I am just not feeling it today, ladies and gentlemen. Talk amongst yourselves.
Memorial Day – Open Post
About The Author
Swiss Servator
Currently serving at the pleasure of a Swiss multinational.
Previously a Soldier, rugby player, lawyer, bouncer, bartender, substitute teacher, risk manager, and cubicle mushroom. Will work for raclette.
Links in the anchor chain of liberty!
Understandable. Even if you’ve never served, Memorial Day is a bit like Yom Kippur, in that it’s not really the sort of holiday to which you should attach a “happy” greeting. It’s particularly somber in light of the face that every life lost in American military conflicts for the last 3/4 of a century was an utter and complete fucking waste.
“every life lost in American military conflicts for the last 3/4 of a century was an utter and complete fucking waste”
Another reason why I’m a bitter old man. I grieve alone…
Florida Man outdoes himself for Memorial Day weekend
Police in Polk County shot and killed a man who they say swam through a lake of alligators — and was apparently bitten — before grabbing a pair of garden shears and trying to break into a police car.
FYI, Polk County is between Tampa and Orlando, and has a reputation as Meth Central for the Sunshine State.
Where is Derpetologist?
All good, Swiss. It’s revealing that WWII is the last war people can ‘feel proud’ of. Also predictable, is how the ‘endless wars + their unpopularity’ is a big reason for such.
Dad was born in ’49 and was on the threshold for conscription, but he was able to skirt by in the Reserves. He hates that war, but is embarrassed when people think he was *in* the army. He makes a point to let them know he didn’t go.
(If he had, I’d never have been born.) His stories from Basic in Ft. Leonardwood are fun. He got pulled from dumptrucking cuz he held the bed up while reversing and ripped open a significant part of the loading bay. He was taken off dump truck duty.
Also fun, he describes the Drill Instructors as being as nasty in any flick. But! When he was with you in the bunker to hand-toss grenades, he became the most sincerely nice person in the state. ‘Asked us about our families!’ Afterward, Cunt Switch re-activated.
Weedeater is reassembled and running, but not properly. Time to review chickanics guide to carburettor adjustment. As I recall, it’s “Don’t touch it!”
I think it wants to be richer. Just like me.
He left Massachusetts and thought he was in America
I swear to God, if I were king for a day I would have the following “suggestion” for every Christian who wants to post a bible verse on social media to support their politics:
1. You must memorize Bastiat’s quote about socialists & the state
2. You must re-read Bastiat’s quote immediately before you post
3. Once you post, you must explain how your quote complies with Bastiat’s view
I don’t f**king care if it’s about “family values” or “caring for the least of these.” The kingdom of God does not demand that you use the blunt power of the state to get your way in public policy.
OK, rant off (for now).
I would just respond with “Ezekiel 23:20” and let them look it up.
When I was a church kid, people would often reference their “life verse.” Me and a friend of mine would always give people Deuteronomy 23:13.
My favorite:
Proverbs 25:24
Does schizophrenic wife count?
Jumping off the roof may be a better option.
There’s nothing in Christianity that mandates the participation of the state, beyond the nauseating obsequience prescribed in Romans and 1 Peter, but also nothing that precludes it.
Agree Pat. But, since it’s neither required nor precluded then suggesting that ending a specific government program amounts to “not supporting family values” or “not caring for the poor” is un-Christian is a misapplication of scripture.
Or to put it another way, arguing that the state MUST do X because the bible requires that Christians do X is poor interpretation. It suggests that the person who opposes the given state action is acting in a way contrary to the faith. And I find that unacceptable (in the same way that, when I was ambivalent on abortion, I rejected the argument that a Christian must be aggressively pro-life).
Making a case that the state MAY do X is perfectly fine and can be debated by people with good intentions on either side without questioning their faith.
Hearing one group of Christians suggest that Christians who voted for Trump or Harris need to “explain” themselves, as Christians, is offensive and stupid.
