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Istoreya
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Postby Istoreya » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:38 am

Oh no Lady Gaga is serving looks too
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Postby Neutraligon » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:38 am

Tarsonis wrote:
Neutraligon wrote:Just saw an image of the mall, basically no one is there. All the flags there are depressing.


to be expected though isn't it?

Very, Biden id not want large crowds due to the pandemic. There is something sobering about seeing just those flags.
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Postby Exalted Inquellian State » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:38 am

Will there be a Bidenthread or no?
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Postby Geneviev » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:38 am

It's disappointing that the inauguration had to be on a school day. But, so far, it looks like it's going well. Hopefully that doesn't change when I can't watch.
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Postby Wink Wonk We Like Stonks » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:38 am

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Cannot think of a name wrote:Kind of looking forward to not having everything described as 'the likes of which has never been seen' or 'no one could believe it' or 'a lot of people said it couldn't be done' etc.

I hope I never have to hear "this is the wettest we've ever seen from the standpoint of water" again.

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Postby Chan Island » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:39 am

Shrillland wrote:
Chan Island wrote:So I'm watching the inauguration but can't find Jimmy Carter anywhere. Has he skipped out for some reason?


He did, yes. Mostly to avoid getting sick. He is 96, after all.


Ah. Pity. He's a fun presence at these sorts if things.
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Postby Cannot think of a name » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:39 am

"What's my assignment, sir?"

"Look, she's gonna show up in something nonfunctional. Hold on to Gaga down the stairs. If she drops the country will watch you drop someone during the inauguration."

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Postby FNU » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:39 am

Well, We haven't exploded yet, that's a good sign
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Postby The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:39 am

The Reformed American Republic wrote:
The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp wrote:
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please read...

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The Reformed American Republic wrote:It's actually a leftist behind that account who was using the account to troll. A moderator has already called them out for that and warned them.

Sorry, I just wanted to post memes
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Postby The Huskar Social Union » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:39 am

Exalted Inquellian State wrote:Will there be a Bidenthread or no?

I think the plan is for this thread to continue on instead of a dedicated Biden Thread.
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Postby San Lumen » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:39 am

That dress from lady Gaga was extraordinary. The pin was amazing. Always
An incredible singer.
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Postby Cannot think of a name » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:39 am

Dammit, that's not a flourish, you just turned a section into a completely different melody.
"...I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate. I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro's great stumbling block in the stride toward freedom is not the White Citizen's Council-er or the Ku Klux Klanner, but the white moderate who is more devoted to "order" than to justice; who prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension to a positive peace which is the presence of justice; who constantly says "I agree with you in the goal you seek, but I can't agree with your methods of direct action;" who paternalistically feels he can set the timetable for another man's freedom; who lives by the myth of time and who constantly advises the Negro to wait until a "more convenient season." -MLK Jr.
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Postby A-Series-Of-Tubes » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:39 am

Ugh, I think that was the worst rendition of the US National Anthem I've ever heard. However, I don't follow US sport so it probably wasn't.
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Postby Gravlen » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:40 am

Trump left his golden microphone behind. No karaoke tonight at Mar-a-Lago.
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Postby Western Fardelshufflestein » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:40 am

FNU wrote:Well, We haven't exploded yet, that's a good sign

Well, he hasn't officially been inaugurated yet. We can't get our hopes up.
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Postby Cannot think of a name » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:40 am

A-Series-Of-Tubes wrote:Ugh, I think that was the worst rendition of the US National Anthem I've ever heard. However, I don't follow US sport so it probably wasn't.

Google Rosanne Arnold/Barr national anthem.


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Postby Shrillland » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:40 am

The Huskar Social Union wrote:
Exalted Inquellian State wrote:Will there be a Bidenthread or no?

I think the plan is for this thread to continue on instead of a dedicated Biden Thread.


With luck, there won't be need for a Biden thread. With some luck.
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Postby Neutraligon » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:40 am

Oh sign language.
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Postby The Huskar Social Union » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:40 am

Cannot think of a name wrote:"What's my assignment, sir?"

"Look, she's gonna show up in something nonfunctional. Hold on to Gaga down the stairs. If she drops the country will watch you drop someone during the inauguration."

"I will grip the fuck out of that arm, sir. You can count on me."
"Try not to trip on her huge fucking dress corporal"
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Postby Kowani » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:40 am

The Huskar Social Union wrote:
Exalted Inquellian State wrote:Will there be a Bidenthread or no?

I think the plan is for this thread to continue on instead of a dedicated Biden Thread.

no need tor a biden thread without a biden needle
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Postby Esalia » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:41 am

Neutraligon wrote:
Tarsonis wrote:
to be expected though isn't it?

Very, Biden id not want large crowds due to the pandemic. There is something sobering about seeing just those flags.


Indeed.
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Postby A-Series-Of-Tubes » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:41 am

San Lumen wrote:That dress from lady Gaga was extraordinary. The pin was amazing. Always
An incredible singer.


She is known for her dramatic dress-sense. I liked that too.
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Postby The Huskar Social Union » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:41 am

Neutraligon wrote:Oh sign language.

Yeah i was like what the fuck is she doing then it clicked on yeah deaf people exist.
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Postby The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:41 am

A-Series-Of-Tubes wrote:Ugh, I think that was the worst rendition of the US National Anthem I've ever heard. However, I don't follow US sport so it probably wasn't.

Honestly, it was ok.
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Postby Tarsonis » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:41 am

are they sterilizing that mic after every speaker?
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