Nathan Richardson

Misinformation
Fueled my primary loss
[but in the end]
the truth didn't matter

(yes I know it's Civ I but in that game global warming was triggered by pollution, the biggest source of which was nuclear weapons use)

Told you not to let Curt Cignetti rack up a killstreak that big

This seems profoundly unwise, Clemson's booster program is well protected in underground bunkers and, even if successful, strikes are likely to lead to unpredictable reprisal attacks against American interests across the SEC.

circling back on this, they did it

🎵
Press on the brake, release the accelerator
Vehicle safety cannot be overstated
I always stop the car now
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There's a convincing historical argument that the completely unreasonable success of the German invasion of France in 1940 was the pivotal event of the century because it convinced Hitler Barbarossa was possible (and that he should declare war on the USA). High on their own supply.

Found it, not as good as I remembered:

I made one of these once with mountain dew flavors and I cannot find it. In my mind it was perfect.

bluesky after muting "platner"

Robert Cover article, right?

really want Steve Doocy to get elkected President just for the Il Doocy jokes

Wow. Lot to unpack there.

It’s fucked up that Han Solo won’t talk to Jabba in the Hutt language, which he clearly understands. You owe the slug money but you’re microsgressing him.

Going to need a cabinet-level Dept of Euphemisms to keep up with the demand. Or we could outsource to Mockheed or Metaphorp Grumman.

Special Military Department

(or as long as Hegseth is in charge, the Modelo Especial Military Department)

people said it would never be broken

hey I wonder how low a president's approval can get if he presides over a war of choice in the middle east that goes badly and then the economy crashes

CEO issued the ruling eggs cathedra, making it infallible.

I've seen this called a "Florida Excommunication" but, as my buddy put it, it's really more of an Eggs Interdict.

When the court has one injunction against you, it’s your problem. When the court has a thousand injunctions against you, it’s the court’s problem.

Now *maybe* there are private messages to Iran that do give offramps, and the public messages are just bluster. We don't see everything. But a) who are those messages going to? and b) it matters that everyone in Iran getting only the public messaging thinks the conflict is existential.

Acknowledging that conflict is existential from a position of strength (1865, 1945) might be good: it tells everyone what the stakes are. But saying it to look tough, or to cover for not having a plan in a limited conflict is foolish in the extreme. Closes every path except greater violence.

2/2

Killing the other side's leader and demanding unconditional surrender makes negotiation both impossible and pointless. If so, then the downside of escalation goes away, and the conflict becomes existential.

1/2

Even if you are lucky enough to have legal representation, which in immigration must be funded by yourself (or pro bono counsel) how do your lawyers rep you in this system? Not to mention how does your family find you? not due process

but it's very on brand for a Sooner to secure government benefits before the public even knows they're available

Nature Report, Killed by Trump, Is Released Independently

The report highlights the grim state of freshwater ecosystems, degraded marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and the risk of extinction for many species. But it also emphasizes the potential for improvement through conservation, restoration, and renewed connections between people and nature.