Whomever put this picture up is a fucking genius. I'm telling you, Donald J. Trump's biological father is George S. Patton. Prove me wrong. It all falls into place. I have saved this picture and it speaks more than any recent picture I have seen.
You know what drives people crazy? Killing them with kindness. Case in point: recently [within the past six weeks] I had a student at the school where I taught try to get me fired. It resulted in a six-week unpaid leave while I was under investigation for making a "threat." [It wasn't a threat btw]. Anyway, initially I was suicidal, the thought of my storied teaching career going down in flames like planes on a flight deck. However, time ended up fixing this problem, and now the school district is desperate that they are losing a veteran math teacher over a lie. The rub? I left the vengeance to God, became baptized after 61 years, found a job teaching online that pays about the same. Here's the kindness part: law enforcement asked me during an interview if I wanted to go after this kid, and I said "no." The other students in the school are outraged and pissed that it went this far, and they want to tar and feather him, but no - he will get his just due. I was kind to everyone during this entire ordeal, and you know what? It pays. Don't lash out and be vindictive - President Trump is showing this through his actions. Quietly go about your business and be kind and respectful to your enemies. You'd be surprised how effective this is.
True, but it is well within our purview to stay vigilant and alert. Granted, the election outcome was glorious, but my level of concern for our true Commander-In-Chief is as high as it ever was. My wife and I are lucky enough to be able to stand on the brink of the dawn of a New Republic, but our pantry is still stocked, our powder dry, and we are ready to usher in this new age. It would be prudent for everyone else to do the same.
Outstanding, my friend. I'll have to do that too.
Outstanding as usual, Fester. Thanks. Going to have to try that Tide Pod shot 😃
Leaving brick-and-mortar teaching after 28 years. Moving to an online format. Tired of the inmates running the asylum. Glory to God, I finally got off my ass and made the jump. No wonder home-schooling is on the rise. Schools are a flipping mess.
Thanks Mate.
That would be nice. It got to a point over the years where I just didn't bother talking about it anymore. Several guys out there are into the Stolen Valor thing. I don't mind being thanked, but most of the time I would rather be left alone, no offense.
Same here. EM2 Nuclear, RE Division, USS Eisenhower (CVN-69), 1984-1987.
We don't "celebrate" anything. This is a somber day for many, and there are those who brought it home and are still alive, so there's that. When we say "we have the watch," that means we are giving those a much-needed break. ~Israeli/Lebanon/Persian Gulf USN Veteran.
This is so much more meaningful now that we have our true Commander-In-Chief back at the helm.
Man, I was spitting coffee like crazy this morning, Fester. Great job 🤣🤣🤣
Woke up after a long and joyous night and immediately thought of the late great Jackie Gleason: "HOW SWEET IT IS!"
Considering that my entire world has turned inside out the past five weeks, I'd say yeah, I'm ready.
Great, as usual. The McDonald's ones are killers 😃
I call them fellow Brothers in Arms, or Veterans.
The first one was pretty cute. What was she supposed to be doing again?😜
Absolute classics today, Fester. The McDonalds ones are great, especially the one where he paints over the "Mc." I saved that one :)
Northern lights versus Southern lights - love it. Also, you know what the difference between Northern girls and Southern girls is? Well, Northern girls say "you come back" and Southern girls say "y'all come back." 😂
Thanks, more than you will ever know, Fren.
I will likely cease to work as a math teacher, at least in a brick-and-mortar setting, due to the callous allegations of one confused student with an ax to grind. The past week and a half has been pure hell, and I am tired. I always said that when it was no longer fun, I would quit teaching. Now, as I stand to lose everything due to vindictive parents in a rural Tennessee community, I am seeking comfort in Christ and his teachings because frankly, when this hit, I was thinking about suicide. I can't believe my entire career, first as a decorated US Navy veteran and then now as a teacher for 27+ years, that it would come down to this. Can't really sleep, and when I do, I wake up and the sheets are soaked with sweat. I hope I live long enough to experience the power and beauty of a New Republic. I am suspended now, without pay, over a stupid allegation, and I feel like Job in the Old Testament. I am not asking for charity, just a bit of understanding. Life can be cruel in the most vicious of ways, but I know I can turn to this board for a sense of comfort, whatever little that may be. May God have mercy on my soul.
Every time I see stuff like this, I think of all the action movies where people burn through clips of ammo like there's no tomorrow. That is so lame. We have enough ammo at our house, from shotgun shells to handgun ammo, but for God's sake, if you are patient and judiciously pick your targets and time when you fire, you won't waste that much. Be patient. Keep your pantry stocked and your powder dry, and look forward to the day when we can claim a New Republic.
That's some good news. If it busts open, we have 746 ounces plus an antique silver set. I never thought about retiring from teaching, but if this hits, I would rather stay home, write books, and work around the property.
President Trump is nailing it as far as specifics for his economics plan, over on Truth Social. I noticed the specificity of his words. It's pretty refreshing: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump
Was just perusing X, more specifically, Nino's channel, and he announced that Scott Bennett had passed away. Some of you may know this guy, the wife and I would listen to him occasionally and he never shied away from telling it like it was / is. If true, this is a substantial loss, even though some people think he was / is a blowhard.