Althouse: The October color survives into November.

November 1, 2023

The October color survives into November.

This morning at 7:47:

Talk about whatever you want in the comments.

57 comments:

Iman said...: Look into the eyes of Idiocrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Does he look like a straight shooter to you?; 11/1/23, 11:59 AM
The Crack Emcee said...: That's a very nice photo - and Even WOLF BLITZER Is Shocked By Israeli Atrocities!; 11/1/23, 12:06 PM
Mason G said...: I'm sure blasting billions of kilograms of water into the stratosphere had something to do with the October color lasting into November. Either that, or it was cow farts and gas stoves.; 11/1/23, 12:34 PM
n.n said...: It could be a beautiful work of Ross, but it's a work of Nature, captured with a photo by Althouse.; 11/1/23, 12:35 PM
Howard said...: After four loads of leaves to the yard waste drop off I think I've only got two more loads left in the trees. All that work has made me confident that I will enjoy another successful season of snow shoveling and snow blowing without blowing a gasket.; 11/1/23, 12:36 PM
Heartless Aztec said...: The hibiscus and camilia are just now blooming here in North East Florida along the St John River. Three months till the azalea bloom as harbingers of our Spring.; 11/1/23, 12:46 PM
Narr said...: Since you brought up Egypt . . . I've been watching the new trailers for the Napoleon movie, with increasing unease.

It isn't clear that they'll retail the myth of Bonaparte's troops shooting artillery at the Sphinx--they may replace it with a myth that they bombarded the Pyramids. (Admittedly, quick-cuts to bait viewers are to be expected and they might be misleading.)

Much worse is the cavalry charge with Bonaparte out in front. Never happened.

But the clincher is what can only be described as a rewrite of the battle of Austerlitz by ignoramuses, for fools.

I'll be pleasantly surprised if those are the worst, or if my snap judgements prove faulty.; 11/1/23, 12:58 PM
Narr said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 11/1/23, 12:59 PM
Narr said...: NPR reports with pride and a sense of victory that many bird names are being changed,

Because Racism.

How long before the use of the English language is banned, because racists are known to use it?; 11/1/23, 1:04 PM
The Crack Emcee said...: Hamas official vows to repeat Israel attacks ‘again and again’ until it’s destroyed

The poor Zionists. When I was growing up in Los Angeles, Law Enforcement told us they were going to get rid of the Crips and Bloods by killing everybody, too. And they did kill a lot of kids. But, here we are 30 years later, and the Crips and Bloods are now world-wide organizations; Snoop Dogg is making love to Martha Stewart as a beloved celebrity (along with many others) and the gangs are now folk heroes, with even white people making songs about them. The moral of the story:

When the powers-that-be fuck up, they kill and kill and kill - but they never learn,...; 11/1/23, 1:10 PM
paminwi said...: Breaking News: Jimmy Hoffa buried under 3rd base at County Stadium in Milwaukee (old field).
FBI says they may dig up the parking lot where 3rd base was located to search.; 11/1/23, 1:21 PM
rehajm said...: I’m listening to Musk to make sure I’m not missing something…but point of discussion: it’s a very different world if Sonny is driving a Cybertruck at the causeway tollbooth…; 11/1/23, 1:21 PM
madAsHell said...: At over a half million got-aways in a single year, and the entire City of Seattle only has a 700,000 population (within the city limits).

Mayorkas cant do math!; 11/1/23, 1:27 PM
Lem the artificially intelligent said...: Video meme from X: Link to a "perfect analogy"; 11/1/23, 1:43 PM
wildswan said...: Wasup, bro?

I be down with this: https://youtu.be/i0MbLCpYJPA; 11/1/23, 1:46 PM
rehajm said...: Musk claims EV range is no longer a problem because the Tesla vehicle with the highest range in the fleet under good conditions i.e. not cold out will let people drive three hours before they stop for lunch, and that’s sufficient for most people. I’m not sure that’s sufficient for the Althouse commentariat and beyond…; 11/1/23, 1:49 PM
Saint Croix said...: This is a fun take on the politics of Ghostbusters; 11/1/23, 1:51 PM
hawkeyedjb said...: Here in Arizona, the dry, crispy summer Bermuda grass is giving way to the lush, soft green winter rye grass. Both are non-native plants, but this is how we celebrate the changing of the seasons: from "Too F*#@*ing Hot" to "Perfect!"; 11/1/23, 2:03 PM
Narr said...: I completely missed the Napoleon tag in the Musk-Rogan thread, which I had not read. Now I've got to go back and correct everyone.; 11/1/23, 2:03 PM
Iman said...: Snoop Doggie Doogie-style on the old prune

