Here is a thing I would also point out:

Compare this situation to a BLM Riot.

Here, after the initial breaking of the line, you see plenty of cops get sucked into the mob, and while some of them get clocked, they are allowed to retreat and are largely left alone.

Would you expect BLM to show the same mercy?

It really shows you how evil the Left truly is. That when the average person snaps and starts to fight in rebellion of their government, they are STILL more merciful than a leftist.

And another theory/observation to point out, because I am sure everyone is thinking it: This happened in a country that is disarmed, with the police almost entirely following the government narrative. What happens in a nation that is armed and where a majority of the police are either apathetic to the mandates or actively hostile toward them? (Of course, I would argue it doesnt get to that point, BECAUSE of so many police/sheriffs in defiance).

At least based on what I have seen going down, I think that Fox is having the same "issue" as the Republican Party where the Neocons are still trying to hold on to power, but they are getting eaten from the inside out by the Populist, and said Populist are more than happy to get cheeky beeky and do creative things to screw with the powers that be.

I kind of thought this is what went down, what with it being so close after when Biden gave the Taliban the list of people he wanted to rescue. Something like this:

Biden: "Listen fat, we just got hit with a terrorist attack and I need to kill the guy responsible or else I will get in trouble. Can you help us find him?"

Taliban: "snickering Of course we can. Give us one moment. picks a random interpreter on the list who lives in Kabul Ah yes, we found him, he is right there."

Biden: "Thanks for that. You guys are all right missile"

Taliban: "wheezing, hysterical laughter THE KAFIR ACTUALLY BOUGHT IT!!!"

This has been my take. She is an ally of convenience, nothing more.

Of course, it has been absolutely hilarious to watch this all go down. And most importantly, I like that she is showing the journo and political class exactly the respect they deserve: none.

I will always love the fact that the main hero of that game is literally named "Badguy." And Sol is my main as well, but I also like Sin Kiske and Ramlethal. I also second the Beast in Black and Brothers of Metal. I only recently found BOM and have loved their stuff, and I am looking forward to BIB's new album (I am kind of Eh on the first single, but the theme and other songs still have my attention.)

OT: I actually maintain two playlist on my Iphone. One for racing games, and one for shooters and war games, but that still works for workout stuff. At the moment, that one is:

• Venom of Venus: Powerwolf

• Out in the Fields: Powerwolf

• Invade, Destroy, Repeat: Powerman 5000

• Waking Lions: Pop Evil

• Fight of my Life: Messer

• Hearts On Fire: Hammerfall

• When Legends Rise: Godsmack

• Kick Ass: Egypt Central

• Are you Ready: Disturbed

• Throne: Bring Me the Horizon

• Teutonic Terror: Accept

• Boomerang: Smash to Pieces

• Seal the Deal: Volbeat

• Legends are Made: Sam Tinnesz

• Only the Strong Survive: Saliva

• State of My Head: Shinedown

• Wolfpack: Blind Channel

• For the Glory: All Good Things

And the fun part? ACTUALLY Bisexual women like fiance are hated by those types. Mostly because they think that being Bi means you need to be a slut who sleeps around with everyone, so clearly she must be faking it if she is in a steady relationship with a man she loves.

Another thing worth mentioning. Often not talked about is that the same data that showed that conservatives are leaving places like Cali for Texas and Florida, it showed the Leftist are also leaving. But they are not going to Texas and Florida, they are going to Colorado, Oregon, and Washington State.

Which makes sense if you ask me. Those places are already known to give them what they want, so why beat your head against the brick wall of Texas when it is trending more red (and probably more if the voting law they passed works out).

When you have Teachers Unions in NYC chanting "Fuck Joe Biden" as they protest forcing teachers and their students to get the vaccine, you know you have well and truly shit the bed. Also, as someone else pointed out to me and I hadnt noticed: There are a whole lot of college students at those football games chanting "Fuck Joe Biden."

It is something that history shows, and has never failed yet. Sometimes, the greatest way to break someone of their delusions and desires is to give it to them. Good and hard. And then let them learn first hand, through pain, just how bad their ideas are. And I imagine there are a lot less young Communist now that they have seen what even a taste of heavy-handed government is like in their lives (backed up by a recent study I saw that showed a massive move among suburban, white, and college educated voters toward Republicans and away from Dems compared to just last year).

It's amazing how eager the reactionary right are to swallow all the available black pills in the vicinity.

If you ask me, its because a lot of them are ethno-nats or other "right wing authoritarian" types who want their own state of control, and are upset because what they are finding happening is not people losing faith and going to their ideology. Instead, they are going back to their roots and wanting back freedom, liberty, and the American Way. And they hate that because they thought that people would come into their arms running away from the Commies on the Left.

Also, I do wonder if there is some jealousy. Because while they are complaining about the "unstoppable march of the Left" and how we are all doomed unless we go start shooting Leftist in the street like we are all in the Freikorp. While no one was looking Trump Populist types have been taking over local and state level political positions. Which I think is part of the reason you are seeing so much more fight and general "refuse to die" attitude at the State level that isnt there at the Federal level. But based on how the nation works, it will (eventually) work its way up the ladder.

I had seen this copypasta before, but I had never seen it animated.

Its just as hilarious as I would hope for.

Would certainly be the smart way to go about it. Put out a message saying "We are going to go to DC to protest on the 18th."

If the individual responses "No, BAD! BAAADDD Idea! Stay the hell away from that accursed city!", then tell them they passed the shit test.

