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#31
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 24, 2025, 09:40:11 PMMy usually reliable snark fails me in response to this:
Pentagon says it might recall Sen. Mark Kelly to military service for court martial over 'illegal orders' video
As per this article:
"The Pentagon said Monday that it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired US Navy captain, in light of "serious allegations of misconduct" the department has received against him, and could even recall him to active duty to face a court martial or administrative punishment."
And, of course, as per further along in this same article:
"In a statement subsequently posted to X, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (emphasis mine) made clear that the investigation stemmed from Kelly's comments in the video."
Now, I assume legal precedents exist that permit a retired U.S. serviceperson to be recalled to active duty, by their branch of the military, "to face a court martial or administrative punishment." But, I'm unaware of any actual cases of this happening to anyone, let alone a serving U.S. Senator.
Pentagon says it might recall Sen. Mark Kelly to military service for court martial over 'illegal orders' video
As per this article:
"The Pentagon said Monday that it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired US Navy captain, in light of "serious allegations of misconduct" the department has received against him, and could even recall him to active duty to face a court martial or administrative punishment."
And, of course, as per further along in this same article:
"In a statement subsequently posted to X, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (emphasis mine) made clear that the investigation stemmed from Kelly's comments in the video."
Now, I assume legal precedents exist that permit a retired U.S. serviceperson to be recalled to active duty, by their branch of the military, "to face a court martial or administrative punishment." But, I'm unaware of any actual cases of this happening to anyone, let alone a serving U.S. Senator.
#32
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 24, 2025, 11:25:26 AMIf there's ever an award given for "Most Spineless Partisan Hack in the U.S. Senate," this clown, who was supposed to be a Doctor of Medicine, will be in the running:
Bill Cassidy Is Still In Denial About RFK, Jr.
"Vaccines are safe. That's the most important message," Cassidy said on CNN Sunday—even though Kennedy's CDC now officially claims otherwise
As per this article:
"Back in February, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) went to great lengths to justify his decisive vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary.
Cassidy, a physician and chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, demanded, among other things, that if confirmed, Kennedy would ensure the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website did not edit a webpage stating that vaccines do not cause autism.
Of course, under Kennedy's leadership, the CDC did just that this week, ..."
They sure know how to pack 'em in their clown car in the state of Louisiana.
Bill Cassidy Is Still In Denial About RFK, Jr.
"Vaccines are safe. That's the most important message," Cassidy said on CNN Sunday—even though Kennedy's CDC now officially claims otherwise
As per this article:
"Back in February, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) went to great lengths to justify his decisive vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary.
Cassidy, a physician and chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, demanded, among other things, that if confirmed, Kennedy would ensure the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website did not edit a webpage stating that vaccines do not cause autism.
Of course, under Kennedy's leadership, the CDC did just that this week, ..."
They sure know how to pack 'em in their clown car in the state of Louisiana.
#33
Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...
Last post by Faust - November 24, 2025, 07:44:16 AMIt went well because Mamdani said all the right things to appeal to trump:
"You and I have both been unfairly treated by the media"
"You have done an lot of good work for New York and brought a lot of business to it"
Trump doesn't care about political ideology at all (other than auctioning to the highest bidder), so he tends to get on well with people who are charming, appeal to his ego, and focus on saying things in a non adversarial way.
"You and I have both been unfairly treated by the media"
"You have done an lot of good work for New York and brought a lot of business to it"
Trump doesn't care about political ideology at all (other than auctioning to the highest bidder), so he tends to get on well with people who are charming, appeal to his ego, and focus on saying things in a non adversarial way.
#34
Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 23, 2025, 11:10:12 PMI don't understand New York City politics. But, I'm beginning to like this guy:
Mamdani stands by 'fascist' claim despite 'productive' Trump meeting
As per this article:
"In an interview on NBC News's "Meet the Press," moderator Kristen Welker noted that, during his press conference with Trump on Friday, a reporter asked Mamdani whether he still believes the president is a "fascist," a label the mayor-elect has used to describe Trump in the past.
"You were about to answer. Then, President Trump sort of jumped in, and he said, quote, 'That's okay. You can just say yes. It's easier than explaining it,'" Welker said in the interview.
She continued: "So, Mr. Mayor-Elect, just to be very clear, do you think that President Trump is a fascist?"
Mamdani defended his response on Friday and doubled down on his position.
"And after President Trump said that, I said, 'Yes,'" Mamdani said, adding, "That's something that I've said in the past. I say it today.""
Mamdani stands by 'fascist' claim despite 'productive' Trump meeting
As per this article:
"In an interview on NBC News's "Meet the Press," moderator Kristen Welker noted that, during his press conference with Trump on Friday, a reporter asked Mamdani whether he still believes the president is a "fascist," a label the mayor-elect has used to describe Trump in the past.
