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Principia Discussion / Re: Is Our POEE Calendar Missi...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - Today at 01:14:31 PMAfter realizing I had ignored the importance of the Cypria in both the Epic Cycle, and the story of The Original Snub, I reread what little remains of the epic poem. Then, I further realized I had no memory of some details that affect the timeline of the overall epic, because I had not attached any importance to them.
Now, I'm still tempted to ignore the details that alter the timeline I outlined above. As, in what remains of the Cypria's documentation, Herodotus himself provided a quotation that would allow me to weasel out paying attention to some of those details, as follows:
"Fragment #10 --
Herodotus, ii. 117:
For it is said in the "Cypria" that Alexandrus came with Helen to Ilium from Sparta in three days, enjoying a favourable wind and calm sea."
But, as I have already stated, what remains of the Cypria is a really big deal to Discordians, as those pesky details that contradict my original timeline are written on the same fragment that tells the story of The Original Snub.
So, I'm going to review my timeline, and probably make some corrections that will push back the year of The Original Snub.
Last, it occurred to me that when the ancient poets and playwrights cast the mythical characters for roles in their epics, they really got their money's worth out of them, as they not only expanded upon the character's original roles, they continued making references to those characters throughout their works. And, isn't that exactly what Discordians do when composing our own scriptures? So, following the example of what the ancients did back in their day, what Discordians are doing when composing our own scriptures is all good.
Hail Eris!
All Hail Discordia!
Now, I'm still tempted to ignore the details that alter the timeline I outlined above. As, in what remains of the Cypria's documentation, Herodotus himself provided a quotation that would allow me to weasel out paying attention to some of those details, as follows:
"Fragment #10 --
Herodotus, ii. 117:
For it is said in the "Cypria" that Alexandrus came with Helen to Ilium from Sparta in three days, enjoying a favourable wind and calm sea."
But, as I have already stated, what remains of the Cypria is a really big deal to Discordians, as those pesky details that contradict my original timeline are written on the same fragment that tells the story of The Original Snub.
So, I'm going to review my timeline, and probably make some corrections that will push back the year of The Original Snub.
Last, it occurred to me that when the ancient poets and playwrights cast the mythical characters for roles in their epics, they really got their money's worth out of them, as they not only expanded upon the character's original roles, they continued making references to those characters throughout their works. And, isn't that exactly what Discordians do when composing our own scriptures? So, following the example of what the ancients did back in their day, what Discordians are doing when composing our own scriptures is all good.
Hail Eris!
All Hail Discordia!
#2
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Faust - Yesterday at 08:16:53 PMThe strategic advantage they have in hiring unqualified sycophants is that there are no shortage of them, plenty more turds in that punchbowl
#3
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Last post by Bruno - Yesterday at 06:37:45 PM #4
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Abbot Mythos - Yesterday at 01:25:04 PMIt appears that, after all this time, there will soon be one less well known turd in the Turd Reich's septic tank.
Trump appointee Bongino leaves FBI after less than a year
As per this article:
"As a conservative podcast host, Bongino spread a range of conspiracy theories, including the claim that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" from Trump.
He was especially vocal about two conspiracy theories – one relating to the Jeffery Epstein sex-trafficking case and another about pipe bombs discovered in Washington on the eve of the January 6, 2021, storming of Capitol Hill.
In his podcast, Bongino had long pushed for reform of the FBI, which he said was needed to uncover the truths he claimed were hidden by the federal government.
On the Epstein case, Bongino had previously challenged the official ruling that Epstein had taken his own life in jail soon after his arrest in 2019. He backtracked on this, however, earlier this year, saying that he now believes sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein killed himself.
As for the pipe bombs placed outside Republican and Democrat headquarters on the eve of the January 6 riots, Bongino said as recently as 2024 that he believed it was an "inside job" that involved a "massive cover-up."
But after the FBI arrested a man with no evident connection to the federal government earlier this month, Bongino again backtracked on his previous claims."
Now, I can't get too excited about this. As, I don't know if this is a case of the Turd Reich threatening to give itself an enema to encourage a self-flush, or a completely voluntary self-flush. But, as this particular turd was only a co-deputy director, a highly unusual position within the FBI, we may not need to worry about him being replaced by someone even more vile, and incompetent. So, there's that.
Trump appointee Bongino leaves FBI after less than a year
As per this article:
"As a conservative podcast host, Bongino spread a range of conspiracy theories, including the claim that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" from Trump.
He was especially vocal about two conspiracy theories – one relating to the Jeffery Epstein sex-trafficking case and another about pipe bombs discovered in Washington on the eve of the January 6, 2021, storming of Capitol Hill.
In his podcast, Bongino had long pushed for reform of the FBI, which he said was needed to uncover the truths he claimed were hidden by the federal government.
On the Epstein case, Bongino had previously challenged the official ruling that Epstein had taken his own life in jail soon after his arrest in 2019. He backtracked on this, however, earlier this year, saying that he now believes sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein killed himself.
