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I saw this composition but didn't really have a long zoom lens, so I zoomed as far as I could, then cropped it. Thankfully, the image held together.

I like how the 2 counties of The Emerald Triangle that are blue sit along the ocean Wonder if there is a theory there...

Neighbor just got a new rig... Might have to up our game here, yeah, they are a restaurant, but still, can't be outdone by this beast.

Genuinely, what were they feeding Xbox 360 marketing

YouTuber Rian Stone reviews the Karmelo Anthony debate with Viva Frei & Hotep Jesus. 🤣

YOU HAVE TO BE FUCKING JOKING

In the wake of the Karmelo Anthony case, Hotep Jesus teaches conflict resolution: Read the energy of the room and size up everyone in it. If you ever feel uneasy, leave. If you are the individual in the conflict, you are 100% in control of how things develop. Self awareness is the key. Manage your alcohol consumption intelligently. Choose your friends wisely.

You know what! Fuck it. I quit! I'm not talking about politics and society anymore. There's no hope for you people.

Brooke Rollins says DHS wants to put "AI on drones" to detect screwworm

We don't want to live with these barbarians.

In the UK you will get called a racist for being stabbed by a migrant and then bothered by a 4'9 female cop for the crime of staying the same spot for 120 seconds. How did you guys go from owning the world to being a diversity toilet country so fast?