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malthaussen

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15. Well, yeah, there's always that.

Reply to Vinca (Reply #14)

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 10:47 AM

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I personally think AI will get us first, or barring that, climate change. Which is why I don't attribute the current state of the world to DJT, but to the egomaniacal -- emphasis on the "maniac" -- billionaires who want to burn the whole world down so they can squat on the ashes.

-- Mal

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The worst part of living in historical times... [View all] malthaussen Thursday OP

May you live in interesting times. Srkdqltr Thursday #1

The ancient curse. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #10

One of my history profs asked anyone who chose history as a major to raise our hands. Ping Tung Thursday #2

Yep, it's hard to be an historian and not be a cynic... malthaussen Friday #3

I already lived through "historical times" I Didn't Need another round!..... electric_blue68 Friday #4

I'm hip. 12 in '68. malthaussen Friday #5

Glad you got to have some fun! electric_blue68 Friday #6

I just want to live long enough to watch the cabal suffer malaise Friday #7

Hanging's too good for them. malthaussen Saturday #8

It's a moral question for me malaise Saturday #9

Understandable. Capital punishment is too freely administered... malthaussen Saturday #12

There is no hope for people like Donvict malaise Saturday #13

To those who serve TACO who proclaim to be Christians.... ProudMNDemocrat Saturday #11

I totally agree. I wish I could come back just long enough to read the history books. Vinca Saturday #14

Well, yeah, there's always that. malthaussen Saturday #15