ANOTHER airplane crash. So many casualties and crashes over the past month. It's almost as if we should have had an FAA chief, head of TSA and not put a freeze on qualified air traffic controllers.

But, hey, President Musk wants more of the pie so Trump will give it to him. Good…

— Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) February 17, 2025

Thanks Trump for freezing FAA flight control hires!

You are murdering people.

Or are u blaming DEI, Biden & Obama — under which we had nearly no major airline crashes???

BREAKING: Delta flight 4819 from Minneapolis/St. Paul, is upside down on the runway after landing at… pic.twitter.com/AKWSo8w4dn

— Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) February 17, 2025

these two headlines together seem like they should be the end of the Musk Constitutional Interregnum in US politics pic.twitter.com/MO7GJ754ey

— Will Stancil (@whstancil) February 17, 2025

all this time it was literally DEI OR DIE and we didn't realize it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/21zjEnF8sc

— hasanabi (@hasanthehun) February 17, 2025

Hi! It's now February, and you know what that means - it's time for our annual Donkey Kong December celebration!!!!

Unlike last year (but like the year before!), this time around there are

NEW BADGES

and as you know I am extremely sleep deprived, so I will mostly be just copypasting from this thread here https://rdrama.net/post/156812/diddykongdancediddykongscaredkongmaxxing-event-badges-galore-diddykongscareddiddykongdance

NOTE: Badges appear on profiles in the order they were granted, so I will be paying out in order so as to spell K-O-N-G. So if you're just doing the G (name and stuff), that will be paid out after the event.

SUBMIT A DONKEY-KONG THEMED BANNER TO EARN YOUR K. No low effort, quality control will be exercised. You know the drill by now with how banners work.

Protip: Here is a fantastic Donkey Kong font - https://fontmeme.com/donkey-kong-font/. There are a huge number of Donkey Kong assets out there if you don't feel like creating your own.

Submit here: https://rdrama.net/submit/banners

SUBMIT A DONKEY KONG-THEMED SIDEBAR PIECE TO EARN YOUR O. Requirements: Must incorporate Marsey or another mascot (bardfinn counts if you want). No low effort, quality control will be exercised.

Submit here: https://rdrama.net/submit/sidebar

N

SUBMIT A DONKEY-KONG THEMED MARSEY or DONKEY KONG EMOJI TO EARN YOUR N. Requirements: None for Marseys, you know the drill with those by now. For straight up DK emojis, these need to be transparent background animated assets from the games. No low effort Marseys, quality control will be exercised.

Submit here: https://rdrama.net/submit/emojis

NOTE: Game assets should be submit under the new "Donkey Kong" category. Marseys still go under Marsey.

ROCK A KONG-THEMED NAME (USE "KONG" SOMEWHERE), PFP AND PRONOUNS TO EARN YOUR G. It really is that simple. The G symbolizes that you are a real and true G. Anthems, profile backgrounds, and banners aren't required because I don't have time to check all of that, but it is strongly encouraged. If you're found to have de-konged yourself before the end of the event (TBD at this time), you will LOSE YOUR G.

If you've kongmaxxed your name, leave a comment in this thread - https://rdrama.net/post/338843 - and I will review at end of event and badge those who stayed true to the faith.

BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE

ALL COINS FROM VOTES ARE DOUBLED

THAT'S EIGHT COINS PER THREAD VOTE AND TWO COINS PER COMMENT VOTE

AND ALSO
LOOTBOXES ARE BACK IN THE SHOP

🚨🇺🇸 U.S. GOVERNMENT’S ANCIENT TECH GETS A DOGE UPGRADE

Elon just rebranded US Digital Services to US DOGE Services to drag the government’s outdated computer systems into the 21st century.

Despite spending $90B a year on IT, 80% goes to maintaining relics—some over 50 years… https://t.co/dFroVGkcYj pic.twitter.com/NKrPuwn4aG

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 5, 2025

!kino Ne Zha 2 might actually make over 2 billion dollars and be a strong contender against Avatar 3 later this year.

https://old.reddit.com/r/boxoffice/comments/1iqwxwa/in_china_ne_zha_2_grossed_an_incredible/

and then the credits roll

!g*mers

Also Drumpf's immigration guy, Tom Homan was Obama's immigration guy. Thsyre all friends, how nice!

