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Lanz · January 11

We hit a hundred pages, so once more its time for a new iteration of the Tanuki House and Current Events Monitoring station

Shit going on in the world? It can go here!
Wonderful shit you found on social media? It can go here!
Terrible shit you found on social media? It can go here!
Dunking on the dumbest, richest motherfuckers on the planet? It goes here!

Tanuki?

Tanuki live here.

Because Tanuki Bring joy, even in a dark and hostile world.

Anzekay · January 11

Want me to lock the old one @Lanz

Lanz · January 11

Anzekay wrote: »

Want me to lock the old one @Lanz

Yeah, thank you; was just about to send you a PM about it

Quetzi · January 11

Too late!

Anzekay · January 11

Quetzi wrote: »

Too late!

can't believe you stole this treat from Daeg!!!

Lanz · January 11

https://twitter.com/haruhikoboss429/status/1878078957351825729?s=46

#エゾタヌキ
#北きつね牧場
※2025/1/1

#EzoTanuki
#KitaKitsuneRanch
※2025/1/1

Blep

HeadCreeps · January 11

The Tanuki must flow

Lanz · January 11

HeadCreeps wrote: »

The Tanuki must flow

Lanz · January 11

Johnny Chopsocky · January 11

This power metal song likely knows more about coding than Elon does.

https://youtu.be/yup8gIXxWDU?si=mzNeTMRqbB4CfLfQ

Jragghen · January 11

I....honestly shouldn't even be surprised at this point.

Man in the Mists · January 12

If there was anything good left about the Medal of Freedom after Convicted Felon Donald Trump gave one to Rush Limbaugh (Rest In Piss), it's gone now that Biden gave one to Pope Francis.

Today, President Biden spoke with His Holiness Pope Francis and named him as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. This is the first time that President Biden has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction.

PiptheFair · January 12

American Catholics just can’t help themselves

Sterica · January 12

Kissinger got one, so it’s been a joke for literal decades. It’s just a way for Presidents to jerk off their political friends/allies alongside celebrities they like.

Knight · January 12

Jragghen wrote: »

I....honestly shouldn't even be surprised at this point.

bummer, i had hoped one of his many houses had been rendered unto dust to at least slightly inconvenience a guy who’s a complete shitlord.

Jragghen · January 12

Sterica wrote: »

Kissinger got one, so it’s been a joke for literal decades. It’s just a way for Presidents to jerk off their political friends/allies alongside celebrities they like.

And then Trump decides to invade places to protect the American medal of honor recipients

Lanz · January 12

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/11/kamala-harris-victory-fund-recurring-donations-00197685

Two months after Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump, the joint fundraising committee her campaign set up with the Democratic National Committee is still charging monthly recurring donors to the committee. And some donors are not happy.

“It’s silly, out of touch, and needlessly takes advantage of our most loyal supporters,” said a Democratic operative who shared screenshots of their donations. The person was granted anonymity to describe the situation without fear of professional reprisal.

The operative didn’t flinch at a December charge, given the wrap-up expenses associated with any campaign (though the Harris camp entered late November with more than $1.8 million in cash).

But a January charge? The Harris donor said the committee solicited no explicit approval to continue the donations after the election, though it sent emails saying, “Thank you for your generous monthly commitment,” and that the donations will continue “until you contact us.”

The ongoing debits constitute the latest dust-up over the ethics of online fundraising — particularly when it comes to signing up small-dollar donors for recurring credit-card contributions that get set on autopilot.

Knight · January 12

always has been. the dems want to be more like the gop, and the gop has been using its mailing lists as a grift opportunity for 50 years.

Lanz · January 12

Soul healing Tanuki Pon-chan and Kai-kun

https://youtu.be/NluCOm-CIIM?feature=shared

Lanz · January 12

https://bsky.app/profile/atherton.bsky.social/post/3lfjxhhfobs2y

It happens.

https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-general-fired-after-missing-anti-tank-mines-were-found-in-ikea

The Polish defense minister dismissed a high-ranking general who is allegedly responsible for losing anti-tank mines eventually found in IKEA warehouse, Polish news outlet Onet reports.

