starts out informing us that Lisa Page worked with Bruce Ohr for 5 years.

Give it a read.

[MissMarple2]

Pinandpuller.

I was talking to a good friend about it today and she and I both think it's boud to be a complete mess.

Even my daughter thinks it is screwy!

I am going to spend the summer finding alternate routes through side streets.

[Narciso79]

The other well known adviser to Quayle many moons ago:

https://www.claremont.org/crb/basicpage/a-princely-ransom/

[Narciso79]

They ought to play the python theme when it comes to most of these characters

[MissMarple2]

This is interesting:

First Words
‏ @unscriptedmike

Queen Elizabeth told London Mayor Sadiq Khan to stay home. He’s not invited to the Buckingham Palace banquet honoring Trump. Seats are reserved for people in favor.
7:12 PM - 4 May 2019

[Pinandpuller]

Speaking of Yale and Clinton, there’s a guy in Santa Barbara who is a neighbor to an ex governor. I want to say DeConcini. Clinton pardoned him the same day as Marc Rich. The guy asked him why.

Apparently they were in the same group at Yale and the guy pulled Clinton’s drunk ass out of a river, creek or pond before he ended up like Blythe.

[MissMarple2]

Heading to bed.

Nytol!

[Pinandpuller]

Was her father a Mudder?

I mean sire.

[Narciso79]

No its fife symington who was involved in some matter 8nvolving s&ls in the 90s.

[Stephanie Nene Not Your Normal Granma]

Anyone going out for Cinco de Mayo tomorrow?

We decided to celebrate the Obama feted Quattro de Cinco today. ;) They already had the tents and stuff up all over the parking lot tonight.

[MJW]

Tom R: We know for a fact Mueller was going after Deep State/Swamp creatures like Podesta, Craig and Weber because he provided evidence of criminal activity on their part to SDNY. I imagine some of the unknown 12 criminal referrals fall under that category as well.

We don't know for a fact that he was going after evidence against Podesta, Craig and Weber, or any other swamp dwellers. Much more likely, in the process of trying to come up with enough on Manafort to put the screws to him, he happened upon evidence against the others. It was almost unavoidable, given Mantafort's association with Podesta. If it were Mueller's mission to dig out evidence against Podesta and the others, he would have prosecuted them, not turned over the evidence to the others.

Also, Craig is the only one of those mentioned who's under indictment, and he was indicted by the DoJ in DC, not the SDNY. Some believe (and I don't disbelieve) that it was sent to the SDNY to be buried, and the DC office crossed up Mueller and his friends in the SDNY.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

--If it were Mueller's mission to dig out evidence against Podesta and the others, he would have prosecuted them, not turned over the evidence to the others...it was sent to the SDNY to be buried, and the DC office crossed up Mueller and his friends in the SDNY.--

Not sure about the last part of that but wasn't Mueller bound to turn over prosecutions that were not associated with Trump or his campaign, since it was only prosecutions related to Trump that required an SC?
My understanding is he had no authority to prosecute anyone the DOJ itself could prosecute without a conflict.