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Aristus

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48. He can't live forever.

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 07:44 PM

Dec 2024

And he’s too narcissistic to think of setting up a succession. Not that anyone else bearing the Trump name could be a viable successor. No one else has the weird, creepy, corrosive, unhinged charisma he seems to have. His death grip on the simple-minded losers of the world.

If Trump dies in office, JD Vance will finish out the term, and then disappear into America’s political memory hole.

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Trying a new cocktail tonight. It's holiday week; don't judge me. [View all] Aristus Dec 2024 OP

I would never judge you about your drink of choice. You are OK with people asking you anything. texasfiddler Dec 2024 #1

Hello. Aristus Dec 2024 #2

I have asked you a couple of friday night questions. I don't post often. I live about an hour south of San Antonio. texasfiddler Dec 2024 #3

Maybe consider Tacoma Washington as well leftieNanner Dec 2024 #4

Definitely! Aristus Dec 2024 #6

We're fairly new to 253 leftieNanner Dec 2024 #7

I'm so glad you like it here. Aristus Dec 2024 #8

We see Mount Hood when we're out driving. calimary Dec 2024 #44

I apologize. Aristus Dec 2024 #5

Don't take it personally True Dough Dec 2024 #9

Nope. No fuzzy navel. Aristus Dec 2024 #11

I was born and raised in Galveston County; I have a daughter in the Pacific Northwest.... Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #36

Our beaches aren't necessarily warm. But they are lovely and enchanting. Aristus Dec 2024 #37

I've been to those COLD-ASSED BEACHES! Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #40

This Texan agrees. After my husband was killed in an auto accident. One of the things I wanted most was to go the efhmc Dec 2024 #53

When my daughter moved from Texas to the Bay area, I stuck my toes in that water and ran away. efhmc Dec 2024 #54

Your OP prompts my question: True Dough Dec 2024 #10

Maybe a couple hundred. Aristus Dec 2024 #12

Screw Saki, but Compari, is worth it.nt Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #19

what recipe do you have that needs absinthe? I've got a bottle I've had for years... Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #20

Oh, shoot. My bar book is downstairs, and I don't feel like going down to get it right now. Aristus Dec 2024 #25

When you get down there... Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #28

I'm in my library, dressed in my bathrobe, and surrounded by my bookshelves. My favorite place in the Universe. Aristus Dec 2024 #32

LOL! I feel ya! Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #34

And New Years Eve is coming. ...Cheers! 🍷 surfered Dec 2024 #13

And to you! Aristus Dec 2024 #14

Hell, maybe we won't even remember the next four years, and the misery will teach the dumb Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #30

My 2016 bottle of Hillary For President champagne stayed in my fridge for four years. Aristus Dec 2024 #35

I know how you feel, Aristus. I thought the same thing. calimary Dec 2024 #45

He can't live forever. Aristus Dec 2024 #48

Sadly, his evil will go on for a very long time. efhmc Dec 2024 #55

I would never judge you. I had three slices of cheesecake (three different flavors) after dinner yesterday. highplainsdem Dec 2024 #15

That's what holidays are for. Sounds delicious! Aristus Dec 2024 #16

It was. Cranberry swirl, pecan pie and tuxedo cheesecake. highplainsdem Dec 2024 #17

Yum! calimary Dec 2024 #46

To hell with penance! Have another slice! nt Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #31

Can you take a pic of the recipe? Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #18

Yikes! LudwigPastorius Dec 2024 #21

Oh, Jezzzusss! for certain!nt Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #27

My go-to winter drink is a B-52 notKeith Dec 2024 #22

That looks EXTREMELY naughty! Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #24

I love the B-52! Aristus Dec 2024 #26

I like a variation of that called the "After 8". LudwigPastorius Dec 2024 #38

Art in a glass! calimary Dec 2024 #47

I'm making 2 loaves of sourdough tomorrow. Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #23

My go-to when numbness is called for is just straight vodka. Aristus Dec 2024 #29

I'll send you a starter when you're ready...nt Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #33

I actually have those ingredients splat Dec 2024 #39

You're fine, Aristus wendyb-NC Dec 2024 #41

The Ultimate Bar Book, by Mittie Hillmich. Aristus Dec 2024 #49

Thank you wendyb-NC Dec 2024 #50

I received 3 bottles to add to our cabinet as gifts yesterday woodsprite Dec 2024 #42

Am a bit sad Squeaky41 Dec 2024 #43

I'm just a fan of quality rye whiskey. Groundhawg Dec 2024 #51

I'll use rye occasionally as a mixer. Aristus Dec 2024 #52