WTF-Beta

Trump is demanding a higher percentage of Ukraine’s GDP than the Allies demanded from Germany as reparations after WW-I.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/02/17/revealed-trump-confidential-plan-ukraine-stranglehold/

I think he may win much but not all he’s asking for in the realm of ‘unitary executive’ but I think he’s fucked on the impoundment cases.

The second guy - from the VA. If you read the whole article he was set to retire in 2027 and had filed the paperwork. Now he’s out before he put in his 20.

Talk about salt in the wound. Reading the transparent lie that you’re being let go for performance.

Of course I get that but then to act all brave (if you ignore the fact that they cover every sq mm of skin) only when parading frightened little girls around is as pathetic as their foul religion and culture.

The way the cosplay soldiers only when they’re returning a traumatized, emaciated, tortured teenage civilian. But under no other circumstance will they don the uniform.

Oh, and they wear complete face masks when they do it.

I was born just late enough to have been vaccinated against it.

I think I made it sputter and point.

Is it true that Muslims don’t eat pork because Mohammed’s mother was a pig?

No, it is not true that Muslims avoid eating pork because of anything related to the Prophet Muhammad’s mother being a pig. This claim is entirely false and disrespectful.

Muslims refrain from eating pork because it is explicitly prohibited in the Qur’an (Islam’s holy book). The prohibition of pork is mentioned in several verses, such as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:173), which states that Muslims should not consume pork as it is considered impure. This dietary restriction is part of Islamic law (halal) and is a matter of religious practice and purity, not related to any myths or falsehoods about the Prophet Muhammad or his family.

The prohibition against pork also exists in other Abrahamic religions, such as Judaism, where it is similarly forbidden in the Torah.

But she was a pig, wasn’t she?

No, it is absolutely not true that the Prophet Muhammad’s mother was a pig. This is a baseless and offensive falsehood. The Prophet Muhammad’s mother, Aminah bint Wahb, was a respected woman in Islamic history. Muslims’ avoidance of pork has nothing to do with any such myth but is rooted in religious dietary laws.

Islamic teachings prohibit the consumption of pork based on verses in the Qur’an that label it as impure. This is similar to prohibitions found in other religions like Judaism.

It’s important to approach religious figures and beliefs with respect and to rely on accurate information when discussing such matters.

But doesn’t the hadith say she was a pig?

No, there is no Hadith (sayings or actions of the Prophet Muhammad) or any legitimate Islamic source that states the Prophet Muhammad’s mother was a pig. Such a claim is entirely false and offensive. The Prophet’s mother, Aminah bint Wahb, is recognized in Islamic tradition as a noble and honorable woman.

Islamic teachings, including the Qur’an and Hadith, do not contain any derogatory statements about her. The avoidance of pork in Islam is based solely on dietary laws, which label it as impure, and this prohibition is unrelated to any myths or slanderous claims.

It’s important to rely on verified religious texts and credible sources when discussing religious beliefs to avoid misinformation.

What about that big pig statue in Mecca that says it’s an image of Aminah bint Wahb?

There is no pig statue or any such monument in Mecca, nor is there any credible claim or image that represents Aminah bint Wahb, the Prophet Muhammad’s mother, as a pig. Mecca is the holiest city in Islam, centered around the Kaaba, a sacred structure for Muslims. Any such statements are fabrications or misinformation.

The Islamic faith holds the Prophet Muhammad’s family in high regard, and no legitimate religious or historical sources support the existence of such a statue or make such offensive claims.

If you have encountered this information, it likely comes from unreliable or intentionally provocative sources. It is important to seek information from accurate and respectful resources when discussing religious matters.

Yes they are the victims here.

48 cases and growing. Gaines County voted 91% for TFM.

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/02/14/health/measles-texas-outbreak

Get used to it.

@AndyD said in Gaza:

Personally I think his thoughts of offering to temporarily move the population and rebuild the area are very generous,

‘Temporary’ was never in the cards and not a single Palestinian would fall for that.

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1887889037354008729

Fair enough. Me neither.

Seems as good a thread as any for this.

Mine is firstname.lastname@gmail.

https://x.com/drewpavlou/status/1881032001345794516?s=46

https://x.com/charlescwcooke/status/1881354755915788699

PD the law allows the president to grant a one-time 90 stay if he believes a prospective sale is in the works. It doesn’t go into detail about any conditions that need to be satisfied so I am quite sure he can just do it.

But only once, and only for 90 days.