I mean, if they were planning to use them against a tyrannical government now's the time. Nothing but crickets and tumbleweeds from these "uber patriots."
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I mean, if they were planning to use them against a tyrannical government now's the time. Nothing but crickets and tumbleweeds from these "uber patriots."
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You've so expertly captured Penny Wong's expression.
I'm sure he's penning the most strongly worded letter to Israel ever. He may even use an exclamation point.
Almost a fifth of respondents? I'm surprised support for Israel is that high.
Such an entertaining set of matches 😄
Sure would be nice if they'd plug chatGPT in to some sort of cleaning robot.
I see your Sydney winter and raise you a Melbourne winter.
Seniors with encroaching dementia also have trouble holding back the swears.
Inconceivable!
So much potential, wasted on anachronistic power plays more at home in the 19th century.
I've just read that Iran apparently moved nuclear materials out of those facilities in anticipation of them being attacked, no sign of radiation at this time.
Prez sure does make big decisions on a Two Week™ basis a lot. Totally not a sign of cognitive issues.
So nice of them to invite their horses into the lounge to enjoy the show!
Yep! And the enticing platter laid out for him on the table there is *chef's kiss*.
Holy crap that's amazing.
He was too preoccupied with the extremely noticeable lack of crowd size anyway.
I think it would be good to get some women in charge of the countries that have nuclear weapons. Women talk to each other. Women can be reasonable. Enough with the macho men and swinging dicks.
Delicious enough to make a meal out of? Asking for a friend.
If you really want to drive the point home about how fucked up ICE is then people should start forcing Star Wars themes on ICE. Protesters should start playing the imperial march whenever ICE shows up and should also start dressing like the rebel alliance.
Well done! Proper art.
Heartbreaking, and monstrous that this atrocity is still going on.
Inconceivable!
"Tealed!" A new word for our political lexicon, love it. 😄
Spot on, Fiona.
Insomnia is when your body says sleep, but your brain says, “Let’s revisit every mistake you’ve made since 2015.”
Definitely. Action pending. Can't wait.
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I don’t share this very often, but you guys deserve it.
I think I detect the faintest hint of sarcasm, my good woman.
Only Forward by Michael Marshall Smith. It's all quirky and interesting until it turns into a literal nightmare with zombie aborted babies. *shudder*
Eveyone & their brother is using ChatGPT to avoid doing the reading/homework & we’re all going to suffer bc of it.
I *really* hope they listen to her.
Ba-dum-tish!
Your time is valuable, so no, not really.
The real losers of tonight's debate are the millions of Australians forced to watch approximately fourteen hours of Trumpet of Patriots ads. #thegreatdebate
And not nearly as entertaining as "Bumbling".
And Trump gets his Ukraine facts from... Putin. They will flatter and bribe him until he just hands over Ukraine.
That squirrel is gonna be working overtime for the next few years.
Who'd have thought a system designed to replace all human endeavours would reduce said humans to spongy couch potatoes incapable of self reliance or ambition?
Odds are he's staring bleary-eyed at Trump through the bottom of a glass at this very moment.
Trump will wait until we pay the US a few more billion dollars then find an excuse to cancel the whole thing and keep the money.
Ah he's tapped the talents of Langford T. Crimington.
The fact I've had no trouble planning out my next post-apocalyptic novel is rather telling I think.
What a beautiful creature.
If creatives were in charge we'd get those solid, satisfying endings instead of running a story into the ground.
It's almost like he wasn't being entirely honest about his plans while running for president!
