I don't think it's right that someone killed the CEO but that man is responsible for the deaths and suffering of a lot of people and I think the world is better off without him.
There are no absolutes. No right and wrong. Haven't you learned anything working for the Powers? There are only choices.
Jasmine ,'Power Play'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
askye - Dec 05, 2024 6:31:46 pm PST #3860 of 4557
Thrive to spite them
DavidS - Dec 05, 2024 9:20:44 pm PST #3861 of 4557
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
So, as some of you already know (because you've followed me back), I've been linking up things on Blue Sky. I'm wondering if people are willing to put "Buffista" in their profile to help find each other there?
Anyway, I'm mentioning this because it is a bit like Old School Twitter there because I'm following the Syrian rebels advance and (it looks like) the imminent fall of Assad's regime. Which is bad for Russia (as they would be cut off from their last few warm water ports).
It's all hardcore Realpolitik as the Syrian rebels are not somebody we'd normally be rooting for, except it's an important check on Russia and Iran, and Assad is terrible.
One poster did a rundown of what they called "The War In The Levant" and it was useful to see that angle with multiple World Powers using various cat's paws in the exciting human game of World Domination. (cue Carl Sagan's "Small Blue Marble" for perspective).
My point is not to advocate for anything in particular here, but the value of jumping in to Blue Sky and getting a variety of viewpoints (Ukrainians, Syrians, Israelis, political reporters, historians et al). I already have a broader scope of understanding than I did.
Which is helpful for somebody who still does not really understand Sunni vs. Shia conflicts in the Mideast.
aurelia - Dec 05, 2024 9:27:02 pm PST #3862 of 4557
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
I'm wondering if people are willing to put "Buffista" in their profile to help find each other there?
Done.
Cashmere - Dec 05, 2024 10:59:00 pm PST #3863 of 4557
Now tagless for your comfort.
Done
brenda m - Dec 06, 2024 12:08:38 am PST #3864 of 4557
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Done
Theodosia - Dec 06, 2024 3:09:12 am PST #3865 of 4557
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I will do that -- Buffista in profile. I already have a personal list of the Buffistas who I've found on Bluesky.
Calli - Dec 06, 2024 4:04:04 am PST #3866 of 4557
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Done.
Tom Scola - Dec 06, 2024 4:05:50 am PST #3867 of 4557
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
My heart aches for the Syrians, especially the Kurds, because no matter who wins nothing is going to improve for them. On the other hand, every time Russia loses it’s a net win for the world in general.
JenP - Dec 06, 2024 6:22:55 am PST #3868 of 4557
I Buffista-ed myself in the description, is that right? I'm @jenlp over there and welcome all friends or sky mates or whatever it's called. I think I have two right now, ha!
JenP - Dec 06, 2024 7:28:47 am PST #3869 of 4557
Oh, man. I just realized I completely spaced on the card exchange this year. Sorry, team.
Free range carding for me this year. I never sent mine last year, so, hey, I can catch up!