intrepidity

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January 8, 2021

We're so inwardly focused... but do you really realize how utterly vulnerable we are, right now?

I mean, from an *external* enemy threat??

The House Speaker has communicated to the military brass about nuclear codes and an unstable POTUS.

If *any* foreign malign actor wanted to take advantage of a situation, I can hardly think of a more opportune time!

Holy fuck, right this ship IMMEDIATELY! No talk, just ACTION! NOW!

January 8, 2021

Best practice for posting Tweets on DU?

Has anyone got a handy reference for tips and tricks on posting content from Twitter?

For example, when a video is in a "retweet" and the retweet is posted, for me (mobile, Android, Chrome) clicking on the video results in Twitter app being opened and video playing there, instead of within the DU post.

If the video is in the tweet that is posted, then the video plays with DU, for me.

While on Twitter, if you context-menu (right click) on the video, you'll see an option to "Copy Video URL" and this will get you the correct link to post on DU, that will play inside DU.

Also, if there's an image/graphic on Twitter that you want to embed (hotlink) in a DU post, if you open that image in a new window (while on Twitter) and then copy the URL, often you can modify the URL slightly to get it to hotlink (eg, move the ".jpg" to the appropriate position in the string, removing attributes).

If anyone can simplify and expound on the sorts of issues I'm referring to (and communicate them better!), it would be really helpful. TIA.

January 8, 2021

So really, now, what exactly will be enough for removal?

Firstly, for Trump, but secondly, for future presidents.

'Cause right now, I don't see *any* guardrails anymore.

WHEEEEEEEEEE we're in freefall, yaaaaaaay....!!

Seriously. W.T.FUCK??

January 8, 2021

Answer: Gustav Skarsgard

(I don't do Twitter, else I'd have replied directly over there...)
https://twitter.com/fr_brennan/status/1347326409224712193

January 8, 2021

What did Trump expect?

I'll tell you what I think he expected:

That his followers would storm the Capitol, and interrupt the certification of Biden's election.

That violence would erupt.

That there would be casualties, including amongst members of Congress (Dems especially, but perhaps Pence and Mitch as well).

That a strong police/military response would be required and activated, with many more casualties.

That extreme turmoil would ensue, especially in DC, but nationwide as well.

That martial law would have to be instituted.

After that, I don't know. But I can very safely say that everything above is exactly what Trump was hoping and praying for. Guaranteed.

January 7, 2021