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14 hours ago @ Crasstalk - Weekly Politics Open T... · 0 replies · +2 points

Reading the South Korean court's statement about Yoon's attempted coup, I thought of how (with a few tweaks) this could apply to Trump, had he been held legally accountable. From The Guardian:

In sentencing Yoon on Thursday, the court pointed to his lack of apology throughout the proceedings, his unjustified refusal to attend hearings, and the massive social costs his actions inflicted on South Korean society. The court said the martial law greatly damaged the political neutrality of the military and police and caused South Korea’s political standing and credibility in the international community to decline, leaving society “politically divided and experiencing extreme confrontation”. The court opted for life imprisonment over the death penalty, noting that while the crime was grave, Yoon’s planning did not appear meticulous, he had attempted to limit the use of physical force, and most of his plans ultimately failed.

22 hours ago @ Crasstalk - All Downhill From Here... · 1 reply · +7 points

I feel there should be canned rice. You'd open the can, turn it upside down, slap the bottom of the can a few times, and a perfectly can-shaped cylinder of rice would plop out with a “gloop!” sound.

No spices or flavors or anything, just plain white rice. In a can.

2 days ago @ Crasstalk - Weekly Politics Open T... · 0 replies · +5 points

Trump’s Parks Dept. also took down the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, but it was promptly reinstated.

2 days ago @ Crasstalk - New Week Open Thread · 0 replies · +2 points

Great costume choice and I love that clip. I was so surprised when they cut away to (spoiler) Serge himself, listening intently and smoking.

I wish some kids in the USA had offered such a tribute to Lou Reed. I’m picturing a choir of children in leather jackets & aviator glasses, singing “Metal Machine Music”.

3 days ago @ Crasstalk - New Week Open Thread · 0 replies · +7 points

Maybe not, but I hope we can all find time for some ercxie peen.

4 days ago @ Crasstalk - Weekend Time Open Thread · 0 replies · +8 points

Audiophiles are suckers for magical thinking and snake oil. And a lot of them aren't even very interested in music—they'll drop a hundred grand on audio gear and then listen to Pablo Cruise. As someone said: “Audiophiles don't use their equipment to listen to music, they use music to listen to their equipment.” And yes I'm stereotyping and no, it's not fair.

5 days ago @ Crasstalk - Weekend Time Open Thread · 0 replies · +5 points

Key elements of grand strategy: military doctrine, force structure, logistics, maneuver, and crying.

5 days ago @ Crasstalk - Weekend Time Open Thread · 0 replies · +8 points

Black Aquaman !!!

He was 16 years old at the time.

5 days ago @ Crasstalk - Weekend Time Open Thread · 5 replies · +10 points

That sounds pretty sordid, but it did make me remember the Great Montgomery Boat Brawl and all those memes.

5 days ago @ Crasstalk - Weekend Time Open Thread · 1 reply · +4 points

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