Thanks a lot, Crack!; 11/1/23, 2:07 PM
lonejustice said...: Lucky you. 35 mph winds yesterday left many of our colorful trees bare; 11/1/23, 2:56 PM
Saint Croix said...: Apparently "Joe Biden" was a popular costume for kids on Halloween. With lots of disorientation and falling down.

Two-thirds of Democrats say he is too old for office(!)

So arrogant to think only you can serve and you must be the one. Damaging his party, damaging our country.

Frees up $6 billion to Iran to free five hostages. Iran unleashes Hamas, who murder over 1000 Israelis (and several Americans) and take many more hostages, including more American hostages.

And the Democrat party is too craven to stand up to him or say anything. Unbelievable. Kudos to that Minnesota guy who is running against him. I hope you win the nomination.; 11/1/23, 3:08 PM
Lem the artificially intelligent said...: DeNiro is like Trump?

Erupting in court. 👀; 11/1/23, 3:11 PM
The Crack Emcee said...: I seem to be the only person who was genuinely moved when Gahrie died, but, for now on, I think I'm gonna take a new attitude when you motherfuckers croak: all I'm gonna say is "That was one more asshole who couldn't be fair."

And so I get to say it before you go: Hey, Michael K - I hope the Devil uses your bones for a stew.; 11/1/23, 3:23 PM
DINKY DAU 45 said...: Beautiful, it reminds me of times I spent up North during Archery deer season and some beautiful trees I sat in waiting to fill my tags to put venison in freezer for my family for winter season and donation to food banks and Veterans organizations. Best time of year before sitting in a tree freezing into December sometimes below zero.; 11/1/23, 3:36 PM
Rich said...: U.S. jury finds realtors liable for inflating commissions, awards $1.78 billion in damages
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/31/missouri-jury-hits-realtors-real-estate-companies-with-1point8-billion-in-damages.html

In the area where we live, an average house typically costs $1.5-2 million dollars. And the seller has to pay 5-6% of the sales price to the realtors. That is $80,000 to $120,000 payment to the minimum work done by the realtors of both the buyer and the seller. When it comes to realtors, never have so many been paid so much for doing so little.; 11/1/23, 4:03 PM
The Crack Emcee said...: White people on this blog believe every racial myth this teacher is debunking.; 11/1/23, 4:33 PM
Lem the artificially intelligent said...: Bird names have been found problematic.

Adam had one job.; 11/1/23, 5:08 PM
Kate said...: "I seem to be the only person who was genuinely moved when Gahrie died"

I believe it was Jamie who knew Gahrie/Gary in real life. Judging by words on a page, which is all we here except Althouse and Meade have, she struck me as genuinely moved.; 11/1/23, 5:09 PM
The Crack Emcee said...: "How many white people in this room would like to trade places with a black person?"; 11/1/23, 5:26 PM
The Crack Emcee said...: Kate said...

"I seem to be the only person who was genuinely moved when Gahrie died"

I believe it was Jamie who knew Gahrie/Gary in real life. Judging by words on a page, which is all we hear except Althouse and Meade have, she struck me as genuinely moved.

You decided to "correct" me to point out one person? Really? Are you insane? Or are you now another one of my self-appointed white guardians, joining the ranks of Drago, Narr, Oligonicella, and all the other racists, who've made it their jobs to police me? (Show me one person, on here, I do that to,...) Why can you people not fuck off?; 11/1/23, 6:29 PM
Howard said...: Thanks Crack. I watched a number of that professors clips. He's very data driven, especially regarding Black lives matter and the DC High School kid MAGA hat incident. He talks about media narratives that intentionally divide people into camps.

