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Nielesn Audio Ratings for May

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Thu May 26, 2022 8:43 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Marcus » Wed May 18, 2022 12:55 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Detroit is market #13. Also check out some of the other markets. Older music is a winner everywhere I checked. Formats like Classic Rock, Classic...
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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Thu May 26, 2022 8:43 pm
The gun isn't the problem. Hate is the problem.

Last post by In The Bleachers « Thu May 26, 2022 8:37 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by bmw » Mon May 16, 2022 11:08 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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How can politicians simultaneously blame the guns and hate for the recent shootings? If hate is what motivated the crimes, then how in the world is...
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Last post by In The Bleachers
Thu May 26, 2022 8:37 pm
Nick at Nite and TV Land these days SUCK

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Thu May 26, 2022 8:25 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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by bmw » Wed May 25, 2022 9:17 am » in Remembering the Golden Years

I haven't watched either in well over a decade. Out of curiosity, I checked out their schedules.

Nick-at-Nite air a whopping 4 different shows....

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Thu May 26, 2022 8:25 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by Turkeytop « Thu May 26, 2022 7:57 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by audiophile » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Someone might have too much time on their hands, but it's still funny.
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Last post by Turkeytop
Thu May 26, 2022 7:57 pm
Stock Market White Knuckle Ride

Last post by Honeyman « Thu May 26, 2022 7:19 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 48
by audiophile » Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:15 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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This one falls on Biden by not helping get people back to work. Stagflation at its finest. Even CNN thinks Trump was better president, now.
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Last post by Honeyman
Thu May 26, 2022 7:19 pm
Birach Arkansas property in FCC hot water

Last post by SolarMax « Thu May 26, 2022 6:05 pm
Posted in Everywhere Else

by SolarMax » Thu May 26, 2022 6:05 pm » in Everywhere Else

After Licensee Silence, FCC Confirms $17,500 Penalty. Violations include missing public inspection files and unauthorized silences.

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Last post by SolarMax
Thu May 26, 2022 6:05 pm
5/24 primary thread: Georgia governor faces first election denier today

Last post by bmw « Thu May 26, 2022 5:20 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Matt » Tue May 24, 2022 8:25 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

If Brian Kemp beats David Perdue as expected today, his reward is that he gets to face ANOTHER election denier in November.

Also, I'm hoping for a...

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Last post by bmw
Thu May 26, 2022 5:20 pm
WFAT-AM 930

Last post by originalzzmfmjock « Thu May 26, 2022 5:19 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by originalzzmfmjock » Wed May 25, 2022 12:46 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

I've noticed the past several days that AM 930 WFAT/Battle Creek has not been on the air. I listen to them occasionally when I am on the south side...

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Last post by originalzzmfmjock
Thu May 26, 2022 5:19 pm
Warriors NBA coach mad as hell

Last post by MichMash « Thu May 26, 2022 5:07 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 2
by matt1 » Thu May 26, 2022 10:51 am » in The Stadium

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Last post by MichMash
Thu May 26, 2022 5:07 pm
Andy Fletcher (Depeche Mode) dies

Last post by matt1 « Thu May 26, 2022 4:43 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Thu May 26, 2022 4:41 pm » in Music Musings

Keyboardist Andy Fletcher (Depeche Mode) has died at 60 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Thu May 26, 2022 4:43 pm
Mi GOP Gubernatorial Candidates lack support

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Thu May 26, 2022 4:15 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 12
by TC Talks » Tue May 24, 2022 3:26 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

It's going to be fun watching these losers eat each other before the primaries even begin. What a sorry sack of candidates.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) —...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Thu May 26, 2022 4:15 pm
40 Demented Dems - Abortion is Healthcare?

Last post by km1125 « Thu May 26, 2022 2:29 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by audiophile » Thu May 26, 2022 8:02 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

No, it's not! Healthcare improves the health conditions of all those involved, killing healthy offspring is just pure evil.

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Last post by km1125
Thu May 26, 2022 2:29 pm
Alan White (Yes) dies

Last post by matt1 « Thu May 26, 2022 2:26 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Thu May 26, 2022 1:05 pm » in Music Musings

Drummer Alan White of Yes (1973 - 2021) has died at 72 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Thu May 26, 2022 2:26 pm
Ray Liotta Dies at 67

Last post by matt1 « Thu May 26, 2022 1:07 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by MichMash » Thu May 26, 2022 1:02 pm » in Chatterbox

Actor Ray Liotta, best known for his work in Goodfellas and his portrayal of Shoeless Joe Jackson in the Kevin Costner-starring Field of Dreams, has...

