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Scaphism ("the boats") Often described as the worst torture ever devised, scaphism was reportedly used by ancient Persians. The victim was trapped between two boats (or hollowed logs), force-fed milk and honey until they developed severe diarrhea, then smeared with more milk and honey and left exposed to the elements. Insects and vermin were attracted to the rotting mixture, laying eggs and consuming the victim's flesh over days or even weeks. Historical accounts claim some victims survived up to 17 days in this state before dying from infection, exposure, or organ failure. youtube +1
“Earthrise” photo
theguardian.com Thu 4 Jun 2026 11.00 EDT The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau deleted at least 2,200 webpages from its website last month, a move advocates say is part of the Trump administration's latest effort to dismantle the federal consumer finance watchdog. The removed content was all published before Trump's second term, and includes press releases, consumer advisories, congressional testimonies, speeches and blog posts. Some of the material dates back to as early as 2010, when the agency was formed.
Hot girl and jealous girlfriend meme with Republicans walking with America but checking out Dictatorship’s ass.
texastribune.org * THE TEXAS TRIBUNE WACO - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is under fire for a plea deal his prosecutors offered last month to a Waco man charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a young boy. The deal in the case, which Paxton's office took over about three years ago after the locally elected district attorney recused himself, would have let the man plead guilty to two misdemeanors and serve a total of just one day in jail. Now Paxton, locked in a heated primary to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, is facing criticism from political opponents who say his office was too lenient toward the man, who admitted that he molested the victim as part of the deal. This comes even as Paxton has built a reputation attacking local district attorneys for being too soft on crime.
Star Trek TNG background of stars and the Enterprise. Text of “episode” reads "The one where Counselor Cleavage does yoga"
White House spokesman Davis Ingle told NPR last week for a story on World Cup demand that the tournament "will no doubt be one of the greatest and most spectacular events in the history of mankind,"
Black cat on a blue harness chilling in the grass. There’s a fence and a plant with pink flowers behind the cat.
Depiction on an ice goon with the label “domestic terrorist” on the bottom
• Jefferson Davis: The only high-ranking official imprisoned for a significant time. He was held at Fort Monroe, Virginia, briefly shackled, and released on bail in May 1867. • Military Leaders: Most leaders, including Robert E. Lee, were paroled and allowed to return home under the terms of surrender negotiated by Grant. • Political Leaders: While some, such as Vice President Alexander Stephens, were briefly imprisoned, the majority were not imprisoned for long, if at all, and eventually received pardons,. • Exceptions: Henry Wirz, the commander of the Andersonville prison camp, was the only Confederate official tried and executed for war crimes (mistreatment of prisoners). • Pardons: President Andrew Johnson issued a proclamation on May 29, 1865, providing amnesty for most former Confederates, although some high-ranking officials and wealthy individuals were excluded.
A cat on the living room floor surrounded by miscellaneous junk. Caption says - People who don't own cats will be like: "Why is there random garbage in your living room?" Cat owners are like: 'Don't be rude, those are his things."
MARCH 28 NO THRONES, NO CROWNS. NO KINGS
Fresh oranges from one weekend of gleaning from people’s trees - all this fruit goes straight to local food pantries.
Flyer for NOT MY PRESIDENT protest: San Leandro United for DEMOCRACY In solidarity with Indivisible, 50501, No Kings, and Goose Brigade BRING Flags, Signs, Noisemakers, Friends!! WHEN Monday, February 16 1pm - 3pm WHERE Root Park (E 14th & Toler) https://www.sanleandrofordemocracy.org/take-action/
San Leandro United for DEMOCRACY In solidarity with Indivisible, 50501, No Kings, and Goose Brigade BRING Flags, Signs, Noisemakers, Friends!! NOT MY PRESIDENT WHEN Monday, February 16 1pm - 3p WHERE Root Park (E 14th & Toler) https://www.sanleandrofordemocracy.org/take-action/
Man in a suit happily giving ICE the middle finger
X post by Rep Ro Khanna: @RoKhanna ... A man was choked so hard that his blood vessels burst in his eyelids and his death was ruled a homicide. This is a rogue agency. It needs to be torn down and replaced with a new federal agency that respects human and constitutional rights and has civil rights oversight.
Flyer from https://www.sanleandrofordemocracy.org/take-action/ San Leandro United for DEMOCRACY in solidarity with the Visibility Brigade, City of San Leandro, and Goose Brigade Take Action MLK JR WEEKEND: Saturday, Jan 17th City of SL MLK, Jr Celebration Freeway Visibility Brigade Sunday, Jan 18th Volunteer with April Showers Freeway Visibility Brigade Tuesday, Jan 20th Walk out
San Leandro United for DEMOCRACY in solidarity with the Visibility Brigade, City of San Leandro, and Goose Brigade Take Action MLK JR WEEKEND Saturday, Jan 17th City of SL MLK, Jr Celebration Freeway Visibility Brigade Sunday, Jan 18th Volunteer with April Showers Freeway Visibility Brigade To Tuesday, Jan 20th Walk out
Anocracy is a hybrid political regime that blends democratic and autocratic (dictatorial) features, often as a transitional phase, characterized by limited political participation, weak institutions, and instability, making it prone to conflict, with examples like the U.S. being classified as such during democratic backsliding. Key Characteristics • Hybrid System: Mixes elements of democracy (like some participation) with authoritarian control (like suppression of opposition). • Instability: Anocracies are more likely to experience civil wars or unexpected political shifts. • Transitional Phase: Can be a step from autocracy towards democracy, or from democracy towards autocracy (democratic backsliding). • Weak Institutions: Democratic structures exist but aren't fully developed or effective at resolving grievances.
