Re: Cable Talk Voice of Reason

Dude <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 8/18/2026 8:44 PM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
>> On Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:04:42 -0700, Dude <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>>> On 8/18/2026 5:48 PM, marika wrote:
>>>> Dude <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Bill Maher thinks immigrants must assimilate, accept American values
>>>>> and principles to be in US: ‘Not negotiable.’ - Bill Maher
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> At least give them some time to take family photos for the living room
>>>> 
>>> "I'm not voting for anyone who thinks the wrong side won the Cold War or
>>> cheers for the Intifada like it's the World Cup." - Bill Maher, Jul 31, 2026
>> 
>> Did you have a point?
>> 
> Immigrants must assimilate, accept American values and principles to be 
> in the US it's is not negotiable.
> 


With the exception of Kerouac kerou-whacking off around America, and hobos
hitching rides on trains

America’s nomadic culture is very niche.

I wonder how often Somalis feign carpal tunnel problems

“This preserved beef, known as both oodkac and muqmad, is part of Somalia’s
nomadic heritage. Traditionally, it’s made by drying strips of camel meat
in the sun, then, later, frying the meat in ghee with salt. Drying allowed
Somalis to eat meat while on long journeys. This dish is also eaten at
times of celebration. In the north, there is a wedding tradition called
xeedho (or xeero), wherein a container holding the oodkac is topped and
sealed with mashed dates and ghee. It is then placed in a larger container
that is decorated with leather, cloth, and small shells and sealed by the
family of the bride, who present it to the groom’s family. They have to
open the container, which is meant to represent the bride: If they are
unable to do so, the bride’s family can take her back.
In the diaspora, oodkac is typically made from beef, which is more widely
available than camel. Goat or lamb meat can also be used. If you can’t find
the meat in a Somali store, ask a butcher to cut the beef into ¼ inch
cubes. These days, it’s a popular breakfast, eaten in the morning with
canjeero soaked in[…]”

Excerpt From
Soomaaliya
Ifrah F. Ahmed