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I concur. US politics is special. Your "the winner takes it all"-voting system truly has a lot of undemocratic consequences. The biggest, I think, is the two-party system and the extremely unhinged pre-vote period/year.

Yes, our type of republic is different, and problematic. We were taught that our founding fathers didn't chose a parliamentary system because they wanted a clear separation of governmental powers, with an executive branch, a legislative branch, and a judicial branch, with all three branches acting as checks and balances on each other. And, although far from perfect, our system did work moderately well in the 20th century, before today's hyper-partisan, no compromise era.

And, although it may look like it, our two-party system is not written into our republic's constitution. There are currently four (4) registered political parties in my state. And, Mrs. Mythos and I are both registered to vote in our general elections as "non affiliated." (All that means in our state is that we can't vote in the primary elections of any of the four (4) registered political parties. For the little that it's worth, our not joining a registered political party is a protest, as our state's primary elections are held so late in the year that all of the party candidates for president and vice-president have already been chosen by voters in the other states that held their primary elections much earlier.)

[Rock God]

There are Songs/musical pieces of any kind which are exceptional. Which is more influential/important/significant/good* Purple Haze or Bach's Toccata und Fuge in d-Moll (BWV 565)?
People have opinions, but who knows? (I don't care. Good music is good music)

*whatever that means

I agree, there is a lot of exceptional music out there. And, I do listen to more than just rock 'n' roll.

For what it's worth, the choices I make for my posts in this thread are subjective. But, I'm not attempting to post something in this thread every day. And, I'm not attempting to post about significant events that have occurred on most days of the year. I simply, occasionally post about stuff I have an interest in, and/or find amusing.

Anyway, rock 'n' roll is the musical genre I most identified with as a boy, and I still enjoy it today. When discussing the "comparative status" of rock 'n' roll artists, I reserve the title of Rock God for only the very best. And, I also admit, my opinions about who are "the very best" are highly subjective. But, somewhat similar to the attitude of our former First Escort Lady Melania Trump, I really don't care all that much if people disagree with my opinions about rock 'n' roll, because the discussions themselves are usually fun.

So, if there's any "stuff" you are particularly interest in, and/or find amusing, and that can be tied to an "On This Day in History" date, you're more than welcome to post your own "stuff" in this thread. 

You may also want to consider posting about the music you enjoy listening to in this thread:    Suu demands to know what you are listening to!

Suu hasn't been active on this forum for some time, but the thread continues to limp on with minimal participation.

Hail Eris!

[Snakes: The new, high-protein superfood]

"Snakes: The new, high-protein superfood"

"Pythons are a low-emission, climate-resilient food source, converting feed to protein better than chickens or cattle, new research has found."

As per this article:

"Farmed pythons may offer a sustainable and efficient new form of livestock to boost food security, according to new research from Macquarie University.

A study in two Southeast Asian commercial python farms led by Honorary Research Fellow Dr Daniel Natusch from the School of Natural Sciences, found pythons convert feed into weight gain remarkably efficiently compared with conventional livestock such as chickens and cattle.

"In terms of food and protein conversion ratios, pythons outperform all mainstream agricultural species studied to date," Dr Natusch says.

"We found pythons grew rapidly to reach 'slaughter weight' within their first year after hatching."

Snake meat is white and very high in protein, Dr Natusch says."

Well ... okay ... but, I do have some questions. First of all, what was the old high-protein superfood? Do python farmers/ranchers brand their livestock? And, how do the PETA people feel about this whole python farming/ranching thing? And, most importantly, is it true that python tastes like chicken? And, how is python served anyway? Will Python McNuggets^® be on the menu? Will a special sauce be concocted just for python? Will wearing python leather boots then be considered "Green Fashion", or even become haute couture? I could go on, but you get the idea.

Here's the link to this article:      Snakes: The New, High-protein Superfood

[I Fought the Law - The Bobby Fuller Four]

I'm listening to this today in honor of ex-TFG aide Peter Navarro finally being sent to prison:

I Fought the Law - The Bobby Fuller Four

I hope to enjoy listening to it again and again, as more high-ranking members of the Republicult™ receive their just rewards.

The Lost Doctor standing on Grassy Knoll on the Point caught my attention. Now you've got me wondering if a Delifonseca Dockside Lama happens to live nearby. (I saw there is a Crowne Plaza hotel not too far away. But that just doesn't have the same ring to it.)

I was delighted to discover there's a party/play place called "Yellow Sub" right down the street     

Yes, I saw that! Was that place the inspiration for your yellow submarine, or was it just a coincidence?

I hereby revoke his status within Discordia.

Given the vast authorities the members of our faithlessness possess, I don't doubt for a heartbeat that you can do that.

That being said, I have to ask, what exactly was Colbert's former status within Discordia anyway? (I'm asking because I've been thinking about giving myself a promotion within our Holy Order, and I feel I should know that kind of stuff before I just go ahead and do it.)

It is the season of Discord in the Year of Our Lady of Discord 3190, and once again time to celebrate the Patron Saint of the season, Apostle Dr. Van Van Mojo.

As it is written in our Wholly Holy Principia Discordia, Apostle Dr. Van Van Mojo was:

"A Head Doctor of Deep Africa and Maker of Fine Dolls D.H.V., Doctor of Hoodoo and Vexes, from The Greater Metropolitan Yorba Linda Jesus Will Save Your Bod Home Study Bible School; and F.I.H.G.W.P., Fellow of the Intergalactic Haitian Guerrillas for World Peace."

