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Apple Talk / Re: On This Day in History
Last post by Abbot Mythos - Today at 01:17:05 AMQuote from: Pergamos on January 16, 2026, 02:32:09 PMI usually hear "crossing the rubicon" as doing a big thing, that can't be taken back. I've never heard it as specifically heroic, although sometimes it is, in context. I also don't hear it in specific context as ending a republic, or anything else about the results of the action, that's specific. it's always just a big, irrevocable, act that commits someone to a conflict in a way they can't take back.I agree with your assessment of how the phrase "crossing the Rubicon" is used by us, and what it is perceived to mean to us.
Invading Greenland would be Trump crossing the rubicon, destroying NATO and whatnot.
And, while I make no claim to be an expert in Roman history, it is an interest of mine. And, it is my understanding that the ruling class of the Late Roman Republic would have judged a general officer who had "crossed the Rubicon" at the head of his army, as Caesar famously did, to have committed an act of treason. So, without me being too long-winded about it, I believe the phrase "crossing the Rubicon" had an altogether more sinister meaning to an ancient Roman than it does to us.
For what it's worth, I only started taking an interest in Roman history, during my hitch in the Navy, after I first saw for myself some of what the Romans had built in Greece, and then a small fraction of what they had built in Italy. Before that, I thought anything "Roman" was only important to Roman Catholics and Italian Americans.
#2
Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...
Last post by Faust - Yesterday at 11:03:49 PMThe reason I've always assumed he was guilty is because trump has never once used it as a negative, not now with the photos not during the cooked hillary phase, when he would latch onto basic, barely substantiated or full rumours for everyone else. it makes me think they Shared the dirt.
If hes willing to stick his dick into the girl at the office while holding the most scrutinised job in the world, he would be willing to "party" on the island.
If hes willing to stick his dick into the girl at the office while holding the most scrutinised job in the world, he would be willing to "party" on the island.
#3
Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - Yesterday at 01:39:48 PMQuote from: Faust on Yesterday at 10:07:44 AMThat all sounds like you are assuming Bill wasn't availing of the services on pedo islandI'm assuming that if the Turd Reich possessed any evidence that Slick Willie was a pedophile, they would have already gleefully released it to the public. But, the Turd Reich did not do that. Instead, they issued subpoenas to both Bill AND Hilary Clinton to testify before their congressional committee behind closed doors.
So yes, I am "assuming Bill wasn't availing of the services on pedo island". And, given the Turd Reich's many desperate attempts to divert attention away from Trump's many well-documented visits to "pedo island," I do not believe I am making an unreasonable assumption.
#4
Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...
Last post by Faust - Yesterday at 10:07:44 AMThat all sounds like you are assuming Bill wasn't availing of the services on pedo island
#5
Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - Yesterday at 02:44:49 AMQuote from: Pergamos on January 16, 2026, 02:39:39 PMHere are my thoughts:Quote from: Abbot Mythos on January 13, 2026, 06:36:32 PMBill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify on Jeffrey Epstein
"House Oversight Chair James Comer said the committee would launch contempt of Congress proceedings against the former president, who skipped his deposition on Tuesday."
This is an absolutely brilliant political move by the Clintons!
There's a lot of MAGAtry out there right now in positions of power who don't know whether to shit of go blind over this move! So, check your popcorn supply! This is going to be good!
Could you explain why you see this as such a good move?
First of all, this move by the Clintons keeps the Trump-Epstein Files on the MSM and Partisan MAGAt Media's (PMM) front page. And, I think that's important, because the Turd Reich's is currently, intentionally 'flooding the zone' with all kinds of nonsense to distract the public's attention away from the Trump-Epstein Files, since even some of the MAGAtry are appalled by pedophilia. I also believe that what the Turd Reich intentionally started as a distraction now counts as an example of "the Streisand effect."
Second, this move allows the Clintons to control the narrative, not the Turd Reich. MAGAt leadership will no longer be able to hide their attacks behind closed doors, feed the media their version of the Clinton's testimony, and put the Clintons in the position of having to find media outlets willing to allow them to defend themselves in the court of public opinion. Now, the partisan political attacks, and the Clinton's defense against those attacks are all out there in the open for the whole world to see. So, the Clintons are now holding a megaphone.
