“That one can convince one’s opponents with printed reasons, I have not believed since the year 1764. It is not for that purpose that I have taken up my pen, but rather merely to annoy them, and to give strength and courage to those on our side, and to make it known to the others that they have not convinced us.”
G.C. Lichtenberg (1742 – 1799), courtesy of 'Deogolwulf'
Have to admit that's about the not most riotous bunch of characters I've ever seen in my whole life! Aidid's gang (Somalia) cain't hold a candle on those folks.
A tweet I saw has it about right looks like:
"We spend $750 billion annually on 'defense' and the center of American government fell in two hours to Duck Dynasty and the guy in the Chewbacca bikini."
Note that the guy in the center is a long time BLM activist. Images of him are available showing him at several "mostly peaceful protests" involving arson, looting, and assault in Portland, Seattle, and Minneapolis. This photo is evidence that, as asserted in several places, that BLM and Antifa intended to act as provocateurs at this pro-Trump event.
At least he had the God damn decency and courage to take his beef to the pols and not terrorise ordinary folks.
If BLM / Antifa switched tactics to follow suit, they'd go up in my estimation, but since decency and courage are somewhat lacking in their department it's the ordinary folks who'll continue losing their homes, businesses and lives.
So you're talking about either the horned guy or the fellow to his right. (?) The French guy you've supplied is carrying a slogan if I understand correctly?
But the guy with the horns is carrying what's obviously a symbol but what the red-shirted guy's carrying (right-handed) is obviously a symbol.
Both of 'em I'll accept as striking 'exceptionally noble postures' but as the French guy seems to me has this certain quality of "dignified" about him I'm not seeing it in the horned guy.
Is it because of the red-shirted guy carrying too what you're maybe thinking is a briefcase? Like he's 'putting on airs being lawyerly' and thus more pol-like?
Just cluing you in Loz where that sort of case is concerned - that's lunch and a six pack. Insulated.
So looting ordinary folks, burning down their businesses, assaulting them, killing them, that's not treason, but interrupt a pols' meeting and it's treason - off with your head!
This kingly behaviour has got to stop. I thought there was this place somewhere in the world where the Sans Culottes got to live their dreams?
(Had to call an ambulance very early this here a.m. for Her Ladyship (diabetes outta whack, no WuFlu so far as any of our medical authority buddies have detected, so it's gonna be "difficult" for me to pay my proper 'Dealing w/Bob Tax' for probably the next few days.)
However Bob I did manage a retort to you on that A. E. P. post.
SoD, re the horned man, this is, of course not authoritative, but is the most recent assertion I've seen of his BLM association: https://i.imgur.com/Nyrlo8u.jpg
AS we know (at least on this side of the pond) "availability to common healthcare" prior to the Chinkyflu hitting allowed those of us with chronic conditions - and in some cases acute - were able to make regularly scheduled visits to our medical providers. But then came the lockdowns and the general Covid Universal Condition Red Operations Conditions which put 'regularly checking in with one's physician' a practical impossibility.
Her Ladyship having two relatively new chronic conditions diagnosed with the first appearing in August of near three years ago but the second only toward the last quarter of 2019. At the time of the Conditions Red! being declared she'd been hospitalized for a period of an average five days on four separate occasions. (And months.)
This latest 'need to get in to get checked out your Ladyship' rearing its head about three weeks ago we, my 85 year old Mum and I recognizing the signs but Her Ladyship obstinately refusing (She being a recently retired licensed nurse but still 'conversant in the nursing profession' I suppose I can see her point.) Nevertheless however many hours ago it was - things blur - 'Should go' changed to 'Must go' and that's the situation presently.
Her prognosis is good for now. Our docs and laboratory friends assuring me 'no presentation of Covid' - which had been my expectation.
BUT as we all now know - likely both sides of the pond - hospitals are perhaps the number one Lurgy Hot Spot!
Regardless, wishes/thoughts/prayers/hopes-for-the-bests are sincerely appreciated.