And, right now it appears the I.H.G.W.P. could really use his help ... or not.

Apostle Dr. Van Van Mojo is also credited with getting rid of YHVH-1, and passing on The Turkey Curse, a powerful Erisian Magical Ritual (EMR), to all Erisians.

The Discordian Wiki suggests celebrating this Holyday Holiday of Discord by gathering together with friends in a public place, drinking mojitos, and arguing about whether the real Patron Saint of the season is Apostle Dr. Van Van Mojo, or Patamunzo Lingananda, the Tantric Consort of Mother Chaos. Now, this does makes sense, because their status in our Holy Saintly Hierarchy (HSH) is a genuine source of discord, as it is conflictedly chronicled in the sacrosanct The Honest Book of Truth. And, in any case, who wouldn't be willing to publicly argue about pretty much anything while mojitos are flowing freely?

Hail Eris!

[March 17, 1967 - "Purple Haze" Was Released by the Jimi Hendrix Experience]

March 17, 1967 - "Purple Haze" Was Released by the Jimi Hendrix Experience

We were blown away when we first heard this song, way back in the day. We all thought it was about a psychedelic drug trip. But, Jimi Hendrix himself is claimed to have said that the idea for the song came to him in a dream.

In any case, I believe the release of "Purple Haze" marked the ascension of Jimi Hendrix to Rock Godhood.

[The Ultimate Bro Country Song]

I accidentally found the ultimate bro country song.

Oh, and the music video has the lyrics, so you can sing along! Enjoy!

Here's the music video:   The Ultimate Bro Country Song

The Lost Doctor standing on Grassy Knoll on the Point caught my attention. Now you've got me wondering if a Delifonseca Dockside Lama happens to live nearby. (I saw there is a Crowne Plaza hotel not too far away. But that just doesn't have the same ring to it.)

To #46

After watching the senator's rebuttal to the SOTU, it occurred to me that the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation, the people who hand out those infamous "Razzies," should be encouraged to branch out from only critiquing movies, and create two (2) new categories. I suggest calling them Worst Actor, and Worst Actress in an Official Political Performance Art Piece. It's still early, of course, but I believe it will be difficult to underperform Senator Britt for a possible 45th Golden Raspberry Award.

At first I thought these awards would be an easy win for the USA. But after thinking about who would be second I realized, there are a lot of politicians who only and badly perform an act. The UK has some, Australia, .... From a comedy podcast with Indian guests I know India will be a contender in this. Germany and Austria have their Pappenheimer (Rascals (euphemism, mostly Nazis)), but they can't speak English so you won't hear from them.

That's why people who engage in politics are either fanatics of some ideology or frustrated.

I admit, I don't pay as much attention to politics and politicians outside the USA as I do inside. But, I have no reason to doubt that the rest of the world has its share of "Official Political Performance Artists."

However, I think there is yet another category of people who choose to enter the political arena. And, I believe our former president is a prime example. I don't believe TFG chose to enter politics late in life for any other reason(s) than power and greed. Other than being fanatically opposed to paying taxes and obeying laws, and frustration because our form of government expects him to do both, the only other motivation I see in him is his massive ego.

'Tis the beginning of the season of Discord in the Year of Our Lady of Discord 3190.

'Tis once again the season when we of our faithlessness are to be reminded, "And therein emerged the Active Force of Discord, the Subtle Manifestation of the Nonexistent Chao, to guide Everything along the Path back to Oblivion - that it might not become lost among Precepts of Order in the Region of Thud." And, thus this doctrinal Discordian dogma is duly documented for eternal remembrance in our Wholly Holy Principia Discordia.

Hail Eris!

"If at first you don't succeed, lower your expectations."

- Jonathan Tropper

[Ever hear of "Fundie Baby Voice"? If you haven't, you missed what was going on. It gets worse.]

I learned a new meme! And, it explains what was going on with Alabama Senator Katie Britt during her SOTU rebuttal last week.

"Ever hear of "Fundie Baby Voice"? If you haven't, you missed what was going on. It gets worse."

As per this article:

"While Senator Katie Britt has gotten a lot of flak for her performance (and it was a performance), something else was going on. People have commented on her presentation — they way she emoted, the way she sounded, 'the woman in the kitchen talking about her kids' context.

Tom Sullivan at Digby's Place picked up on some videos that make her performance even creepier when you understand where she is coming from, and what she is messaging. Sullivan found several videos that contrast the way she speaks normally with the way she spoke that night. This video from Jess Piper explains exactly what kind of dog whistle Britt was blowing — the Fundie Baby Voice:

There's a name for it...fundie baby voice. https://t.co/qsmswSAavn

— Jess Piper (@piper4missouri) March 8, 2024
 
Piper plays several video clips from other women beside Britt to show what it sounds like, and then explains what it means to people who recognize it.

"...I was born and raised an evangelical, a fundamentalist. That is called the fundie baby voice. It means you're submissive. It means you're a good woman. It means you're kind and you support your husband. The better you are at the baby voice, the better woman you are.""

This is a long, strange article. But, it did get me thinking about this special religious voice thingy. For instance, if evangelical fundamentalists speak in a special voice on certain occasions, shouldn't Discordian Fundamentalists also consider speaking in a special voice(s) when proselytizing, and possibly on other special occasions?

Here's this article's link:   Fundie Baby Voice