Re: Cable Talk Voice of Reason

On 8/20/26 8:52 PM, marika wrote:
> Dude <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On 8/20/2026 6:31 AM, Tara wrote:
>>> On Aug 19, 2026 at 11:41:00 PM EDT, "marika" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Noah Sombrero <[email protected]> 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?
>>>>
>>>> A cousin sent me one of those internet things people share.  She is married
>>>> to a now retired Air Force Colonel. Their family of three children moved
>>>> all around the world during his career, and were educated mostly at the
>>>> local military base schools.
>>>
>>>> Every one of the kids turned out to be
>>>> something special. and we are very proud  to call them family.
>>>
>>> I'm curious as to what you mean by 'special'. What would 'not special' look
>>> like.
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>> You can spot an international student every time just by a short
>> introduction. The average military brat is enlightened compared to most
>> kids of the same age that have never been outside the city limits of a
>> small town in the US.
>>
>> What's special about military brats is their ability to assimilate,
>> adapt to change, form a consensus and cooperate among equals without
>> judgement or prejudice. YMMV.
>>
>> Everyone is equal, but different.
>>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> This
>>>> message, though, really showed me how despite all the nonsense which our
>>>> politicians get the military involved in, they really do look out for each
>>>> other. I guess it's because they have to.
>>
>>
> 
> The slang term  clocking was very popular for a minute this year.
> 
> I always assumed “clocking” was related to the phrase “having one’s six”
> which was related to military, especially the air force.  People seem to
> point out where things are in relation to location on a clock.
> 
> I assumed all of this started in the air force, and clocking was just a
> shorter way of saying you noticed a thing, not even necessarily a physical
> object, as the phrase evolved as language often doesl
> 
> In other words, clocking to me meant to notice it.
> 
> But Googly Eyes Ai tells me
> 
> 
> 	Ballroom Culture]: The term originated from Black and Queer ballroom
> culture, where "clocking" was used to notice or expose specific details,
> particularly regarding someone's presentation or, sometimes, trans
> identity.
> [Gen Z/TikTok Slang]: The phrase became popular in 2025/2026 on
> TikTok and social media as a quick way to commend someone for being
> observant.
> Hand Gesture: It is often paired with a gesture where a person taps their
> middle or index finger against their thumb (simulating a "tick" or a quick
> snap of realization). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
> 
> I just wonder how this survives the digital age, and blinking LED colons

i've been clocking trains for over a decade now, where u been homie?

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