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  • Non sequitur Thread

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    Really?
  • Norway has a sense of humor

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    I can't get past the ridiculousness. What a temper tantrum. Norway a "shit house" country? What will he say next? The earth is flat? This reminds me- (not a reflection on the country if Norway)- "Norway's Crown Princess Epstein ties Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway maintained contact and exchanged hundreds of emails with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014, a relationship that became a major scandal for the Norwegian royal family. Key Details of the Ties • Timeline of Contact: The pair first met in 2011—three years after Epstein's 2008 conviction for child sexual abuse—and remained in touch through 2014. • The Epstein Files: Newly released U.S. Justice Department files contained over a thousand mentions of Mette-Marit, revealing extensive email correspondence, informal conversations, and a 2013 stay at Epstein's Palm Beach, Florida, mansion. • Public Apology & First Interview: After the files surfaced, Mette-Marit publicly apologized for showing poor judgment and failing to research Epstein's background thoroughly. In March 2026, alongside Crown Prince Haakon, she sat down for an interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK, stating she was "manipulated and deceived" by Epstein, was not aware of his crimes at the time, and felt unsafe during her 2013 Palm Beach visit. • Legal Status: Crown Princess Mette-Marit has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing. AP News Norway's crown princess talks about her ties to Epstein for the first time | AP News Norway's crown princess talks about her ties to Epstein for the first time Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit watches a parade on the occasion of Norway's Cons... Wikipedia Relationship of Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway, and Jeffrey Epstein - Wikipedia Relationship of Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway, and Jeffrey Epstein The relationship of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway (later Queen Mette-Marit) wi... CBS News Norway's crown princess says she was "manipulated and deceived" by Jeffrey Epstein - CBS News Norway's crown princess says she was "manipulated and deceived" by Jeffrey Epstein March 20, 2026 / 8:23 AM EDT / CBS/AP Norway's crown princess said she felt u... NBC News Norway's crown princess says she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein Norway Crown Princess Mette-Marit stated in an NRK interview that she was manipulated and deceived by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, expressing regret over ... YouTube·Reuters Norway crown princess showed poor judgment over Epstein ties ... norway's crown princess Meta Maritt displayed poor judgment in having contact with Jeffrey Epstein. the Nordic country's prime minister said on Monday. the comm... YouTube·DW News 8m Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit in Epstein files as rape trial ... CNN Norway's crown princess says she was 'manipulated and deceived ... Files show frequent contact The files showed frequent communication between Mette-Marit and Epstein that occurred long after he pleaded guilty in 2008 to solici... YouTube·India Today Global 10s Norway Crown Princess Named 1000 Times in Epstein Files ..." She played the victim card. She was manipulated. She felt unsafe. She was not responsible for it. She did nothing wrong. Blah, blah. The Crown Prince failed to take this woman's character and reputation into account before deciding to marry her and this is the disaster that resulted from his failure. Vile person. Norway's Sarah Ferguson.
  • Worried

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    @RealPlayer said: I’ve seen reports on MSNOW by lawyers like Marc Elias—and also by state election officials on FB—who say that an immense amount of work has been done to thwart election interference, much of it not announced to the public. I hope so. Me too, but as we saw in Bush II's 2nd stolen election, electronic voting machines can steal elections. I'm not optimistic.
  • Another general bites the dust

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    Following the news that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired another Army general this week, a statement shared to media outlets from a Pentagon official said the high-ranking officer had failed polygraph examinations amid an ongoing investigation into alleged leaks of classified information to journalists. The revelation is unusual and raises questions about whether the disclosure violated federal privacy laws. Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia's ouster from the Joint Staff was first reported by The Atlantic Wednesday evening. Soon after, social media influencers and news outlets, including CBS News, published a statement that said Sylvia failed three polygraph examinations. Some attorneys say the disclosure could run afoul of the Privacy Act of 1974, which generally prohibits federal agencies from releasing personal information maintained in certain government records without the individual's consent or other legal authorization. Polygraph results, which are ordinarily maintained in personnel security or counterintelligence records, are protected under the law. The statement from the official also accused Sylvia of leaking classified information about Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-disclosure-fired-general-brett-sylvia-polygraph-privacy-laws/
  • The golf course

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    Oh. My guess was this was about the golf course where Ivana is buried. I got the Trump part right So, reading between the lines-- yes, Trump officials repeatedly deceived the federal judge, and she knows it. About Ivana- talk is (I haven't verified this to any degree of certainly) Trump buried her on the NJ golf course for tax advantages if property used for burial(s). Ghoulish.
  • Students cheating with AI

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    @Daniel It will come crashing down on it's own. And I've read the Dems in congress have no appetite for bailouts.
  • RIP Patrick Stewart

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    Indeed
  • RIP Elke Sommer

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  • Grief

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    Link to video Love. ️
  • Bed rotting?

