• Re: Trump Defends Ballroom Because It Will Include A Hospital?

    From AlleyCat@katt@gmail.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sat Apr 18 20:56:19 2026
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    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:37:06 -0700, Alan says...

    The judge is in the wrong as precedent has already been set by
    previous Presidents. Oh and it's not going to cost the taxpayers
    money either.

    What precedent would that be?

    Always the sealion, never the refuter.

    What a chicken shit.

    =====

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in case
    he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    The Primary Tactic of Ski Bunny's "Sealioning"

    Sealioning is a type of trolling that consists of PURSUING PEOPLE with relentless requests for evidence or asking questions, often about tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountains of evidence" to point at a "pebble of minutiae" and demands we explain the pebble before the conversation can continue.

    The Shift: Asking about "Whataboutisms" and "Red Herrings"

    It's so sad... thinking that THAT'S the only way he can win... in HIS mind only, of course.

    If faggot can't answer his own questions, the faggot need not ask them, because anyone smarter than him, knows better to fall for the faggot reindeer games he plays.

    He's just trying to force people into a "defensive" position where they have to justify their focus, effectively moving the goalposts so he never has to acknowledge the original point.

    Why does he do it, other than to be a disingenuous little faggot who KNOWS he can't refute and compete against better minds?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Ever wonder why trolls like ski bunny and Rudy keep coming back for more
    after you insult them? They're sadists, who don't CARE that they've been made fools of... they love and NEED the attention they never got from mumsy and
    da.

    It's "Ordinary People", "LoTR: Return of the King", "Stand By Me" and
    "Legends of the Fall" all over again. Methinks he has unresolved issues with the types of problems, like survivng when brother didn't, like those in the movies mentioned.

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune... AND THEIR OWN!).

    They aren't trying to be right; they are trying to make it SEEM he's
    refuting, when in fact he's not... he's just sowing doubt, and the ONLY one who fall forthat shit, are those on HIS "side". Your "LOL" or angry response is his "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they exert what they THINK is control.

    Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" questions provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Nope...

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in case he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    "Sealioning"

    This is likely what we're seeing. Sealioning is a type of trolling that consists of pursuing people with relentless requests for evidence or asking questions, often about tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountain" to point at a "pebble" and demands we explain the pebble before the conversation can continue.

    The Shift: "Whataboutism" and Red Herrings

    When he asks, "How is Iran any different than Korea?" after making the point about attacking Iran because of decades of terrorism... he's using Whataboutism he and other libertards SAY that hate. So... hypocrisy's in the mix too.

    North Korea and Iran have NOTHING to do with each other, so, sowing doubt by asking irrelevant and conflating questions makes faggot rich kid feel like he's WINNING!

    So sad, thinking that's the only way he can win, in his mind only, of course.

    Ski bunny isn't actually interested in the differences in why we attacked
    Iran and not North Korea... he wants you to try and answer a question that there is no answer to, unless you know those in charge of making these dicisions personally and can get THEIR input. He knows this is impossible,
    so, in HIS mind it's just another "I WIN!" situation. He's trying to force
    you into a "defensive" position where you have to justify your focus on Iran, effectively moving the goalposts so he never has to acknowledge your original point.

    Why He Does It?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune AND his, as long as he's being paid ANY attention).

    He isn't trying to be right; he's trying to frustrate. An "LOL" or angry response is their "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they exert control. Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" questions provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Hyper-Pedantry

    Ski Bunny Rich Kid focuses on a single, irrelevant grain of sand because he's blind to the desert.

    He thinks moving the goalposts and changing the topic, BOTH of which HE accuses others of doing, will give him that all-elusive "I WIN!".

    He can't handle the "Big Picture" math, so they cling to a single "What if?" like a life raft.

    The "Rhetorical Cowardice" (The Pivot):

    When he answers a fact with a question, it is a confession of defeat.

    Every time he asks "what about... how is this different than...?" or pivot to the minutiae, he's admitting he cannot refute the data.

    He's essentially "running out the clock." It's the digital equivalent of a child sticking their fingers in their ears and screaming "Why?" because they lost the game five minutes ago.

    The Psychological "Basement": Why They Exist

    Recent studies on "Online Firestorm" behavior and "Antisocial Personality Traits" (Dark Tetrad) suggest these individuals suffer from:

    Insignificant Ego Compensation: He feels small in his real life... perhaps ignored at work or by family. On Usenet, by "forcing" a smart person to acknowledge them, he feels a fleeting sense of relevance. He isn't
    "trolling"; he's begging for attention in the most annoying way possible.

    Asking a tangential question isn't a rebuttal; it's a white flag.

    If you can't find a flaw in the numbers faggot, just say so.

    I don't have the time or the crayons to explain the difference between a single intercept and a mass-scale conflict to you again. Stick to the topic
    or stay in the PLONK! pile.

    PLONK!


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  • From AlleyCat@katt@gmail.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sat Apr 18 20:56:22 2026
    From Newsgroup: talk.politics.misc


    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:37:06 -0700, Alan says...

    The judge is in the wrong as precedent has already been set by
    previous Presidents. Oh and it's not going to cost the taxpayers
    money either.

    What precedent would that be?

    Always the sealion, never the refuter.

    What a chicken shit.

    =====

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in case
    he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    The Primary Tactic of Ski Bunny's "Sealioning"

    Sealioning is a type of trolling that consists of PURSUING PEOPLE with relentless requests for evidence or asking questions, often about tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountains of evidence" to point at a "pebble of minutiae" and demands we explain the pebble before the conversation can continue.

    The Shift: Asking about "Whataboutisms" and "Red Herrings"

    It's so sad... thinking that THAT'S the only way he can win... in HIS mind only, of course.

    If faggot can't answer his own questions, the faggot need not ask them, because anyone smarter than him, knows better to fall for the faggot reindeer games he plays.

    He's just trying to force people into a "defensive" position where they have to justify their focus, effectively moving the goalposts so he never has to acknowledge the original point.

    Why does he do it, other than to be a disingenuous little faggot who KNOWS he can't refute and compete against better minds?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Ever wonder why trolls like ski bunny and Rudy keep coming back for more
    after you insult them? They're sadists, who don't CARE that they've been made fools of... they love and NEED the attention they never got from mumsy and
    da.

    It's "Ordinary People", "LoTR: Return of the King", "Stand By Me" and
    "Legends of the Fall" all over again. Methinks he has unresolved issues with the types of problems, like survivng when brother didn't, like those in the movies mentioned.

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune... AND THEIR OWN!).

    They aren't trying to be right; they are trying to make it SEEM he's
    refuting, when in fact he's not... he's just sowing doubt, and the ONLY one who fall forthat shit, are those on HIS "side". Your "LOL" or angry response is his "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they exert what they THINK is control.

    Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" questions provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Nope...

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in case he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    "Sealioning"

    This is likely what we're seeing. Sealioning is a type of trolling that consists of pursuing people with relentless requests for evidence or asking questions, often about tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountain" to point at a "pebble" and demands we explain the pebble before the conversation can continue.

