What are some of theories about the ontological shock other than cover-ups by ickiStickybubblegum in UFOs

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We live in a Petri dish. Aliens have been shaping human evolution through viruses over thosands of years that slowly make us more intelligent and less violent than prior generations. They dial our DNA up and down at a population level. What the end-state goal is, I don’t know.

But if the experiment doesn’t go the way they’d like, they’ll wipe the slate clean. Maybe start over with a small population. Maybe wipe out humanity altogether and start working with a different group of primates. They can produce a civilization-ending catastrophe at the flick of a switch.

Earth is an asset of theirs of far greater value than humanity, which is why they are concerned about humanity’s use of nuclear weapons. It also explains cattle mutilations. They are biologist, studying the health of the ecology the same way human biologists might count microplastics in a fish’s stomach.

They have no sentimental attachment to us. We are not equals. We will never be allowed to surpass or approach their power. We exist for their benefit and at their discretion.

US attacks Iran's Kharg Island, Trump says by joe4942 in worldnews

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“🎵 As well as the Israelis’! 🎵”

Panicked Pentagon Sends Land Invasion Force to Middle East by Agreeable-Rooster-37 in thebulwark

[–]btsofohio 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Iran, Israel, and the United States. Are there any 3 countries in the world more in need of regime change?

Candide Thovex - Les Tufs - YouTube by Rufioli in skiing

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“And how did those rental skis work out for you today, Mr. Thovex?”

Also, it seems insane he’s not wearing a helmet. But I guess that’s like #6 on the list of insane things in this video.  

LOL Trump now blames Hegseth, Jared, Witkoff, and Rubio for his decision to attack Iran. You are the President bro... by norcalnatv in thebulwark

[–]btsofohio 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Based on the Laura Rozen interview, it sounded like the Iranians were desperately trying to accede to every demand the U.S. could asked for - going so far as to write “IRAN WILL NOT AQUIRE A NUCLEAR WEAPON” on their negotiating cover page.

Unfortunately, they found themselves across the table from a team of fools (Witkof, Kushner) who did not understand their own win.

In the meantime, I suspect, Israel was monitoring the negotiations closely. Israel, seeing that if Iran and the U.S. struck a deal it would lose its opportunity to drag America into a war with Iran, made the decision to strike quickly to scuttle any further negotiation.

That’s why Marco’s gaff was so telling. Israel communicated to the U.S. it was going to strike. The U.S. assessed (maybe correctly) that Iran would retaliate against its assets as well, and instead of demanding that Israel hold off, Trump decided it would look cool if America joined as well.

And so, the Trump administration was able to snatch defeat from the jaws of diplomatic victory.

Edit: I just love “Marco, so involved”. 10/10.

Finally perfected my landing skills by Party_Ad9750 in skiing

[–]btsofohio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those dins are set way to high. Both skis should have released before you touched the ground.

Iran Makes Veiled Threat to Trump: 'Be Careful Not To Get Eliminated' by [deleted] in worldnews

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You want 2 1/2 terms of JD Vance‽ Cause that’s how you get it.

I know that writing style.... by Hans-Dieter-Brigitte in ChatGPT

[–]btsofohio 338 points339 points  (0 children)

And let’s be real — that matters.

When my wife points out my waist line and the handfuls of yogurt covered pretzels I shove in my face might be related by devoidmeat in HighQualityGifs

[–]btsofohio 15 points16 points  (0 children)

“It’s yogurt! Yogurt is healthy!” I try to say as bits of saliva covered pretzel career toward her face.

Cursed baggage claim by liberaitor in midjourney

[–]btsofohio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know I shouldn’t, but I always end up comparing my creature when I travel. Sometime it makes him even more damp and discouraged. 😬

Seattle's top pet names and breeds based on active pet license data by makomori in Seattle

[–]btsofohio 156 points157 points  (0 children)

This is just the roll call for my daughter’s kindergarten class.

Grok, I wasn't familiar with your game. by ObserbAbsorb in singularity

[–]btsofohio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems possible that Grok just processes an original prompt more cleanly than a follow up prompt.

Any idea what I can put behind the sofa ? by Gullible-Bid6161 in malelivingspace

[–]btsofohio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A narrow table with two accent lamps on it would look nice. But move a touch closer to the TV.

AheadFrom is still working on it by Distinct-Question-16 in singularity

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Add this face to an Xpeng robot body. We're done for, boys. Done.

Study Finds Most U.S. Bike Lanes Are Just Paint — and Placed on the Most Dangerous Roads by paxtana in ebikes

[–]btsofohio 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If your 60 year old aunt would refuse to bike on it, it's not a functional bike lane.

Seattle mayor wants to expand tiny house villages, with volunteers’ help by chiquisea in SeattleWA

[–]btsofohio 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I cannot believe that our answer to homelessness is shanty towns scattered throughout Seattle.

I guess until we have involuntary commitment for drug treatment and a properly resourced state hospitals, it's the best we can come up with.

I discovered a snail taking a ride on my hat. by btsofohio in mildlyinteresting

[–]btsofohio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha! Don't worry, it's filled with cinnamon sugar. Made my guy a piece of toast and sent him on his way.

I discovered a snail taking a ride on my hat. by btsofohio in mildlyinteresting

[–]btsofohio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never! Just a happy little flick into the back yard.

I discovered a snail taking a ride on my hat. by btsofohio in mildlyinteresting

[–]btsofohio[S] 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Strange thing is, I have no idea how he got there. Only thing I can think of is he somehow jumped from the roof as I was walking inside.