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#1

Laid Back Lounge / Re: Doesn't fit under any othe...

Last post by Icarus - Today at 04:41:04 AM

Here is the place where I live.  It is a unique place not at all like most of the other parts of my country. Florida is not all about Disney World and all the other tourist traps.  It is a lot more than that.....and less as well.

#2

Sports / Re: Is your country a sporting...

Last post by Icarus - Today at 03:28:53 AM

OK back to sports. Is this bicycle rider an athlete or a  dumbass?

https://imgur.com/gallery/jumpy-f9b2jXX

#3

Politics / Re: amerika

Last post by billy rubin - March 05, 2026, 11:59:32 PM

hi!

my country is going to hell in a handbasket, and dragging the rest of the world with it!

pleased to meet you.

any suggestions?

#4

Laid Back Lounge / Re: History Lesson

Last post by Icarus - March 05, 2026, 11:23:30 PM

Texas has a much storied past. Fascinating stuff.

#5

Laid Back Lounge / Re: History Lesson

Last post by Ecurb Noselrub - March 05, 2026, 03:47:43 PM

I will add one more thing and then stop. He was in more than 30 battles and never on the losing side: from the battle of New Orleans when he was only about 15 (his dad was an aid to Andrew Jackson), to the Mexican-American war of 1847-48. He fought against Britain, Mexico, Cherokee and Comanche. He didn't get along with anybody, apparently. He was sort of a "shoot first and ask questions later" guy. He had his dark side, but he also founded the town of Waterloo, which became Austin later.

Alright, that's all.

#6

Laid Back Lounge / Re: History Lesson

Last post by Recusant - March 04, 2026, 09:23:07 PM

Yes. Colonel/General Edward Burleson was 1) commander of the Texian forces who evicted the Mexican forces out of San Antonio (before the Alamo); 2) Commander of the center charge of the Texian forces at the battle of San Jacinto, when Santa Anna was defeated; and 3) Vice-President of the Republic of Texas for two years. Lot of things named after him here. He was a great great great great uncle,. I believe. We are all related somehow.

Cool! The story I was listening to covered those events. He appeared to be one of the competent members of a group in which dysfunction was more prevalent than average.

#7

Laid Back Lounge / Re: History Lesson

Last post by Ecurb Noselrub - March 04, 2026, 06:03:03 PM

I was listening to a retelling of these events (and preceding events) recently. Is it possible that one of your ancestors was a fairly prominent Texian?

Yes. Colonel/General Edward Burleson was 1) commander of the Texian forces who evicted the Mexican forces out of San Antonio (before the Alamo); 2) Commander of the center charge of the Texian forces at the battle of San Jacinto, when Santa Anna was defeated; and 3) Vice-President of the Republic of Texas for two years. Lot of things named after him here. He was a great great great great uncle, I believe. We are all related somehow.

#8

Current Events / Re: WW3?

Last post by zorkan - March 04, 2026, 02:06:15 PM

Sorry to hear that. 

Iran has a population of 93 million.
It's surrounded by high mountains enclosing a vast plain.
Land area is nearly 7 times that of UK.
USA and Russia could not win in neighbouring Afghanistan.
I have visited both many years ago, so I know what the terrain is like.
UK and other European countries should stay out of this.

#9

Sports / Re: World Cup - 2026

Last post by zorkan - March 04, 2026, 10:30:32 AM

Iran's participation must now be in doubt.
Probably UAE as they finished 3rd in Iran's group.

#10

Religion / Re: Drooling Over the "End Tim...

Last post by Icarus - March 04, 2026, 06:11:36 AM

Every thing needs a password.