    The Shift: "Whataboutism" and Red Herrings

    When he asks, "How is Iran any different than Korea?" after making the point about attacking Iran because of decades of terrorism... he's using Whataboutism he and other libertards SAY that hate. So... hypocrisy's in the mix too.

    North Korea and Iran have NOTHING to do with each other, so, sowing doubt by asking irrelevant and conflating questions makes faggot rich kid feel like he's WINNING!

    So sad, thinking that's the only way he can win, in his mind only, of course.

    Ski bunny isn't actually interested in the differences in why we attacked
    Iran and not North Korea... he wants you to try and answer a question that there is no answer to, unless you know those in charge of making these dicisions personally and can get THEIR input. He knows this is impossible,
    so, in HIS mind it's just another "I WIN!" situation. He's trying to force
    you into a "defensive" position where you have to justify your focus on Iran, effectively moving the goalposts so he never has to acknowledge your original point.

    Why He Does It?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune AND his, as long as he's being paid ANY attention).

    He isn't trying to be right; he's trying to frustrate. An "LOL" or angry response is their "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they exert control. Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" questions provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Hyper-Pedantry

    Ski Bunny Rich Kid focuses on a single, irrelevant grain of sand because he's blind to the desert.

    He thinks moving the goalposts and changing the topic, BOTH of which HE accuses others of doing, will give him that all-elusive "I WIN!".

    He can't handle the "Big Picture" math, so they cling to a single "What if?" like a life raft.

    The "Rhetorical Cowardice" (The Pivot):

    When he answers a fact with a question, it is a confession of defeat.

    Every time he asks "what about... how is this different than...?" or pivot to the minutiae, he's admitting he cannot refute the data.

    He's essentially "running out the clock." It's the digital equivalent of a child sticking their fingers in their ears and screaming "Why?" because they lost the game five minutes ago.

    The Psychological "Basement": Why They Exist

    Recent studies on "Online Firestorm" behavior and "Antisocial Personality Traits" (Dark Tetrad) suggest these individuals suffer from:

    Insignificant Ego Compensation: He feels small in his real life... perhaps ignored at work or by family. On Usenet, by "forcing" a smart person to acknowledge them, he feels a fleeting sense of relevance. He isn't
    "trolling"; he's begging for attention in the most annoying way possible.

    Asking a tangential question isn't a rebuttal; it's a white flag.

    If you can't find a flaw in the numbers faggot, just say so.

    I don't have the time or the crayons to explain the difference between a single intercept and a mass-scale conflict to you again. Stick to the topic
    or stay in the PLONK! pile.

    PLONK!


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  • From AlleyCat@katt@gmail.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sat Apr 18 20:56:26 2026
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    On Sat, 4 Apr 2026 12:08:50 -0700, Alan says...

    And liberals trusted Clinton...

    Your subject line says one thing...

    ...but then you deflect into whataboutism.

    Said the faggot hypocrite.

    Well, wha wha what about Iran... when the topic was Korean missiles.

    Lee: North Korea conducts test for missile it claims can target US mainland.

    AlleyCat: Do you know how fast that POS would be shot down?

    Faggot Rich Kid: So how is Iran any different?

    Why does faggot claim to hate whataboutisms, yet uses them in most every reply?

    Please find the name "Iran", below.

    =====

    The defense against a North Korean ICBM is primarily handled by the Ground- based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system.

    The breakdown:

    Response Time

    Total Flight Time: A North Korean ICBM would take approximately 30 to 40 minutes to reach the U.S. mainland.

    Intercept Window: The intercept would ideally occur during the "midcourse" phase (while the missile is coasting through space). This typically happens
    20
    to 30 minutes after the initial launch.

    Launch Locations

    Intercepting missiles (Ground-Based Interceptors or GBIs) would be fired from two primary locations:

    Fort Greely, Alaska: Houses the majority of the interceptors (40+). This is the primary line of defense for North Korean trajectories.

    Vandenberg Space Force Base, California: Houses a smaller number of interceptors (4-20) and serves as a secondary or "backup" site for lower- latitude targets.

    Quick Stats

    Method: Kinetic "hit-to-kill" (no explosives; it uses pure momentum to
    shatter
    the warhead).

    Detection: Initial launch is spotted within seconds by infrared satellites (SBIRS), with tracking handed off to high-resolution radars in Japan and Alaska.
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  • From Alan@nuh-uh@nope.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sat Apr 18 19:07:18 2026
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    On 2026-04-18 18:56, AlleyCat wrote:

    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:37:06 -0700, Alan says...

    The judge is in the wrong as precedent has already been set by
    previous Presidents. Oh and it's not going to cost the taxpayers
    money either.

    What precedent would that be?

    Always the sealion, never the refuter.
    How is asking for support "sealioning"?
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  • From Alan@nuh-uh@nope.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sat Apr 18 19:07:39 2026
    From Newsgroup: talk.politics.misc

    On 2026-04-18 18:56, AlleyCat wrote:

    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:37:06 -0700, Alan says...

    The judge is in the wrong as precedent has already been set by
    previous Presidents. Oh and it's not going to cost the taxpayers
    money either.

    What precedent would that be?

    Always the sealion, never the refuter.
    And why did you post the same thing two times?
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  • From Alan@nuh-uh@nope.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sat Apr 18 19:08:39 2026
    From Newsgroup: talk.politics.misc

    On 2026-04-18 18:56, AlleyCat wrote:
    On Sat, 4 Apr 2026 12:08:50 -0700, Alan says...

    And liberals trusted Clinton...

    Your subject line says one thing...

    ...but then you deflect into whataboutism.

    Said the faggot hypocrite.

    Well, wha wha what about Iran... when the topic was Korean missiles.

    Lee: North Korea conducts test for missile it claims can target US mainland.

    AlleyCat: Do you know how fast that POS would be shot down?

    Faggot Rich Kid: So how is Iran any different?

    Why does faggot claim to hate whataboutisms, yet uses them in most every reply?

    Please find the name "Iran", below.

    Dude:

    You've posted this as a reply to a thread with the subject:

    "Trump Defends Ballroom Because It Will Include A Hospital?"

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  • From AlleyCat@katt@gmail.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sat Apr 18 22:19:46 2026
    From Newsgroup: talk.politics.misc


    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:41:48 -0700, Alan says...

    And you were silent about Biden's massive inflation yet SO outraged
    now....

    "Biden's" inflation was part of a world-wide phenomenon, and so not
    really owned by him.

    Learn to refute, instead of being stupid enough to only reply in "nuh uhs".

    Definitive word here, being "part".

    These prove the double-digit inflation, along with the gas and grocery
    prices, were really owned by Biden.


    Economists and policy analysts point to several specific domestic actions
    that they argue added fuel to the fire.