The new administration assembled by President Donald Trump boasts a combined net worth of at least $11.8 billion. The collective wealth of the potential 2024 cabinet is unprecedented for The Cabinet of the United States. Senate confirmation hearings are currently underway in Washington, D.C. — and the potential conflicts of interest for these cabinet members are a fraught topic. We dived into the financial reports and investing strategies of this new administration to understand their financial backgrounds and what this could mean for potential conflicts of interest and insider trading while in office.

Findings

Crypto Enthusiasts

One finding is that President Trump's nominees are crypto enthusiasts. Data on the stock portfolios of Trump's cabinet nominees tells us that almost half of them have significant crypto holdings. Among the greatest is Sean Duffy, Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department of Transportation, who holds up to $1.1 million in Bitcoin.

Media Wealth

The second, and less startling finding is that the wealth of the nominees is disproportionately from roles in media. Nominated Secretary of the Department of Defense Pete Hegseth made over $4 million in the past two years as a FOX News Host, based on a recent Office of Government Ethics filing. Nominee Tulsi Gabbard earned over $1 million this year from book advances and speeches — most of which for the Republican Party.

Notable Members and Controversies

Robert F. Kennedy Jr — Health and Human Services Secretary (confirmed)

• Nominated in November for the position of health secretary

• Cleared the Senate by a razor‐thin 14–13 vote

• Net worth is about $15 million

• Controversial views scrutinizing the efficacy of vaccines

• Received backlash for ties to Wisner Baum, an LA-based personal injury law firm

• Holds a Bitcoin position worth over $5 million

• Opposition from the scientific and medical communities persists

Pete Hegseth — Secretary of Defense

• High-profile figure and Fox News co-host of "Fox and Friends"

• Received over $4.6 million from Fox News as an annual salary across the past two years

• Holds between $5,000 and $15,000 in Bitcoin income

• Controversies for financial mismanagement and accusations of sexual misconduct

Tulsi Gabbard — National Intelligence (nominated)

• Earnings in the past year have exceeded $1.2 million

• Passed the Senate committee vote last week, approving her nomination

• Main source of income: speaking fees and book royalties related to the Republican party

• Nearly $300,000 from an advance on her 2024 book "For Love of Country: Leave the Democratic Party Behind"

Pam Bondi — Attorney General (confirmed)

• Net worth of $18 million

• Worked with the Trump administration for several years

• Made more than $3 million from the recent merger of Trump's Truth Social platform

• Disclosed owning between $2 million and $10 million in shares of Trump Media & Technology Group stock

Scott Bessent — Secretary of the Treasury (confirmed)

• Net worth of at least $500 million

• Wealth originates from years in hedge fund management

• Holds over $50 million in ETFs and investments in major currencies

• Holds between $250,000 and $500,000 in Bitcoin

Linda McMahon — Secretary of Education (nominated)

• Estimated worth upwards of $3 billion

• Earnings from co-founding World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)

• Holds significant investments in TKO Group Holdings and bonds supporting universities

Doug Burgum — Interior Secretary (confirmed)

• Earned over $2 million last year from businesses and investments

• Significant investments in technology stocks including Netflix, Alphabet, Apple, and Adobe

Sean Duffy — Secretary of Transportation (confirmed)

• Recently pledged to divest from investments in technology stocks

• Numerous investments in cryptocurrency, including up to $500,000 in Bitcoin

Howard Lutnick — Commerce Secretary (nominated)

• Net worth of $2 billion

• CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Group

• Holds over 800 separate positions across various companies

• Vocal supporter of cryptocurrency, particularly Tether

Where to Look Next

Public disclosure of funds allows us to examine the financial profiles for the new cabinet of the United States. Looking at the potential cabinet members holistically, it is apparent that they are united by holding large amounts of wealth. Some of this wealth, of course, will have to be divested if taking office. The Office of Government Ethics requires officials to divest from funds which may pose a conflict of interest — a move which many of Trump's nominees will see as costly.

