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D-Day, Eighty years ago
Yes, this is the eightieth anniversary of the Normandy action to start retaking Europe, specifically France, from the Axis powers. Allied troops landed on five beaches, but Omaha Beach saw the most casualties and the fiercest fighting. 13000 aircraft supported the action. 45000 troops (29000 from the US) were killed. 170,000 were wounded or missing.… Continue reading
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Single white female, writ as trans
This was brought to my attention by a video (here) that came across my feed. I have to admit to some myopia regarding men in womanface–I’ve been looking mainly at sports and locker rooms and bathrooms. But this video pointed out the ‘trans widows’ (they have put together a website with their stories–here). Women in… Continue reading
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Feature, not a bug
During the covid times, laws about masking were either passed (allowing masking everywhere including banks) for ‘health’ reasons or required masks to be worn in certain places, or repealed (laws directed at the KKK to NOT allow masking in public). Of course at the time, folks with common sense thought this was pretty stupid. Because… Continue reading
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Sunday Meme Drop
The burn is strong in this one. Continue reading
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Fun Movie Friday–Hudson Hawk
Bruce Willis. Danny Aiello. James Coburn. David Caruso. All having a frickin’ good time. The plot: The best cat burglar in the world is co-opted into stealing parts for DaVinci’s gold machine by wanna-be super villains. Continue reading
(A.K.A. Non-Original Rants)
–Co-opting good stuff from all over the ‘Net and maybe some original thoughts—ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE
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