More or less true, I’d say, although there’s definitely black and white areas where supporting a particular ideology or even candidate could reasonably call your morals into question. But the appropriate remedy is outlined in Matthew 18. Then again, Paul wasn’t too shy about throwing people out of the fold for their indiscretions (such as 1 Corinthians 5 or 1 Timothy 1:20). I’d like to think he might have picked a better venue that Facebook for church discipline though.
Seems sketchy, OTOH, why was this a federal case and not handled at the state level?
” was convicted on one count of conspiracy, four counts of honest services mail and wire fraud, and seven counts of bribery concerning programs receiving public funds. ”
Emphasis added.
Which leads me to believe that Trump may have been right, that this was a bullshit prosecution.
In short, I seriously doubt that the Commonwealth of Virginia was unable to prosecute the alleged criminal activity of the sheriff.
This article never even once tried to present the argument for this guy’s innocence. There’s no second side to this story. They outline the accusations against him and just leave you wondering what evidence had to exonerate himself that he wasn’t allowed to present.
So hell if I know if this guy deserved it, but you guys have already noted the red flags.
AI is not your friend
Looks like we’re literally living in The Twilight Zone now.
I was in a restaurant here that always plays old TV shows last weekend and that one was showing.
I love the Twilight Zone.
TZ would be my desert island TV series.
#metoo
I know I’m far from average, but 15 friends seems like an awful lot of work. 😕
I don’t have 15 acquaintances.
I’m in the same boat Fourscore.
From memories of my college days, I’m also fully on board with GT — 15 friends would be exhausting. Even more so if we’re not an interconnected group of friends (each friends with all).
The definition of “friend” is a key element here. Some people have huge rosters of people they barely know that they call friends. They might work at the same place, see each other maybe twice a year, or circle jerk each other on social media, etc. I wouldn’t call people I’m vaguely aware of online or at work “friends,” myself. In terms of tight friendships, I’ve got maybe 2-3 at any given time, and don’t really want more. Definitely gets exhausting.
I have one friend and 5 family members I talk to regularly. That is plenty for me.
Indeed, that is a title I do not give out lightly. It implies something more than just “someone I can hang out with”. I can hang out with a whole bunch of people who I don’t know well enough to merit such a lofty title.
But then again, Zuckerberg doesn’t strike me as the kind of guy who is really capable of human interaction. His software hasn’t reached the level of sophistication required.
One of my grand daughters told me she had 400 Facebook friends.
My eyes can’t roll that far.
“You say you have four hundred friends? Name them all”
I have a fairly large circle of acquaintances and a number of at-one-time-friends, but I wouldn’t say I have even one friend these days. If I need to talk to someone I’m close to, it’s either of my brothers or my son.
A while back I had planned to build a good supply of liquor for my wake only to slowly realize that was just a fantasy.
Time to start making early withdrawals.
Well, he is an alien.
I drank more, a lot more, when I was working. I didn’t realize how much until I stopped working. Now between availability for emergency calls, and no work stress, (and trying to keep my weight where I want it) – drinking has become a rare thing, mostly a glass of wine with dinner. I suppose if I buy a cigar, I’ll knock back a couple of whiskeys.
A friend is someone who will help you bury a body without asking questions.
“That’s a stupid idea…
What time?”
Are these 15 people who you can discuss the issues of your marriage with, or 15 people you can say Hi to down at the pub?
Neph and I the only regular SMBC readers?
https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/gently
Hammer comes down
INDYCAR announced post-race technical inspection penalties for the entries of No. 27 and 28 of Andretti Global and No. 90 of PREMA Racing following Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
Under the new finishing order, Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood are 31st and 32nd, respectively. PREMA Racing’s Callum Ilott is 33rd.
AJ Foyt Racing’s David Malukas is second to Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou with Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward is third.