As for the pipe bombs placed outside Republican and Democrat headquarters on the eve of the January 6 riots, Bongino said as recently as 2024 that he believed it was an "inside job" that involved a "massive cover-up."
But after the FBI arrested a man with no evident connection to the federal government earlier this month, Bongino again backtracked on his previous claims."
Now, I can't get too excited about this. As, I don't know if this is a case of the Turd Reich threatening to give itself an enema to encourage a self-flush, or a completely voluntary self-flush. But, as this particular turd was only a co-deputy director, a highly unusual position within the FBI, we may not need to worry about him being replaced by someone even more vile, and incompetent. So, there's that.
#5
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Abbot Mythos - December 17, 2025, 03:28:27 PMIn spite of the title, I don't know what the current White House Chief of Staff is up to with this stunt:
What to know from Susie Wiles' interviews with 'Vanity Fair,' according to the writer
As per this article:
"In Whipple's reporting, Wiles doled out criticism for multiple colleagues in and around the White House – including saying Attorney General Pam Bondi "completely whiffed" on her handling of the Epstein files, and calling Vice President J.D. Vance a "conspiracy theorist," among other characterizations. Whipple's profile showed Wiles was equally blunt about her boss, describing President Donald Trump as having "an alcoholic's personality," a characterization Trump, who does not drink, later echoed himself to another news outlet, saying, "She's right. I do have an obsessive and addictive personality."
I mean, there ain't no way in hell a seasoned political operative like Susie Wiles would have thought that anything she said to an actual journalist would be kept 'off the record.' So, my first thought was that Wiles' simply intends this series of interviews to be another distraction from the Turd Reich's many other more serious scandals. But, my next thought is, why bother, given the massive number of vile, incompetent characters in the ensemble cast of this 'Merican reality TV show?
What to know from Susie Wiles' interviews with 'Vanity Fair,' according to the writer
As per this article:
"In Whipple's reporting, Wiles doled out criticism for multiple colleagues in and around the White House – including saying Attorney General Pam Bondi "completely whiffed" on her handling of the Epstein files, and calling Vice President J.D. Vance a "conspiracy theorist," among other characterizations. Whipple's profile showed Wiles was equally blunt about her boss, describing President Donald Trump as having "an alcoholic's personality," a characterization Trump, who does not drink, later echoed himself to another news outlet, saying, "She's right. I do have an obsessive and addictive personality."
I mean, there ain't no way in hell a seasoned political operative like Susie Wiles would have thought that anything she said to an actual journalist would be kept 'off the record.' So, my first thought was that Wiles' simply intends this series of interviews to be another distraction from the Turd Reich's many other more serious scandals. But, my next thought is, why bother, given the massive number of vile, incompetent characters in the ensemble cast of this 'Merican reality TV show?
#6
Principia Discussion / Re: Is Our POEE Calendar Missi...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - December 17, 2025, 02:05:59 AMQuote from: Abbot Mythos on December 01, 2025, 05:33:26 AMOur primary scripture, the Principia Discordia does not mention the location of the marriage and wedding feast of Peleus and Thetis.Quote from: Pope Mome Apocrypha on November 30, 2025, 08:47:08 PMNow, I'm no expert, and there's very little in any record of that wild ride of a a wedding to indicate when it happened, but there's some clues and Discordian-style leaps of logic we can make to get closer to an ideal time for the holiday.I'm slowly working my way through your "Discordian-style leaps of logic." But, I believe you are definitely on solid ground using the Thessalian Calendar.
First- we know that the wedding took place on an "auspicious day"
Second- we know Peleus was Thessalian, so that narrows down our good days
Not only was Peleus Thessalian, the wedding ceremony and wedding feast were held on Mount Olympus. Now, Mount Olympus may now be on the border between the regions of Greek Macedonia and Thessaly, but Macedonia didn't even exist during the Trojan War. So, being the nearest Greeks to Mount Olympus, it stands to reason that the Thessalians would have, out of respect and reverence, not to mention fear, readily adapted the Olympian Calendar for their own use. To put it another way, why reinvent the wheel? So, there's simply no good reason why the Olympian Calendar and the Thessalian Calendar would not be the same, identical calendar.
But, according to the few fragments that still remain of the Cypria, the fifth title of the Epic Cycle, the marriage and wedding feast of Peleus and Thetis took place on Mount Pelion in Thessaly, rather than on Mount Olympus. Still, the logic for believing the Olympian Calendar and Thessalian Calendar are identical applies to either venue.
I'm making this correction because, in general, I like to stick to the facts when writing about the happenings in the Epic Cycle, unless the 'facts' are ambiguous, or I really don't want to be burdened with sticking to a particular 'minor fact,' or other. However, the Cypria is special, as I believe it to be the only title in the entire Epic Cycle that clearly tells us mortals the origin of The Original Snub.
