1.) Any resistance group that wants to use the 2A needs to be very well-organized. A lone wolf here or there will quickly be pounced on by hundreds of ICE goons who have the entire federal government behind them.

2.) Violent resistance would give Trump a justification for declaring an insurrection and imposing martial law. Say goodbye to the 2026 elections (and beyond) if that happens.

And for those people using IRC: which network(s) do you use? I have fuzzy memories of EFnet and DALnet being big, but I’ve been away from IRC for a long time.

Edit: Holy shit, I just logged into a DALnet channel I frequented in the late 90’s and a bunch of the same users are still there! It’s like a time capsule!

KEXP 90.3 Seattle / KEXC 92.7 Alameda-San Francisco

It’s a non-profit radio station with eclectic programming and live DJs 24/7 (meaning no automated playlists, ever).

In case anyone forgot, Rittenhouse went to a protest with a loaded rifle looking for a fight, shot two three people, walked away untouched, was acquitted, and got speaking gigs on conservative TV shows. You can do whatever you want as long as you’re on the “right” side.

Too many times I’ve been out of the house with the kids and had people say things like, “You’re on Mom duty today, eh? Ha ha.” It’s frustrating that so many people have such low expectations for dads.

Sorry Colorado and Austin, TX, you’re on your own. Good luck.

Years ago I went to a big Dropkick Murphys show that was all ages. It was fantastic seeing parents and grandparents the seats, watching their kids party in the pit. Good times were had by all. The world needs more of this.

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It’s already there, sort of. Zillow’s map shows schools with their greatschools.org ratings. The school rating is a rough proxy for this. Highly-ranked schools tend to be whiter and wealthier.

Then who?

A large group of Russian soldiers in the border area in 1939 are moving down a road when they hear a voice call from behind a small hill, “One Finnish soldier is better than ten Russian.”

The Russian commander quickly orders 10 of his best men over the hill. Agun-battle breaks out and continues for a few minutes, then silence. The voice once again calls out, “One Finn is better than one hundred Russian.”

Furious, the Russian commander sends his next best 100 troops over the hill and instantly a huge gun fight commences. After 10 minutes of battle, again silence. The calm Finnish voice calls out again, “One Finn is better than one thousand Russians!”

The enraged Russian commander musters 1000 fighters and sends them to the other side of the hill. Rifle fire, machine guns, grenades, rockets and cannon fire ring out as a terrible battle is fought…

Then silence.

Eventually one badly wounded Russian fighter crawls back over the hill and with his dying words tells his commander, “Don’t send any more men… It’s a trap. There’s two of them.”

It would be a (small) step in the right direction if it had any chance of becoming law. It’s a non-starter in the House, and Trump certainly wouldn’t sign it either.

When? What do you like to do? And what travel options do you have?

IIRC from past posts you’re in NYC. If you have a car, drive north and embrace winter. Go skiing or tubing at a mountain resort. Look for live music and food events in the Berkshires or up in Burlington, VT. Grab some friends and rent a cabin in the woods for a weekend of games and drinking. Find someone who operates sled dog tours and go for a ride.

In the spring/summer you can go whale watching out of Connecticut or Rhode Island.

If you have the funds to fly, find a national park that’s open and accessible in winter. You’ll avoid the crowds and get a very different experience than most people. Or visit the US Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico for a beach vacation, and make sure you hire someone with a boat to take you around for a day trip (fishing or snorkeling is optional if you’re into that).

That resolution was kneecapped by the Authorization for Use of Military Force after 9/11. Multiple presidents have treated it as a blank check to execute military actions around the world without congressional approval. Just call the targets “terrorists” (or “narco terrorists” now) and do anything without repercussions.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorization_for_Use_of_Military_Force_of_2001

It’s about rich kids playing tennis. I will not be taking questions. Now go to bed, for your own good.

Be careful. You might have to marry her to get your hoodie back.

I don’t know if there’s anything unique about aging. The shittiest part of aging IMO is the random life-changing medical events you cannot foresee or prevent. It could be as simple as stumbling on uneven ground and tearing your ACL, or as extreme as being diagnosed with some unusual cancer.