The Wow I Can't Believe That News Story Thread

[The Batlord]

Whatever, guy.

[Frownland]

Originally Posted by Anteater

I don't talk about other things as a form of deflection to say "X did it first so we should excuse Y" (Hillary to Trump or whatnot). I make comparisons as illustrations to discuss a larger related point, whether that's about how media organizations approach whatever the subject is, an economic or data-driven angle, whatever.

Show, don't tell. Usually because telling espouses a lack of self awareness.

[Anteater]

Originally Posted by Frownland

Show, don't tell. Usually because telling espouses a lack of self awareness.

[grindy]

The only inexcusable thing I remember Ant ever saying on this forum was this ancient alien ****.

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by grindy

The only inexcusable thing I remember Ant ever saying on this forum was this ancient alien ****.

Back to back bears for you son

[Frownland]

Texas governor signs controversial 'Save Chick-fil-A' bill

The measure prohibits the government from taking "adverse action" against any individuals or businesses based on membership, support or donations to religious groups.

Finally, Texans can join ISIS without repercussions!

[The Batlord]

Does that mean John Walker Lindh is getting a full pardon?

[OccultHawk]

U.S. Assists Oil Tankers Near Iran After Attacks

Damage to one of the ships was extensive, including a fire and a hole at the water line that was consistent with a hit by a torpedo or other projectile, according to early assessments.
The Japanese government said the other ship, operated by a Japanese company, sustained multiple attacks, including at least one hit from an unidentified projectile. Both ships were carrying crude oil products headed for Asia.
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Bahrain, which oversees U.S. naval operations in the region, received two distress calls about the attacks on the tankers in the Gulf of Oman

sigh (VietnamaramyWW1)

[The Batlord]

Ayatollah Khomeini? More like Hey Hollah Go Man!!!

Seriously go Iran.

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by Doug McClasky

Ayatollah Khomeini? More like Hey Hollah Go Man!!!

Seriously go Iran.

https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...east-president

Trump is provoking a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. What could go wrong?

If Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan or rogue terrorists nuke an American city it would almost be worth it just so I could say “I’ve been trying to tell people those weapons are dangerous...”