"You were about to answer. Then, President Trump sort of jumped in, and he said, quote, 'That's okay. You can just say yes. It's easier than explaining it,'" Welker said in the interview.
She continued: "So, Mr. Mayor-Elect, just to be very clear, do you think that President Trump is a fascist?"
Mamdani defended his response on Friday and doubled down on his position.
"And after President Trump said that, I said, 'Yes,'" Mamdani said, adding, "That's something that I've said in the past. I say it today.""
#35
Apple Talk / Re: On This Day in History
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 22, 2025, 12:21:21 AMNovember 22, 1963 - U.S. President John F. Kennedy Was Assassinated
This event had far reaching consequences well beyond the unexpected death of a sitting U.S. President.
JFK had only defeated Richard M. Nixon for the presidency in 1960 by a slim margin, and was unpopular at the time of his assassination. So, had his unpopularity continued, it would have been unlikely that JFK could have won reelection in 1964. But, upon being assassinated, JFK became a young, handsome, American Martyr, LBJ became his old standard bearer, and the former VP rode into office on a political platform based almost entirely upon young, handsome, American Martyrdom.
Now, at the time of JFK's assassination, the U.S. had less than 16,000 troops in Vietnam, and was actually in the process of reducing that number. LBJ, however, had other ideas, and the rest is history.
And, of course, as Discordians and heathen readers of The Illuminatus! Trilogy are well aware, the many conspiracy theories that sprang up after JFK's assassination are still alive and well to this day.
This event had far reaching consequences well beyond the unexpected death of a sitting U.S. President.
JFK had only defeated Richard M. Nixon for the presidency in 1960 by a slim margin, and was unpopular at the time of his assassination. So, had his unpopularity continued, it would have been unlikely that JFK could have won reelection in 1964. But, upon being assassinated, JFK became a young, handsome, American Martyr, LBJ became his old standard bearer, and the former VP rode into office on a political platform based almost entirely upon young, handsome, American Martyrdom.
Now, at the time of JFK's assassination, the U.S. had less than 16,000 troops in Vietnam, and was actually in the process of reducing that number. LBJ, however, had other ideas, and the rest is history.
And, of course, as Discordians and heathen readers of The Illuminatus! Trilogy are well aware, the many conspiracy theories that sprang up after JFK's assassination are still alive and well to this day.
#36
Aneristic Illusions / Re: There Can Be Only One!
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 21, 2025, 02:06:23 AMYes! There can be only one!
Elon Musk's Grok Goes Haywire, Boasts About Billionaire's Pee-Drinking Skills and 'Blowjob Prowess'
Now, perhaps Grok has yet to be trained to determine how much information is "too much information." On the other hand, it is Elmo the Oligarch's very own toy.
Elon Musk's Grok Goes Haywire, Boasts About Billionaire's Pee-Drinking Skills and 'Blowjob Prowess'
Now, perhaps Grok has yet to be trained to determine how much information is "too much information." On the other hand, it is Elmo the Oligarch's very own toy.
#37
Apple Talk / Re: On This Day in History
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 20, 2025, 10:03:45 PMNovember 20, 1820 - The American Whaling Ship Essex Was Attacked and Sunk By a Sperm Whale
Herman Melville, himself a former whaling ship crewman, made a fictionalized version of this sinking central to Moby-Dick, his most famous work.
Herman Melville, himself a former whaling ship crewman, made a fictionalized version of this sinking central to Moby-Dick, his most famous work.
#38
Apple Talk / Re: Tales from the Cutting Edg...
Last post by Doktor Howl - November 20, 2025, 02:39:38 AMQuote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on November 11, 2025, 07:06:14 PMjust when i swore id never do mental health work again, you make it look SO MUCH FUN
Technically, I just keep the place running. I don't mix with the clinicians, as they are all nuts.
#39
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 19, 2025, 04:42:11 PMNancy Mace admits she has no friends: 'I don't get invited to parties'
And, pity parties don't count.
And, pity parties don't count.
#40
Apple Talk / Re: On This Day in History
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 18, 2025, 08:09:15 PMNovember 18, 1973 - Richard M. Nixon Claimed He Was Not a Crook
During a question-and-answer session at Disney World (Possibly in Fantasyland), Tricky Dick stated, "People have got to know whether or not their President is a crook. Well, I'm not a crook. I've earned everything I've got."
And so, having the current lying Republican POSOTUS in office adds weight to the claim that "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
During a question-and-answer session at Disney World (Possibly in Fantasyland), Tricky Dick stated, "People have got to know whether or not their President is a crook. Well, I'm not a crook. I've earned everything I've got."
And so, having the current lying Republican POSOTUS in office adds weight to the claim that "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."