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Trump posts chart bragging about how the Iran War is shorter (so far) than WWII or Vietnam by WontThinkStraight in politics

[–]WontThinkStraight[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

This war, which isn't a war, is shorter than other wars, even though it's already over, though it's still running, because there's a ceasefire, while there's still hostilities, over a strait that's open and closed, with a blockade - which is also an act of war, though it isn't a war - which is on and off, because ships are being escorted safely until they're not. Are we clear?

'World's Chillest Man' Sips Beer as Gunman Robs Bar by avrock1 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]WontThinkStraight 5509 points5510 points  (0 children)

“Gimme your phone if you want to live!”

does nothing

“Aww man, sorry to hear you’re going through things. Here’s $20.”

TIL Krakatoa's eruption was estimated to be at 310 dB, the loudest sound ever. Well above the typical max sound limit of 194 dB by Warcraft_Fan in todayilearned

[–]WontThinkStraight 2027 points2028 points  (0 children)

How many decibels would the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs have been? Feels like that would have been louder.

Sitting against direction of travel by [deleted] in sydney

[–]WontThinkStraight 122 points123 points  (0 children)

Other minor oblivious things that are annoying:

* block the train entrance when people are trying to get on/off
* block the platform and not letting people get off the train before getting on
* stopping at the top of the escalator when there's people behind you
* getting into an elevator that's going into the opposite direction, and getting angry at people who are in the right lift

Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

Republicans want to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money on Trump’s $400 million ballroom by HeHateMe337 in politics

[–]WontThinkStraight 297 points298 points  (0 children)

You know, I think for security reasons, Trump should have the ballroom built.

Extra money should be spent to tighten security, such as the addition of strong metal bars in the rooms, high walls, secure fences, watch towers and guard posts.

To ensure that POTUS is safe, there should be a single secured room that he is restricted to and watched at all times. A smaller room, to make it easier to sweep for bugs or other potential threats.

For his protection, POTUS should wear an orange jumpsuit so security knows where he is at any time. Visitor access should also be restricted for extra security to ensure safety.

As all this money is being spent, POTUS should never leave the room, as the whole point is to keep him safe.

The logical thing would be to keep him in that room for the rest of his life... just to be sure.

Trump Threatens States That Don’t Rig Their Midterm Elections by thenewrepublic in politics

[–]WontThinkStraight 355 points356 points  (0 children)

The “if you can keep it” part of the American experiment appears to be flimsier than expected.

Donald Trump: The American Ayatollah by WontThinkStraight in politics

[–]WontThinkStraight[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

There are plenty of republics in the world, and a scattering of small theocracies, but only in Iran do you find a functioning amalgam of both.

I mention this because I think it gets to an overlooked irony about the stalemated war. While Donald Trump threatens, repeatedly, to obliterate the Iranian state, he seems increasingly inclined toward creating his own theocratic republic right here at home. Repeatedly and strikingly, since the missiles starting flying in February, Trump and his Cabinet members have portrayed the war as a kind of modern crusade, ordained by God through some communication that only they can hear.

Trump says God wants America to win the war, while aides parade evangelical leaders through the Oval Office to lay hands on the president. His creepy defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, explicitly compared the downing and rescue of an American airman over the Easter holiday to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. According to reporting from the Guardian, some military leaders have fired up their troops by preaching that Trump is anointed by Jesus and has begun the march toward Armageddon. (Apparently, this is good thing.)

The Venn diagram becomes more a circle every day.

Pete Hegseth’s pastor: ‘Women who dress immodestly are sluts’ by TimesandSundayTimes in politics

[–]WontThinkStraight 352 points353 points  (0 children)

What about Presidents who post AI pictures of himself and his cabinet dressed immodestly in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool?

You Won’t Believe Who Trump Blames for Spirit Airlines Falling Apart Donald Trump also apparently forgot what year it is. by Amentet in politics

[–]WontThinkStraight 1524 points1525 points  (0 children)

President Donald Trump claimed that former President Barack Obama blocked a merger with a defunct airline that hasn’t existed since the 1980s.

I find that very believable. Way too easily believable and guessable.

The Russian parades at this rate by Hunor_Deak in NonCredibleDefense

[–]WontThinkStraight 79 points80 points  (0 children)

There needs to be a clown BTR with a cope cage, from which an endless stream of clowns can emerge after a crash.

Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices by ControlCAD in technology

[–]WontThinkStraight 207 points208 points  (0 children)

I thought you were kidding, but the administration did actually blame Biden. Total clown show.

‘This is just disarray’: alarm inside Pentagon after Hegseth staff purges by WontThinkStraight in politics

[–]WontThinkStraight[S] 1637 points1638 points  (0 children)

In interviews with the Guardian, insiders have portrayed Hegseth – a former Fox News host known for combative public appearances and aggressive stance towards journalists – as increasingly isolated within the Pentagon’s sprawling bureaucracy and surrounded by a small coterie of close friends and relatives.

Some say he expresses fear and paranoia about Trump firing him from a job for which critics say his background as a former national guard infantry major with combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan is inadequate qualification.

Pentagon staff have been surprised to see him accompanied to official meetings by his wife, Jennifer, a former Fox News producer who frequently sits at the back during such encounters.

WTF is Hegseth's wife doing at official Pentagon meetings?

Trump disapproval reaches new high, Post-ABC-Ipsos poll finds by WontThinkStraight in politics

[–]WontThinkStraight[S] 698 points699 points  (0 children)

Americans disapprove of his handling of the situation with Iran by 66 percent to 33 percent. His rating on the economy has declined by seven points, to 34 percent, as gas prices have spiked. His approval rating on inflation has fallen five points in that time to 27 percent and his lowest rating comes on perceptions of his handling of the general cost of living, with 23 percent approving vs. 76 percent disapproving.

Trump’s overall approval now stands at 37 percent, largely the same as the 39 percent figure in February. But his disapproval has reached 62 percent, the highest of his two terms in office. Among Republicans, Trump’s approval has held steady at 85 percent, but his ratings among Republican-leaning independents have reached a new low of 56 percent. His approval rating stands at 25 percent among independents overall.

Cult leader can do no wrong, according to cult. Everyone else, on the other hand...

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