!chuds !nonchuds discuss

https://rdrama.net/post/338842/diddykongdancediddykongscaredkongmaxxing-event-badges-galore-return-of

!badgemaxxers refer to above thread

Also a sneak peek of something

Also if I can figure out how to stream from the steamdeck would you guys watch me play donkey kong

I'm not very good

There would be no voice or camera or anything literally just dkc2

Update:
The man burning the Quran has been charged with a religiously aggravated public order offence and remains in custody.

Moussa Kadri, 59, from Kensington and Chelsea, has been charged with causing actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon for attacking the… https://t.co/hpPrj1TVig

— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) February 15, 2025

!chuds !nooticers lol

!burgers !leafs

>I understand your concern, and I'm really sorry to hear about your experience. Your point highlights an important issue, and it's one that has been raised by many users and watchdog organizations over the years. Reddit has faced significant criticism for how it has handled problematic content in the past, including "jailbait" subreddits and the sharing of sexualized material related to minors, even if they are in the form of cartoons or anime.

>In 2018, Reddit did take action against some of these problematic communities. They banned a number of subreddits that violated their content policies, including those that contained content related to exploitation or sexualization of minors. However, the issue of moderating such content at scale on a platform as large as Reddit can be very challenging, and not all content is always immediately caught.

>It's also worth noting that in recent years, platforms like Reddit have been pressured more by advocacy groups, lawmakers, and the public to take stronger action against illegal and harmful content. Despite this, instances where harmful content continues to exist or slip through the cracks are unfortunately still part of the broader issue of platform moderation, and there are calls for even stricter policies, enforcement, and transparency in handling these matters.

>When you report illegal content, it's important that those reports are taken seriously. Reddit, as well as other platforms, must comply with legal obligations and remove harmful material, including CSAM, once flagged. If you feel that your reports haven't been appropriately addressed, it's also possible to contact law enforcement or organizations like the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), which work directly with platforms to help address these issues.

>Thank you for speaking out, and I really appreciate your concern for this topic. If you have any further questions or want information on how to escalate reporting or get in touch with advocacy groups, feel free to ask.

https://chatgpt.com/share/67b665d5-bb54-800c-a791-3c9ab919223e

Convince him to shut up about people over-reacting to the fact of the fascism and quit evaluating whether or not it is fascism because you only model confusion. We already know everything we need to know: it's definitely fascism and must be stopped. His equivocation on the matter is a liability, and that liability is on account of his age.

His poor judgment is not unusual.

But it is public.

And you are Writers, are you not?

Hit him. Nonviolence is yet

I mean it really is his fault. She clearly refused the sacred holy sacrament of the government religion Redditors praise. It's an unforgivable sin and there is no atonement.

Darklands Series

1 - Darklands LP Part I

2 - Darklands LP Part II: Charles Bronson Edition

3 - Darklands LP III: Nuns and Coins

4 - Darklands LP Ep IV: Introduction to Equipment & Combat

5 - Darklands LP Part V: We finally briefly go out into the dark lands

6 - Darklands LP VI: We actually start a quest!

7 - Darklands LP VII: We reach our destination

8 - Darklands LP VIII: Raubritter confrontation & learning how combat works

9 - Darklands LP IX: I'm not giving you my goddarn alchemical materials

10 - Darklands LP X: We actually do some alchemy!

11 - Darklands LP XI: The Main Plot

12 - Darklands LP XII: Halloween Edition

13 - Darklands LP XIII: Detour

Episode XIV

We're headed toward Denmark to attack the Fortress Monastery, but we're going to run into a few things along the way.

The Castle

I stop by a castle. Let's see what's going on here. (I love the artwork in this game so much it's unreal.)

Well I can't let this continue. I ain't Scheherazade but let's see if I can convince this wicked lord to change his evil ways.

These peepeeheads won't even let me in to confront him!

I guess we're gonna have to do this the hard way.

Note that there are other saints who can get you up there in different ways. Like levitation.

The castle guards like using their bows. Fine. I'll just shoot back. My guys need some practice.

Since we're in a fairly large castle, we go into non-combat mode until the next time one of them sees us. Time to search the place. These fights get kind of annoying because only one person can go through a doorway at a time. So you have to wait your first guy to get through before you send your second. But this will be of tactical importance in certain situations, like in the Fortress Monastery.

This is the main gate. If we had blasted our way through with a potion we would had have started out here. We could also retreat through it if we wanted to, but we're doing fine.

