"Give us examples from history of this third type of person actually existing and being recognized as the aforementioned third sex, one that is neither man nor woman."

Because they could not father children, eunuchs were trusted in positions of power and intimacy within royal families across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

While historically viewed as men holding a specific office( like Keeper of the Bed), in some contexts, such as the Hijra in India, eunuchs are seen as a third gender or a separate identity.

Today, some individuals voluntarily identify as eunuchs, sometimes as a form of non-binary gender identity or for reasons related to body dysphoria.

In the 8-1 decision, the sole dissent was by Kentanji "What is a woman?" Jackson.

#2 | POSTED BY CENSORED

You brought it up. So I'm curious. Can YOU define what a "woman" is?

While you are at it ... is a woman who cannot produce eggs (a condition that affects 30% of women with fertility challenges.) still a "woman"?

"Not what the their President said...."

And you actually believe him?

lol

Just rename it to the Straits of America.

Problem solved!

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You cannot admit to being gay in Iran.

Big difference.

it said "inconclusive".

#8 | POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT

In that they could not definitely conclude it can from the assassins weapon?

North Korea and Iran maintain a long-standing, secretive military partnership involving the transfer of weapons, missile technology, and technical expertise. Since the 1980s, North Korea has supplied Iran with conventional artillery and acted as a key source for ballistic missile components, including liquid-fuel engines, often defying international sanctions to bolster Iran's defense capabilities.

I do not care for Kim Chi.

I had to to breath Kim Chi fumes for almost a year in South Korea. My apartment was smelly. It came out of the drains. And wall vents. The smell in the subways was the worst for me. It's enough to gag a maggot. I started smoking again because of it to try and cover the smell. Took ten years to quit that nasty habit.

Because Iran knows it does not have to defeat America.

It only has to survive America.

Yeah.

Putting the Marines on an island (Karg) that could erupt into flames with one lucky drone strike is a brilliant idea that probably took them years of planning.

Sure glad we won this war.

Whew.

So much winning!

The fact that people take him for being an idiot is just part of his con-schtick.

Trumpy is an idiot.

But he is wealthy enough and smart enough to hire a cadre of lawyers to do his hateful bidding.

People think the coup and final destruction of our democracy will be accomplished by violence. Nope. It will be done by the lawyers. And AI. And the surveillance/police state.

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Welcome to the American melting pot. We have all kinds here. We even have Confederates who like to carry their flags and smear their nasty hateful crap in the halls our nations capitol.

I imagine the "weirdo liberal boomers" are the most frightening to you.

It's the end of the world as know it ...

And I feel fine.

Lenny Bruce is not afraid. But then again he's dead so..

I think it's called Putrefaction.

Oops.

Maher: "If you don't believe aliens are here and observing us, maybe you're the conspiracy theorist."

#44 | POSTED BY DEREK_WILDSTAR

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proofs.

Otherwise it is just a "conspiracy theory".

Or more accurately a stupid theory proposed by various stupid people. Much like Ancient Astronaut theorists.

The distances are too vast. (By design?).

The videos are fascinating but they do not prove extraterrestrials are here visiting and observing us. I loved the one where someone shot at a UAP and the missile "bounced" off it and the object just kept going. Awkward! Now what do we say? Oops? Sorry Aliens! please don't eat us?

A better theory would be they are "cryptoterrestrial" beings. A 2024 Harvard paper speculated that intelligent beings could be living in hiding"underground, in deep oceans, or disguised as humans"conducting covert research.

If advancements in science ever do allow for traversing such distances that exist between stars it would also mean they can travel thru time as well. (Space and time being part of the same thing).

That could also mean they are probably just us. From the future.

Occums Razor.

Maher: "If you don't believe aliens are here and observing us, maybe you're the conspiracy theorist."

#44 | POSTED BY DEREK_WILDSTAR

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proofs.

Otherwise it is just a "conspiracy theory".

Or more accurately a stupid theory proposed by various stupid people. Much like Ancient Astronaut theorists.

The distances are too vast. (By design?).

The videos are fascinating but they do not prove extraterrestrials are here visiting and observing us. I loved the one where someone shot at a UAP and the missile "bounced" off it and the object just kept going. Awkward! Now what do we say? Oops? Sorry Aliens! please don't eat us?

A better theory would be they are "cryptoterrestrial" beings. A 2024 Harvard paper speculated that intelligent beings could be living in hiding"underground, in deep oceans, or disguised as humans"conducting covert research.

If advancements in science ever do allow for traversing such distances that exist between stars it would also mean they can travel thru time as well. (Space and time being part of the same thing).

That could also mean they are probably just us. From the future.

Occums Razor.

Bill Maher? Samuel Clemens is spinning in his grave.

#43 | POSTED BY RANDOMCANYON

Children ground you. Humble you even.

Maher has never had kids and he doesn't even like kids.

No way Maher could produce anything of the same caliber as Twains work.

Mark Twain is a national treasure.

Not sure how I would describe Maher but it would not include the word treasure.

Stephen Colbert would have been a much better pick. But we all know why that can't happen for the next three years.

how come our marines couldn't beat the taliban after 20 years?

#3 | POSTED BY TRUTHHURTS

The Taliban maintained a secure base across the border in Pakistan throughout the 20-year conflict, allowing them to retreat, recover, and plan future attacks outside the reach of U.S. military power.

What country will the Iranians hide in?

That being said this is a completely different and even more difficult situation. I don't think America has the leadership or stomach required for the kind of warfare needed break the Iranians will to make the Iranians submit to Trumpy's hateful agenda any more than he can get the majority of Americans to willingly submit to it.

I go with John Steinbeck.

#20 | POSTED BY C0RI0LANUS
Tough choice. I also like Steinbeck. Gritty. Tough. And Real.

But I loved how Bradbury infused SCi-Fi and prophecy into his stories of small town America. His books should come with a scratch and sniff with the smell of fresh cut grass.

"he was interviewed by the FBI under false pretenses, without counsel, what crime was he being investigated for?"

His original "crime" was lying to his boss. The President.

And are you implying a Lt General didn't know his rights?

He plead guilty to "false pretenses"?

He was initially investigated for potential violations of the Logan Act, which prohibits unauthorized citizens from negotiating with foreign governments.

He lied about discussing sanctions imposed on Russia and his efforts to influence Russia's response to these sanctions in December 2016.

Flynn also admitted to lying in Department of Justice filings regarding his lobbying work for Turkey, which was not disclosed at the time.

Michael Flynn was primarily investigated and pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI (a felony under 18 U.S.C. 1001) regarding his communications with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to the U.S.. He lied about discussing sanctions imposed on Russia and his efforts to influence Russia's response to these sanctions in December 2016.

Good luck with your efforts to rewrite history.

How did the protests of Canada and the UK go?

No kings!

#32 | POSTED BY THEBULL

They went very well thanks for asking. They are obviously way ahead of ignant arses like you.

"Protesters in several constitutional monarchies rallied under banners reading "No Tyrants" or "No Dictators," instead of "No Kings""a change organizers said was meant to avoid confusion with local political systems while keeping the focus squarely on U.S. politics and what they describe as authoritarian drift under Trump."

And the Singularity gets ever nearer.

This is Corruption being done right in plain sight for all to see.
No need to even hide it any more.

Humans are their own worst enemy. Always have been.

They really treat Veterans nice at these events.

I got yell and sing and dance a bit and got tons of hugs and thanks for my service.

All in all a very nice day in the neighborhood with my neighbors.

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lol

Caption should say:

"Caught me a nice one boss!" "Can I keep it?