Joe Bob says Check it out.; 11/1/23, 6:32 PM
Howard said...: https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/arab-israeli-war

The Arab-Israeli War of 1948

The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 broke out when five Arab nations invaded territory in the former Palestinian mandate immediately following the announcement of the independence of the state of Israel on May 14, 1948. In 1947, and again on May 14, 1948, the United States had offered de facto recognition of the Israeli Provisional Government, but during the war, the United States maintained an arms embargo against all belligerents.
Raising the Flag signified the Conclusion of the Conflict

On November 29, 1947, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 181 (also known as the Partition Resolution) that would divide Great Britain’s former Palestinian mandate into Jewish and Arab states in May 1948. Under the resolution, the area of religious significance surrounding Jerusalem would remain under international control administered by the United Nations. The Palestinian Arabs refused to recognize this arrangement, which they regarded as favorable to the Jews and unfair to the Arab population that would remain in Jewish territory under the partition. The United States sought a middle way by supporting the United Nations resolution, but also encouraging negotiations between Arabs and Jews in the Middle East.

The United Nations resolution sparked conflict between Jewish and Arab groups within Palestine. Fighting began with attacks by irregular bands of Palestinian Arabs attached to local units of the Arab Liberation Army composed of volunteers from Palestine and neighboring Arab countries. These groups launched their attacks against Jewish cities, settlements, and armed forces. The Jewish forces were composed of the Haganah, the underground militia of the Jewish community in Palestine, and two small irregular groups, the Irgun, and LEHI. The goal of the Arabs was initially to block the Partition Resolution and to prevent the establishment of the Jewish state. The Jews, on the other hand, hoped to gain control over the territory allotted to them under the Partition Plan.

After Israel declared its independence on May 14, 1948, the fighting intensified with other Arab forces joining the Palestinian Arabs in attacking territory in the former Palestinian mandate. On the eve of May 14, the Arabs launched an air attack on Tel Aviv, which the Israelis resisted. This action was followed by the invasion of the former Palestinian mandate by Arab armies from Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt. Saudi Arabia sent a formation that fought under the Egyptian command. British trained forces from Transjordan eventually intervened in the conflict, but only in areas that had been designated as part of the Arab state under the United Nations Partition Plan and the corpus separatum of Jerusalem. After tense early fighting, Israeli forces, now under joint command, were able to gain the offensive.

Though the United Nations brokered two cease-fires during the conflict, fighting continued into 1949. Israel and the Arab states did not reach any formal armistice agreements until February. Under separate agreements between Israel and the neighboring states of Egypt, Lebanon, Transjordan, and Syria, these bordering nations agreed to formal armistice lines. Israel gained some territory formerly granted to Palestinian Arabs under the United Nations resolution in 1947. Egypt and Jordan retained control over the Gaza Strip and the West Bank respectively. These armistice lines held until 1967. The United States did not become directly involved with the armistice negotiations, but hoped that instability in the Middle East would not interfere with the international balance of power between the Soviet Union and the United States.; 11/1/23, 6:35 PM
Narr said...: Rich, I was a 6% real estate agent for a couple of years long ago. It may be different in your area, but there is no law that prevents a homeowner from selling without the aid of an
agent and saving all the money. FSBO-For Sale By Owner. It's so common that you can buy FSBO signs at Home Depot, and then make all the arrangements for financing, inspections, and closings yourself.

In some cases a real estate agent representing a buyer will approach a seller, but insist on a 3% commission to bring an offer. All legal. As is the seller and buyer doing a deal on their own and cutting out the agent--who may have shown the buyer five suitable homes already, with the investment of time that represents.

Things have changed a lot in 40 years, but in my day the really successful agents worked their asses off. (I didn't, and wasn't.); 11/1/23, 7:17 PM
Howard said...: Between the cause of the 1947 war between Arabs and Jews and the record of Jewish migration into Palestine between 1890-1947 from a combination of Pogroms and the Holocaust coupled with the Immigration act of 1924

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_Act_of_1924

The law sharply curtailed emigration from countries that were previously host to the vast majority of the Jews in the U.S., almost 75% of whom emigrated from Russia alone.[48] Because Eastern European immigration did not become substantial until the late 19th century, the law's use of the population of the U.S. in 1890 as the basis for calculating quotas effectively made mass migration from Eastern Europe, where the vast majority of the Jewish diaspora lived at the time, impossible.[49][50] In 1929, the quotas were adjusted to one-sixth of 1% of the 1920 census figures, and the overall immigration limit reduced to 150,000.[14][51][42] The law was not modified to aid the flight of Jewish refugees in the 1930s or 1940s despite the rise of Nazi Germany.[c][d] The quotas were adjusted to allow more Jewish refugees after World War II, but without increasing immigration overall.[51]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographic_history_of_Palestine_(region)