If they say "This seems like a great idea, lets do it!" ask them "Ok Fed, who are you working for?" then yeet them out the door with absolute haste.

I guess I cant really argue with that, after all I live in America (Kansas) and not the United Socialist State of California. The only window I have in is stuff from Dave Rubin, so all I can do is pray for the Hail Mary.

Dems are actually running ads in Spanish. That means they know they can't take that demographic for granted anymore. They're scared.

That seems like a weird path to take since the evidence/polls I saw says that Hispanics are very negative on Newsom compared to other demographics.

Democrats have enrolled 4 million additional voters, compared to 20,000 for Republicans.

That doesnt really matter as much as you might think considering that Newsom has managed to piss off Dems to both his Left and his Right. More "conservative" Dems for being a hypocritical tyrant, and Left-Wingers for not being Left-Wing enough.

Another thing that would be worth pointing out is that the conservatives and populist in California have taken a "Two can play at that game" attitude toward things like ballet harvesting, and already used it to win back seats in 2020 that they lost in 2018. Now of course, the media and Dems (but I repeat myself) have been trying to spin it as "So they tried to stop this practice, but now you are using it? Hypocrites!" Because their too smooth brain to understand that most conservatives and populist outside of the Federal positions can see their bullshit. Because they made it political total war and a knife fight, and now they are shocked that the opposition are treating it like a knife fight. And are seemingly better at it in more local areas.

But before anyone says I am huffing copium, I will just say that I am expecting the worst, but hoping for the best. And all I can hope is that people sick of it all, especially Biden, decide they are going to give him the finger by dragging Newsom out to send a message.

I also think that there is a bit of jealousy involved. The Left has been attempting to take over the Democrat party for decades, but never gets any really headway in doing it, and has to be thrown pity candidates or red meat laws every once in a while, and while the areas they hold power over have strong control, it is a very small area overall. Meanwhile, the Trump Populist got their guy elected on the first go, and then when the entire establishment rose up to oppose them, they ate the Republican establishment and started running roughshod over all who stood in their way at every level except the Federal.

And they cant come to terms with the fact that those supposed "right wing chuds" are doing what they always failed to do, and seemingly doing it easily. Mostly because they dont seem to realize that their "win at all cost" "political total war" attitude created a ton of conservatives and normal people willing to say "Ok, fine. You want a knife fight? Lets have a knife fight."

On that note, I remember seeing an article from some newspaper freaking out because while no one was looking (or were talking about other things), the Trump Populist types snuck in and took over 1,000+ seats in off elections or at more local. They have also been a lot more willing to play the game while still staying in the rules as much as possible. I have seen reports of Cali GOP going around and ballet harvesting using the Dems own rules for it, and the Dems dont know what to do because they cant stop them without also stopping themselves. And it has already worked before, with some seats being won in 2020 by GOP ballet harvesting.

It was pointed out by Carl in one of the recent Lotuseater podcast, where a Left Wing journo was freaking out over the fact that "Trump Republicans are no longer playing by the rules." In response to that, he said that the reason is because they are "fighting like Democrats, and now they're beating you, and you hate it."

I had been saying that since before the election. I saw everyone say "Why wont she step in when her husband is clearly senile?" I said they got it all wrong and the correct question was "Why would she pass up the chance to be Edith Wilson 2.0?"

Of course. 2020 showed that Hispanics are nowhere near as "Vote Blue No Matter Who" as most blacks, and in some states (mostly Texas and Florida) the Hispanics have actually flipped to majority Conservative. So their little plan to try and displace all of those icky hicks for nice brown people who they can farm votes off of may have backfired and now they are trying to walk it back.

These are the sort of things that you would think would be considered when establishing something. But I suppose that is too far beyond the ability of the average politician, and meme magic is both real, and a bitch.

There was a quote I (vaguely) remember from the woman who created Fullmetal Alchemist. It went something to the effect of "All women should be busty and hot. All men should be chiseled with big muscles." as her justification for character choices in FMA. But like you said, it seems like something that exist across the medium as a whole, just to differing degrees.

Ah. I would say you are probably reading a little too far into it, but I know for a fact I have heard thots use this logic to defend being thot.

Honestly? Knowing you, I would be a bit more concerned if you didnt.

Now with that said, I am interested in your logic behind that belief. Because I dont see it.

For me personally, I only disliked it when she was doing nothing. The majority of the early part, she was at least a competent fighter, so that made up for it. The arc where she was just sitting around the station doing nothing dropped my interest in her, but then when she got back in the fight it returned to the baseline.

All of that said, Maki is still my favorite of the 3 main girls, so there is that. Mostly because she does manage to be attractive without having to resort to cheap fanservice.

TLDR: In the newest edition of the manga for Fire Force, the villain is fighting the character Tamaki (who is more or less walking fanservice bait for the entire story), and gives a multi-page rant about how she is a "sex crazed loser" who needs to cover up and be more modest. In response to this, she strips down to just the bikini she wears under her fire gear and speaks to the effect of "This is who I am, I am not changing, and I am sick of your whining."

Needless to say, hoes mad on Twitter because they have been trying to get the mangaka to tone down the fanservice for a while now, and Tamaki is their most hated character.

But like I said: For every instance of something ultra-violent like The Boys, I have seen something with little to no violence and designed as a walking sim.

Just like how a lot of SJW media sees villains treated with kid gloves, then turn around a torture a character to a slow and agonizing death because they misgendered someone.