Random Thoughts...or...What's on Your Mind?

[Avro Arrow]

Are you referring to an actual person?

Well, I was referencing the unnamed commander from an anonymous complaint reported on here:

Commander said Trump was ‘anointed by Jesus’ to justify Iran strikes: Complaint

Military leader told NCOs that assault on Tehran was ‘all part of God’s divine plan,’ complaint alleges

www.independent.co.uk

But even if the claim turns out to not be true in that specific case (Snopes currently shows it as “unrated”), I think my statement still holds true in the general sense.

 

[HIjol]

Indeed it does...

What is on my mind is; how many people take the time to scan and read multiple news outlets/organizations to try to get more of a balance of information on a given topic?
Not necessarily a political one!
I know it takes time, but it might be pretty important, now...

 

[Avro Arrow]

What is on my mind is; how many people take the time to scan and read multiple news outlets/organizations to try to get more of a balance of information on a given topic?

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I actually found out just recently that Ground News is Canadian. Nice!

 

[MurphyCooper]

I usually have tried to refrain from speaking about politics on this site, but I feel like I have something to say, as an American.

Trump, Hegseth, and their ilk in the current Administration are putting the United States and possibly the whole world on a path of destruction - all to appease a foreign power (Israel). How anyone could support or condone this war is beyond me.

I'm not on the left. Nor am I on the right. I don't like either of them. All politicians lie and I refuse to align myself with either "side". I have a mix of different opinions on different issues but I am most certainly opposed to Israel's influence over the United States and the United States intervening in other countries.

Currently - it is Trump and his Administration that are wasting a billion dollars on a silly, stupid war. Christian Nationalists don't belong anywhere near political power.

 

[HIjol]

Though I have subconsciously known this for some time, I have come to realize and accept that socks act with intention and, indeed, may actually be sentient.
There have been countless instances when, no matter how slowly and carefully I carry them to and put them in the washer, the dryer, the basket, the drawer; at ANY point in the “Sock Cycle”;

They fall
Slip out
Hide in the washer
Hide in the dryer
Sneak out of the basket while being carried and stay hidden until a time of their own choosing
Mysteriously multiply in number
Mysteriously subtract from their number

I know some of you (secretly) know this.

 

[bdub76]

I checked out gas prices today, and it seems the Shi'ite has hit the fan

Over $4/gal by me.

All we had to do was say no.

 

[Candleicious Ghost]

Though I have subconsciously known this for some time, I have come to realize and accept that socks act with intention and, indeed, may actually be sentient.
There have been countless instances when, no matter how slowly and carefully I carry them to and put them in the washer, the dryer, the basket, the drawer; at ANY point in the “Sock Cycle”;

They fall
Slip out
Hide in the washer
Hide in the dryer
Sneak out of the basket while being carried and stay hidden until a time of their own choosing
Mysteriously multiply in number
Mysteriously subtract from their number

I know some of you (secretly) know this.

I've been missing a sock for a month now and turned the house upside down to find it, it's just vanished, and I know I put them in the washer together. I'm certain it will reappear when I don't need it

 

[auntiehill]

I've been missing a sock for a month now and turned the house upside down to find it, it's just vanished, and I know I put them in the washer together. I'm certain it will reappear when I don't need it

Well, yes. That's how the missing-sock dimension works. It goes in the dryer, disappears for weeks--maybe even months-- and then reappears after new socks are purchased. Then one of the new socks will vanish for days.

 

[SithHappens]

I usually have tried to refrain from speaking about politics on this site, but I feel like I have something to say, as an American.

Trump, Hegseth, and their ilk in the current Administration are putting the United States and possibly the whole world on a path of destruction - all to appease a foreign power (Israel). How anyone could support or condone this war is beyond me.

I'm not on the left. Nor am I on the right. I don't like either of them. All politicians lie and I refuse to align myself with either "side". I have a mix of different opinions on different issues but I am most certainly opposed to Israel's influence over the United States and the United States intervening in other countries.

Currently - it is Trump and his Administration that are wasting a billion dollars on a silly, stupid war. Christian Nationalists don't belong anywhere near political power.

And now admitted they did blow up a school killing over 150 young girls.

Appalling.

 

[John Clark]

Over $4/gal by me.

All we had to do was say no.

Given current exchange rate, I just paid USD6.74 per (US rather than imp) Gallon last night - and I know that was one of the cheaper local places. Some places I've heard of (More likely near the motorway and down south, call it USD8 and change)
Fun times

 

[SithHappens]

All we had to do was say no.

Well by all accounts Trump never takes no for an answer

 

[HIjol]

Well, yes. That's how the missing-sock dimension works. It goes in the dryer, disappears for weeks--maybe even months-- and then reappears after new socks are purchased. Then one of the new socks will vanish for days.

Ah…you understand.
Verily, a Sock Whisperer…

 

[MurphyCooper]

And now admitted they did blow up a school killing over 150 young girls.

Appalling.

Bombing and killing the people Trump is wanting to "liberate" is not a good look, that is for sure. It is a war crime. Presidents shouldn't hold this much power, and Presidents should not be able to declare war without a Congressional vote. Trump's done a complete 180 on all of his promises and he has turned out to be another George Bush.

Trump is doing this for the sake of Israel. Most likely because he is being blackmailed over the Epstein files.

 

[Candleicious Ghost]

Trump is doing this for the sake of Israel. Most likely because he is being blackmailed over the Epstein files.

That's a wild assumption

 

[Set Harth]

"We didn't find any dirt on you, which only means your guilt is that much more assured."

 

[Birb-of-Prey]

It seems to me that "Post"-[Musical Genre] simply means contributions to [Musical Genre] made after [Musical Genre]'s heyday, and not a genre distinct from [Musical Genre].

 

[Extrocomp]

I've watched several documentaries about incels who ended up going on a killing spree because they couldn't get laid. Are they not aware that prostitutes exist?

 

[auntiehill]

Foot pain is still a bother but I've been doing daily stretches and foot exercises. It's a little better now.

 

[Birb-of-Prey]

I've watched several documentaries about incels who ended up going on a killing spree because they couldn't get laid. Are they not aware that prostitutes exist?

They exist, but are not a legal option in most areas. We're still left with a surplus of unwanted men.
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Berdly's "Smartopia" is sounding pretty good right now.

 

[SithHappens]

I would imagine the anger incels feel os that women don't want to have sex with them. A prostitute wont give them the feeling of being wanted or desired.

I don't really understand it though, is it that they feel unable to attract any woman or are they blinded by the unrealistic standards that are set in various forms of media? Do they feel that the women wanting them should look like models?