1800 7,000 Jews 22,000 Christians 246,000 Muslims 275,000 Total
1890 43,000 Jews 57,000 Christians 432,000 Muslims 532,000 Total
1914 94,000 Jews 70,000 Christians 525,000 Muslims 689,000 Total
1931 175,000 Jews 89,000 Christians 760,000 Muslims 1,033,000 Total
1947 630,000 Jews 143,000 Christians 1,181,000 Muslims 1,970,000 Total

Where were the Jews to go?; 11/1/23, 7:18 PM
Narr said...: What business was it of Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia if the demographics
of territory that none of them had controlled in historical times (if ever) changed in favor of one group of indigenes over another?

I think they were all just Islamic Jew-hating assholes.

And they still are.; 11/1/23, 7:25 PM
The Crack Emcee said...: "The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 broke out when five Arab nations invaded territory in the former Palestinian mandate immediately following the announcement of the independence of the state of Israel on May 14, 1948."

Already, you HAVE to know you're not playing fair - by starting AFTER Zionists (in the British government) started the trouble that caused the Arabs to attack. Here's the racist Balfour Declaration of 1919, saying the Palestinians don't matter - the basis for the conflict:

"Zionism, be it right or wrong, good or bad, is,...of far profounder import than the desires,...of the 700,000 Arabs who now inhabit that ancient land."

Prove me wrong.; 11/1/23, 7:42 PM
Jim at said...: I do hope all of you who welcomed Crack back into the comments are finally seeing what some of saw years ago.; 11/1/23, 7:42 PM
FullMoon said...: Nobody knows the trouble I've seen..; 11/1/23, 7:55 PM
FullMoon said...: I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
Oh Lord, please, don't let me be misunderstood
If I seem edgy, I want you to know
That I never mean to take it out on you
Life has it's problems and I get my share
And that's one thing I never mean to do...; 11/1/23, 8:06 PM
The Crack Emcee said...: King David Hotel bombing

"The southern wing of the King David Hotel in Jerusalem [was] bombed in a terrorist attack on July 22, 1946, by the militant right-wing Zionist underground organization the Irgun during the Jewish insurgency.,...The Irgun committed the attack in response to Operation Agatha"

Operation Agatha

"The officially given purpose of the operation was to end "the state of anarchy" then existing in Palestine. Other objectives included obtaining documentary proof of Jewish,...sabotage operations,...."

There. Now - show me proof the Zionists didn't start this trouble - and that they didn't start it dishonestly.; 11/1/23, 8:23 PM
Jon Ericson said...: There you go.

https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1719665588228751481; 11/1/23, 9:50 PM
effinayright said...: Jim at said...
I do hope all of you who welcomed Crack back into the comments are finally seeing what some of saw years ago.
*********

Yes. He's as crazy as a shithouse rat.

He despises successful blacks a hundred times more than he does ordinary whites, because the former utterly falsify his "reasons" for wallowing in resentment and self-pity.; 11/1/23, 10:14 PM
Howard said...: I'm not here trying to convince you of anything, Crack. I'm trying to understand where you are coming from. I'll research these two issues further. Thanks.

It'll probably be a while because I am going to visit my Israeli friends over the weekend. I'm sure this topic will come up.; 11/2/23, 12:54 AM
The Crack Emcee said...: Jim at said...

"I do hope all of you who welcomed Crack back into the comments are finally seeing what some of saw years ago."

Yeah: the free ride for assholes is over:

"The conventional wisdom,....has no evidence to support it" - John Mearsheimer, who knows you fools won't let THAT stop you.; 11/2/23, 7:16 AM
The Crack Emcee said...: "The conventional wisdom,....has no evidence to support it" - John Mearsheimer