Though associated with Satanism, a philosophy based on the Christian interpretation of the fallen angel, Luciferianism differs in that it does not revere merely the devil figure or Satan but the broader figure of Lucifer, an entity representing various interpretations of "the morning star" as understood by ancient cultures such as the Greeks and Egyptians.[26] In this context, Lucifer is a symbol of enlightenment,[27] independence, and human progression and is often used interchangeably with similar figures from ancient beliefs, such as the Greek titan Prometheus or the Jewish Talmudic figure Lilith.
Luciferians generally support the protection of the natural world. Both the arts and sciences are crucial to human development and thus both are cherished. Luciferians think that humans should be focused on this life and how to make the most of it every single day. The ability to recognize both good and evil, to accept that all actions have both positive and negative consequences, and to actively influence one's environment is a key factor.
The Luciferian philosophy in recent years has been defined in a collective foundation, known as the "11 Luciferian Points of Power",[28] authored by Michael W. Ford. The basis of Luciferian philosophy cultivates and encourages individuality, self-determined choices based on strategic application and continually seeking to enhance the Will via overcoming challenges. Luciferianism is philosophically practiced with the continual cycle and process known as Liberation, Illumination and Apotheosis.
For Luciferians, enlightenment is the ultimate goal. The basic Luciferian principles highlight truth and freedom of will, worshipping the inner self and one's ultimate potential, and to encourage and celebrate the same within all. Traditional dogma is shunned as a basis for morality on the grounds that humans should not need deities or fear of eternal punishment to distinguish right from wrong and to do good. All ideas should be tested before being accepted, and even then one should remain skeptical because knowledge and understanding are fluid. Regardless of whether Lucifer is conceived of as a deity or as a mere archetype, he is a representation of ultimate knowledge and exploration as well as humanity's savior and a champion for continuing personal growth.
Errr, sounds like a short summary of the American constitution?
And you've brought me out of a closet I never knew I was in - I am a Luciferian everybody!
Screw "Funded Libertarianism", sounds way too boring, like an Ambrose Evans-Pritchard article on the economics of stamp collecting, from now on it's LUCIFERIANISM!
Viva the American Constitution!
(And now I'm out, or in, or whatever, when do I get to go to the frenzied orgies with everyone dressed up in spooky masks and animal skins?)
Except where carbon comes after warming by 200-1200 years but is still the cause of it. Something that happens tomorrow can be the cause of something today when it suits the politics, eh Bob?
You couldn't make it up. This is gonna run and run, isn't it? What on earth the crazy shit we'll talking about after the inauguration circus, I don't know.
Well, for now, that changes everything, Barry. No self-respecting Trumpeteer is going to come out as vegan, FFS! They'd rather chew their own limbs off than munch a salad. Maybe you were right: he's a BLM / Antifa blackops jobbie?
But he can't be a vegan Luciferian either, that's absurd, I mean what's, errr, Lucifer gonna say about that when Jake pops his clogs?: "We've got shitloads of BBQ facilities down here given the heating arrangements, and you don't eat meat? Sure you're in the right place Jake?"
Jeez, politics is complicated these days, can't we just go back to the blue and red? (And you Yanks even fluffed that up, red for commies and red for the GOPPers, wtf?!).
I love the way it days the manatee was ok, but "a bit skittish". I think I'd be more than "a bit skittish" if someone carved TRUMP on my arse!
Can't wait to hear what the "QAnon shaman" makes of that. Maybe Jesus, who was into fish, walking on water, baptisms, and various aquatic goings on, has sent us a message? Let us know which side his bread is buttered, sort of thing? If so, couldn't be clearer than TRUMP scrawled on the rump of a manatee.
Here's another cracker to cheer us up!
The Don has just taken an enormous runny dump through Sleepy Joe's letterbox on his way out the door - he's pulled the One China policy! ...