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Last post by matt1
Thu May 26, 2022 1:07 pm
Stop interviewing these people !!!!!!

Last post by BirdieKingBobo « Thu May 26, 2022 12:57 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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by BirdieKingBobo » Thu May 19, 2022 5:12 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

Local News Stations and the Record-Eagle need to stop interviewing or asking TWO people in general for their opinion or stop following stories...

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Last post by BirdieKingBobo
Thu May 26, 2022 12:57 pm
Gaylord tornado

Last post by BirdieKingBobo « Thu May 26, 2022 12:51 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 17
by ChrisWL1980 » Mon May 23, 2022 6:21 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Who had the best local coverage of the worst tornado in Otsego County since 1974? The only area station I was able to watch was 7&4, and they were...
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Last post by BirdieKingBobo
Thu May 26, 2022 12:51 pm
Past OSU Quarterback Dwayne Haskins dead at 24

Last post by craig11152 « Thu May 26, 2022 6:20 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 12
by bmw » Sat Apr 09, 2022 2:22 pm » in The Stadium

He was hit by a dumptruck while trying to cross interstate by foot.

RIP.

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Last post by craig11152
Thu May 26, 2022 6:20 am
Newsnet?

Last post by SolarMax « Wed May 25, 2022 9:48 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 7
by km1125 » Fri May 20, 2022 4:48 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

Stumbled across Newsnet a couple days ago (3.9 WHNE in Detroit market) and was surprised to see JILL WASHBURN at the desk doing the news!! Not sure...

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Last post by SolarMax
Wed May 25, 2022 9:48 pm
Most Annoying Commercials

Last post by kager « Wed May 25, 2022 9:44 pm
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 80
by Ben Zonia » Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:19 pm » in Let's Break for Commercials
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1. Progressive Insurance.
2. Haribo.

These ads cause tune outs.
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Last post by kager
Wed May 25, 2022 9:44 pm
1480 & 850 Shutting Down

Last post by ftballfan « Wed May 25, 2022 9:40 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 51
by Qs23 » Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:02 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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I can honestly say that I only really listened to 850 when I was spending the day at the beach.
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Last post by ftballfan
Wed May 25, 2022 9:40 pm
Sinclair Profits

Last post by Matt « Wed May 25, 2022 9:09 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 4
by Under New Management » Sun May 22, 2022 1:17 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

The next time Neille, Becky or anyone at Sinclair tells you that they can’t give you a raise, remind them of this…

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Last post by Matt
Wed May 25, 2022 9:09 pm
Whitmer a Hypocrite - Says Legislature is "unconstitutional"

Last post by audiophile « Wed May 25, 2022 8:46 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 5
by audiophile » Wed Sep 29, 2021 4:12 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

She thinks she can do it no problem...but if the legislature does then it's unconstitutional. This swamp creature is insane.

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Last post by audiophile
Wed May 25, 2022 8:46 pm
Found-Original Transmitter Location of WNZK 690

Last post by k8jd « Wed May 25, 2022 7:29 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 3
by Ben Zonia » Mon May 23, 2022 1:52 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

Original location was in Romulus. 500 watts. Application is from 1983.

CP FOR NEW AM ON: FREQUENCY: 690KHZ; PWR: 500W; HRS OF OPER:
DAY; TL: SW...

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Last post by k8jd
Wed May 25, 2022 7:29 pm
Brad Sugden out at 12 to be chief in Lansing

Last post by Willie108 « Wed May 25, 2022 5:05 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 12
by Jack5o2soco » Tue May 17, 2022 4:03 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Brad posted he's done at 12 and going to Lansing to be chief at Fox47. I guess they aren't replacing him? I see two weekend spots open on abc12...

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Last post by Willie108
Wed May 25, 2022 5:05 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by edj « Wed May 25, 2022 3:17 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by briangoleb » Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:05 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by edj
Wed May 25, 2022 3:17 pm
Beyond or Impossible burgers?

