Yeah, I think the U.S. is going to naturally pull back to the left as a reasonable reaction, but I fear it will still go poorly, because we’re still very stupid people and it will be exploited by bad-faith actors just like everything else. But I hope I’m just overly cynical. I don’t think I am though.

I don’t care about Hollywood couples, but if they ever break up, I’ll need to be consoled.

She hadn’t lost anyone close to her until she moved in.

If it’s for his penis, the blade will completely miss, as currently designed, even if he grinds hard into the hole.

I thought Chesapeake took Horus?

You didn’t have to do that. :/

Sorry to be the bearer of difficult news.

Oh, shit. Brown hair has already locked in the “I’m gonna complain” eye contact.

I’m very sorry. :(

You’re so right.

I plan to be one of the first ones in line to get my disc on launch day! Can’t wait to finally pop that bad boy in and boot it up after all the hype!

It’s Sunday, yes, but…I’m 40? Uh-oh. Hooooly shit, I think I just took an 8 year nap.

That’s crazy! “The round error” was actually my nickname in high school!

And you fell asleep while teaching again.

I’m honestly not a big fan of virtue signaling, but maybe that’s just me. I just don’t think dramatically stating an obviously popular opinion, like you’re some sacrificial martyr, really adds much to the discussion. Crucify me in the comments, if you must!

It’s the sign/symbol used in The Scarlet Letter to indicate the main character, Hester’s ostensible whorishness.

Hell yeah.

I said, “setting aside the obvious!” Besides that issue and a handful of others, it should be fine.

Setting aside the obvious, what’s the worst that can happen?

I agree with the point, but I’m not sure I’d call that THE great American pretense. I’d argue #1 might be racist manifest destiny bullshit. Maybe there’s something even more fundamental? I’m sure they’re probably directly connected in ways I’ve not fully considered, what with colonialism and all.

Just give me my degauss button back. That sound, on-demand at a single button press. We didn’t know how good we had it.