    Here is a breakdown of the policies and laws frequently cited as contributors to higher prices:

    The TL;DR:

    1. The American Rescue Plan : A $1.9 trillion stimulus package...

    2. Energy Policy Shifts: Decisions such as revoking the Keystone XL pipeline

    3. Increased Regulatory Costs: Expanded EPA and environmental regulations

    4. Agricultural Input Pressures: Higher energy and fuel costs directly increased the price of nitrogen-based fertilizers and tractor fuel, contributing to rising grocery costs.

    5. Logistics and Labor Regulations: Maintaining rigid maritime and trucking rules

    The NSL;DR:

    1. Fiscal Policy: The American Rescue Plan

    The American Rescue Plan (ARP), a $1.9 trillion stimulus package passed in March 2021, is often cited by critics-including some centrist Democratic economists like Larry Summers-AS A PRIMARY DRIVER OF INFLATION.

    The Argument: By injecting a massiveAMount of cash into the economy (through stimulus checks and enhanced unemployment benefits) while supply chains were still broken, the administration drastically increased consumer demand. When too much money chases too few goods, prices for everything-from groceries to used cars-skyrocket.

    2. Energy Policies and Petroleum Prices

    Critics argue that the administration's stance on fossil fuels created a "chilling effect" on long-term investment, which tightened supply and raised prices.

    Keystone XL Pipeline: On his first day, Biden revoked the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. While this didn't affect current oil flow, critics
    argue it signaled a hostile environment for future energy infrastructure.

    Federal Leasing Pause: The administration initially paused new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters. Though court challenges eventually forced some sales, the uncertainty discouraged domestic producers from making the massive capital investments needed to increase production.

    Regulatory "Blitz": Increased EPA regulations and a push for rapid electrification were seen by the energy industry as a "war on American energy," which critics say pushed up the costs of refining and distribution.

    3. Grocery and Food Prices

    Grocery prices are heavily influenced by the costs of energy and labor.

    Fuel and Fertilizer: Since petroleum is a key input for both tractor fuel and the production of nitrogen-based fertilizers, higher energy prices (linked to the policies above) translated directly into higher costs for farmers.

    Labor Market Shifts: Critics argue that extended pandemic-era benefits and shifts in immigration enforcement contributed to a labor shortage in the agricultural and processing sectors, forcing companies to raise wages-and
    then pass those costs on to consumers at the checkout line.

    4. Supply Chain and Logistics

    While the "supply chain" was a global issue, some argue DOMESTIC POLICY
    DIDN'T HELP:

    Jones Act and Regulations: Some analysts pointed to rigid maritime and trucking regulations that made it harder to move goods through U.S. ports during the 2021-2022 crunch, further driving up the "landed cost" of
    products.

    The Counter-Argument (The "Global" Defense)

    To provide the full picture, supporters of the administration's record note that inflation was a global phenomenon. Many countries that didn't pass stimulus packages like the ARP still saw record-high inflation due to:

    Post-pandemic demand surging everywhere at once.

    The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which took a massiveAMount of grain and oil off the global market.

    Corporate profit margins, which reached record highs during this period (leading to the "Greedflation" argument).

    Ultimately, most non-partisan analyses suggest it was a "perfect storm" where global disruptions met domestic policies that, while intended to prevent a recession, ended up overheating the economy.

    =====

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in case
    he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    The Primary Tactic of Ski Bunny's "Sealioning"

    Sealioning is a type of trolling that consists of PURSUING PEOPLE with relentless requests for evidence or asking questions, often about tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountains of evidence" to point at a "pebble of minutiae" and demands we explain the pebble before the conversation can continue.

    The Shift: Asking about "Whataboutisms" and "Red Herrings"

    It's so sad... thinking that THAT'S the only way he can win... in HIS mind only, of course.

    If faggot can't answer his own questions, the faggot need not ask them, because anyone smarter than him, knows better to fall for the faggot reindeer games he plays.

    He's just trying to force people into a "defensive" position where they have to justify their focus, effectively moving the goalposts so he never has to acknowledge the original point.

    Why does he do it, other than to be a disingenuous little faggot who KNOWS he can't refute and compete against better minds?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Ever wonder why trolls like ski bunny and Rudy keep coming back for more
    after you insult them? They're sadists, who don't CARE that they've been made fools of... they love and NEED the attention they never got from mumsy and
    da.

    It's "Ordinary People", "LoTR: Return of the King", "Stand By Me" and
    "Legends of the Fall" all over again. Methinks he has unresolved issues with the types of problems, like survivng when brother didn't, like those in the movies mentioned.

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune... AND THEIR OWN!).

    They aren't trying to be right; they are trying to make it SEEM he's
    refuting, when in fact he's not... he's just sowing doubt, and the ONLY one who fall forthat shit, are those on HIS "side". Your "LOL" or angry response is his "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they exert what they THINK is control.

    Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" questions provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Nope...

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in case he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    "Sealioning"

    This is likely what we're seeing. Sealioning is a type of trolling that consists of pursuing people with relentless requests for evidence or asking questions, often about tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountain" to point at a "pebble" and demands we explain the pebble before the conversation can continue.

    The Shift: "Whataboutism" and Red Herrings

    When he asks, "How is Iran any different than Korea?" after making the point about attacking Iran because of decades of terrorism... he's using Whataboutism he and other libertards SAY that hate. So... hypocrisy's in the mix too.

    North Korea and Iran have NOTHING to do with each other, so, sowing doubt by asking irrelevant and conflating questions makes faggot rich kid feel like he's WINNING!

    So sad, thinking that's the only way he can win, in his mind only, of course.

    Ski bunny isn't actually interested in the differences in why we attacked
    Iran and not North Korea... he wants you to try and answer a question that there is no answer to, unless you know those in charge of making these dicisions personally and can get THEIR input. He knows this is impossible,
    so, in HIS mind it's just another "I WIN!" situation. He's trying to force
    you into a "defensive" position where you have to justify your focus on Iran, effectively moving the goalposts so he never has to acknowledge your original point.

    Why He Does It?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune AND his, as long as he's being paid ANY attention).

    He isn't trying to be right; he's trying to frustrate. An "LOL" or angry response is their "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they exert control. Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" questions provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Hyper-Pedantry

    Ski Bunny Rich Kid focuses on a single, irrelevant grain of sand because he's blind to the desert.

    He thinks moving the goalposts and changing the topic, BOTH of which HE accuses others of doing, will give him that all-elusive "I WIN!".

    He can't handle the "Big Picture" math, so they cling to a single "What if?" like a life raft.

    The "Rhetorical Cowardice" (The Pivot):

    When he answers a fact with a question, it is a confession of defeat.

    Every time he asks "what about... how is this different than...?" or pivot to the minutiae, he's admitting he cannot refute the data.

    He's essentially "running out the clock." It's the digital equivalent of a child sticking their fingers in their ears and screaming "Why?" because they lost the game five minutes ago.

    The Psychological "Basement": Why They Exist

    Recent studies on "Online Firestorm" behavior and "Antisocial Personality Traits" (Dark Tetrad) suggest these individuals suffer from:

    Insignificant Ego Compensation: He feels small in his real life... perhaps ignored at work or by family. On Usenet, by "forcing" a smart person to acknowledge them, he feels a fleeting sense of relevance. He isn't
    "trolling"; he's begging for attention in the most annoying way possible.

