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I agree, Milik. They do a fantastic job. 😊 I believe yesterday there must have been another blitz on getting stories approved. I haven't seen anything mentioned, though... and I have not counted this time, but the last time they had a blitz, they managed to clear 49 stories for publishing in 24 hours. Although, of course, we have no idea how many were rejected! 😎

I did a quick count early Saturday and they had already sailed past 30. By now Im sure they broke tripe digets. Its hard to fathom so many stories have been submitted

We need a longer front page 😳

Franky, someone did me a solid by putting my story on ice. If it has been posted it would have been off the page in an hour

Well, I have my coffee, so I think this lovely lady and I will step onto the patio for a pleasant er, conversation.

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Apparently, this can be compared to the actions taken by Goebbels in 1930's to close down Free Speach and anyone who opposed Hitler;

The 1930s saw the press in fascist countries co-opted or suppressed. In Nazi Germany, Joseph Goebbels’ ministry of propaganda saw to it that only state-approved stories were told. Independent journalism was not just discouraged – it was dangerous. Writers were shot. Books were burned. To facilitate the Fuhrer’s dominance, the Third Reich subsidized the production of cheap radio receivers called Volksempfänger, which not only made money for friendly manufacturers but also channeled distraction and Nazi communication directly into people’s homes. In Italy, Mussolini’s regime did much the same, using media as a tool to consolidate power and propagate fascist ideology.

[article here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/sep/12/hitler-trump-journalist-freedom-speech ]

Just my two pennies worth as an 'observer' from across the pond.

Precisely. They are following his playbook page by page. When one opens their eyes the parallels truly horrifying.

ICE budget coming in 2026 that is larger than many nations military budget, 100 BILLION to be spent.

Construction of detainment camps underway and many more planned.

The decision of the (far right) SCOTUS along ideological lines that allow ice to question and detain people based solely on the color of their skin and racial profiling

Brian Kilmeade’s revelation on Fox News of their preference to use lethal injection on homeless Americans, what would be tantamount to mass murder of millions based only upon the fact that they’re poor and the Republican Party feels no need to repudiate that

And then we have Trump‘s ongoing suggestions to start wars of land acquisition in Canada, Greenland, Panama, and now Venezuela and Mexico

The parallels are chillingly, consistent with a government that is intent on replicating Nazi Germany to the point where you should almost be calling this country the fourth Reich, and that’s in addition to the assault on the constitution as illustrated by the FCC‘s attempt to silence opposition and Trump‘s recent post insisting on the prosecution of his enemies without even naming a crime

Good morning Rumpies. It feels like the weather is changing in West Tennesee. We had some hard rain last night and thunder storms on the way. It just feels like fall is knocking on my windows

I've had part three of my Accidental Escort locked by moderation for the last couple days. I submitted it just two days after my last one was published so perhaps I'm being held up on a delay so other stories can get a turn. If so, I'm okay with that.

I have to say the mods have been busy this weekend. There must have been over a hundred in Que because I've been watching them be processed and my oh my have they been moving them along.

Great job on that one, mods. You are doing fantastic work there👍

With the completion shifting into high gear, I wanted to bring some attention to my entry, Vamp.

This gothic horror delves into the obsession theme through addiction and supernatural questions into the very purpose of our desire to live despite the pain life so often throws in our path.

Please consider Vamp, by Milik the Red

https://www.lushstories.com/stories/horror/vamp-7

Good morning Rumpies

I fired up old Bertha so my lovely friend could have a cup. Feel free you pour some.

Now, if only I had some cream. 😎

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btw, today is MY birthday if anyone is curious, lol

Well, then HAPPY BIRTHDAY

I got you a little something you might enjoy.

And the cake as well. Every birthday girl needs a cake, after all

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Now you’re talking

Sprite, wait until I get my badge before you get any bright ideas I KNOW what you’re thinking 😂😂😂😂

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I hope I don’t have to go on camera during my Teams call… feeling a little flushed 😳 with all this talk of cake and such

It would make the meeting more interesting 😂😂

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Both look good with frosting...😉😘

Why don't we have a food category yet?

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Exactly! See? Piece of cake! (or is it piece of ass? I'm never sure).

Mmm. Cake with a piece of ass

Taking notes….

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1. sprite's likes/dislikes

2. sassy redheads

3. public sex with story mods

You know, I could do things with those 😎

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Boo Hiss A working weekend for lil Kimmi. Testing a big project going live in October. At least I work from home and can watch football while computer geeking. 🤓

I’m scribbling some thoughts, too. The world’s got me feeling blah again. Looking for something uplifting…

I HATED working weekends, so I feel your pain. Thank god I'm retired.

I'm excited for week 3. I've been catching up on other teams all week just to get a feel for the competition and there have been a lot of sloppy games played. The cardinals vs the Panthers was comedy gold

In (American) football news, the Rams get their first real test tomorrow with a playoff rematch vs the Eagles in LA tomorrow.

The Rams came closer than any other playoff team of knocking the Birds out and that was in Philly during a snow storm so I have to feel a win is possible.