Jonathan David Ross, murderer
CNN pic showing a Twitter post by the State Dept saying “this is our hemisphere”
Tweet : @LindseyGrahamSC If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed.......and we will deserve ... 5:03 PM • May 3, 2016 • TweetDeck
Captain Kirk holding a phallic shaped stalagmite
Tuxedo cat contemplating his life choices.
When Merkins Were Popular The first recorded use of the word "merkin" dates to 1617, but their use is believed to have started in the mid-15th century and continued through the 18th century, particularly in Britain and France. They largely fell out of fashion in the late 19th century as public health improved. Reasons People Wore Them • To hide diseases and their symptoms: A major syphilis epidemic ("Great Pox") swept through Europe at the end of the 15th century, causing severe symptoms including sores, hair loss, and disfigurement. Merkins provided a way to cover up the visible effects around the genital area, and could even be powdered with lavender to mask the scent of decaying flesh. • To combat pubic lice: Shaving was a practical and proven method to prevent or remove rampant infestations of pubic lice, which were common due to poor hygiene standards of the time. The merkin allowed individuals to maintain a hairless, clean area while still appearing "natural" in public. The wigs themselves could be boiled or baked for sterilization.
Tuxedo cat on kitchen tile
*** REPUBLICAN AGENDA TO DO LIST ** Keep'em Poor • No to Minimum Wage • Break the Unions• Cut Welfare Programs • Cut Social Security • Deregulatation • Gut the Dodd-Frank Act Keep'em Sick • Cut Food Aid • Repeal Obamacare • Cut Disability Benefits • Privatize Veterans Health Care • Cut HIV Prevention Funding Keep'em Stupid • Deny Science • Revise History • Categorize, Demonize, Terrify • Cut Pre-school Programs • Cuts to Higher Education • Cut Sex Education • NO to Net Neutrality Control the Women • Implement all of the above PLUS> Vote NO to Equal Pay ® Cut Wages for Tipped Workers • NO to Affordable Childcare • Pro-Life = NO Choice NO Exceptions • Close down Planned Parenthood • Anti-Contraception • Redefine Rape • Personhood Amendments • Feticide Laws • Criminalize Miscarriages • Doctor Mandated Reporting of Miscarriages and Abortions to the State • Mandatory Transvaginal Ultrasounds • Rollback Maternity Coverage • Omit protections in the Violence Against Women Act • Blame Single Moms for Poverty, Welfare Fraud, Breeding Criminals and Destroying the Fabric of America
A tweet from Lindsey Graham from May 3, 2016 saying “if we nominate trunk, we will get destroyed….. and we will deserve it. “
Black Antifa shirt in Barbie pink font
San Leandro United for DEMOCRACY Bay RESISTANCE INDIVISIBLE Community Solidarity Vigil 5pm • Friday 10/24 - Mulford-Marina Branch Library 13699 Aurora Dr San Leandro, CA 94577 - Main Library 300 Estudillo Ave San Leandro, CA 94577 See ICE Activity? Call the Alameda County Rapid Response Hotline (ACILEP): (510) 241-4011
No Kings in Hayward, California at 11 AM, 777 B St.
Pastor MAGA has his finger *inside* the trigger guard while brandishing it at his flock. In church.
California ballot for Alameda County showing a US vote on prop 50. Suck it, Trump.
Chart showing soybean sales from 2024 with a dramatic decline to zero in May
University of Michigan website snippet explaining why babies should get hepatitis B vaccine when they’re born: “Newborns need a vaccine, why? Infected mothers can pass the virus on to their babies during childbirth, so it’s important for all babies to be vaccinated in case the mother doesn’t know that she has this virus in her blood. Too many babies have caught Hepatitis B this way, so now they are all vaccinated. Even one baby getting this disease at birth is too many!”
Wikipedia page from the 2022 Florida Governor election showing Ron DeSantis winning with 59.37% of the vote
San Leandro United for DEMOCRACY BRING: Flags * Signs * Noisemakers * Friends!! Join us on LABOR DAY to stop the billionaire takeover Monday, Sept 1st 1pm - 2:30pm Root Park (E 14th & Toler)!
Snapshot of the Ca Wastewater Surveillance Dashboard: skylab.caph.ca.gov Statewide Overview for the Last 21 Days SARS-CoV-2 Level: High Trend: Increase Last Update: 08/21/2025 • • 55) Welcome to the California Wastewater Surveillance Dashboard This dashboard provides an overview of data from testing wastewater for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in California. This data is generated by those participating in the California
Poster for San Leandro United for Democracy protest: San Leandro United for DEMOCRACY BRING: Flags * Signs * Noisemakers * Friends!! Join us on LABOR DAY to stop the billionaire takeover Monday, Sept 1st 1pm - 2:30pm Root Park (E 14th & Toler) San Leandro California
Join us on LABOR DAY to stop the billionaire takeover Monday, Sept 1st 1pm - 2:30pm Root Park (E 14th & Toler) San Leandro https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/831284/
Putin shaking Trump’s hand. Putin is smiling- having his best day while Trump looks absolutely defeated
Trump shaking Putin’s hand at the Alaska meeting. Putin is having his best day ever, and Trump looks like a stray dog that the neighborhood boys chase.
The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits. One Air Force sergeant said he was "betrayed and devastated" by the move. The move means that transgender service members will now be faced with the choice of either taking a lump-sum separation payment offered to junior troops or be removed from the service.
Description of Parabolita: A delicious reimagining of our iconic Parabola barrel-aged imperial stout, we aged a selection of Parabola for one year in premium bourbon barrels, then blended it with a complement of Velvet Merlin milk stout to create a silky mouthfeel and a more approachable ABV. Finally, we infused the beer with whole Madagascar vanilla beans, cocoa nibs and sea salt to achieve a full Salted Caramel-style drinking experience.