    Asking a tangential question isn't a rebuttal; it's a white flag.

    If you can't find a flaw in the numbers faggot, just say so.

    I don't have the time or the crayons to explain the difference between a single intercept and a mass-scale conflict to you again. Stick to the topic
    or stay in the PLONK! pile.

    PLONK!
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  • From AlleyCat@katt@gmail.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sat Apr 18 22:19:49 2026
    From Newsgroup: talk.politics.misc


    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:07:18 -0700, Alan says...


    On 2026-04-18 18:56, AlleyCat wrote:

    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:37:06 -0700, Alan says...

    The judge is in the wrong as precedent has already been set by
    previous Presidents. Oh and it's not going to cost the taxpayers
    money either.

    What precedent would that be?

    Always the sealion, never the refuter.

    How is asking for support "sealioning"?

    Do you not know the topic?

    ============================================================================

    You probably spend a small amount of time feeling sorry for Alan, but elated when this undeserved narcissist starts spouting his hate and bile.

    Have you ever wondered how to make a Alan, the narcissist, miserable and what makes him afraid or triggered? (maybe for a second... then it's gone)

    Just for the record, trying to make Alan, the narcissist, miserable might
    have its place for a short period of time, but I don't recommend focusing on it for too long as this will inevitably get old.

    But, if you need a quik fix, let's get into the top things all narcissists, like Alan, hate.

    How to Make Alan, the narcissist, Miserable

    Lack Of Acknowledgment: (filter on ignore)

    Even though he KNOWS he's being ignored, he continues to reply, as if ANYONE really cares, other than himself. THAT is narcissism.

    It's no secret that most narcissists, like Alan, revel in admiration and validation (except for 'closet narcissists', like Alan). Alan depends on constant approval to maintain his sense of intrinsic worth. To achieve this goal, he TRIES to absorb (or steal) the energy of other people.

    "Prove it."

    Do you ever wonder why narcissists, like Alan, don't seem to mind the
    negative attention? It's because negative attention also fuels his narcissistic fire.

    ANY attention, even NEGATIVE attention, IS STILL ATTENTION, and any form of attention gives him the incentive to keep going. It gives him the motivation to keep proving himself (by making others prove THEMSELVES.

    In fact, he often likes negative attention better, because if you're still amused by his emotional crimes, he can try to exploit this.

    Therefore, a lack of acknowledgment is the real threat. To Alan, the narcissist, indifference is even more of an issue than hatred. Alan's rather you have a negative opinion than have no opinion at all.

    (sick fuck)

    Narcissists, like Alan, can't stand it when no one is paying attention to
    him. Alan doesn't know how to feel important or special if he isn't the
    center of the universe or consuming someone's thoughts. This is also why the traditional Grey Rock method is often pointless and why complete avoidance is the best route (or extreme modified contact... just ignore the sick fuck).

    When People Speak Factually:

    Have you ever paid close attention to how Alan, the narcissist, speaks? He ALWAYS trying to belittle those he THINKS are below his station.

    Additionally, through the use of cognitive empathy, he's spent his entire
    life observing the emotional language of other people, ESPECIALLY RUSSIAN SPORTS OFFICIALS and using it to his advantage. So, when you speak in facts instead of using emotion, he intuitively understands he has less of an upper hand.

    Therefore, he hates it when someone challenges him with facts instead of emotion. Alan will usually retaliate with more arguing or hysteria. PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT!

    This childish response simply shows that he feel out-of-control. Alan's attempt to elevate the conversation's intensity by throwing an emotional temper tantrum. PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT!

    If anything, this dynamic only highlights the narcissist's immaturity. His inability to absorb facts demonstrates his incompetence in approaching most adult interactions.

    Authority:

    Narcissists, like Alan, detest authority. That's because he resents having to answer to anybody but himself (mommy orders him around, further compounding his anger).

    "Ski lifts are closed... too much snow." Bu bu but snow is just a thing of
    the past, Alan says, even though we're seeing snow levels we saw in the 70s, when COČ was MUCH lower.

    Any sense of authority threatens his inherent desire for power and control. "You can't ski here, bunny."

    While narcissists, like Alan, can be intelligent, he often come across as combative and unfit in professional environments. If confronted by his inappropriate behavior, he tends to deny or rationalize his part. PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT!

    Of course, it's no surprise that most authority figures dislike working with narcissists, like Alan. Supervisors (LOL) find him unruly and unreasonable.

    Alan can't understand why the person can't follow basic directions without such volatile reactions.

    Being Told No:

    Of all things, Alan, the narcissist, hates being told no (and actually following through with it) tops the list. Narcissists, like Alan, are used to manipulating and weaseling his way into getting what he wants.

    Often, he'll pull all the stops to accomplish this task. He's spent his whole life charming people to meet his needs.

    That's why telling him no, and being adamant on your stance, often causes
    such an angry reaction. Alan, the narcissist, isn't just upset about the denial - he's downright confused by it!

    Narcissists, like Alan, can't actually fathom why someone would refuse him. Because he lacks real empathy, he can't understand what must be going on in your mind. Moreover, even if he tries to comprehend it, he refuses to accept this reality.

    Implementing Consequences:

    Have you ever tried to set a boundary with Alan, the narcissist,? How well
    did it go? Most likely, you tried to implement a limit, and he reacted in one of three ways:

    Dismissing you altogether and gas-lighting your feelings, acknowledging his mistake (LOL), and then doing nothing to change.

    Narcissists, like Alan, can't accept any real consequences. Alan can't see when he's wrong, and he can't understand how someone would ever think he's wrong. And even if the narcissist understood this, he simply wouldn't care.
    As a result, he tends to react disproportionately to boundaries and serious conversations as a means to intimidate you and force you into compliance.

    Unfortunately, many people simply give up on trying to implement consequences with narcissists, like Alan.

    (filters set to ignorte)

    Losing At Anything:

    Narcissists, like Alan, can resemble toddlers, in that he tend to be
    extremely sore losers. Alan struggles to accept losing, and he also tends to lash out when it happens. A few scenarios may occur:

    Alan repeatedly proclaims a person on Usenet is incompetent. Alan's attempt
    to defame or humiliate the winner. Alan pretends he didn't care about
    winning. Alan insists that he "let the other person" take the spotlight. Alan refuses to accept that he lost and awkwardly acts as if he's the actual winner.

    Public Humiliation:

    Because narcissists, like Alan, are sore losers, he can't handle real or perceived public humiliation. Alan just can't tolerate the threat of failure. To him, public humiliation is the ultimate form of defeat.

    (and THAT'S why he HAS to be the last poster in a thread, if he has felt that he's been slighted, in the least)

    We all know that narcissists, like Alan, have incredibly fragile egos. When
    he believes someone is making fun of him or if he's not the perceived expert or authority in a public setting, it jolts his existence. As a result, he'll do anything to protect his fragile ego. Some common responses include:

    Laughing it off in public only to lash out later

    Making up lies about anyone who is a real expert. ("Dr. Ian Clark is not a REAL climatologist!!!")

