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*** The artwork above is based on Total Chaos' Patriotic Shock album cover (1995 ℗ Epitaph Records) which uses Paul-Alexandre Protais' painting Soir de Waterloo (c. 1886) in the background.

The results are in, the g@g community has spoken!

You have selected the Gas 'Em flag to be Trumpland's waving pride and glory. Just one more vote and you'll never have to vote again.

Now, what could be Trumpland's national anthem? The melody that captures your collective descent into authoritarianism? The depressing hymn that crushes all seditious hope of ever living in a democracy again? The heartfelt words and soothing sounds that will comfort the widows and mothers of the brave who gave the very last measure of their devotion for Putin's dream of a new world order where conservatism is sternly shoved into people's throat as the one and only way of life? The soundtrack to the glorious return of absolute monarchy, with your lives ruled by the church, the ultra-rich and the despot?

1. Born To Lose (Johnny Thunder & The Heartbreakers)

https://youtu.be/TlFsXoZkamw?si=MjAncSuwl0vngnBO

2. March of the Funeral March For Queen Mary (Henry Purcell)

https://youtu.be/xWRcx9LHBJU?si=YLrlda2AhWDK9cJm

3. Self Esteem (The Offspring)

https://youtu.be/EtNZnhxWLHo?si=RQ-LExDa8FQGtQtC

4. Госуда́рственный гимн Росси́йской Федера́ции (Russian National Anthem)

https://youtu.be/tNIMbHNtm7w?si=06Dhe4Z3mLAFgZuZ

5. The First Movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata ( Ludwig Van Beethoven)

https://youtu.be/4Tr0otuiQuU?si=WJFuo3VSxdMq1jHO

6. Jimi Hendrix's rendition of the Star Spangled Banner protesting the Vietnam War

https://youtu.be/sjzZh6-h9fM?si=cl9R0uDojEo2Hcyr

Here are few reasons to consider regifting:

You don't like it. There's no reason to keep something you don’t appreciate. Some items are perfect for passing on.

You already have the item. The person who gave you that blender bought it because they knew that you love smoothies. They just weren’t aware that you already had one.

You don't need it. There are all kinds of things you may think are wonderful but can’t incorporate into your life. For example, delicate leather gloves can be lovely, but may not fit your rugged lifestyle.

You know somebody else will appreciate it much more. You might like the item but know a person who needs it more than you. Regifting can be an act of generosity.

You broke up with the person who gave it to you. There may be gifts you received from a significant other but now that you’re not together you want to purge, especially when the items evoke bad memories. You are under no obligation to keep them, Farley says.

How Not to Regift

“Almost everyone has recycled a gift or two,” says Lisa Mirza Grotts, an etiquette expert known as the Golden Rules Gal based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

However, there are a few regifting no-nos:

Regifting to the original giver. Imagine giving a present to someone who gave the item to you. “That’s a terrible faux pas,” Grotts says. Unless you keep very good records, avoid regifting within a specific social circle.

Regifting in the original wrapping. You may have an idea about what is inside the wrapping paper, but don't be so sure. Take the item out first. “There could be a card inside addressed to you that you didn’t see.” Rewrap, then regift.

Putting an item inthe wrong box. Although it can be tempting to place an item in a luxury retailer's packaging, you're setting the recipient up for embarrassment if they try to return the gift at that store.

Regifting used items. If the item shows any signs of wear and tear, is dirty or has parts missing, do not regift it.

FYI The "American Forces Network" online will show you what's playing worldwide if you want to see for yourself.

Now, first I realize it's VITALLY IMPORTANT that troops get news from home - it makes them less homesick and provides a sense of normalcy when you hear the Yankees collapsed in 5 games (Let's Go Mets)!

But should they be getting news from a network where the following happened:

"The hosts “have open access to spread their conspiracy theories to US troops,” VoteVet states. “And now we know they knew they were lies — just to boost their ratings in referencing Fox settlement of the Dominion Voting lawsuit of libel $800K for their "knowingly false claims".

In fact, Fox Broadcasting Company, LLC is a USA commercial broadcast television network owned by the Fox Entertainment division of Fox Corporation. As such, it avoids the stricter standards required of other journalism outlets.

In fact, during the lawsuit Fox Attorneys stated in the record:

The 'general tenor' of the show should inform a viewer that [Carlson] is not 'stating actual facts' about the topics he discusses and is instead engaging in 'exaggeration' and 'non-literal commentary.' "

The Trump appointed judge then states: "Fox persuasively argues, that given Mr. Carlson's reputation, any reasonable viewer 'arrive[s] with an appropriate amount of skepticism' about the statement he makes."

She added, "Whether the Court frames Mr. Carlson's statements as 'exaggeration,' 'non-literal commentary,' or simply bloviating for his audience, the conclusion remains the same — the statements are not actionable as they are entertainment.

The decision specifically references Fox News prime-time hosts Laura Ingraham, Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity, each of whom was accused in recent court filings of knowingly spreading Donald Trump's false claims of 2020 election fraud.

So, should troops be watching "entertainment" as news? Purveyors of false claims, lies, misinfo & disinfo per the courts?

"Pennsylvania residents with Trump signs in their yard are reportedly receiving disturbing letters warning them that “there will be consequences” for supporting former President Donald Trump. “We know where you live, you are in the data base,” the anonymous author states in the letter, first obtained by The Post Millennial. “In the dead of a cold winters night, this year, or next and beyond, there is no knowing what will happen. Your property, your family may be impacted, your cat may get shot. And more.” The threatening message was written..."

https://www.allsides.com/news/2024-10-17-1715/politics-voters-pennsylvania-receive-threatening-letters-warning-there-will-be

I know it's probably still too early to say, but the guy won his first game against Panama 2-0, but he lost his second game against Mexico 2-0, and my dad already wants Berhalter back😂 I haven't read comments from fans, but Panama's coach was critical of him saying he sees no difference in strategy or style of play. Aside from a couple players, he's starting the same group of guys. My dad has his doubts about him, because he says no one's ever heard of the guy before, though he said he said some successes with Paris Sainte Germain, but nothing sensational.

I'll probably reask this question after seeing him coach a few more matches, but based off what you've seen so far, would you say he's a keeper?