Dark City
I've built a machine that can be Confidently Wrong. It can also make pictures that all look a bit the same, as well as make a video of you kissing any celebrity or person you know. In payment, I'd like to boil the world's oceans dry, & steal all literature. For some reason, my head is not on a spike
Welcome, teens coming here from tiktok. I think you’ll find that through the magic of the written word I am able to craft sentences that are as vivid and compelling as any short-form video!
some ways to generate electricity A) use sunlight to drive photosynthesis in plants, let plants die, wait ~100 million years, dig up fossilized plants, burn plants, use heat to boil water, use steam to drive a rotating turbine, use generator to make electrons B) use sunlight to make electrons
one thing i’m stuck on is this idea that “masculine” energy means license to act like a chud in public, as opposed to more traditional notions of public masculinity, such as those that put a premium on the performance of integrity, honesty, honor and generosity.
the reason gen z doesn’t care at all about “china having their data” is because gen z knows that the US government has collected their online activity data since they were born
Sarcasm, John? That's so unlike you!
Same here mate.
If Elon is anything to go by they're all well-marbled.
Whatever it is, I'm pretty sure Obama is laughing *at* him, not *with* him.
“Will pay any amount.” Feels like one of those futile pleas we’re going to hear from wealthy people more and more in the era of climate change.
Never has the word 'meek' been so patently, hilariously misused.
Laura Benanti of course, because it will be a hilarious satire.
"Strawberries in Light", my latest painting in which I practice lighting effects, and also strawberries.
People who laugh at a Tesla exploding are showing their ignorance of automotive engineering. This is a normal part of the development process, and the data gathered from the explosion will help Tesla to one day build a car that doesn’t explode
Ah, his fragile ego demands he rub his victory in everyone's faces. Checks out.
Deep down he knows this, nothing but fake praise by grifters seeking to fleece his mourning followers.
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A passage from the Tao that’s frequently worth revisiting.
Drugs can't funnel money to the media and politicians to get them to placate the masses like billionaires can.
"Baby orca do-dodo-dodo" just isn't as catchy as that other song, you know, the one that's going around in your head right now.
Libre Office is quite a good alternative these days.
It has the same underlying structure as other Christmas movies, with the added bonus of being an epic action flick too. Something for everyone!
Christopher Nolan is making a movie about the Odyssey? Not sure how you can get 110 minutes out of a movie about a minivan, but I support risky artistic endeavors and can’t wait to see this one.
If Sir Terry was still with us I'm sure this story would be written, and we're lessened by its absence.
You'd be full of vigour, boundless and unstoppable like the heroes of Olde.
They're genuinely afraid a mob of similar-minded people will attempt to free him. This whole event feels like a tipping point.
The good die young because caring is stressful, so Trump will be around for many more years I'm afraid 😐
Call me crazy but I'm starting to think people want quality stories and won't pay money for genetic crap.
Started the advanced planning work for my 12th novel last night with the intention of getting underway early next year. More sci-fi adventure on the way!
Perhaps she shook hands with Trump.
Digital storage, like money, doesn't go as far as it used to. You won't regret splurging for the 4TB
Fun fact: "Absolutely" can be inserted into any sentence at any time for any reason and not only is it grammatically correct, it becomes 30% more awesome.
The primary task for his most loyal followers is moving the goalposts every time he opens his mouth. It's a full-time position with zero job security.
JD is doing exactly what Trump wants - staying in the background and not stealing the spotlight.
It's almost like moral behaviour can be achieved without the threat of eternal damnation!
Mmm deep.
Just met my neighbour who also happens to be a shy introvert. What followed was 27 seconds of hilariously awkward verbal fumbling. Will attempt again soon with better preparation. End transmission.
Trump announcing cabinet picks be like:
Two stages of writing: 1) This shouldn't take too long 2) Oh no
The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett. Guy knows how to turn a phrase.
At the end of the day, don’t we all just want to pull a book from a bookshelf and find that it reveals a hidden room?
Is this the right time for a Gangnam Style reference? No, it is not.
A not insignificant percentage of their wealth is allocated for the media to launder their image so the public at large never realise just how awful billionaires are.
Now those songs make so much more sense.
All hail Mariana, Queen of Puns!
Hearing that stunning theme as a kid for the first time made permanent alterations to my brain. Been into electronica and synth ever since.
Rat is experiencing the forbidden delights of a tongue massage from an ancient enemy, something that rats of antiquity could never dream of. Truly we live in a wondrous time.