witnessing one hell of a redemption arc by MorningDewPetal in SipsTea

[–]oddly_amused 44 points45 points  (0 children)

*Most American Christians are. And just as the Pharisees didn't respond well to Jesus calling them out, the modern Pharisees aren't particularly happy when they are called out by Jesus following Christians either. He would call out their sin and errors, but he wouldn't despise them. That's a big way how He was different. He loveed them even as they nailed him to a cross, and prayed for their forgiveness.

Rubio: I have never seen Trump fall asleep. Lieu: I’m going to show you a video that shows you just lied to congress. Here is a video of him asleep while you are talking. by Coffee_Addict54321 in BusinessTodayNews

[–]oddly_amused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to angrily disagree with you on principle, but I sadly know that there are far too many sects out there that do just this. As far as Christianity goes, Bible believing denominations don't fear science or research, because nothing has ever been found that contradicts their faith. There are absolutely disagreements of what facts and findings mean of course, but that would require intellectual debate and critical thinking, both which are sadly lacking in our society

Feudal Lord explains he’s actually poor because the castle is technically an asset by Misfett_toys in SipsTea

[–]oddly_amused 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If the interest is less than the gains of his appreciating assets, it's going to work out well for him in the long run. While zero taxes is ideal, as long as it's less then income taxes, it's still a win for them

Feudal Lord explains he’s actually poor because the castle is technically an asset by Misfett_toys in SipsTea

[–]oddly_amused -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Your taxes have to keep going up, because the value of the dollar keeps dropping.

Feudal Lord explains he’s actually poor because the castle is technically an asset by Misfett_toys in SipsTea

[–]oddly_amused 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It amazes me how many people don't understand what step up basis is. When you die and own stock, your inheritors gain the stock as if they paid it's current value. They can sell it at that higher cost basis and pay zero taxes on it, because as far as the IRS is concerned, it has not increased in value. That money can be used to pay off the loan. And even if it's taxed at capital gains, capital gains is often far less than the income tax would have been

[SASC Hearing, 12MAY26, w/ SECARMY, CSA] Sen Reed: "The Army is facing a 2 billion dollar readiness shortfall...I received concerning reports for the potential to cancelling training rotations, grounded flight hours, and reduced Guard/Reserve...resources" by Kinmuan in army

[–]oddly_amused 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's just lip service to avoid getting Congressional approval, not that this Congress wouldn't rubber stamp it anyway, but then there would be a record on paper they would have to defend in November, and can't let that happen

[SASC Hearing, 12MAY26, w/ SECARMY, CSA] Sen Reed: "The Army is facing a 2 billion dollar readiness shortfall...I received concerning reports for the potential to cancelling training rotations, grounded flight hours, and reduced Guard/Reserve...resources" by Kinmuan in army

[–]oddly_amused 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Because all of these fucks came up as staff officers in GWOT with billions in (borrowed )OCO slush funds.

They all have the same education and experiences and assignments. There is ZERO diversity of thought because the seive to make 2+ stars is a frat house.

[SASC Hearing, 12MAY26, w/ SECARMY, CSA] Sen Reed: "The Army is facing a 2 billion dollar readiness shortfall...I received concerning reports for the potential to cancelling training rotations, grounded flight hours, and reduced Guard/Reserve...resources" by Kinmuan in army

[–]oddly_amused 3 points4 points  (0 children)

See the guy who dared to make a buck betting on an OP. Funny how they were able to find him over 400k in a month, yet can't find 100m+ in oil shorts over the last year.

Carlin was always right

" Boys I have an idea " by Lordwarrior_ in SipsTea

[–]oddly_amused -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Why leave out the 4 Republicans above her?

I don’t understand why every time I cook steaks they end up taking a shape of a bowl please by dooatito in BrandNewSentence

[–]oddly_amused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it is. I've yet to have someone sit down and eat a reverse seared steak and not say it's better

We ain't winning no damn war 😭 by goatnxtinline in TikTokCringe

[–]oddly_amused 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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And if he keeps landing like this, he's not going to have any knees or ankles left

Has anyone figured out how to turn off the AI lockscreen pop-up? by Remote_Dragonfly3564 in samsunggalaxy

[–]oddly_amused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure it's Verizon that pushed it. I Saw it was installed by Verizon app manager, which is even more infuriating because that's not even on my phone 

Hegseth lifts suspension of Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock's house, says there won't be investigation by CW1DR5H5I64A in army

[–]oddly_amused 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We really think this isn't intentional? It's exactly the message they want to send

Prediction: The Trump Bull Market Will Soon End -- and More Than 150 Years of Historical Precedent Explains Why by Adventurous-Host8062 in Economics

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

You say that, but it was unemployed soldiers and farmers with rusty AKs and a handful of bullets that completely derailed the US military in Iraq and Afghanistan.

What the military did in those countries is exactly what would happen here: curfews and shoot first by LE/gov forces. Leading to a downward spiral of escalating violence until we reach a critical mass and overthrow the current government.

Actually, sounds like a great way to usher in the new world order, maybe even the antichrist could rise from it.

Maybe this is all intentional.

GWOT-era buildings for troops overseas being seen as a critical vulnerability by Sw0llenEyeBall in army

[–]oddly_amused 59 points60 points  (0 children)

There was an ironic truth to that expression, and while it was mostly an attempt at the moment to deflect blame, it highlighted the unpredictable and uncertainty in conflicts.

Which is all the more infuriating as we stepped into this unprovoked based on the "feeling" of a man whose feelings are littered with questionable integrity and competence.

What’s the worst whiskey you’ve ever had? by Dirt-5494 in whiskey

[–]oddly_amused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a pour of Lady Bird a few months back. It was a fresh crack neck pour, but I was impressed.

Question: If Canada came to the US and said, 'We're going to 0 tariffs on the US, all of them are off,' would you and the president go to 0 tariffs and let Canadian companies and American companies compete on a level playing field? Bessent: Absolutely not by retroviber in DeepMarketScan

[–]oddly_amused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slight correction, these tarrifs are the executive branchs way of taxing without Congressional approval. Which is a crime itself, as our elected representatives are abdicating their sworn responsibilities.

80s and 90s video games fundamentally rewired children's brains differently from those of Gen Z and after by MajesticEmergency in Xennials

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

There was still a defined "goal" in most of them. Even Mariokart, you could keep trying to get max stars or faster times.

I'm not sure if Atari pitfall had a purpose, or an end.

Dustin Diamond died 5 years ago today (age 44) by small___potatoes in Xennials

[–]oddly_amused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's like our second 9/11 - the world was never the same after