That's my new response to everything. Y'all live in a murderous dreamworld.; 11/2/23, 7:18 AM
The Crack Emcee said...: "Why Americans don't understand,...basic logic escapes me" -John Mearsheimer; 11/2/23, 7:21 AM
Old and slow said...: I honestly do not care about the details of the founding of Israel. Who "started it", who was wronged simply do not matter to me. Life among us humans is often unjust and brutal, but you can't go back in time and right all wrongs. I look at the current situation as it actually exists. Israel exists, and it is not going to commit collective suicide to mollify the Arabs. The Arabs seem to be wholly committed to the eradication of Israel and the Jews. This is unfortunate. Since it seems we must pick a side to win in a war of total destruction, the choice is very easy for me. I will always side with the Jews because they are, for all their many human faults, civilized and humane. No one expects anything but the most vile behavior from the so-called Palestinians, but they demand everything from the Israelis because they know in their hearts which group can be expected to moderate their actions. THAT, my friends, is the real demonstration of racism here. Talk about the not so soft bigotry of low expectations. The Palestinians can't be faulted for wanton rape, torture and murder, while the Israelis are expected to provide food water and electricity to their enemies. That tells the story of how the world sees the Palestinians. They are viewed as unaccountable animals.; 11/2/23, 7:26 AM
Rusty said...: Narr @ 7:17
No. It still works that way.; 11/2/23, 8:36 AM
The Crack Emcee said...: Old and slow said...

"I honestly do not care about the details of the founding of Israel. Who "started it", who was wronged simply do not matter to me."

That's why white people are hated. You are as comfortable with crime as any Crip or Blood terrorizing ghetto communities. And then you wonder why we have gangsters the way we do. They are following your immoral example. But, of course, you don't care who "started it."

Because it's always been you.; 11/2/23, 9:18 AM
Iman said...: Crack the Sad Sack.; 11/2/23, 10:09 AM
Rusty said...: Acording to the, "Wooly Caterpillar", school of meteorology, based on my limited siting of the little buggers. Who are NOT zionists, by the way. We are in for another mild winter. I've seen some with no black at all. Judging from last winter. It will be a long winter but without the brutal cold. Wooly caterpillars are not capable of lying.; 11/2/23, 10:27 AM
Old and slow said...: I’m entirely uninterested in winning your approval Crack. I know how you feel, and i don’t care even a little bit.; 11/2/23, 10:32 AM
The Crack Emcee said...: Old and slow said...

"I’m entirely uninterested in winning your approval Crack. I know how you feel, and i don’t care even a little bit."

Unfortunately, you seem to be under the distinct impression - repeatedly - that I am dying to hear what you have to say, when I'm just waiting for news that you died. I can see my post now:

Good ol' "Old and slow" - it's about fucking time,...; 11/2/23, 11:09 AM
FullMoon said...: "And I hope that you die
And your death will come soon
I'll follow your casket
On a pale afternoon
I'll watch while you're lowered
Down to your deathbed
And I'll stand over your grave
'Til I'm sure that you're dead"; 11/2/23, 11:55 AM
Jamie said...: Kate said...

"I seem to be the only person who was genuinely moved when Gahrie died"

I believe it was Jamie who knew Gahrie/Gary in real life. Judging by words on a page, which is all we hear except Althouse and Meade have, she struck me as genuinely moved.

You decided to "correct" me to point out one person? Really? Are you insane?

Etc.

Jesus, Crack. You were the one who said "I seem to be the only person" who was moved when my friend in real life, my former debate opponent and fellow high school thespian, dance partner to the liquid strains of the tail end of Chicago's musical career, Model United Nations buddy (who was entirely pro-Palestinian back in the day, until the intifada showed him that the Palestinians had no desire for a two-state solution, as he told us all here, but with whom I had many conversations on the topic as kids), Gary Kirby, died. You can feel what you feel for "Gahrie," but don't you dare claim I don't mourn my friend Gary. Normally you don't have the ability actually to make me angry, but this is personal. Shut up.

Thanks, Kate.; 11/2/23, 1:29 PM
Jamie said...: Boy, this thread got dark awfully fast.

I'm going to leave my previous post up because, let's not mince words, I want to. I meant what I said and I think some calling out was warranted.

But, Crack, oldandslow, anybody else who's feeling it right now, are you ok, generally? I'm pretty much over being angry and affronted, but I'm a little worried about the atmosphere, you know? My personal pollyanna plan is to double down on the Christian charity if I can - which doesn't mean I plan to roll over, but when I disagree I will continue to try to do so with patience (not my strong suit) and from the position that my interlocutor is writing in good faith.; 11/2/23, 4:43 PM

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