    Expectations of Commitment

    Most narcissists, like Alan, are terrible with commitment. Although he believes he deserves all senses of loyalty, he doesn't usually provide it himself. As a result, when he gets into relationships (mommy only), he
    doesn't consider her needs. He's only accounting for his own emotions, impulses, and desires.

    Unfortunately, his mother holds onto wistful hope about her narcissist changing. She listens to how the narcissist praises and adores her. She holds onto fleeting promises that this time will be different.

    Yet, Alan, the narcissist makes all the rules. Alan decides what he wants to do, and he does it when he wants to do it. Therefore, he can break and change the rules in ways that suits him.

    Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it!

    99% of Other People:

    How many friends does your narcissist have? Probably very few (more like NONE). Usually, his only friends are other people who validate his
    narcissism, like mommy.

    Subsequently, how often do you hear Alan complain about other people? (ALL
    THE TIME) More times than you can count, probably! That's because a single wrongdoing often results in lifetime resentment. One mistake tarnishes an entire reputation.

    Narcissists, like Alan, struggle to get along with anyone who doesn't fit
    into his falsified worldview. Alan can't stand to be challenged. Alan can't tolerate the ideas that other people may know more than him.

    If he's a cerebral narcissist, he is convinced that he is unique and should only associate with other special or high-status individuals. In fact, when confronted with anything that contradicts his sense of god-like stature, you can bet that his reaction will be explosive and malicious.

    Therefore, narcissists, like Alan, can't tolerate people who actually live in reality. That's why you rarely see people with strong boundaries tolerating narcissists, like Alan, for very long.

    When You Change The Status Quo:

    Narcissists, like Alan, hate change when it's out of his control. When you challenge Alan, the narcissist, he remains in a defeating pattern full of resentment and frustration, lashing out to make himself feel dominate.

    Prove it!

    I did.
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  • From AlleyCat@katt@gmail.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sat Apr 18 22:20:51 2026
    From Newsgroup: talk.politics.misc


    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:41:48 -0700, Alan says...

    And you were silent about Biden's massive inflation yet SO outraged
    now....

    "Biden's" inflation was part of a world-wide phenomenon, and so not
    really owned by him.

    Learn to refute, instead of being stupid enough to only reply in "nuh uhs".

    Definitive word here, being "part".

    These prove the double-digit inflation, along with the gas and grocery
    prices, were really owned by Biden.


    Economists and policy analysts point to several specific domestic actions
    that they argue added fuel to the fire.

    Here is a breakdown of the policies and laws frequently cited as contributors to higher prices:

    The TL;DR:

    1. The American Rescue Plan : A $1.9 trillion stimulus package...

    2. Energy Policy Shifts: Decisions such as revoking the Keystone XL pipeline

    3. Increased Regulatory Costs: Expanded EPA and environmental regulations

    4. Agricultural Input Pressures: Higher energy and fuel costs directly increased the price of nitrogen-based fertilizers and tractor fuel, contributing to rising grocery costs.

    5. Logistics and Labor Regulations: Maintaining rigid maritime and trucking rules

    The NSL;DR:

    1. Fiscal Policy: The American Rescue Plan

    The American Rescue Plan (ARP), a $1.9 trillion stimulus package passed in March 2021, is often cited by critics-including some centrist Democratic economists like Larry Summers-AS A PRIMARY DRIVER OF INFLATION.

    The Argument: By injecting a massiveAMount of cash into the economy (through stimulus checks and enhanced unemployment benefits) while supply chains were still broken, the administration drastically increased consumer demand. When too much money chases too few goods, prices for everything-from groceries to used cars-skyrocket.

    2. Energy Policies and Petroleum Prices

    Critics argue that the administration's stance on fossil fuels created a "chilling effect" on long-term investment, which tightened supply and raised prices.

    Keystone XL Pipeline: On his first day, Biden revoked the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. While this didn't affect current oil flow, critics
    argue it signaled a hostile environment for future energy infrastructure.

    Federal Leasing Pause: The administration initially paused new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters. Though court challenges eventually forced some sales, the uncertainty discouraged domestic producers from making the massive capital investments needed to increase production.

    Regulatory "Blitz": Increased EPA regulations and a push for rapid electrification were seen by the energy industry as a "war on American energy," which critics say pushed up the costs of refining and distribution.

    3. Grocery and Food Prices

    Grocery prices are heavily influenced by the costs of energy and labor.

    Fuel and Fertilizer: Since petroleum is a key input for both tractor fuel and the production of nitrogen-based fertilizers, higher energy prices (linked to the policies above) translated directly into higher costs for farmers.

    Labor Market Shifts: Critics argue that extended pandemic-era benefits and shifts in immigration enforcement contributed to a labor shortage in the agricultural and processing sectors, forcing companies to raise wages-and
    then pass those costs on to consumers at the checkout line.

    4. Supply Chain and Logistics

    While the "supply chain" was a global issue, some argue DOMESTIC POLICY
    DIDN'T HELP:

    Jones Act and Regulations: Some analysts pointed to rigid maritime and trucking regulations that made it harder to move goods through U.S. ports during the 2021-2022 crunch, further driving up the "landed cost" of
    products.

    The Counter-Argument (The "Global" Defense)

    To provide the full picture, supporters of the administration's record note that inflation was a global phenomenon. Many countries that didn't pass stimulus packages like the ARP still saw record-high inflation due to:

    Post-pandemic demand surging everywhere at once.

    The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which took a massiveAMount of grain and oil off the global market.

    Corporate profit margins, which reached record highs during this period (leading to the "Greedflation" argument).

    Ultimately, most non-partisan analyses suggest it was a "perfect storm" where global disruptions met domestic policies that, while intended to prevent a recession, ended up overheating the economy.
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  • From c186282@c186282@nnada.ne to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sun Apr 19 04:32:16 2026
    From Newsgroup: talk.politics.misc

    AlleyCat wrote:


    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:41:48 -0700, Alan says...

    And you were silent about Biden's massive inflation yet SO outraged
    now....

    "Biden's" inflation was part of a world-wide phenomenon, and so not
    really owned by him.

    Learn to refute, instead of being stupid enough to only reply in "nuh
    uhs".

    Definitive word here, being "part".

    These prove the double-digit inflation, along with the gas and grocery >prices, were really owned by Biden.


    Economists and policy analysts point to several specific domestic actions >that they argue added fuel to the fire.

    Here is a breakdown of the policies and laws frequently cited as
    contributors to higher prices:

    The TL;DR:

    1. The American Rescue Plan : A $1.9 trillion stimulus package...

    2. Energy Policy Shifts: Decisions such as revoking the Keystone XL
    pipeline

    3. Increased Regulatory Costs: Expanded EPA and environmental regulations

    4. Agricultural Input Pressures: Higher energy and fuel costs directly >increased the price of nitrogen-based fertilizers and tractor fuel, >contributing to rising grocery costs.