“We would like to inform you that on Jan. 9, 2025, by the decision of the Minister of Defense, the Head of the Support Inspectorate, Maj. Gen. Artur Kępczynski, was dismissed from his post,” the Polish defense ministry shared in a post on X.

Kępczyński’s job as a the head of the support inspectorate was, among other things, to manage the logistics support system.

The official statement does not elaborate on the reasons of the dismissal, but local media linked it to the disappearance of the anti-tank mines in June 2024, which Kępczyński allegedly concealed from his superiors.

According to the reports, soldiers failed to unload part of the train carrying over 1,000 tons of explosives in total, and the anti-tank mines continued to circulate around the country before they went missing. On paper, false information about the number of mines was provided, media reports.

Officials apparently became aware of the problem when the weapons were found sitting in the IKEA warehouse, at which point someone called the military to ask “when they would collect their mines.”

An investigation into the matter was opened last year, which is currently ongoing, the prosecutor’s office said on Friday.
Kępczynski did not immediately respond to POLITICO’s request for comment.

Prolegomena · January 12

what would an anti-tank mine be called if you could buy one in Ikea?

smof · January 12

Tönkblååstt

Hobnail · January 12

I like to imagine IKEA has a sku for tm62 mines

DarkPrimus · January 12

Prolegomena wrote: »

what would an anti-tank mine be called if you could buy one in Ikea?

Stêppågọbüüm

Commander Zoom · January 12

Makes me think of the classic SF short "Allamagoosa".

Jragghen · January 12

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Commander Zoom · January 12

Most Divorced Men

(Melania has one foot out the door already)

Man in the Mists · January 13

Jragghen wrote: »

Wait, he couldn't possibly be married.

*checks*

...huh. I can't believe there's a woman that is willing to see him naked.

arthurinscales · January 13

Getting married was essential to appearing like a normal, very real and organic based human male, but the tech bro CEO profile has updated to included 'extremely divorced' energy and Mark needs to update his disguise

Coinage · January 13

Man in the Mists wrote: »

Jragghen wrote: »

Wait, he couldn't possibly be married.

*checks*

...huh. I can't believe there's a woman that is willing to see him naked.

Feminism tells us that women can also be evil *nods somberly*

Knight · January 13

yea i have been convinced zuck is in the middle of a private divorce. love our country is being run by the three most divorced humans alive.

Commander Zoom · January 13

"Human" is a matter of some dispute when it comes to the Zuckerbot.

Knight · January 13

he has a chain don't you know, only cool humans are allowed to have chains.

this is why i believe in the robert evans department of just hit them in the face with a brick. say something as dumb as corporations need more masculine energy, guy comes to your house and hits you in the face with a brick.

Jragghen · January 13

Knight wrote: »

yea i have been convinced zuck is in the middle of a private divorce. love our country is being run by the three most divorced humans alive.

Come on, would a man who's about to be divorced buy his wife this?

iomg]

Jragghen · January 13

In related news, since the cursed images thread is gone and I only saw this today, I'm compelled to share this.

Knight · January 13

Jragghen wrote: »

Knight wrote: »

yea i have been convinced zuck is in the middle of a private divorce. love our country is being run by the three most divorced humans alive.

Come on, would a man who's about to be divorced buy his wife this?

ah so the separation is already confirmed then.

Lanz · January 13

Why is it… neon copper rust in color

[stares]

And seemingly damaged in various spots

minor incident · January 13

Jragghen wrote: »

In related news, since the cursed images thread is gone and I only saw this today, I'm compelled to share this.

the longer you look at it the angrier it makes you. There may be no upper limit. It's like a really weird SCP.

SirToasty · January 13

What's going on with those things on the right? It's like a magazine rack that's upside down.

Jragghen · January 13

Lanz wrote: »

Why is it… neon copper rust in color

[stares]

And seemingly damaged in various spots

Judging by her mug being the same color, I'm guessing it's her favorite color.

Knight · January 13

how do you even ask someone for a 9 foot tall statue of yourself without sounding unhinged

also how do you ask someone to make it for you without sounding even more unhinged

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