But the Eagles are for real, so fingers crossed

I can't believe they didn't outlaw the Tush Push. Letting other played essentially lush the quarterback over the top of the pile or otherwise assist seems like a slippery slope. How long before some team hires a little person at RB and then just throw them over the defensive like 🤷‍♂️

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we are adding 3 new categories next week. sorry (not).

I KNEW IT 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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I hope not!!!! 😳

Congratulations on almost being there. 😃

Thank you. I got close twice before only to have more added. I feel like I'm cursed 😂😂😂😂

So, I've got a story locked in Que and now have the one Simplicity and I were writing finally done as well. I was able to finish her last section and not fall apart so maybe I'm healing. We were working on that one when she fell ill so no matter what I was going to finish it.

So, my face sitting story is just waiting to be moderated and a few days later I'll Submit my Uniform story

That means I only need to write a Medical sex story and I'll have them all for my Omnium.

I'll bet a dollar they add categories Monday. 😳

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Thank you for the generous drink offer, Milik. 🙂🤣

David is a good solid name that allows us to blend in with the thousands of other David’s that are around our age.

I wondered where you got your name from, know I know. 🙂

Yeah. For some reason it seemed a good choice a the time 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Thank you, Kat. 🥰 It good to hear you arrived home safely, we fly home next Tuesday. Hot but extremely windy here in Crete atm, so no mountain walks at the moment.

I see it’s your birthday. As my given name is David as well, I award it’s usage here to you as my gift

See? I’m as generous as they come 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Fun fact. I took the name Milik the Red from my early adulthood best friends dog. He was an Irish Setter and a fantastic dog. 🐕

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Good morning.

My, you all are very somber today. Among the fallen, don't forget PJH, who wrote here for many years, mostly about mature sex and spanking.

Kat, her amazing husband, Lady Jay, and I met near her home in Florida for lunch last winter, and it was over way too soon. If I weren't tied up with family stuff in Ann Arbor, I would suggest that we meet for tea, but then she'll be running for the airport – which isn't too far from here.

Meanwhile, let me lighten up the mood a bit: I have a firm offer from a small Canadian publishing house to publish my father's autobiography. Lots to negotiate, but it's a very positive development. FYI, Dad was one of the pioneering oceanographers. He was also a mechanical genius who could fix just about anything, and invented a lot the equipment which is now standard in the field, and used by the oil companies to profile the oceans.

Nice way to end the week, eh?

Y'all take care now, y'hear?

I'll leave you in Jane's capable – and very talented! – hands!

Very impressive for both you and your father best of luck👍

And how about some music from George Harrison

Good morning Mr Lion and happy Friday to all Rumpies wherever you are and what time it might be. I’m just checking in for coffee and donuts and maybe a shot of bourbon

I’ll see you all as the day goes on

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Who is to say the MAGA HHS Department won't find a way to keep him going? I'm sure RFK has a way to do that with his broad medical knowledge.

Thank you for that. I needed a good laugh 😅

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Yes! I’ve actually never been to Memphis, and would like to see Graceland some day.

You’re not too far from Stormdog.

I was not aware he lived in the area. Perhaps we could all meet up one day

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I feel friendships within this Rumps group, and with a few other authors, as well. We all share a common thing of coming to Lush to explore/express things we can’t elsewhere. I met Fuzzy and his fam when he came to Louisville. I’d meet any of you that came to my town.

I'm outside Memphis, only about 300 miles away. If one day I can find a dog sitter I will take you up on that

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I think friendships are more important at our age. Those of us with children, see them grown now. We lose our parents. Mates pass. It’s important to have friendships to keep you feeling supported.

Yes. And I'm beginning to feel my own mortality. I'm 61, and my health seems good but tomorrow is more a gift than a promise.

Lush has been a part of my life for many years and I have many here I consider friends. If ever I vanish know my time here allowed me to express myself in ways I could not anywhere else, and its given me a chance to touch others through friendships and my work.

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There have been several, Milik. Larry (Green_Man here and Survivor on SS) still hits me hard. He was so prolific and supportive on both sites. I thought of KiteAres the other day, too. I think we are all of similar age and it’s hard as it seems friends start passing.

Yes. Green Man, Dirty Martini, my own Simplicity and a good friend not many knew called LazerDaddy who was elderly and simply ceased appearing and faded away.

Perhaps because it awakens my pain at Simmies' loss, but its hitting me a bit harder than I like to admit

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I don't think Trump will run a third time, his health is deteriorating and mentally he looks to be frazzled and there is over three years to run. If this is what he looks like now how will it be in 2028?

I will be shocked if he even lasts to the mid terms

I woke up this morning to find a memorial to EliotLacey31 who was among the best poets Lush has produced, with a nod to the late Dirty Martini. Eliot was a wonderful soul whom I was fortunate to speak with with from time to time, but who I felt I knew well through the depth of his prose. He was only 42 at the time of his passing.

His passing is, I'm certain, a great loss to his family as it is to we who knew him, but our loss is the disappearance of a true talent we were lucky enough to experience on an almost daily basis.

I'm terribly sorry to hear this. Eliot was a beautiful and prolific writer, able to turn out amazing poems almost daily for years, it seemed. While I had interacted with him form tone to time, I felt I knew him much better through his heartfelt words. He was a rare gem, soft spoken and humble despite his skill. This is very sad indeed