    5. Logistics and Labor Regulations: Maintaining rigid maritime and
    trucking rules

    The NSL;DR:

    1. Fiscal Policy: The American Rescue Plan

    The American Rescue Plan (ARP), a $1.9 trillion stimulus package passed
    in March 2021, is often cited by critics-including some centrist
    Democratic economists like Larry Summers-AS A PRIMARY DRIVER OF
    INFLATION.

    The Argument: By injecting a massiveAMount of cash into the economy
    (through stimulus checks and enhanced unemployment benefits) while supply >chains were still broken, the administration drastically increased
    consumer demand. When too much money chases too few goods, prices for >everything-from groceries to used cars-skyrocket.

    2. Energy Policies and Petroleum Prices

    Critics argue that the administration's stance on fossil fuels created a >"chilling effect" on long-term investment, which tightened supply and
    raised prices.

    Keystone XL Pipeline: On his first day, Biden revoked the permit for the >Keystone XL pipeline. While this didn't affect current oil flow, critics >argue it signaled a hostile environment for future energy infrastructure.

    Federal Leasing Pause: The administration initially paused new oil and
    gas leases on federal lands and waters. Though court challenges
    eventually forced some sales, the uncertainty discouraged domestic
    producers from making the massive capital investments needed to increase >production.

    Regulatory "Blitz": Increased EPA regulations and a push for rapid >electrification were seen by the energy industry as a "war on American >energy," which critics say pushed up the costs of refining and
    distribution.

    3. Grocery and Food Prices

    Grocery prices are heavily influenced by the costs of energy and labor.

    Fuel and Fertilizer: Since petroleum is a key input for both tractor fuel
    and the production of nitrogen-based fertilizers, higher energy prices >(linked to the policies above) translated directly into higher costs for >farmers.

    Labor Market Shifts: Critics argue that extended pandemic-era benefits
    and shifts in immigration enforcement contributed to a labor shortage in
    the agricultural and processing sectors, forcing companies to raise
    wages-and then pass those costs on to consumers at the checkout line.

    4. Supply Chain and Logistics

    While the "supply chain" was a global issue, some argue DOMESTIC POLICY >DIDN'T HELP:

    Jones Act and Regulations: Some analysts pointed to rigid maritime and >trucking regulations that made it harder to move goods through U.S. ports >during the 2021-2022 crunch, further driving up the "landed cost" of >products.

    The Counter-Argument (The "Global" Defense)

    To provide the full picture, supporters of the administration's record
    note that inflation was a global phenomenon. Many countries that didn't
    pass stimulus packages like the ARP still saw record-high inflation due
    to:

    Post-pandemic demand surging everywhere at once.

    The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which took a massiveAMount of grain and
    oil off the global market.

    Corporate profit margins, which reached record highs during this period >(leading to the "Greedflation" argument).

    Ultimately, most non-partisan analyses suggest it was a "perfect storm"
    where global disruptions met domestic policies that, while intended to >prevent a recession, ended up overheating the economy.

    =====

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in
    case he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    The Primary Tactic of Ski Bunny's "Sealioning"

    Sealioning is a type of trolling that consists of PURSUING PEOPLE with >relentless requests for evidence or asking questions, often about
    tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountains of evidence" to point at a "pebble of >minutiae" and demands we explain the pebble before the conversation can >continue.

    The Shift: Asking about "Whataboutisms" and "Red Herrings"

    It's so sad... thinking that THAT'S the only way he can win... in HIS
    mind only, of course.

    If faggot can't answer his own questions, the faggot need not ask them, >because anyone smarter than him, knows better to fall for the faggot
    reindeer games he plays.

    He's just trying to force people into a "defensive" position where they
    have to justify their focus, effectively moving the goalposts so he never
    has to acknowledge the original point.

    Why does he do it, other than to be a disingenuous little faggot who
    KNOWS he can't refute and compete against better minds?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from
    February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling
    to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Ever wonder why trolls like ski bunny and Rudy keep coming back for more >after you insult them? They're sadists, who don't CARE that they've been
    made fools of... they love and NEED the attention they never got from
    mumsy and da.

    It's "Ordinary People", "LoTR: Return of the King", "Stand By Me" and >"Legends of the Fall" all over again. Methinks he has unresolved issues
    with the types of problems, like survivng when brother didn't, like those
    in the movies mentioned.

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals
    experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune... AND >THEIR OWN!).

    They aren't trying to be right; they are trying to make it SEEM he's >refuting, when in fact he's not... he's just sowing doubt, and the ONLY
    one who fall forthat shit, are those on HIS "side". Your "LOL" or angry >response is his "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real
    lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they
    exert what they THINK is control.

    Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" questions
    provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Nope...

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in
    case he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    "Sealioning"

    This is likely what we're seeing. Sealioning is a type of trolling that >consists of pursuing people with relentless requests for evidence or
    asking questions, often about tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountain" to point at a "pebble" and demands we
    explain the pebble before the conversation can continue.

    The Shift: "Whataboutism" and Red Herrings

    When he asks, "How is Iran any different than Korea?" after making the
    point about attacking Iran because of decades of terrorism... he's using >Whataboutism he and other libertards SAY that hate. So... hypocrisy's in
    the mix too.

    North Korea and Iran have NOTHING to do with each other, so, sowing doubt
    by asking irrelevant and conflating questions makes faggot rich kid feel
    like he's WINNING!

    So sad, thinking that's the only way he can win, in his mind only, of
    course.

    Ski bunny isn't actually interested in the differences in why we attacked >Iran and not North Korea... he wants you to try and answer a question
    that there is no answer to, unless you know those in charge of making
    these dicisions personally and can get THEIR input. He knows this is >impossible, so, in HIS mind it's just another "I WIN!" situation. He's
    trying to force you into a "defensive" position where you have to justify >your focus on Iran, effectively moving the goalposts so he never has to >acknowledge your original point.

    Why He Does It?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from
    February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling
    to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals
    experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune AND
    his, as long as he's being paid ANY attention).

    He isn't trying to be right; he's trying to frustrate. An "LOL" or angry >response is their "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real
    lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they
    exert control. Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" >questions provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Hyper-Pedantry

    Ski Bunny Rich Kid focuses on a single, irrelevant grain of sand because
    he's blind to the desert.

    He thinks moving the goalposts and changing the topic, BOTH of which HE >accuses others of doing, will give him that all-elusive "I WIN!".

    He can't handle the "Big Picture" math, so they cling to a single "What
    if?" like a life raft.

    The "Rhetorical Cowardice" (The Pivot):

    When he answers a fact with a question, it is a confession of defeat.

    Every time he asks "what about... how is this different than...?" or
    pivot to the minutiae, he's admitting he cannot refute the data.

    He's essentially "running out the clock." It's the digital equivalent of
    a child sticking their fingers in their ears and screaming "Why?" because >they lost the game five minutes ago.

