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#1
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Abbot Mythos - Yesterday at 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?
#2
Principia Discussion / Re: Is Our POEE Calendar Missi...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - Yesterday at 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.
#3
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.
#4
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.
#5
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!
#6
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
#7
High Weirdness / It's the Secret POSOTUS Alzhei...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - December 06, 2025, 10:28:56 PMI found this conspiracy theory this afternoon, and one of the best things about it is, if it's true, we'll know within 3-5 months! Now, of course, many conspiracy theories make specific claims about when some sensational event will occur. But, if this one is completely wrong, it's going to be a tough one to repeatedly resurrect. And, it goes without saying, there are other things to like about it too.
BREAKING: Did a Medical Pro Crack the Health Crisis Secret/Alzheimer's Code?
A Deep Dive into the One Story MAGA Cannot Escape
As per this article:
"Trump's deteriorating physical and cognitive condition stopped being a punchline somewhere around the moment he fell asleep in a Cabinet meeting (23 times this week alone), got angry when asked about his MRI, and sent his entire comms team out to claim he had a "preventative MRI" — a procedure that, like his inauguration crowd size, exists only in his imagination.
But now?
It's not just neurologists and psychiatrists whispering behind closed doors.
A certified medical professional with 14 years of experience treating dementia patients may have just cracked the whole f***ing code — complete with a specific drug, specific side effects, and specific behavioral symptoms that perfectly match what we're all watching happen to Donald J. Trump in real time."
Now, this is a good one! I don't believe anyone who disrespects the POSOTUS a fraction as much as I do will regret reading this.
BREAKING: Did a Medical Pro Crack the Health Crisis Secret/Alzheimer's Code?
A Deep Dive into the One Story MAGA Cannot Escape
As per this article:
"Trump's deteriorating physical and cognitive condition stopped being a punchline somewhere around the moment he fell asleep in a Cabinet meeting (23 times this week alone), got angry when asked about his MRI, and sent his entire comms team out to claim he had a "preventative MRI" — a procedure that, like his inauguration crowd size, exists only in his imagination.
But now?
It's not just neurologists and psychiatrists whispering behind closed doors.
A certified medical professional with 14 years of experience treating dementia patients may have just cracked the whole f***ing code — complete with a specific drug, specific side effects, and specific behavioral symptoms that perfectly match what we're all watching happen to Donald J. Trump in real time."
Now, this is a good one! I don't believe anyone who disrespects the POSOTUS a fraction as much as I do will regret reading this.
#8
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Abbot Mythos - December 05, 2025, 10:50:17 AMThe Turd Reich's septic tank is clogged.
There are so many derogatory analogizes one can use to describe the current administration, it's difficult to chose among them. But, for this screed, I'm sticking with this favorite, as I just realized using the terms "Turd Reich" and "septic tank" in the same sentence is almost redundant. Anyway, there's clearly a blockage in there somewhere. And, apparently, there's no one willing to, or capable of, dealing with the problem.
Now, in his first term, the POSOTUS fired high level, high profile, people right and left. To clarify, I'm I'm talking about his White House chiefs of staff, and his cabinet members, not the many lower level women, and minorities he's targeted this time.
So, I've wondered, what's different about the POSOTUS's second term? He's still just as greedy, and still just as narcissistic. And, I still pity anyone who inadvertently gets between him and a dollar bill, or a camera. But, he hasn't fired any of his many totally incompetent cabinet members, no matter how ugly their scandals. So, again, what's different this time around?
Well, I believe the POSOTUS is now afflicted with dementia, and worsening mental illness, as well as the normal, adverse effects of old age. But, even if I'm wrong about the causes, something is definitely different this time around.
And, I've also been wondering, who's in charge during the POSOTUS's second term? I realize that may appear to be a strange thing to wonder about. But, for a long time I've suspected there was a Machiavellian figure in the administration, someone who was the true "power behind the throne." At first, I though it was the Unelected Shadow Co-president Elmo the Oligarch (USCEO). But, he didn't last anywhere near as long as I thought he would. Then, I suspected it was Pee Wee Goebbels the Jewish Nazi, as I reasoned that intentionally keeping a relatively low profile was excellent cover for allowing him to carry out his nefarious plans. In addition, the multiple scandals of this administration's many incompetent cabinet members gave Pee Wee even more cover.
But now, I'm beginning to suspect no one is really in charge. Otherwise, many of this administration's scandals would have been easily dealt with by simply flushing some of the biggest turds out of the septic tank. And, of course, I'm well aware the POSOTUS is sort of in charge, but barely "phoning it in."