Last post by Matt « Wed May 25, 2022 1:32 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 15
by Honeyman » Sun May 22, 2022 2:15 pm » in Chatterbox
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Bunch of people coming over for a Memorial Day BBQ and there will be a few vegetarians (sick fucks) in attendance. Since I'm the perfect host, I...
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Last post by Matt
Wed May 25, 2022 1:32 pm
Looks like James Craig's gubernatorial bid is dead

Last post by In The Bleachers « Wed May 25, 2022 10:08 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 7
by MWmetalhead » Tue May 24, 2022 7:47 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

No wonder he's been largely inactive on the campaign trail these past couple months; I think he knew he was in trouble:

How could one be SO...

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Last post by In The Bleachers
Wed May 25, 2022 10:08 am
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by Dick Pepperfield « Wed May 25, 2022 9:53 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 33
by unscopedaircheck » Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:16 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I wonder how they're doing in terms of downloads recently. I used to be a pretty loyal listener. But in the past 3 or 4 weeks I think I've listened...
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Last post by Dick Pepperfield
Wed May 25, 2022 9:53 am
When TV was Great

Last post by bmw « Wed May 25, 2022 8:51 am
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 8
by windsor » Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:44 am » in Remembering the Golden Years

I thought i would start a thread on some great classic tv shows from yesteryear.Please add a link if you come across something good.

They dont make...

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Last post by bmw
Wed May 25, 2022 8:51 am
Socialism fails in Ann Arbor

Last post by Ben Zonia « Wed May 25, 2022 4:14 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 15
by Matt » Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:12 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Alec Hershman, 33, has worked at the Main Street location for three years and said he was working to negotiate a new contract with the shop through...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Wed May 25, 2022 4:14 am
WFDF 910 Is 100 Years Old 5-25-22 As A Commercial Station

Last post by Ben Zonia « Wed May 25, 2022 12:18 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

by Ben Zonia » Wed May 25, 2022 12:18 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Like many other pioneer radio stations, WFDF was preceded not only by the original commercial call letters WEAA, but was previously an experimental...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Wed May 25, 2022 12:18 am
What does it take to get banned from this board?

Last post by Honeyman « Tue May 24, 2022 11:16 pm
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
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by Honeyman » Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:56 am » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
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Is this board completely censor-free and whatever anybody posts is allowed?

I'm asking and specifically referring to a person who continuously uses...
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Last post by Honeyman
Tue May 24, 2022 11:16 pm
Democrat wins deep red MI State House District #74

Last post by ftballfan « Tue May 24, 2022 10:52 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 3
by MWmetalhead » Wed May 04, 2022 6:57 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

The Republican candidate was such a piece of vile garbage, that a Democrat managed to win a special election in a deep red district that includes the...

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Last post by ftballfan
Tue May 24, 2022 10:52 pm
Tony Gates Pulled From WLAV

Last post by St. Louis Dave « Tue May 24, 2022 10:06 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 46
by Freqman » Sun May 01, 2022 10:32 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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After prerecorded shows have been running for weeks, Tony Gates has been pulled off the website.

Did Cumulus just fire their last cash cow? Was he...
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Last post by St. Louis Dave
Tue May 24, 2022 10:06 pm
Monkeypox??

Last post by Bryce « Tue May 24, 2022 9:26 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by matt1 » Fri May 20, 2022 4:53 am » in Chatterbox

Story:

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Last post by Bryce
Tue May 24, 2022 9:26 pm
Your Very First

Last post by bmw « Tue May 24, 2022 9:22 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by moldyoldie » Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:26 am » in Music Musings
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I thought it would be a fun exercise to list your very first purchase or acquisition of recorded music in the various genres and formats available to...
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Last post by bmw
Tue May 24, 2022 9:22 pm
Who said it?

Last post by Matt « Tue May 24, 2022 7:40 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 2
by Turkeytop » Tue May 24, 2022 10:33 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Yep. Looks like you're back again.

How long will you be staying this time?

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Last post by Matt
Tue May 24, 2022 7:40 pm
Jonathan Deutsch out

Last post by BehindTheScenes « Tue May 24, 2022 2:27 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by jmeltonwx » Mon May 23, 2022 8:38 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Apparently Jonathan Deutsch is leaving Pierson Rd this Friday per his Twitter.