    The Psychological "Basement": Why They Exist

    Recent studies on "Online Firestorm" behavior and "Antisocial Personality >Traits" (Dark Tetrad) suggest these individuals suffer from:

    Insignificant Ego Compensation: He feels small in his real life...
    perhaps ignored at work or by family. On Usenet, by "forcing" a smart
    person to acknowledge them, he feels a fleeting sense of relevance. He
    isn't "trolling"; he's begging for attention in the most annoying way >possible.

    Asking a tangential question isn't a rebuttal; it's a white flag.

    If you can't find a flaw in the numbers faggot, just say so.

    I don't have the time or the crayons to explain the difference between a >single intercept and a mass-scale conflict to you again. Stick to the
    topic or stay in the PLONK! pile.

    PLONK!


    trump's big beautiful ballroom will be better than any place you or your American friends will ever live in.

    celebrate trump!
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  • From Alan@nuh-uh@nope.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sun Apr 19 09:52:10 2026
    From Newsgroup: talk.politics.misc

    On 2026-04-18 20:19, AlleyCat wrote:

    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:07:18 -0700, Alan says...


    On 2026-04-18 18:56, AlleyCat wrote:

    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:37:06 -0700, Alan says...

    The judge is in the wrong as precedent has already been set by
    previous Presidents. Oh and it's not going to cost the taxpayers
    money either.

    What precedent would that be?

    Always the sealion, never the refuter.

    How is asking for support "sealioning"?

    Do you not know the topic?
    Certainly, I do.

    Someone was pointing out that Trump is suddenly claiming that his
    ballroom will have all these wonderful features that were never once
    mentioned before and NoBody has claimed that "precedent" had already
    been set by "previous Presidents" to allow him to do what he is doing.

    I simply asked him to support his claim.
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  • From Alan@nuh-uh@nope.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sun Apr 19 09:53:07 2026
    From Newsgroup: talk.politics.misc

    On 2026-04-18 20:19, AlleyCat wrote:

    On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:41:48 -0700, Alan says...

    And you were silent about Biden's massive inflation yet SO outraged
    now....

    "Biden's" inflation was part of a world-wide phenomenon, and so not
    really owned by him.

    Learn to refute, instead of being stupid enough to only reply in "nuh uhs".

    Definitive word here, being "part".

    These prove the double-digit inflation, along with the gas and grocery prices, were really owned by Biden.

    Do you know the topic?

    Why did you post this in a wholly different thread than where the
    conversation about inflation orginated?
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  • From AlleyCat@katt@gmail.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sun Apr 19 19:40:16 2026
    From Newsgroup: talk.politics.misc


    On Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:52:10 -0700, Alan says...

    Do you not know the topic?

    Certainly, I do.

    Non faggots will reply with refutations.

    Someone was pointing out that Trump is suddenly claiming that his
    ballroom will have all these wonderful features that were never once mentioned before and NoBody has claimed that "precedent" had already
    been set by "previous Presidents" to allow him to do what he is doing.

    I simply asked him to support his claim.

    First off, I have already learned you on this, faggot.

    Secondly, look the shit up yourself and quit being a pussy and a sealioning faggot.

    There IS precedent for changing or reconstructing the White House, and it is readily available. So, stop being the pedantic little pussy that you are. You know how to look this shit up. Just do it and stop trying to make people do what you want them to do.

    We all know this is some kind of bullshit power trip for you to make yourself feel better about your shit life. So... go and look the shit up yourself.

    You know you're wrong, you just wanna make people do things for you so you
    can feel superior. That's just more faggot bullshit.

    Seek help.

    =====

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in case
    he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    The Primary Tactic of Ski Bunny's "Sealioning"

    Sealioning is a type of trolling that consists of PURSUING PEOPLE with relentless requests for evidence or asking questions, often about tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountains of evidence" to point at a "pebble of minutiae" and demands we explain the pebble before the conversation can continue.

    The Shift: Asking about "Whataboutisms" and "Red Herrings"

    It's so sad... thinking that THAT'S the only way he can win... in HIS mind only, of course.

    If faggot can't answer his own questions, the faggot need not ask them, because anyone smarter than him, knows better to fall for the faggot reindeer games he plays.

    He's just trying to force people into a "defensive" position where they have to justify their focus, effectively moving the goalposts so he never has to acknowledge the original point.

    Why does he do it, other than to be a disingenuous little faggot who KNOWS he can't refute and compete against better minds?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Ever wonder why trolls like ski bunny and Rudy keep coming back for more
    after you insult them? They're sadists, who don't CARE that they've been made fools of... they love and NEED the attention they never got from mumsy and
    da.

    It's "Ordinary People", "LoTR: Return of the King", "Stand By Me" and
    "Legends of the Fall" all over again. Methinks he has unresolved issues with the types of problems, like survivng when brother didn't, like those in the movies mentioned.

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune... AND THEIR OWN!).

    They aren't trying to be right; they are trying to make it SEEM he's
    refuting, when in fact he's not... he's just sowing doubt, and the ONLY one who fall forthat shit, are those on HIS "side". Your "LOL" or angry response is his "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they exert what they THINK is control.

    Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" questions provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Nope...

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in case he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    "Sealioning"

    This is likely what we're seeing. Sealioning is a type of trolling that consists of pursuing people with relentless requests for evidence or asking questions, often about tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountain" to point at a "pebble" and demands we explain the pebble before the conversation can continue.

    The Shift: "Whataboutism" and Red Herrings

    When he asks, "How is Iran any different than Korea?" after making the point about attacking Iran because of decades of terrorism... he's using Whataboutism he and other libertards SAY that hate. So... hypocrisy's in the mix too.

    North Korea and Iran have NOTHING to do with each other, so, sowing doubt by asking irrelevant and conflating questions makes faggot rich kid feel like he's WINNING!

    So sad, thinking that's the only way he can win, in his mind only, of course.

    Ski bunny isn't actually interested in the differences in why we attacked
    Iran and not North Korea... he wants you to try and answer a question that there is no answer to, unless you know those in charge of making these dicisions personally and can get THEIR input. He knows this is impossible,
    so, in HIS mind it's just another "I WIN!" situation. He's trying to force
    you into a "defensive" position where you have to justify your focus on Iran, effectively moving the goalposts so he never has to acknowledge your original point.

    Why He Does It?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune AND his, as long as he's being paid ANY attention).

    He isn't trying to be right; he's trying to frustrate. An "LOL" or angry response is their "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they exert control. Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" questions provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Hyper-Pedantry

    Ski Bunny Rich Kid focuses on a single, irrelevant grain of sand because he's blind to the desert.

    He thinks moving the goalposts and changing the topic, BOTH of which HE accuses others of doing, will give him that all-elusive "I WIN!".

    He can't handle the "Big Picture" math, so they cling to a single "What if?" like a life raft.

    The "Rhetorical Cowardice" (The Pivot):

    When he answers a fact with a question, it is a confession of defeat.

    Every time he asks "what about... how is this different than...?" or pivot to the minutiae, he's admitting he cannot refute the data.

