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Grievance filed by NFL says players' union leaders advised running backs to fake injuries in c/nfl@fanaticus.social

[–] SirLukeJon@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

Chubb going above and beyond

Masculine Policy: The GOP’s Plan To Outlaw ‘Porn’ And Suspend The First Amendment in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] SirLukeJon@lemm.ee -4 points 1 year ago

I think you replied to the wrong comment, my guy

Masculine Policy: The GOP’s Plan To Outlaw ‘Porn’ And Suspend The First Amendment in c/technology@lemmy.world

Meek Mill - R.I.C.O. (feat. Drake) in c/hiphopheads@sopuli.xyz

[–] SirLukeJon@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Well played

Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power in c/news@lemmy.world

[–] SirLukeJon@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago (4 children)

For further context, this is the new sandbox for world powers to play in. China and Russia have established strong spheres of influence all over Africa, and Niger has more or less been positioned as the linchpin for the US's regions with good relations. It comes down to access to resources, trade agreements, and tactical positions for military purposes.

No one is objectively the good guys in this sort of thing, but if you live in a NATO nation there are some decidedly "bad guys" that would be overjoyed to see the Junta stabilize as the leadership and kick out the remaining Western countries' troops and civilian workers

TIL the term “gaslighting” originates in a British play-turned film from the 1930s. The play was called “Gas Light” and the plot is about a husband who mentally and emotionally manipulates his wife... in c/todayilearned@chat.maiion.com

[–] SirLukeJon@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Honey - Gaslighting isn't real, you're just crazy

What's a word you haven't heard used in years? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] SirLukeJon@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I really dig using "mook" as an insult, playfully or otherwise. It's somewhat normal in my tight circles but I get looks every time I'm in other groups when I drop a "what a mook"