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Last post by BehindTheScenes
Tue May 24, 2022 2:27 pm
Bajjey Gone

Last post by BehindTheScenes « Tue May 24, 2022 2:27 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 17
by sdaddy » Wed May 18, 2022 3:02 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Hearing Ahmad is leaving Pierson Road.
June 30 last day.
Destination unknown.
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Last post by BehindTheScenes
Tue May 24, 2022 2:27 pm
The truth about gas prices comes out

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue May 24, 2022 12:42 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Graham Wellington » Tue May 24, 2022 12:13 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

It's good to see Biden be honest about his true position on gas prices. The party that supposedly cares about the little guy is allowing them to...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue May 24, 2022 12:42 pm
Whitmer keeps on winning....

Last post by Graham Wellington « Tue May 24, 2022 11:56 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan

by Graham Wellington » Tue May 24, 2022 11:56 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Stellantis to announce second North American battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana

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Last post by Graham Wellington
Tue May 24, 2022 11:56 am
Bajjey Gone

Last post by renu60 « Tue May 24, 2022 11:10 am
Posted in Douche Bag Repository
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by renu60 » Mon May 23, 2022 7:42 am » in Douche Bag Repository

Becky’s there for the paycheck. Nothing more, nothing less.

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Last post by renu60
Tue May 24, 2022 11:10 am
Jonathan Deutsch out

Last post by renu60 « Tue May 24, 2022 11:09 am
Posted in Douche Bag Repository

by renu60 » Tue May 24, 2022 11:09 am » in Douche Bag Repository

Well, maybe he'll eventually learn to open his mouth when he speaks.

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Last post by renu60
Tue May 24, 2022 11:09 am
The left is grooming your children

Last post by renu60 « Tue May 24, 2022 10:57 am
Posted in Douche Bag Repository

by renu60 » Tue May 24, 2022 10:57 am » in Douche Bag Repository

This is the height of disgusting!

And yes, they're coming after your children.

They said so!

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Last post by renu60
Tue May 24, 2022 10:57 am
Who said it?

Last post by renu60 « Tue May 24, 2022 10:43 am
Posted in Douche Bag Repository
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by renu60 » Tue May 24, 2022 10:29 am » in Douche Bag Repository

Guess which American president said this:

This is not to say that we have overlooked religion. Too often we have utilized it as a weapon, broadcast...

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Last post by renu60
Tue May 24, 2022 10:43 am
Dana Nessel refuses to do the job of attorney general

Last post by renu60 « Tue May 24, 2022 9:50 am
Posted in Douche Bag Repository

by renu60 » Tue May 24, 2022 9:50 am » in Douche Bag Repository

She refuses to follow the law of the land.

You have one job. Uphold the law, and she's refusing to do so. Literally anyone could do the job...

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Last post by renu60
Tue May 24, 2022 9:50 am
How is Clawfinger even a thing?

Last post by renu60 « Tue May 24, 2022 9:45 am
Posted in Douche Bag Repository

by renu60 » Tue May 24, 2022 9:45 am » in Douche Bag Repository

So, a bunch of white skinheads got together, screamed the N-word about 70 times, and got a million and a half views on Youtube.

No, not the...

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Last post by renu60
Tue May 24, 2022 9:45 am
New set for Fox 2 and Channel 7?

Last post by CircleWXYZ « Tue May 24, 2022 9:13 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 17
by CircleWXYZ » Fri May 06, 2022 5:18 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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It looks like Fox 2 is using a temp set for its news and Channel 7 is using the same thing. If they are both getting a new set, I think it’s long...
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Last post by CircleWXYZ
Tue May 24, 2022 9:13 am
Just curious if there are still climate change deniers among us

Last post by kager « Tue May 24, 2022 6:58 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 38
by Honeyman » Fri May 20, 2022 8:24 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Never really understood why this has become a right/left issue to some people, but it is intriguing. Feel free to post all theories and speculation.
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Last post by kager
Tue May 24, 2022 6:58 am
WGVS Sale

Last post by Ben Zonia « Tue May 24, 2022 12:59 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 12
by mocom70 » Fri May 13, 2022 10:24 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Sale to Smile FM

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Tue May 24, 2022 12:59 am

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