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/washington-one-china-policy-dead-pompeo-lifts-restrictions-us-taiwan-relations
So, is Sleepy Joe gonna be the one to re-enact it? Given the deep hatred of China in the US for foisting the Wuflu on us all, unlikely.
So now Sleepy Joe's gotta face the music with a super-enraged China in the South China Sea for the rest of his administration!
No wonder Mike Pompeo's smiling all over his face!
SoD
Posted by: Loz | Saturday, 09 January 2021 at 23:47
Jeez.
Have to admit that's about the
notmost riotous bunch of characters I've ever seen in my whole life! Aidid's gang (Somalia) cain't hold a candle on those folks.A tweet I saw has it about right looks like:
"We spend $750 billion annually on 'defense' and the center of American government fell in two hours to Duck Dynasty and the guy in the Chewbacca bikini."
(Now where'd I see that ...
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2021/01/the-week-in-pictures-can-we-have-2020-back-edition.php
Oh yeah.)
Posted by: JK | Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 00:10
Note that the guy in the center is a long time BLM activist. Images of him are available showing him at several "mostly peaceful protests" involving arson, looting, and assault in Portland, Seattle, and Minneapolis. This photo is evidence that, as asserted in several places, that BLM and Antifa intended to act as provocateurs at this pro-Trump event.
Posted by: Barry | Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 03:50
"Awoman" Got to be a hoax. Nobody can be that stupid can they?
Posted by: AussieD | Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 04:16
Brilliant JK! Morning tea thoroughly spluttered!
SoD
Posted by: Loz | Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 09:36
On the subject of French revolutions, there's something in Chewbacca's posture reminds me of this pic ...
https://images.app.goo.gl/8Vd2g4G53HAYTSFR8
SoD
Posted by: Loz | Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 09:52
Barry, I think the bloke is Jake Angeli, a QAnon supporter? Unlikely to be doing much with BLM / Antifa, I think? ...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/6609039002
At least he had the God damn decency and courage to take his beef to the pols and not terrorise ordinary folks.
If BLM / Antifa switched tactics to follow suit, they'd go up in my estimation, but since decency and courage are somewhat lacking in their department it's the ordinary folks who'll continue losing their homes, businesses and lives.
SoD
Posted by: Loz | Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 10:09
Mmm...kay Loz but still I ain't seeing it. Yeah I recognize the Grandson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow0GzV6YxhQ
So you're talking about either the horned guy or the fellow to his right. (?) The French guy you've supplied is carrying a slogan if I understand correctly?
But the guy with the horns is carrying what's obviously a symbol but what the red-shirted guy's carrying (right-handed) is obviously a symbol.
Both of 'em I'll accept as striking 'exceptionally noble postures' but as the French guy seems to me has this certain quality of "dignified" about him I'm not seeing it in the horned guy.
Is it because of the red-shirted guy carrying too what you're maybe thinking is a briefcase? Like he's 'putting on airs being lawyerly' and thus more pol-like?
Just cluing you in Loz where that sort of case is concerned - that's lunch and a six pack. Insulated.
Posted by: JK | Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 10:36
Ref the Sans Culottes pic, I'm talking about the horny headed guy.
The outrage of the pols is unbelievably sickening. Listen to Hannan blathering on about treason ...
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/01/10/donald-trump-guilty-treason-political-violence-democracy-never/>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/01/10/donald-trump-guilty-treason-political-violence-democracy-never/
So looting ordinary folks, burning down their businesses, assaulting them, killing them, that's not treason, but interrupt a pols' meeting and it's treason - off with your head!
This kingly behaviour has got to stop. I thought there was this place somewhere in the world where the Sans Culottes got to live their dreams?
SoD
Posted by: Loz | Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 11:18
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/01/10/donald-trump-guilty-treason-political-violence-democracy-never/
Muffed the link.
SoD
Posted by: Loz | Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 11:24
The Capitol Hill police, many of whom were injured and one beat to death with a fire extinguisher, are not pols.