Third, does the Turd Reich really want to ignite the firestorm that will result from the unprecedented arrest and incarceration of a popular, former, two-term U.S. President, and his former First Lady, who is also a former U.S. Senator, and a former U.S. Secretary of State in her own right? And sure, a lot of the MAGAtry will work themselves into a frenzy chanting "Lock them up! Lock them up!," similar to what they did years ago over Hilary Clinton's emails, if and when the POSOTUS starts the chant, and leads the chorus. But, seriously?! There's no way I see that as being a smart, beneficial move for the Turd Reich. The POSOTUS is no longer popular enough, or powerful enough, to extinguish such a firestorm.
Fourth, I don't believe the majority of 'Merican oligarchs, who fund the GOP (Greedy Oligarchy Party) for their own benefit, see arresting and incarcerating the Clintons as being a smart, beneficial move either. After all, this is already going to be a difficult, expensive election year for them, because they so desperately want to hold onto the ill gotten gains they've already acquired under the POSOTUS. I suspect the oligarchs are already on the phone everyday, telling every MAGAt leader they have on speed dial to make this problem go away A.S.A.P.
Fifth, I don't think it will happen, but I wouldn't be terribly surprised to see the Clinton's begin taunting the Turd Reich over their hesitation to arrest and incarcerate them. I now see the Clinton's as holding all of the cards in this game.
Last, I have great respect for Jon Stewart, but I totally disagree with him on this issue.
#6
Apple Talk / Re: Open Bar: Curbside Pickup ...
Last post by QuestionsTheSoil - January 16, 2026, 11:15:53 PMGetting back to working on a book of poems. I hope to get it published. I just got hit with major medical expenses, so any extra income helps. Plus, I want to be paid to do something I love.
#7
Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...
Last post by Pergamos - January 16, 2026, 02:39:39 PMQuote from: Abbot Mythos on January 13, 2026, 06:36:32 PMBill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify on Jeffrey Epstein
"House Oversight Chair James Comer said the committee would launch contempt of Congress proceedings against the former president, who skipped his deposition on Tuesday."
This is an absolutely brilliant political move by the Clintons!
There's a lot of MAGAtry out there right now in positions of power who don't know whether to shit of go blind over this move! So, check your popcorn supply! This is going to be good!
Could you explain why you see this as such a good move?
#8
Apple Talk / Re: On This Day in History
Last post by Pergamos - January 16, 2026, 02:32:09 PMI usually hear "crossing the rubicon" as doing a big thing, that can't be taken back. I've never heard it as specifically heroic, although sometimes it is, in context. I also don't hear it in specific context as ending a republic, or anything else about the results of the action, that's specific. it's always just a big, irrevocable, act that commits someone to a conflict in a way they can't take back.
Invading Greenland would be Trump crossing the rubicon, destroying NATO and whatnot.
Invading Greenland would be Trump crossing the rubicon, destroying NATO and whatnot.
#9
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Abbot Mythos - January 16, 2026, 09:39:17 AMI'm pretty sure there are some oligarchs, whose vast fortunes are heavily invested in the U.S. Military Industrial Complex, who are unhappy with Republicult™ leadership over this:
EU shuts out US weapons in $95 billion Ukraine loan amid deepening transatlantic split
"New EU loan conditions would steer billions away from U.S. defense contractors, sparking debate over whether European industry can meet Ukraine's military needs."
As per this article:
"BRUSSELS (CN) — U.S. defense contractors will be pushed to the back of the line under Europe's 90-billion-euro ($95 billion) Ukraine loan, with new rules unveiled Wednesday requiring Kyiv to buy European and Ukrainian weapons first as support under President Donald Trump dwindles.
The European Commission — the EU's executive arm — on Wednesday presented the legislative blueprint for the loan package EU leaders agreed to last month to keep Ukraine's government running through 2027. The fine print shows that 60 billion euros set aside for weapons must go to European and Ukrainian suppliers first.
American companies can only compete if the equipment isn't available closer to home or can't be delivered fast enough."
