Okay, so, according to the tweets....Russia did NOT, interfere in the election, until they did, because OBAMA knew about Russia interfering, but did nothing, but Russia DIDN’T interfere, but they DID, and OBAMA didn’t stop them, because HE was colluding, with someone, to swing the election to Hillary, somehow, because…

I have aspirations of running for office someday, so in the very least it’s good to observe. I tell myself.

I don’t see him winning, though: I’ve lived in Texas all my life, and I’ve watched it swing deeper and deeper into reactionist conservative territory even as the cities turn more blue.

Yeah, because I think they’re trying to have their cake and eat it, too. I mentioned it in another comment, but I think they know the bill is a mess and are trying to position themselves to jump either way with little to no consequences.

I’m thinking you’re right: Cruz is very canny, and has a rodent-like sense of self-preservation. I think he detects which way the wind is blowing on this bill, and is trying to position himself to jump either way.

No: we don’t want to give a bad name to serial killers.

At this point, it seems that 4 Senators (to include, ironically, Ted ‘the Canadian Shitweasel’ Cruz) from the Republican side are at this time refusing to vote for the bill (on the same principles of the Freedom Caucus when they blocked the last bill). So, we shall see what we shall see.

He’s a real boy!!

Nickelback? What kind of monster would do that!?

It’s pretty much what it says on the box: locking your knees as far back as your legs allow while standing up straight. Try this: stand at attention like you think a soldier would, with relaxed knees. Then straighten your legs as tightly as you can, while still standing straight. If you feel tension in your knees,…

Because tragedy something something comedy.

I’m gonna say that’s zaddy.

“Guys, remember: lock your knees. That’s the best way to make sure you can stand comfortably in formation. Trust me, I’m an adult. I adult well.”

Dare not mention those vile things again! Away with you!

Which is fair, but it’s more rare than you think in these things (especially the Trooping of the Colour, due to the nature of the units involved). A lot of the individuals to pass out are young Soldiers who are probably in the best shape of their lives, following periods of training with much higher heat endurance…

And God bless ‘em! They always make those formations a little more lively.

I was moved by emotion, and gravity. Mostly gravity.

There was one speech by a general I stood through where I nearly, I swear to God, NEARLY locked my knees on purpose. Our drill sergeants made sure to ‘remind’ us not to purposely lock our knees to get out of ceremonies, but...man. It was tempting. A couple of busted teeth and the smoke session afterward sounded like a…

Sounds like someone locked their knees.