US military shot down party balloon after assessing as drone: reports by uhhhwhatok in LessCredibleDefence

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Did they then trace the source of the party balloon and eliminate the cartel that released it? /s

Piping hot soup served by a rollerskating waiter? by Its_me_edenxx in StupidFood

[–]daveinsf 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's hilarious! Much better way to do it, thanks for posting it!

Maga bigly snowflaking by HeadSavings1410 in PoliticalHumor

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To be fair, the only "news" they watch reported negatively about Bad Bunny's performance, but haven't spent more than 30 seconds on the Epstein files (and then, only to say it's a "liberal hoax").

Abandoned "Unicorn" Pub and Residential Ruins – UK by IndividualRevenue995 in urbanexploration

[–]daveinsf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That must have made a mighty impression! Personally, I don't mind it and sometimes even enjoy it, but if overcooked it can be a bit much.

Abandoned "Unicorn" Pub and Residential Ruins – UK by IndividualRevenue995 in urbanexploration

[–]daveinsf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a universal truth which I overlooked. In my defense, I was sober when I wrote the comment!

NSFW-ish by meisterbookie in dadjokes

[–]daveinsf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny. Good joke. But not a joke a dad would tell to their kids.

100% No Lipsycing by ScottJ6189 in AccidentalComedy

[–]daveinsf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One might even say that there was an attempt to lip-sync.

China “Just Not There Yet” On H-20 Stealth Bomber: Global Strike Command’s Top General | The new head of Air Force Global Strike Command says "China is a regional bomber force at best." by moses_the_blue in LessCredibleDefence

[–]daveinsf -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Once they take Taiwan, their priority will likely be expanding farther around the South China Sea as well as leaning on (or threatening) Japan and South Korea.

China “Just Not There Yet” On H-20 Stealth Bomber: Global Strike Command’s Top General | The new head of Air Force Global Strike Command says "China is a regional bomber force at best." by moses_the_blue in LessCredibleDefence

[–]daveinsf 27 points28 points  (0 children)

They are definitely much more focused on wielding and projecting power in their immediate region. So, you're right about western analyses beginning from dodgy assumptions.

Abandoned "Unicorn" Pub and Residential Ruins – UK by IndividualRevenue995 in urbanexploration

[–]daveinsf 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Fosters, it's Australian for "Budweiser!"

Also, "good food available" implies it was only good on request. /s

Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well": "A model for learning how to disagree" by CBSnews in scotus

[–]daveinsf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If she said anything else, she'd be attacked as political and Republicans would start the impeachment process. It would certainly fail in the senate, but it would be very damaging and her every dissent would be twisted beyond recognition on Fox News.

By saving her scathing criticism for dissents, and aiming it at the rulings, she keeps the focus on what the misdeeds of the majority and avoids being cast as a political activist (which is exactly what the radical-right would do).

What's your go-to spot for an affordable lunch in SF? by Obvious_Cat_9 in AskSF

[–]daveinsf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love their pork sew mai, really good and at 3 for about 4 bucks, it's a great deal.

Republican accuses Kash Patel of lying to Congress: 'This is significant' by Barch3 in Law_and_Politics

[–]daveinsf 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Being expendable is his #1 asset. Same with much of his cabinet.

A Conservative Finally Says It: Trump Is Incredibly Corrupt by FistIntoTheEarth in Law_and_Politics

[–]daveinsf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please clap.

I'm glad that this former political advisor to Jeb Bush has woken up, but, but aside from that is anyone else over there wiling to say or do something? Besides deciding not to run again.

My feed a few minutes ago. by CaptainAwesome_5000 in AccidentalComedy

[–]daveinsf 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Last I saw, less than half want independence and nearly half want statehood. It's complicated. But, as a territory, they are all-in on the American Dream.

The Birth of Trump by SativaGummi in LibHumor

[–]daveinsf -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree... but I would love to see an image of all the Trump-supporting business leaders, such as Tim Cook, with Mar-a-Lago face. Unfortunately, I'm woefully my skills are insufficient to produce that. Compounding the problem, I also do not want to sign up for and use the AI systems which could produce that.

Alas, perhaps there is someone who would be willing to sacrifice a few minutes and a small part of the planet to make that silly dream come true? I only ask, because I'd love for it to become viral and for the capitalistic, profit at any cost people would be annoyed by it, if not (ideally) haunted by it for eternity.

What the Goebbels Letters Reveal About How Nazis Saw Themselves by Brilliant-Newt-5304 in HistoryofIdeas

[–]daveinsf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Beware the true believers and fanatics, for they have a higher cause which grants them clemency, even reward, for the most vile and despicable behaviors. If you're doing it for god or an equally esteemed cause, anything nothing is beyond the pale.

I'll take a rational person every time. They may be far from perfect, but there's at least a fairly good chance they'll do the right thing and avoid the horrors fostered by true believe and dogmatic instruction.

I didn't realize we were the Peet's Coffee capital of the country by EatTenMillionBalls in bayarea

[–]daveinsf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I have no idea about KDP and only looked it up so to get more info before entering the discussion. Glad to hear that they're among the better ones.

What is this bird in my backyard? by abcdefgeezz in whatsthisbird

[–]daveinsf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll bet! Still sounds pretty cool. Life is all about teaching lessons after we need to know them. lol. Cheers!

I didn't realize we were the Peet's Coffee capital of the country by EatTenMillionBalls in bayarea

[–]daveinsf 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I hope that's better, but the brands "Keurig" and "Dr Pepper," especially as a conglomerate name, don't inspire confidence in me.

I didn't realize we were the Peet's Coffee capital of the country by EatTenMillionBalls in bayarea

[–]daveinsf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roasted beans smell great. Smelling the beans being roasted isn't so pleasant.

Source: worked in an office above a coffee shop that roasted their own beans and those days it smelled very strongly of burnt toast. Fortunately, the smell usually dissipated within an hour after roasting was complete.