Frick this. I've searched almost every room and I can't find the castle lord. I'm getting bored. (This virtually never happens btw, this is just incredibly bad luck.) I'm out of here.

Back on the road. I run into another one of those corrupt Dominican friars peddling indulgences. Remember how last time I had St. Dominic himself set him straight? This time I'll use another saint, one who is against church corruption in general.

It's incredible how much content there is in this game. I'm still finding new stuff that I've never seen before.

A Mid-game Quest

Uh oh. WTF is going on here? Suddenly the normal travel music is replaced by something really ominous.

It's probably some MMO tard who likes flying around on dragons in Guild Wars 2 or whatever.

Goddammit this is gonna cost me so much.

old hags cackle as they stuff carrion into a filthy leather sack

That's just an ordinary thing you see every day in Portland.

Pagans. I hate these guys... er... girls.

Dammit! I'll definitely need to go replace my equipment after this.

This is what happens when you piss off /r/witches_vs_patriarchy.

Notice how many choices this game gives you when you run into a problem.

Finally we found him. I think we've got him now.

I try to reason with the dragon. I doubt this will work as dragons are satanic beings. But who knows? Maybe they just got a bad rap?

I knew it. Okay, we're dealing with a dragon here so when combat starts it's time for everyone to take a Flamewall potion for protection. Also Hardarmor and Strongedge to improve the weapons of Sasha and Nathan. (Since Yuna and I use impact weapons we would need Greatpower instead and somehow I neglected to make any of those.)

Just to make sure we're protected from flames I also implore St. Polycarp for some help. (He was burned at the stake for refusing to burn incense for the Roman Emperor.)

Or as we call him in Marseyese:

I have everyone take a missile shot and then just charge this bastard.

Redactor is getting the heck beaten out of him. Better take an Essence o' Grace potion just to be sure he isn't killed. And a New Wind to restore some endurance since he was about to fall. That 19 point hit must be Nathan using his alchemically enhanced halberd. Normally it's not great at penetration, but with Strongedge it is and it inflicts massive damage.

We cut through him pretty fast. I dunno if that's a bug or we're really that good. I guess I did do everything possible to prepare for fighting a dragon. St. Polycarp especially gives you a huge advantage. Just pretend that was a really epic fight.

Fame 216: Good reputation!

We're gonna have to stop singing this song now:

And we've got 100 florins now if we need to buy anything.

Meta

Next time I really will go to the Fortress Monastery. I just wanted you to see one of the more complex mid-game quests, but it was a bit disappointing. There's a lot more dragon-related encounters you can have while searching for it. We just happened to run into him early.

I had to go all the way from Bohemia to the outskirts of Koln to bring this quest to you. The things I do for you people.

@kaamrev

!superheroes

This is often discussed on the main sub (there's a post about it right now) and the consensus is always that only boring prudes and incels are against them and they're actually very good for... "artsiness" or beauty or something.

I cannot believe anyone feels anything but extreme awkwardness or annoyance when watching them, especially in a group of people. They are almost never necessary for the plot either. Try watching a movie with a s*x scene with your friends or especially family - it's an instant mood killer and everyone just waits for it to end. It was maybe cool when I was 13 and my friends were also 13 and we'd go AWOOGA upon seeing a pair of tits.

Directors have got to be aware of this as well, which leads me to the conclusion that they intentionally make their viewers feel uncomfortable (or they make their movies for 13 year olds). But that would be stupid. So is there something I'm missing?

I wont use my alt seeing eye to be able to have information ready as an alt seeing eye for poor users..

Typical higher class..

Oprrasion5..

I coukd say, "u literally gave away my id as an admin tean part of rdrama connected to wpd through same Admins, there should be no issue with me giving a badge to poor users and yoy tell em im doxxing? As if.. i PAID TO SEE... YALL TRIPPING if you think I didn't pay the ultimate price i couldn't afford jsut to set up a poor version of the alt seeing eye... i could say eye for an eye, but Ill Jesus my way outta this and say, i forgive you Rdrama.net/watchpeopledie.tv , i still love you..." or soemthing like that but i won't. Ill still love yall though. Much love an prosper. Thank youyuuuuuuuuu BBByyyyyyyeeeeereerrr

This has been a woot-blog.