I watched the SotU speech. It was everything I’ve come to expect from Gropey Joe. Here are some high (?) lights.
Mar 022022
Mar 012022
In Putins quest to save the Ukrainians from Nazis, the Russian military successfully bombed an “Epicentr K” store in Chernihiv, Ukraine, which is apparently the equivalent of a Lowes or a Home Depot (which means there are probably a gaggle of dubiously-legal immigrants lurking around waiting to get picked up for some day labor). So be proud, Putin-bots! Your Great Hero is proving just how valid his invasion is.
Russian attack of Ukrainian home-improvement store seen in satellite image
Image collected over #Chernihiv, #Ukraine 12:22 hrs local (UTC+2) today. $BKSY rapid revisit capability & #analytics capture home improvement warehouse Epicentr K ablaze with fields damaged by #fire as #shelling continues in the area. pic.twitter.com/JMEyjsbIuo
— BlackSky (@BlackSky_Inc) February 28, 2022
Mar 012022
2 monster black holes are headed toward a collision that will rock the fabric of space-time
The two black holes are designated PKS 2131-021 are spiraling towards each other. PKS 2131-021 is a “blazar,” a major source of a relativistic jet. The average distance between the two is about 50 times the distance from the Sun to Pluto… but the combined mass of billions of times that of the Sun means that the orbital period is about two years. When the two coalesce into a single black hole, the gravitational waves will resound across the universe. Should be a hell of a show.
Two problems:
1) This will happen in about 10,000 years.
2) It’s about 9 billion light years away.
Bah.
Mar 012022
The one where a reasonably normal guy dives into “pronoun wiki” and becomes embedded in madness. It’s entertaining, but also produces a good point: for people who so often claim to be anti-nationalist, they sure do love them some flags.
Feb 282022
The moment someone says that line, you can expect nothing good to follow. This now *former* Republican candidate for Congress demonstrates this magnificently. There are a lot of uncomplimentary words that can be used to describe this guy; the two that sprang immediately to my mind end with “-canoe” and “-nozzle.”
This level of jackassery ended this schmucks political ambitions… as well it should. Unfortunately, the same level of jackassery is permitted among those much higher up.
Feb 272022
Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert, escalating tensions
The invasion of the Ukraine doesn’t seem to be the overnight success I suspect Putin figured it would be. So now I have to wonder if he’s thinking of turning the place to ash on his way out. The rest of Europe and the US may also be in the crosshairs. This would do Russia no good, of course. Nobody would benefit from Russia getting nutty with their nukes.
Except…
I wonder if the Chinese Communists would like to be the unopposed barbarian warlords sitting atop a radioactive pile of skulls? Somehow I suspect that they wouldn’t mind a crappy standard of living if *they* were in charge of the whole planet, trashed though it may be.
Fortunately, the United States Government is here to help:
https://www.ready.gov/nuclear-explosion
GET INSIDE
Get inside the nearest building to avoid radiation. Brick or concrete are best.
Remove contaminated clothing and wipe off or wash unprotected skin if you were outside after the fallout arrived. Hand sanitizer does not protect against fall out. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, if possible. Do not use disinfectant wipes on your skin.
Go to the basement or middle of the building. Stay away from the outer walls and roof. Try to maintain a distance of at least six feet between yourself and people who are not part of your household. If possible, wear a mask if you’re sheltering with people who are not a part of your household. Children under two years old, people who have trouble breathing, and those who are unable to remove masks on their own should not wear them.
Ahem. In the event a nuclear ᚠᚪᛣᚳᛁᚾᚷ bomb goes off near you, what you really need to worry about is social distancing. Not getting flash-fried or marinated in fallout.
And in the event of a major disaster, there are a number of things you should have at hand. But it’s curious that this government website seems to have forgotten a few:
Curiously only two references to “firearm” on the whole site:
Feb 272022
The Russians seem to have launched a strike on the hangar housing the Mriya.
Note that they don’t actually show images of the trashed Antonov. So until there’s a body, it’s still alive… but it looks bad.
With further review it I believe we can also further confirm this with the iconic tail section seeming to match the #An225 and the matching roof of the #Antonov factory building pic.twitter.com/JUUQoCthYZ
— OSINT_Canada (@canada_osint) February 27, 2022
As with a *LOT* of things being broadcast, use skepticism. Still, note the helpful red lines scribbled onto the screencap in the lower photos:
oh no pic.twitter.com/i8GhDCRnF0
— charlie x (DS9 s7)🖖STAR TREK (@fruity_spock) February 27, 2022
The Antonov company themselves have not confirmed the condition of the aircraft:
Update on the information of #AN225 "Mriya" aircraft: Currently, until the AN-225 has been inspected by experts, we cannot report on the technical condition of the aircraft.
Stay tuned for further official announcement.#StopRussia #StopRussiaAggression #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/EHyHVFJJXc
— ANTONOV Company 🇺🇦 (@AntonovCompany) February 27, 2022
Feb 272022
I honestly can’t explain this.
Feb 262022
Welcome to California under Bidenomics:
Shocking Sight: $6.15 Gas Spotted Near The Beverly Center
That’s the *cheap* stuff.
Just wait until China invades Taiwan under the watchful eye of President BidenHarris. We will *all* get to enjoy the glory of ten-dollar-a-gallon gas as the economy grinds to a long-term halt.
Feb 262022
Putin’s hilarious explanation is that Russia is liberating the Ukrainian people from evil overlords. I’m not sure how this helps:
That is, admittedly, a hell of an image. I’m honestly a bit surprised that with all that damage the apartment building is still standing, though I imagine it will have to come down. Add that to Russias reparations bill, I suppose.