Posted by: Bob | Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 13:38
Ain't had my coffee yet Bob so ...
https://malcolmpollack.com/2021/01/07/nothing-to-see-here-7/#comment-790506
(Had to call an ambulance very early this here a.m. for Her Ladyship (diabetes outta whack, no WuFlu so far as any of our medical authority buddies have detected, so it's gonna be "difficult" for me to pay my proper 'Dealing w/Bob Tax' for probably the next few days.)
However Bob I did manage a retort to you on that A. E. P. post.
Posted by: JK | Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 17:33
The Soviets had tanks when they invaded Hungary. Old Donald sends in the comedy act. He must get a second term.
Posted by: Glesga | Monday, 11 January 2021 at 02:18
My very best wishes to Her Ladyship, JK, I hope she makes a full recovery, and very soon.
SoD
Posted by: Loz | Monday, 11 January 2021 at 06:50
SoD, re the horned man, this is, of course not authoritative, but is the most recent assertion I've seen of his BLM association:
https://i.imgur.com/Nyrlo8u.jpg
Posted by: Barry | Monday, 11 January 2021 at 14:09
My sincere thanks Loz.
But perhaps I should give something of a SITREP.
AS we know (at least on this side of the pond) "availability to common healthcare" prior to the Chinkyflu hitting allowed those of us with chronic conditions - and in some cases acute - were able to make regularly scheduled visits to our medical providers. But then came the lockdowns and the general Covid Universal Condition Red Operations Conditions which put 'regularly checking in with one's physician' a practical impossibility.
Her Ladyship having two relatively new chronic conditions diagnosed with the first appearing in August of near three years ago but the second only toward the last quarter of 2019. At the time of the Conditions Red! being declared she'd been hospitalized for a period of an average five days on four separate occasions. (And months.)
This latest 'need to get in to get checked out your Ladyship' rearing its head about three weeks ago we, my 85 year old Mum and I recognizing the signs but Her Ladyship obstinately refusing (She being a recently retired licensed nurse but still 'conversant in the nursing profession' I suppose I can see her point.) Nevertheless however many hours ago it was - things blur - 'Should go' changed to 'Must go' and that's the situation presently.
Her prognosis is good for now. Our docs and laboratory friends assuring me 'no presentation of Covid' - which had been my expectation.
BUT as we all now know - likely both sides of the pond - hospitals are perhaps the number one Lurgy Hot Spot!
Regardless, wishes/thoughts/prayers/hopes-for-the-bests are sincerely appreciated.
Posted by: JK | Monday, 11 January 2021 at 16:09
https://twitter.com/MacFarlaneNews/status/1199739031862550530
https://www.nbcnews.com/slideshow/controversial-kavanaugh-hearings-draw-protests-capitol-hill-n913596
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/04/politics/kavanaugh-protests-us-capitol/index.html
More than 300 arrests in restricted government buildings?
Hmmm I wonder, how many ultimately "faced the music"?
Let us use the 'top' Search engine shall we ...
Zero.
I suppose that's because 'only 63 Capitol Police officers were injured' - Oooh, my what a difference a presidential election makes.
Posted by: JK | Tuesday, 12 January 2021 at 05:17
Barry, that link, "Luciferianism"! Cor blimey, that's a new one on me!
Well, looky here ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luciferianism#:~:text=Luciferians%20think%20that%20humans%20should,environment%20is%20a%20key%20factor.
Though associated with Satanism, a philosophy based on the Christian interpretation of the fallen angel, Luciferianism differs in that it does not revere merely the devil figure or Satan but the broader figure of Lucifer, an entity representing various interpretations of "the morning star" as understood by ancient cultures such as the Greeks and Egyptians.[26] In this context, Lucifer is a symbol of enlightenment,[27] independence, and human progression and is often used interchangeably with similar figures from ancient beliefs, such as the Greek titan Prometheus or the Jewish Talmudic figure Lilith.