    He's essentially "running out the clock." It's the digital equivalent of a child sticking their fingers in their ears and screaming "Why?" because they lost the game five minutes ago.

    The Psychological "Basement": Why They Exist

    Recent studies on "Online Firestorm" behavior and "Antisocial Personality Traits" (Dark Tetrad) suggest these individuals suffer from:

    Insignificant Ego Compensation: He feels small in his real life... perhaps ignored at work or by family. On Usenet, by "forcing" a smart person to acknowledge them, he feels a fleeting sense of relevance. He isn't
    "trolling"; he's begging for attention in the most annoying way possible.

    Asking a tangential question isn't a rebuttal; it's a white flag.

    If you can't find a flaw in the numbers faggot, just say so.

    I don't have the time or the crayons to explain the difference between a single intercept and a mass-scale conflict to you again. Stick to the topic
    or stay in the PLONK! pile.

    PLONK!



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  • From AlleyCat@katt@gmail.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,talk.politics.misc on Sun Apr 19 19:40:18 2026
    From Newsgroup: talk.politics.misc


    On Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:52:10 -0700, Alan says...

    Do you not know the topic?

    Certainly, I do.

    Non faggots will reply with refutations.

    Someone was pointing out that Trump is suddenly claiming that his
    ballroom will have all these wonderful features that were never once mentioned before and NoBody has claimed that "precedent" had already
    been set by "previous Presidents" to allow him to do what he is doing.

    I simply asked him to support his claim.

    First off, I have already learned you on this, faggot.

    Secondly, look the shit up yourself and quit being a pussy and a sealioning faggot.

    There IS precedent for changing or reconstructing the White House, and it is readily available. So, stop being the pedantic little pussy that you are. You know how to look this shit up. Just do it and stop trying to make people do what you want them to do.

    We all know this is some kind of bullshit power trip for you to make yourself feel better about your shit life. So... go and look the shit up yourself.

    You know you're wrong, you just wanna make people do things for you so you
    can feel superior. That's just more faggot bullshit.

    Seek help.

    =====

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in case
    he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    The Primary Tactic of Ski Bunny's "Sealioning"

    Sealioning is a type of trolling that consists of PURSUING PEOPLE with relentless requests for evidence or asking questions, often about tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountains of evidence" to point at a "pebble of minutiae" and demands we explain the pebble before the conversation can continue.

    The Shift: Asking about "Whataboutisms" and "Red Herrings"

    It's so sad... thinking that THAT'S the only way he can win... in HIS mind only, of course.

    If faggot can't answer his own questions, the faggot need not ask them, because anyone smarter than him, knows better to fall for the faggot reindeer games he plays.

    He's just trying to force people into a "defensive" position where they have to justify their focus, effectively moving the goalposts so he never has to acknowledge the original point.

    Why does he do it, other than to be a disingenuous little faggot who KNOWS he can't refute and compete against better minds?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Ever wonder why trolls like ski bunny and Rudy keep coming back for more
    after you insult them? They're sadists, who don't CARE that they've been made fools of... they love and NEED the attention they never got from mumsy and
    da.

    It's "Ordinary People", "LoTR: Return of the King", "Stand By Me" and
    "Legends of the Fall" all over again. Methinks he has unresolved issues with the types of problems, like survivng when brother didn't, like those in the movies mentioned.

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune... AND THEIR OWN!).

    They aren't trying to be right; they are trying to make it SEEM he's
    refuting, when in fact he's not... he's just sowing doubt, and the ONLY one who fall forthat shit, are those on HIS "side". Your "LOL" or angry response is his "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they exert what they THINK is control.

    Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" questions provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Nope...

    Trolls like rich kid are too chicken shit to commit to refutation, in case he gets proven wrong and has to eat crow dick:

    "Sealioning"

    This is likely what we're seeing. Sealioning is a type of trolling that consists of pursuing people with relentless requests for evidence or asking questions, often about tangential or minutiae points.

    Rich boy ignores the "mountain" to point at a "pebble" and demands we explain the pebble before the conversation can continue.

    The Shift: "Whataboutism" and Red Herrings

    When he asks, "How is Iran any different than Korea?" after making the point about attacking Iran because of decades of terrorism... he's using Whataboutism he and other libertards SAY that hate. So... hypocrisy's in the mix too.

    North Korea and Iran have NOTHING to do with each other, so, sowing doubt by asking irrelevant and conflating questions makes faggot rich kid feel like he's WINNING!

    So sad, thinking that's the only way he can win, in his mind only, of course.

    Ski bunny isn't actually interested in the differences in why we attacked
    Iran and not North Korea... he wants you to try and answer a question that there is no answer to, unless you know those in charge of making these dicisions personally and can get THEIR input. He knows this is impossible,
    so, in HIS mind it's just another "I WIN!" situation. He's trying to force
    you into a "defensive" position where you have to justify your focus on Iran, effectively moving the goalposts so he never has to acknowledge your original point.

    Why He Does It?

    Recent psychological studies (including a major meta-analysis from February 2025) have consistently linked this specific style of trolling to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality traits:

    Everyday Sadism: This is the biggest predictor. These individuals experience genuine schadenfreude (pleasure from others' misfortune AND his, as long as he's being paid ANY attention).

    He isn't trying to be right; he's trying to frustrate. An "LOL" or angry response is their "reward signal."

    Narcissism: Trolls often feel powerless or overlooked in their real lives. By derailing a conversation on a public forum like Usenet, they exert control. Forcing a knowledgeable person to answer their "stupid" questions provides a hit of ego-boosting power.

    Hyper-Pedantry

    Ski Bunny Rich Kid focuses on a single, irrelevant grain of sand because he's blind to the desert.

    He thinks moving the goalposts and changing the topic, BOTH of which HE accuses others of doing, will give him that all-elusive "I WIN!".

    He can't handle the "Big Picture" math, so they cling to a single "What if?" like a life raft.

    The "Rhetorical Cowardice" (The Pivot):

    When he answers a fact with a question, it is a confession of defeat.

    Every time he asks "what about... how is this different than...?" or pivot to the minutiae, he's admitting he cannot refute the data.

    He's essentially "running out the clock." It's the digital equivalent of a child sticking their fingers in their ears and screaming "Why?" because they lost the game five minutes ago.

    The Psychological "Basement": Why They Exist

    Recent studies on "Online Firestorm" behavior and "Antisocial Personality Traits" (Dark Tetrad) suggest these individuals suffer from:

    Insignificant Ego Compensation: He feels small in his real life... perhaps ignored at work or by family. On Usenet, by "forcing" a smart person to acknowledge them, he feels a fleeting sense of relevance. He isn't
    "trolling"; he's begging for attention in the most annoying way possible.

    Asking a tangential question isn't a rebuttal; it's a white flag.

    If you can't find a flaw in the numbers faggot, just say so.

    I don't have the time or the crayons to explain the difference between a single intercept and a mass-scale conflict to you again. Stick to the topic
    or stay in the PLONK! pile.

    PLONK!


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