So, again, the Turd Reich's septic tank is clogged. And, apparently, there's no one willing to, or capable of, dealing with the problem.
There are so many derogatory analogizes one can use to describe the current administration, it's difficult to chose among them. But, for this screed, I'm sticking with this favorite, as I just realized using the terms "Turd Reich" and "septic tank" in the same sentence is almost redundant. Anyway, there's clearly a blockage in there somewhere. And, apparently, there's no one willing to, or capable of, dealing with the problem.
Now, in his first term, the POSOTUS fired high level, high profile, people right and left. To clarify, I'm I'm talking about his White House chiefs of staff, and his cabinet members, not the many lower level women, and minorities he's targeted this time.
So, I've wondered, what's different about the POSOTUS's second term? He's still just as greedy, and still just as narcissistic. And, I still pity anyone who inadvertently gets between him and a dollar bill, or a camera. But, he hasn't fired any of his many totally incompetent cabinet members, no matter how ugly their scandals. So, again, what's different this time around?
Well, I believe the POSOTUS is now afflicted with dementia, and worsening mental illness, as well as the normal, adverse effects of old age. But, even if I'm wrong about the causes, something is definitely different this time around.
And, I've also been wondering, who's in charge during the POSOTUS's second term? I realize that may appear to be a strange thing to wonder about. But, for a long time I've suspected there was a Machiavellian figure in the administration, someone who was the true "power behind the throne." At first, I though it was the Unelected Shadow Co-president Elmo the Oligarch (USCEO). But, he didn't last anywhere near as long as I thought he would. Then, I suspected it was Pee Wee Goebbels the Jewish Nazi, as I reasoned that intentionally keeping a relatively low profile was excellent cover for allowing him to carry out his nefarious plans. In addition, the multiple scandals of this administration's many incompetent cabinet members gave Pee Wee even more cover.
But now, I'm beginning to suspect no one is really in charge. Otherwise, many of this administration's scandals would have been easily dealt with by simply flushing some of the biggest turds out of the septic tank. And, of course, I'm well aware the POSOTUS is sort of in charge, but barely "phoning it in."
So, again, the Turd Reich's septic tank is clogged. And, apparently, there's no one willing to, or capable of, dealing with the problem.
#9
Aneristic Illusions / Re: No, It's Not an Article On...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - December 04, 2025, 08:04:36 AM'Made-up quote' in Canadian satire site The Beaverton fools Time Magazine
Writer surprised fake story about U.S. ambassador to Canada tripped up publication
I did not know The Onion has a Canadian competitor. And, no one will ever accuse me of being an English Major. But, the number of typos, spelling errors, and grammatical errors I spot in my daily reading has been high for a long time. And now, stuff like this is happening at publications that are, supposedly, staffed by professional journalists. I've seen this type of factual carelessness on small political sites, but ...
As per this article:
""We don't try to trick people," said MacIntyre, who's also an editor. "I promise I wrote that line thinking this is the silliest joke I can write and people will obviously think it's a joke."
The Beaverton is a parody publication and doesn't claim otherwise.
"We're not trying to make fake news or hoodwink people, and it's always baffling when anyone thinks we're real, let alone a guy that was an important journalist," MacIntyre added."
I can't help but wonder if the author of the Time Magazine article utilized AI to do his/her research and/or writing. I've found that AI search engines are often a major time saver, but are not remotely close to being 100% accurate.
Writer surprised fake story about U.S. ambassador to Canada tripped up publication
I did not know The Onion has a Canadian competitor. And, no one will ever accuse me of being an English Major. But, the number of typos, spelling errors, and grammatical errors I spot in my daily reading has been high for a long time. And now, stuff like this is happening at publications that are, supposedly, staffed by professional journalists. I've seen this type of factual carelessness on small political sites, but ...
As per this article:
""We don't try to trick people," said MacIntyre, who's also an editor. "I promise I wrote that line thinking this is the silliest joke I can write and people will obviously think it's a joke."
The Beaverton is a parody publication and doesn't claim otherwise.
"We're not trying to make fake news or hoodwink people, and it's always baffling when anyone thinks we're real, let alone a guy that was an important journalist," MacIntyre added."
I can't help but wonder if the author of the Time Magazine article utilized AI to do his/her research and/or writing. I've found that AI search engines are often a major time saver, but are not remotely close to being 100% accurate.
#10
Or Kill Me / Re: e pluribus ludd
Last post by Abbot Mythos - December 03, 2025, 02:39:53 PMYours is a timely work.