For the powerful U.S. Military Industrial Complex, I see this as being not so much about a loss in short-term sales, as it is about the potential long-term loss of market share. So, I'm wondering, What are a bunch of greedy death merchants to do in a situation like this?
EU shuts out US weapons in $95 billion Ukraine loan amid deepening transatlantic split
"New EU loan conditions would steer billions away from U.S. defense contractors, sparking debate over whether European industry can meet Ukraine's military needs."
As per this article:
"BRUSSELS (CN) — U.S. defense contractors will be pushed to the back of the line under Europe's 90-billion-euro ($95 billion) Ukraine loan, with new rules unveiled Wednesday requiring Kyiv to buy European and Ukrainian weapons first as support under President Donald Trump dwindles.
The European Commission — the EU's executive arm — on Wednesday presented the legislative blueprint for the loan package EU leaders agreed to last month to keep Ukraine's government running through 2027. The fine print shows that 60 billion euros set aside for weapons must go to European and Ukrainian suppliers first.
American companies can only compete if the equipment isn't available closer to home or can't be delivered fast enough."
For the powerful U.S. Military Industrial Complex, I see this as being not so much about a loss in short-term sales, as it is about the potential long-term loss of market share. So, I'm wondering, What are a bunch of greedy death merchants to do in a situation like this?
#10
Aneristic Illusions / Re: Money Can't Buy Class - Ex...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - January 15, 2026, 12:32:10 AMTrump flips off Michigan auto worker who criticized handling of Epstein case
As per this article:
"DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Donald Trump raised his middle finger and appeared to direct profanity toward a Michigan auto plant worker who criticized the U.S. president's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy during a visit on Tuesday, video circulating online showed."
And, as per further along in this article:
"After the incident, the worker who shouted at the president was suspended, the United Auto Workers union told Reuters. The union and Ford did not identify the worker, and attempts to contact the man named in media reports were unsuccessful.
The UAW, which represents workers at the plant, issued a statement on Wednesday defending its members' right to free speech and vowed to "ensure that our member receives the full protection of all negotiated contract language safeguarding his job."
"Workers should never be subjected to vulgar language or behavior by anyone - including the President of the United States," the union said.
Two online fundraising campaigns for the worker on GoFundMe com received nearly $600,000 in donations by Wednesday afternoon."
Now, this is not the first time a high ranking member of a GOP (Greedy Oligarchy Party) administration has responded in this manner after receiving constructive criticism from a private citizen. And, back in the day, we did not yet use the term 'oligarchs' to describe 'Merica's ultra-wealthy. But, if Vice President Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller was not the wealthiest politician of his era, I don't know who was. After all, he was never elected to that high office, he just bought it when it became available on the market. Anyway, here's 'Rocky' in action:
Last, I think the moral of this story is; "Not only is resistance not always futile, it can also be highly profitable."
As per this article:
"DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Donald Trump raised his middle finger and appeared to direct profanity toward a Michigan auto plant worker who criticized the U.S. president's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy during a visit on Tuesday, video circulating online showed."
And, as per further along in this article:
"After the incident, the worker who shouted at the president was suspended, the United Auto Workers union told Reuters. The union and Ford did not identify the worker, and attempts to contact the man named in media reports were unsuccessful.
The UAW, which represents workers at the plant, issued a statement on Wednesday defending its members' right to free speech and vowed to "ensure that our member receives the full protection of all negotiated contract language safeguarding his job."
"Workers should never be subjected to vulgar language or behavior by anyone - including the President of the United States," the union said.
Two online fundraising campaigns for the worker on GoFundMe com received nearly $600,000 in donations by Wednesday afternoon."
Now, this is not the first time a high ranking member of a GOP (Greedy Oligarchy Party) administration has responded in this manner after receiving constructive criticism from a private citizen. And, back in the day, we did not yet use the term 'oligarchs' to describe 'Merica's ultra-wealthy. But, if Vice President Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller was not the wealthiest politician of his era, I don't know who was. After all, he was never elected to that high office, he just bought it when it became available on the market. Anyway, here's 'Rocky' in action:
Last, I think the moral of this story is; "Not only is resistance not always futile, it can also be highly profitable."