#7
Aneristic Illusions / Money Can't Buy Class - Exhibi...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - December 15, 2025, 06:40:20 PMTrump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing
If Turdsley had any class at all, the POSOTUS wouldn't have posted a goddamn thing about Rob Riener and his wife's unfortunate murders. Further, he could have easily exhibited a modicum of class by simply lamenting the apparent senselessness of his political enemy's death.
But, Turdsley can't even fake it. It's not who, or what he is.
If Turdsley had any class at all, the POSOTUS wouldn't have posted a goddamn thing about Rob Riener and his wife's unfortunate murders. Further, he could have easily exhibited a modicum of class by simply lamenting the apparent senselessness of his political enemy's death.
But, Turdsley can't even fake it. It's not who, or what he is.
#8
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Abbot Mythos - December 14, 2025, 07:43:12 PMSometimes things just don't work out the way you planned:
More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned
As per this article:
"The Republican plans to pick off five Democratic-held congressional seats in Texas once seemed like a sure thing. Not anymore.
President Donald Trump's flagging approval ratings, particularly among Latinos, and strong Democratic performance in this year's special elections have changed both parties' assumptions. Now, the cushion the Texas GOP drew into its new map – Trump won every Republican-favored district by 10 points or more a year ago – seems like it might be too small."
A lot can, and will happen between now and the November 4th, 2026 midterm elections. But, the Greedy Oligarchy Party (GOP) has to be concerned right now about how their Texas redistricting plan is actually going to work out for them.
More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned
As per this article:
"The Republican plans to pick off five Democratic-held congressional seats in Texas once seemed like a sure thing. Not anymore.
President Donald Trump's flagging approval ratings, particularly among Latinos, and strong Democratic performance in this year's special elections have changed both parties' assumptions. Now, the cushion the Texas GOP drew into its new map – Trump won every Republican-favored district by 10 points or more a year ago – seems like it might be too small."
A lot can, and will happen between now and the November 4th, 2026 midterm elections. But, the Greedy Oligarchy Party (GOP) has to be concerned right now about how their Texas redistricting plan is actually going to work out for them.
#9
Principia Discussion / Re: Have an Awesome Afflux!
Last post by Abbot Mythos - December 08, 2025, 02:12:43 AMTis the 50th day of the Season of The Aftermath, in the Year of Our Lady of Discord 3191. And, verily, I say unto you, 'tis time to celebrate Afflux, the Season's Holyday.
I'm still unsure about how to properly celebrate Afflux. But, I think it's safe to assume that knocking back respectable quantities of alcohol, after, of course, pouring out a libation to our Blessed Goddess Eris, is in accordance with the spirit of any and all of our Discordian holydays. (And, if it isn't, to my knowledge, no Discordian sage has ever argued otherwise.)
But, perhaps, as we near the end of another Year of Our Lady of Discord, it's time to contemplate the seasonal cycles of our POEE Calendar (While consuming a steady stream of alcoholic beverages, of course). For, in the real world, it is self evident that Chaos, Discord, Confusion, Bureaucracy, and The Aftermath of what came before, happen in infinite numbers, at any time, all the time. And, the naming of our five calendar seasons after the five conditions merely serves as a constant, symbolic reminder of the true, unvarnished nature of the universe we inhabit. And so, Afflux, similar to all of our Discordian 'flux holydays,' serves as a specific reminder that The Aftermath is not a static condition, and that it will slowly morph back into the type of Chaos that originally birthed our entire universe.
Hail Eris! All Hail Discordia!
I'm still unsure about how to properly celebrate Afflux. But, I think it's safe to assume that knocking back respectable quantities of alcohol, after, of course, pouring out a libation to our Blessed Goddess Eris, is in accordance with the spirit of any and all of our Discordian holydays. (And, if it isn't, to my knowledge, no Discordian sage has ever argued otherwise.)
But, perhaps, as we near the end of another Year of Our Lady of Discord, it's time to contemplate the seasonal cycles of our POEE Calendar (While consuming a steady stream of alcoholic beverages, of course). For, in the real world, it is self evident that Chaos, Discord, Confusion, Bureaucracy, and The Aftermath of what came before, happen in infinite numbers, at any time, all the time. And, the naming of our five calendar seasons after the five conditions merely serves as a constant, symbolic reminder of the true, unvarnished nature of the universe we inhabit. And so, Afflux, similar to all of our Discordian 'flux holydays,' serves as a specific reminder that The Aftermath is not a static condition, and that it will slowly morph back into the type of Chaos that originally birthed our entire universe.
Hail Eris! All Hail Discordia!
#10
Principia Discussion / Re: Is Our POEE Calendar Missi...
Last post by Pope Mome Apocrypha - December 07, 2025, 02:21:05 PMWonderful deduction on your part Abbot Mythos. I'm incredibly impressed