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The "F bomb"
« Reply #2452 on: April 03, 2025, 10:36:30 AM »
https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/04/the-rise-of-the-f-bomb-caucus/

The history of the word seems to date back to the Middle Ages but true origin is unknown:

https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/04/the-rise-of-the-f-bomb-caucus/

Amazing of the acceleration of the word being used today when once in my lifetime one would avoid it (except amongst close friends or mortal enemies) to now which we all witness even among the rich , famous, politicians, TV, movies ,  media etc.

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On Indicting a Judge, Saudi Speeches, and Qatar Gifts
« Reply #2454 on: May 14, 2025, 02:00:15 PM »
A lot of meat to this one so I’m dropping it here, though various elements could happily live in various threads:

https://www.coffeeandcovid.com/p/myob-wednesday-may-14-2025-c-and

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Re: Political Rants & interesting thought pieces
« Reply #2455 on: May 14, 2025, 02:13:38 PM »
Loved this:

"They say that he who falls farthest hits the most branches on the way down (or words to that effect)."