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https://jonathanturley.org/2025/07/03/my-wray-or-the-highway-new-report-raises-troubling-questions-over-the-fbi-spiking-report-contradicting-wray/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/fbi-blocked-probe-alleged-chinese-175929482.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANKiaaHtRlPxVqyLgKtXnvVXRjUcSi8kd_SoKyGNOg-Tk56t3fJAFBAMsxKAw8PPndm1x5dXvGQtA-MzasPn3zSPVWwpxkqA8g5WE3fiL_odLAd-W4oK9IijYOW9Kfcipj_PETOpWtP-PP6jm3T7adUGbk3P4FrqfjFJTQzeaXdO https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jun/17/fbi-report-alleges-china-mass-produced-fake-us-drivers-licenses/ Wow, just wow. And there is no MSM reporting on this. The FBI knew about this, Wray testified it wasn't happening, and the FBI decided to squelch the report. Yay for Team Biden. Talk about politicizing Justice. mspart

Epiphone (Gibson's side hustle really) is putting out some outstanding guitars for the money. I don't have the money for Gibson guitars so I settled on Epiphone which is owned by Gibson and they have been outstanding. If he doesn't like it can I have it? mspart

If was ever in a pro fight, he would lose unless he fought a real nothing. He would have to work his way up the ladder so to speak and his fights wouldn't earn as much I wouldn't think. I'm guessing he keeps with the exhibition fights., makes lots of money, and doesn't get seriously hurt. I really thought Tyson was going to win. and in the 1st round, I really thought it as he came out very strong. But he either couldn't or wouldn't keep up the pace. And I think it was more wouldn't than couldn't. mspart

Are you sure about that? mspart

So this is bad how again? mspart

You did not provide the definition that you say it adheres to. Please bring some background to your assertion. mspart

I thought I'd change things up a little. I just got a 2024 Epi ES-335IG (IG=inspired by Gibson). I have been playing it a lot and it plays real nice. Sounds great. I'm no good and I still sound good. It has 57 Classic Gibson pickups, CTS pots, overall a very good guitar. I have a 2015 Epi Les Paul, that I have loved since I got it used in 2015 or 2016. I love that axe and play it mostly. Due to the newness of the ES-335, I am playing it less, but I picked it up the other day and I melted. It is just the right fit for me. I give both a thumbs up and would recommend them to anybody, even Mr. Gibson!!! I made a cheap pedal board out of some old plywood and Velcro. I have a Tube Screamer, Little Big MUFF, chorus, digital delay, and reverb. I play these through a Marshall Origin 20W head and through a 2x12 cabinet stocked with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. I installed those myself. It sounds pretty good and it is very loud when on the 20W switch. I play it mostly on the lowest setting which is 0.5 watts I think. Even 5 watts is very loud in the room we have it in. I could not do a 100W amp. That would blow the windows out. Think Marty McFly at the beginning of the movie. I also have a Marshall 50W CODE amp that I retrofitted with a guitar jack//switch so it can port directly into the speaker cabinet and not the crappy speaker in the CODE. It sounds way better that way. This amp can model lots of vintage amps and has all the effects on board. Mostly what I do now is play a backing track through the CODE and play along with it on the other. So I am the guitar player for the song, that's a lot of fun. I just thought to put in a new thread that is not so polarizing. Please add anything to this, opinions, your gear that you love, etc. mspart

How so? mspart

Now you are making sense!! mspart

There may be some truth tho that. To the rational person, thought of escape would seem very dangerous and not worth the risk. But we know prisons are not filled with rational people so maybe they don't think that way. My guess is that a few try and after that they don't because they all of the sudden become more rational. Puny alligators and pythons, what's the big deal. mspart

That has what to do with Trump Caving to Canada which he didn't, the opposite happened. mspart

I think insurance companies didn't have to worry about the amount of stolen vehicles much before the cameras went up, as the increase in stolen vehicles is a more recent thing. With the cameras, their payout was reduced. Without the cameras, their payout will increase. They don't like that so rates will go up. That's how I see it. mspart

I can see your point here fishy. But it was a system that was used to find stolen cars and it worked well. Now they are getting rid of it, not because finding stolen cars is no longer important, but because they want to prevent ICE from using them. It would have been better to say what you said, we have thought about it and this appears to be an invasion of people's privacy, those who are not driving stolen cars. Apparently the system was to good as has been pointed out. It caught drivers of stolen cars but could surveil everyone . I agree that is a tough one to rationalize. My statement on the effect this will have on stolen cars and insurance rates stands nonetheless. mspart

That's a ridiculous answer. What, in your opinion, is wrong with Alligator Alcratraz? I would like to know what your issues are with it. Just saying it is consistent with winger mentality is like saying having children is consistent with winger mentality and objecting to it for that reason alone. mspart

I knew a guy that worked in Iran before the Shah fell. He said it was a trip. Get a can of beans and it was a can of tomatoes. Can of corn and it was a can of rice. You just never knew what you were going to get there. mspart

RV, what is wrong with Alligator Alcatraz? Please be specific. As I understand it, it has a runway, and is a regular prison. I'm sure they have all the amenities one could hope for in a prison. mspart

This is true. Tyson had a number of opportunities but didn't capitalize. I agree with that. We were watching it and couldn't believe it. Had to believe he was gassed, but after the fight, it seems likely he chose not to flatten Jake. I saw genuine fear in Jake's eyes in the first period like I said. Asked why he was biting his gloves, he said he has that nervous tic, likes to bite things. My son rolled with laughter at that comment. mspart

Lets remember the history. Trump told canada that the digital tax was a no go. Canada said we are doing it. Trump said we are done talking. Canada eliminates the digital tax. You know you are losing big time when you adversary caves to you? Is that what you are trying to say here? mspart

It sounds like a high security place with no chance of escape. Miserable heat and humidity, it might make one think getting eaten would be preferable. mspart

When Tyson came out in the 1st round, you could see the surprise and terror in Jake's eyes after he got tagged a few times. He ran away and Tyson couldn't or wouldn't really pursue. When I saw that I thought Jake was in real trouble. But Tyson, backed way off. He came hard the first few seconds of each round but then backed off. mspart

That's a good one. The Bee strikes again! mspart

I hate to hear this stuff. Biden's admin, as far as that girl is concerned, was evil. They had chance after chance after chance to make it right by this girl, but instead allowed the rape of this girl and did not prosecute afterwards. This is the equity they wanted to bring? I'll forego that equity thank you very much. mspart

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/06/canada-rescinds-digital-services-tax-to-advance-broader-trade-negotiations-with-the-united-states.html June 29, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada Canada’s new government is engaged in complex negotiations on a new economic and security partnership with the United States, focused on getting the best deal for Canadian workers and businesses. Prime Minister Carney has been clear that Canada will take as long as necessary, but no longer, to achieve that deal. To support those negotiations, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced today that Canada would rescind the Digital Services Tax (DST) in anticipation of a mutually beneficial comprehensive trade arrangement with the United States. Consistent with this action, Prime Minister Carney and President Trump have agreed that parties will resume negotiations with a view towards agreeing on a deal by July 21, 2025. This is from the government of Canada. Truly a caving if ever there was one. Looks like the mighty and much vaunted Canada blinked!! mspart

This is a whole sordid tale. This script is really amazing. mspart

This is great news. His body just needs to not reject the new lungs. Great news for Ben. Best wishes for his recovery. It is an amazing thing that lungs can be transplanted. This was not possible just a few decades ago. mspart