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The proliferation of fake videos and news has made me go double check every questionable story I see or read. Just yesterday I saw a video on tiktok saying that Boots had been renewed as a pushback on the pentagon's calling it "woke garbage". It hasn't been. There was no official response, though I imagine they're quietly delighted with the free publicity. And like this piece, there was enough truth in it, that the lies that followed seemed more believable. I fear we are drifting back in time to Orwell's 1984. Lies are proliferating, and many can't tell the difference, or can't be bothered to question. I think this is going to lead to some very dark places for the civilized world if people don't wake up and question what they see and hear. I guess it's theoretically possible, but it seems insane to me to imagine Camilla would steal a family jewel and then put it up at auction. I think it far more likely that somebody doesn't like the royal family and creating this kind of story to hurt them. I'm no fan of the royals, but I am even less of a fan of propaganda and lies.

I was blown away by Boots, a story based off the autobiography of a gay marine titled "The Pink Marine". The story takes more than a few liberties to make a better story, but it is, I think, an incredible piece of work. I was particularly blown away by Max Parker's performance as Sgt. Sullivan, a closeted gay Marine in a time before the policy Don't Ask, Don't Tell was implemented. I would encourage folks to check it out. And yes, there is some eye candy, and Max Parker is a very handsome man who happens to be gay and married. In fact, all the gay characters are played by gay actors. I hope it does very well so that more things like it get made. (Including a second season of it).

Unfortunately, that is my recollection too. A painful reminder that your 'boyfriend' may have very different motives for being with you than love. I hope he is well.

America loves our con men.

Assuming you could ensure your own safety at this dinner and that language was not a barrier... Alexander the Great. I don't think he needs much introduction, but I would be fascinated to hear him talk about what he wanted. Why did he do what he did? Oscar Wilde. Who also needs little introduction, but I love a good wit who has a way with words. An Old Friend. I let time drift us apart until he was gone and there was no chance to catch up. I'd love to have a last catch up with him. I miss his wisdom.

Very few people want unsolicited advice on their lives from complete strangers, regardless of how helpful the giver may think that advice is.

I remember when I first moved to Portland Oregon many years ago, I pronounced the Willamette river as anybody who knows a bit of French would. A kind employee explained to me that it was the "Will-am-it" and rhymed with "damn it".

This action highlighted to the nation how bad things are with our air traffic control system. Bully for them doing that.

It is perfectly appropriate to fire a health care provider who isn't doing the job right. They are not your boss, they are your employee. We rely on their expert counsel to decide how to take care of our health, but it is counsel, not orders.

I get the sentiment, but this makes me leery. It feels like it's crossing the border into thought crimes.

If this article is an accurate assessment of China's activities and diplomacy in Myanmar, it strikes me as foolish and ham handed. The Myanmar military has a morale problem. More guns won't fix that. It is not dissimilar to Syria in that. Iran backed the regime, but the soldiers fighting for it didn't.

Reminds me of the common line in such articles. "Alcohol may have been a factor."

As a young exec decades ago, I stayed at the Mandarin Oriental. It blew my mind with its service. When I called the front desk, they addressed me by naime (unheard of then). I stepped out for a few minutes and they were in my room refreshing my fruit bowl. Wish I could afford that shit now.

wars between technical colleges? Leading to fucking gang murders on the streets? Just when I think the market for crazy humans is saturated, a new entrant pops up.

Typically it's X-No can do Triangle - maybe can do. (often supposedly 'learning') Circle - can do Double circle - good at this. (maybe likes it too).

I thought the Dems should have gone for the jugular when Biden got voted in, but he lacked the balls to match republican tactics.

Presidents have little power over inflation or the economy. Trump won't change much unless he really does go full tariff and our economy tanks in a trade war. Fortunately for me, the republicans solution to all problems is tax cuts for the rich and businesses. I'll do great. Those who think he's going to save them, not so much. People want change. They may decide the status quo wasn't so bad when the house burns to ground. Pedophile for Attorney General. Dog killer for Homeland Security. A Fox news reporter for Defense Secretary.

I wish we could force people to take a civics exam before counting their vote. Too corruptible a thing, but I wish people had to show they have some idea about how things work instead of the moronic, "I like him. I'd have a beer with him."

damned by faint praise.

To our foreign friends, I think most of us are trying to understand it too. The only explanation is that most americans are selfish idiots with no understanding of economics who somehow believe when an orange idiot tells him he will save them from a failing economy (the economy is great actually), they believe him. It is the fatal flaw of democracy. If you let every idiot vote, they will. But fear not, they won't need to bother voting soon enough... As a rich white guy, I'm going to be fine, but I weep for the shithole my country has become. Those morons think America is great. They are wrong.

Look at Hillary. I think the election says more about misogyny and racism than it does about policy. She couldn't rally people because she lacked the right colored penis.

Obvious to any of us with even a lick of history.

Morons always love demagogues. Since they're morons, they don't know or care about how voting strong men into leadership ends. New batch of 'undesirables', same old playbook.

The revenge angle makes more sense. Bridge can be played for money, but it very rarely is.

As I bridge player I heard about that at the time. It convinced me that the local police are pretty out there in lala land.