josie

Is it finally safe to admit I was always more of a Twilight fan?

Europe have already sanctioned Russia multiple times over, what makes them think the threat of sanctions is going to make Putin care this time?

Damn, definitely wasn't expecting this!

The more that comes out about this case the more I believe that I'd vote not guilty if I were on the jury even regardless of politics.

First of all I don't even believe he's the same guy from the Starbucks footage (not the same guy as the hostel footage who you see smiling). But even ignoring that, the police apparently turned their body cam footage off while searching his bag and did it with his back turned. On top of that, they searched his bag once, packed it all up again, and then took it back to the station and searched it again where they found the gun. Any competent lawyer would be able to convince at least a few jurors that the gun was planted. However, the cops told him that he wasn't under arrest or being detained, so searching his bag on site would mean that the evidence was obtained unlawfully (therefore inadmissible in court). And on top of all that, he was apparently never even read his Miranda rights.

That leaves the partial fingerprint they found on a water bottle of Mangione's in NYC, which ties him to the location but is circumstantial at best. The fake ID probably has charges that don't really amount to much, and with the contents of the bag (in any rational country) being unable to be admitted, what would they be able to convict him on other than that? The fake ID ties him to the location, but again, that is circumstantial.

I'm assuming there's more evidence that hasn't been made public because if there isn't then this isn't exactly a slam dunk case on the prosecutor's part.

I already gave up on Google when they started forcing you to send them your ID to watch age restricted videos.

A serious message to all Americans:

Start planning for the worst. Buy and learn how to use a firearm. Get all your passports and documentation up to date and on hand in case you need to flee. Do not give them an excuse to deny your exit from the States as they will do this if your papers aren't all in order. Save up money in a foreign currency, learn a second language if you only know English.

Do whatever you need to do in order to be able to flee the country. It might sound like fear mongering, but it is better to be safe than sorry.

As someone (unfortunately) from Biscuit Island, I approve.

I see JD Vance graduated from the Liz Truss Academy of Greeting Heads of State

For what it is worth Pope Francis appointed 80% of the current cardinals so I very much doubt the next Pope will be much different to him. The Philippines' very own Luis Tagle seems to be the favourite

I have gotten to the point where if anyone I am talking to unironically uses the word tankie I just stop the conversation. It is a sign of deep liberal brainrot and an unwillingness to learn.

Happy one year of VTC o7

If someone is "put off of" veganism because one vegan was rude to them, I very much doubt they were seriously considering it anyway