Luciferians generally support the protection of the natural world. Both the arts and sciences are crucial to human development and thus both are cherished. Luciferians think that humans should be focused on this life and how to make the most of it every single day. The ability to recognize both good and evil, to accept that all actions have both positive and negative consequences, and to actively influence one's environment is a key factor.
The Luciferian philosophy in recent years has been defined in a collective foundation, known as the "11 Luciferian Points of Power",[28] authored by Michael W. Ford. The basis of Luciferian philosophy cultivates and encourages individuality, self-determined choices based on strategic application and continually seeking to enhance the Will via overcoming challenges. Luciferianism is philosophically practiced with the continual cycle and process known as Liberation, Illumination and Apotheosis.
For Luciferians, enlightenment is the ultimate goal. The basic Luciferian principles highlight truth and freedom of will, worshipping the inner self and one's ultimate potential, and to encourage and celebrate the same within all. Traditional dogma is shunned as a basis for morality on the grounds that humans should not need deities or fear of eternal punishment to distinguish right from wrong and to do good. All ideas should be tested before being accepted, and even then one should remain skeptical because knowledge and understanding are fluid. Regardless of whether Lucifer is conceived of as a deity or as a mere archetype, he is a representation of ultimate knowledge and exploration as well as humanity's savior and a champion for continuing personal growth.
Errr, sounds like a short summary of the American constitution?
And you've brought me out of a closet I never knew I was in - I am a Luciferian everybody!
Screw "Funded Libertarianism", sounds way too boring, like an Ambrose Evans-Pritchard article on the economics of stamp collecting, from now on it's LUCIFERIANISM!
Viva the American Constitution!
(And now I'm out, or in, or whatever, when do I get to go to the frenzied orgies with everyone dressed up in spooky masks and animal skins?)
SoD
Posted by: Loz | Tuesday, 12 January 2021 at 12:43
All ideas should be tested before being accepted, and even then one should remain skeptical because knowledge and understanding are fluid.
That's close to a definition of science. Now where did I leave my pan pipe?
Posted by: Bob | Tuesday, 12 January 2021 at 14:23
Except where carbon comes after warming by 200-1200 years but is still the cause of it. Something that happens tomorrow can be the cause of something today when it suits the politics, eh Bob?
SoD
Posted by: Loz | Tuesday, 12 January 2021 at 15:24
Jake Angeli is a vegan and refusing non-vegan food in prison ...
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/01/12/qanon-shaman-jake-angeli-not-eating-prison-wont-provide-organic/
You couldn't make it up. This is gonna run and run, isn't it? What on earth the crazy shit we'll talking about after the inauguration circus, I don't know.
Well, for now, that changes everything, Barry. No self-respecting Trumpeteer is going to come out as vegan, FFS! They'd rather chew their own limbs off than munch a salad. Maybe you were right: he's a BLM / Antifa blackops jobbie?
But he can't be a vegan Luciferian either, that's absurd, I mean what's, errr, Lucifer gonna say about that when Jake pops his clogs?: "We've got shitloads of BBQ facilities down here given the heating arrangements, and you don't eat meat? Sure you're in the right place Jake?"
Jeez, politics is complicated these days, can't we just go back to the blue and red? (And you Yanks even fluffed that up, red for commies and red for the GOPPers, wtf?!).
SoD
Posted by: Loz | Tuesday, 12 January 2021 at 17:05
And on and on it goes ...
https://www.foxnews.com/us/feds-investigate-who-scrawled-trump-manatees-back-florida
I love the way it days the manatee was ok, but "a bit skittish". I think I'd be more than "a bit skittish" if someone carved TRUMP on my arse!
Can't wait to hear what the "QAnon shaman" makes of that. Maybe Jesus, who was into fish, walking on water, baptisms, and various aquatic goings on, has sent us a message? Let us know which side his bread is buttered, sort of thing? If so, couldn't be clearer than TRUMP scrawled on the rump of a manatee.
You heard it here first - Q sent me.
SoD
Posted by: Loz | Tuesday, 12 January 2021 at 17:30