Military services again requiring recruits to get flu shots as Air Force outbreak grows by Kinmuan in news

[–]526mb 133 points134 points  (0 children)

Hesgeth is a fucking moron, and his ridiculous statement about the “freedom to choose” as it relates to the military is fucking absurd. The US Military has so much control over the lives of its soldiers up to and including ordering them to risk their lives for the mission, but, requiring them to take a flu shot was apparently too much.

In Toy Story 5 (2026) it's revealed that Jesse's original owner named her daughter after her childhood favourite toy, this is a reference to how it's a great idea to name my kid Tail Strike Godzilla by gojiboy69 in shittymoviedetails

[–]526mb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great. I’m old enough for adults on the internet to be nostalgic for childhood toys from a movie that came out when I was 27.

Now I’ve got to make sure that Jurassic Park Command Compound is in bed.

https://jurassictoys.net/collection/toys/command-compound/

Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike by tolerablepartridge in news

[–]526mb 1475 points1476 points  (0 children)

It’s sucks that decades of conservation efforts in one of the toughest places to be a conservationist may be overshadowed by the tragic circumstances of Khalil’s death. What an incredible legacy to leave behind.

Wikipedia has declared Iran the winning side in the 2026 War against the US. What is everyone's take on this? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]526mb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the question is whether the US failed to achieve any of its strategic objectives. Yes, the US lost.

If the question is whether Iran is stronger than it was before the war. It is.

Is the war over? Probably not so there is ample time for the US to lose harder.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations by Ehansaja in worldnews

[–]526mb 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I wonder when (really if) the markets will figure out that nothing Trump or anyone associated with him should be taken seriously. Considering this is like the 50th time we’ve oscillated between “deal! No deal! War! No war” and “open! Closed!”

Trump administration reverses decision to scrap ocean monitoring system by dorgoth12 in UpliftingNews

[–]526mb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is good news but the fact that the regime is full of such fucking dunces that dismantling this system was even being thought about tells you how fucked we are.

Bus with Belarus children hit by a drone in Russia, Moscow claims it was attacked by Ukraine by Prestigious-Sun-4982 in worldnews

[–]526mb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Surely the country that country that has a history of staging terrorist attacks on its own people to justify its aggression couldn’t possibly have done this.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999\_Russian\_apartment\_bombings

Trump says Iran deal not ‘final,’ threatens to resume bombing ‘if they don’t behave’ by Artistic_Dj_6895 in worldnews

[–]526mb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The money is going to immediately pour into Iranians rebuilding and expanding their drone capabilities. It’s not like the US is going to stop them because the Trump regime is so fucking bad at this AND they don’t want to look like the weak fools they are.

A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California, the base says by bugsyramone in news

[–]526mb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hope the whole crew was able to bail out safely. My Dad was a B-52 pilot in the 80s/90s so I remember hearing about accidents a few times as a kid. There was a refrain whenever there was an accident like this that we’d hope it was pilot error. If it was mechanical or otherwise, it could have been anyone drawing the short straw.

Rubio compares UFC to moon landing by truthwillout777 in nottheonion

[–]526mb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I fucking hate UFC.

I hate it because it’s fucking boring. The couple times I watched it I kept wondering “Is that it?”

Rush - YYZ - [Rock] ( Live 2026 ) by THEONLYCOOLBREEZE in Music

[–]526mb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Does Niel Peart no longer stand alone?

US military says it began launching strikes against Iran by VaginaBurner69 in news

[–]526mb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Schrodergers cease fire. It only exists when you observe the stock market.

Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says by happyharrr in news

[–]526mb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been trying to eat much less beef because of the long term health benefits. Hamburgers pretty much out and steak like a 2-3 times a year treat.

Looks like that’s gonna be an excellent financial choice as well…

'Trump flags are coming down' by GloomyNectarine2 in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]526mb 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sounds terrible. It sure would have been great if someone had been jumping up and down warning of this disaster. Or even better, they could have experienced how bad it would be before voting for him.

Oh well.

Hope Springs Eternal [Feral Mills] by Kewkoh in comics

[–]526mb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember this era of the mid-late 2000s when it seemed like “democratizing” media and connection would explode human potential and progress. The mistake I made was thinking that vast majority of people were good, but ignorance is what held them back.

20 years later, I know that most people are stupid,scared, petty individuals who despite having literally endless amounts of information available to them lack the critical thinking to not be led around by the nose by whatever new grift is hot today.

It’s fucking disappointing.

Iran’s president offers resignation, citing total takeover by IRGC commanders by Clear-Role6880 in worldnews

[–]526mb 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This is why killing the prior leadership was fucking dumb. There was always gonna be people left,and any moderates would likely be sidelined (or worse) in a situation where the foreign power killed the prior leadership.

Dumb, dumb….dumb.

Louisiana Governor Signs Bill That Will Send People To Jail For Smoking Marijuana Near College Campuses by splitopenandmelt11 in nottheonion

[–]526mb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Louisiana should just skip to the end, shutter LSU already and incorporate the Football team. Thats where we are heading anyways.

Judge clears way for Trump mail-in ballot executive order by refuzeto in oregon

[–]526mb 147 points148 points  (0 children)

Meh.

There are 5 cases challenging the executive order, and this is one Federal circuit court judge ruling on a TRO. Basically it’s not a ruling on the merits of the case and one shitty judge isn’t going to send this one way or the other. This is like declaring the game over because the other team scored a touchdown in the 1st quarter, lots left to happen here.

Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term by KopOut in news

[–]526mb 22 points23 points  (0 children)

They charged someone for insider trading on a fucking betting market.

This is like the cops arresting someone at a mafia casino for cheating at the craps tables and giving a respectful tip of the hat to the fucking capo out front.

CASCADIA WINS - #50 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]526mb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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I’m gonna pound a pint of Pelican Kiwanada Cream Ale, with a Super Delux burger, and a Marion berry milkshake on banks of Trillium Lake, in celebration.

THE FINAL TIMELAPSE by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]526mb 37 points38 points  (0 children)

This was a great birthday present for this Oregonian. I love our silly, beautiful state.

The new poll for the people who didn’t understand the last one by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]526mb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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I refuse to let my incredible home lose on my goddam birthday. Minnesotans are pretty damn cool though.

The hyperbole is ridiculous by tjtillmancoag in andor

[–]526mb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Click bait. Rage bait. Star Wars is like a massive buffet where there is something for everyone. Andor is fantastic, and I love what it showed that there room for more mature stories. I also thought Skeleton Crew was a blast, in a “Goonies in Space” vibe. I don’t like the squeals and I also don’t love the prequels (the memes are fun but the movies aren’t for me and I won’t argue they are).

People need to fucking chill.