During post-race inspection of car Nos. 27 and 28, INDYCAR discovered modifications to the Dallara-supplied Energy Management System (EMS) covers and cover-to-A-arm mounting points with unapproved spacers and parts. According to the INDYCAR rulebook, EMS covers must be used as supplied. Additionally, these modifications provided the capability of enhanced aerodynamic efficiency to both cars.
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During INDYCAR’s routine inspection of the front wing assembly of PREMA Racing entry No. 90, the car failed to meet the minimum endplate height and location specification.
Ouch.
Pour one out for the fallen Firsters.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-hes-considering-taking-3-billion-grants-harvard-giving-it-trade-2025-05-26/
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard University and giving it to trade schools.
An actual fuck-you that might have a real-world benefit.
Fuck you, cut spending?
This. The money should be returned to the taxpayers.
I really hope the media keeps up this framing. “Not giving is taking! And look! He’s taking the bread out of the mouths of Chinese oligarchs’ overprivileged crotch goblins and handing it out to worthless plebes in trade school!”
Seen at the Little Bighorn cemetery:
The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat
The soldier’s last tattoo;
No more on life’s parade shall meet
The brave and fallen few.
It’s a slightly different version of Bivouac of the Dead
https://discerninghistory.com/2014/05/bivouac-of-the-dead-by-theodore-ohara/
At the LBH, the Garryowens finally paid the “reckoning on the nail…for glory.”
https://www.mystateline.com/news/olympic-gold-medalist-mary-lou-retton-arrested-for-dui-in-west-virginia/
Wonder if she blew a perfect 10?
*applause*
I doubt there are any perfect 10s on the Fairmont W. Va police force .
The only 10 that ever came out of WV? She’s 57 now eh? If it had been the Dailyfail they’d have had the mugshot.
And pictures from when she was younger and not run down. I don’t know why The Daily mail gets so much hate, honestly. Christ, they give more details in their reporting than you get from most of the serious outlets. They actually have a diversity of opinions from what I’ve seen. They’re sensationalist vultures, but there’s worse things you can say about the media at this stage than that. Also, titties.
I miss the days when the critique of our news was simply that they had a motto of if it bleeds, it leads.
In summary, I’d rather read Daily Mail than the BBC, NYT, or Washington Post.
Oh sure. I think some of us just make fun of them for their, uh, haphazard editing style.
No mention of Charlie Rangel?
Disappoint.
I heard Sen. Schumer on the radio praising him” “The world got better because of Charlie Rangel.”
Your mileage may vary.
In reference to his passing, I guess I’d have to agree.
Phil Robertson too.
I have 15 friends easy. People I talk to at least three or four time a week, People that buy me a beer even when they don’t have home improvement questions, People that would gladly give me a ride to, or pick me up from the airport at 5am. Of course to know me is to love me so I understand that I am an outlier.
Also remember to get your book reports, reviews, and/or synopses in to whatarewereading25@proton.me if you want to be included in the post like all the cool kids.
Hypacunt types this from an empty room in an empty house with the lights turned off and gay porn playing for background noise.
It beats firsting.
I sent in my submission,
Now You Know.
In summary, I’d rather read Daily Mail than the BBC, NYT, or Washington Post.
What you said may be true, but I don’t much give a shit about celebrity gossip.
Demi Rose has a sad.
Thicc?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14510095/Where-Demi-Rose-Social-media-sensation-29-seen-Instagram-JULY-deleted-following.html
Just nailed on the last of the vinyl siding on the garage today – FINALLY done. Not a perfect job, but I believe it will carry out its function properly even if it’s not cosmetically perfect.
Every other home improvement project is smaller than that one, so it will seem like a piece of cake next to that.
Roofing and tiling are 2 jobs I will not do again.
Im working on some new plant types. My lady friend found a spiderplant that was just about dead, but never fear Bobbo is on it. After a few months shes making baby spiders, Im so happy,
https://photos.app.goo.gl/E3Ws4qHop6oGXpMZ8