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The most British German you'll ever meet ๐Ÿ˜Ž ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ A decidedly non-eclectic mix of wargaming, politics, Ukraine and memes. BT once addressed me as "Dr Volts" so that is now my secret Cold-War Supervillain identity. Rhubarb is not food and you know it ๐Ÿฅฌ๐Ÿ‘Š

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It's kind of ironic that I've managed to split a thread about >1 logins across >1 posts by accident

27.01.2026 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Their support are also helpless. "just make another login"

27.01.2026 09:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I had three UK gov website logins before this started. I thought, hey, will finally be able to cut this down, bring this together.

I have seven now.

27.01.2026 09:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Now I want to know which CNN reporter or producer doesn't know the word "sycophant."

26.01.2026 19:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12751    ๐Ÿ” 2230    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 538    ๐Ÿ“Œ 389
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From the Minneapolis community on Reddit: Another ICE murder in front of Glam Doll Donuts Explore this post and more from the Minneapolis community

There is video on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...

24.01.2026 15:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 97    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10

So the same people who were concerned about Pizzagate are now loading preschool kids into their pedo-waggons. Cool cool cool cool.

21.01.2026 21:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Giant Centipedes cracking saucy jokes?
Carry On Crawlers

21.01.2026 20:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Doordash in Glorantha is DeliverBroo

21.01.2026 20:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Creating a situation where lots of US military personnel can just show up in Greenland, and then later simply refuse to leave, seems... tactically unsound right now?

21.01.2026 10:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The EU has lost a lot in terms of a modern services business minded member with Brexit.
Canada would be a shoe-in replacement

20.01.2026 23:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I feel *incredibly* seen right now

20.01.2026 00:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tariffs on anyone but Russia

17.01.2026 18:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Poland has accused Russia of a major cyberattack targeting its energy infrastructure in late December, which nearly caused a nationwide blackout. Digital Affairs Minister Gawkowski called it the most serious attack in years, saying โ€œdigital tanks are already hereโ€, no need for physical invasion.

14.01.2026 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 265    ๐Ÿ” 81    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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โ—๏ธA massive trend among Iranian women

10.01.2026 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 244    ๐Ÿ” 46    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

This is your regular reminder that apparently the...

2026 Football World Cup
2028 Los Angeles Olympics

...are both still somehow happening?!

10.01.2026 00:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.

08.01.2026 13:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8829    ๐Ÿ” 4245    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 314    ๐Ÿ“Œ 734

He can deploy the National Guard against protesters in case they become violent, but he cannot deploy the National Guard against ICE when they actually are violent. Makes sense.

07.01.2026 23:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

FYI:

In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the โ€œDanish West Indies,โ€ in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would โ€œnot object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.

07.01.2026 04:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9115    ๐Ÿ” 3709    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 357    ๐Ÿ“Œ 204

Afghanistan yes, Ukraine no? 'king weasel

06.01.2026 19:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That last Clannad gig at the Royal Albert Hall was one of the most epic experiences of my entire life

06.01.2026 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I bought my current (ex-demo) car outright, under very favourable conditions (pandemic, end of first lockdown, desperate dealerships with full forecourts, zero sales).

Wouldn't do this again with current prices/conditions. Ltd company lease with incl insurance/maintenance seems the best option rn

05.01.2026 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago

04.01.2026 18:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 43385    ๐Ÿ” 16051    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 327    ๐Ÿ“Œ 413

Absolutely sterling work - dirty, grimey, love it!

04.01.2026 10:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What does it mean when your doctors keep insisting you redo the cognitive exam

02.01.2026 14:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22262    ๐Ÿ” 4384    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2219    ๐Ÿ“Œ 760
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a close up of a man 's face with braids on it ALT: a close up of a man 's face with braids on it

Yo Dawg I Herd You Like Sandbags ๐Ÿ˜‰

Serious beautiful job, man. Love this.

31.12.2025 18:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weathering done and this Yom Kippur War era M50 Super Sherman is now DONE!

Thank you @tomjmegan.bsky.social for running yet another exciting Festive Tank Challenge

#festivetankchallenge

29.12.2025 23:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stipple wear done, reaming details (tools, chains etc) done. Track and rubber highlights done.

Weathering enamels and powders tomorrow and that'll be it!

#festivetankchallenge

28.12.2025 21:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So far, the only outlet that has an accurate Brigitte Bardot obit headline is @aljazeera.com:

28.12.2025 11:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 826    ๐Ÿ” 270    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 16

Looking ace!

28.12.2025 13:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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