IDK, watching Musk get hospitalized because he refuses to tap out and Zuck has him in some crazy choke hold would make me happy. Zuck dislocating Musk’s shoulder making him unable to Tweet for a month would also bring me joy.

Pretty sure Russian conscripts get routinely sodomized during boot camp. Also, the Russian soldier with an M4 is disconcerting.

Remind me what got the US into World War 1?

I’d like to propose a rule to Politics subreddits. Any time there’s a Federal judge making a decision, have the name of the President that appointed them in parentheses and the year they were appointed. For instance, the judge in this case would read U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton (Clinton, 1995). It would provide a clearer perspective on a few things, including their inherent biases to be nominated by a given president, what was happening in the country/world at the time, and how freaking old the Courts are in general. In case you’re wondering, the Judge in this decision is 79.

Not just the children but the men and the women too?

Listen to Parts 1 and 2 of this podcast:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/resisting-mass-eviction-in-santa-barbara-116555025/

That should at least give you some starting point for organizing and I believe there’s a larger tenant’s union organization that might be able to help you.

As a self-described gun nut, I’d say the American civilian has a few other things going for them.

First, unlike most Russians, they’ve been to the range before likely sighting in yet another optic because this week is Elcan hype week, so this isn’t their first time handling a gun.

Second, they want to be there. Whether it’s defending their community or as part of a relief effort, the American volunteered. You cannot underestimate how important that is in any fight.

Last but not least, there’s also the difference in sustainment equipment available. The Russian Army can’t reliably provide socks. Americans can show up with a twelve-pack of Hanes from a Walmart or Target, let alone the really Gucci stuff like Darn Tough and Bison Wool Co. The Russians get to huddle together for warmth, Americans have Wiggy’s and Kifaru to name just a few respected brands for sleeping bags/Woobies. Then there’s boots, which you’ll hear a ton of discussion on, but armies march on their feet and there are still some wonderful boots made in the US that can keep the wearer from getting trench foot in combat conditions. The Russians saw their boot funds get diverted to the General’s dacha.

The list just goes on from there. Thanks to decades of GWOT purchasing, America has massive amounts of surplus on the civilian market that is serviceable though heavy, and that’s second and third tier stuff compared to the top civilian and tactical gear that’s readily available. Resupply might be an issue, but the American would start off significantly better equipped, which means resupply can focus on the essentials to keep them in the fight: food, water, medical, combatives.

You’re completely right. Even in combat areas, soldiers aren’t shooting 100% of the time, it’s more like 1-5%. The rest of the time they take care of their body’s needs, and I’d rather be on the side with wool socks than the side wrapping their feet up with cotton cloth because they don’t have socks.

Also, pro-tip for anybody even thinking they’ll see ”excitement”. Wet wipes are your friend. Get your tush nice and clean, can use another wipe to give yourself a whore’s bath.

Sneed’s Seed and Feed, formerly Chuck’s

Quoted from the larger Snopes article:

The Confederate flag, which was torn down twice this week by groups who consider it offensive, will not fly again above Civic Center plaza, Mayor [Diane] Feinstein says. The mayor made her decision yesterday, after Supervisor Doris Ward asked her not to replace the flag. "I want to make it very clear that my decision is based only on Supervisor Ward's request," Feinstein said. "I'm not impressed because some group shinnies up a flag pole and tears down a flag."

Great look for the senior Senator from California earlier in her political career. The Snopes article tries to fly cover for her, but it’s pretty clear she’s an old (she was likely present for the grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge) racist.

Pineapple and olive is the best two topping pizza. Throw on some chili flakes if you must but the sweet and salty? Perfection

Archive link: https://archive.li/2023.07.28-133720/https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/07/28/knoxville-police-drowning-lawsuit/

Good luck to them, SCOTUS has repeatedly ruled that police have no duty to act. “Protect and Serve” is a marketing slogan.

I use the ad blocking built into Proton VPN. That way my traffic stays private and no ads/trackers.

My Frenchie just perked up. I haven’t taught the salute command yet, but it’s on the list.

Maybe those Chinese people were Jewish? Does the virus check for circumcisions?

Sounds like USNS Mercy might be an asset in this situation, especially as the patients need airlifting to Oahu which then closes down an ER/ICU for Honolulu.

He’s definitely obtuse about most things.

Well There’s Your Problem

Drachinifel

If you put down plastic sheeting, cleanup is a lot easier.

Second picture still has ear-pro, far too safe.