Re: Cable Talk Voice of Reason

On 8/20/2026 9:36 PM, dart200 wrote:
> 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?
>
You've been very busy working from home, Homie. Good work.

Caltrain provides regular commuter rail service connecting Belmont 
northward to San Francisco. Typically every 30 minutes during peak and 
standard hours.
A military brat can spot a newbie just with a simple introduction when 
they say: Wot?