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    I hope Mayla gets well soon.
  • France

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    Link to video On a more serious note, I suspect in fact I know the same thing has happened in Europe.
  • Ain’t paying no rent, either

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    Hahaha!
  • Washing machine update

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    Wash" cycle with HE detergent to clean the drum and prepare the dispenser. Water Connection: Ensure the hot water inlet hose is connected to the hot supply and the cold to the cold. Reversed hoses can lead to warm rinse water and wrinkles. Water Supply: Make sure both hot and cold water faucets are fully turned on for proper fill. 2. Detergent and Additives HE Detergent: Only use HE or High-Efficiency detergent and measure it correctly. Excessive detergent or using non-HE detergent can cause excessive suds, poor cleaning, and very wet loads or error codes. Detergent Dosage: Follow the manufacturer's dosage based on soil level and load size. Use less detergent for very soft water. Fabric Softener: Measure carefully, dilute it, and add it only to the rinse cycle to avoid staining. Using too much on smaller loads can cause discoloration. Liquid Chlorine Bleach: Measure accurately and follow manufacturer's directions. Undiluted bleach will damage fabric. 3. Cycle and Settings Temperature: Select the warmest water safe for your fabric, checking garment care labels. Warm/hot water may be cooler than in previous washers. Soil Level (Wash Time): Select a suitable setting for your load. Use "Extra Heavy Soil Level" or "Extra Power" for heavily soiled items, and "Light Soil Level" for lighter soil to reduce tangling and wrinkling. Spin Speed: Faster speeds shorten drying time but may increase wrinkling. Slower speeds reduce wrinkling but leave loads damper. 4. Loading and Sorting Load Size: Do not overload. Items must move freely. Load items in loose, even heaps around the washplate. Sorting: Separate dark items from lights and whites to prevent dye transfer and a dingy appearance. 5. Maintenance Clean Washer Cycle: If clothes are not coming clean or the water level seems low, run a "Clean Washer cycle" approximately once per month. This re-calibrates the control to factory-set water levels and helps remove detergent/softener build-up. Use the recommended affresh Washer cleaner. If you are still having concerns, please reach out to us directly through any of these options: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmanaBrand/ Live Chat: https://www.amana.com/resources/contact-us.html (Tuesday - Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM ET) Customer Service USA: 1-866-616-2664 (Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM ET) When reaching out on Social Media (Facebook or Instagram), please reference the case number #25100304. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Marie Q I have a better idea, Marie Q. Stop promoting disposable clothes washers and these stupid instructions about how to make an appliance function because it isn't capable of washing clothes for 3 years and a day wouldn't be needed. The best part is don't overload. No, definitely don't overload because government regulations limit the machine's fill level to tub 1/3 full.
  • Anyone want to take bets about the date the lights will go out at WTF A?

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  • November Primaries

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    It seems like yesterday.
  • Harry takes his act home...where...

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    They got evicted by the billionaire owner from his Cotswold estate after Meghan posted pictures of the estate on the Internet allowing the world to know the location and to identify the owner who leads a private life among having uninvited guests staying there, being rude to staff, the usual. Apparently, the owner did it because he thought he was doing his friend William a favor, so it was a con from the start. Surprise. He'll never be forgiven for betraying the agreement he personally made with the Queen "Sandrgham Summit" imo. He'll never be forgiven for slandering his family for something they didn't do "the Oprah interview". She? I don't have all day. She's a creature from Hell imo.
  • Sweet story for the day

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    Sweet story. Cute kitty!
  • Weird weather

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    I couldn't image living in the upper MW climate. The weather seems like it would be brutal. Weather here is mild, maybe a little warmer than I expected. That could change in only another week. We're getting 10- 12 constant winds. The humidity is low. Late fall is great weather here. Hurricane season done. I'd like to say 2nd consecutive year in FL with no hurricanes but one did hit the panhandle. We got lucky again.
  • PharmaBro at the airport this morning?

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    Well, you have now. Lol.
  • Health concern

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    Thanks, Mark!