In my opinion, ILLIT represents everything people criticize about... modern K-pop: weak live vocals, heavy reliance on lip-syncing, and a manufactured image that feels unearned. Instead of showcasing talent, the group highlights how low the industry’s standards can sink.show more

It’s crazy how many people doubted my post about... $GLD coming down hard today Entered $GLL long instead of shorting $GLD and crushed it with very low risk All done live in my discord and I gave you guys the trade in real time wins again…show more

This was another greatest day of my life. How... can you not love everything that is #HBAR. It was great to see everyone again and meet some new faces. Leemon and Mance, oh, come on! I can still barely breathe. I'll give you a wrap-up of the day in the car group. Wooo. I asked Dr. Baird about aliens, too. I got the skinny on it all 👽show more

When some people preach about "family values", they're not... saying that other people in society don't recognise the importance of families. They're saying that discussions about most issues in the country always assign responsibility to the state and overlook how social dysfunction also contributes to problems. The result is a one-dimensional approach that expects the state to resolve everything on its own without people taking a healthy level of personal responsibility.show more

Labour's Sarah Jones, "The Conservative party oversaw the big... drop in living standards" Conservative's Matt Vickers, "We can go on about the history" Sarah Jones, "It's not history, we have to deal with the mess you made" Fiona Bruce, "It's very recent history" #BBCQT Matt Vickers dismissing 14 years of Conservative government bringing our nation the biggest drop in living standards as 'history' is disgraceful and disgusting - shameless populist drivel To the 20,372 people of Stockton West, why are your standards and expectations in life so low that you voted for this charlatan Matt Vickers? Have you no sense of dignity?show more

Anyone have something on this? Was probably the best... single out of my high school times in my opinion. Ended up losing this one but energy of the game and chance to get the runner out was a memory that will last forever. How can you not like baseball !!!show more

Leading Democrats are now acknowledging that President Trump's decisive... action in eliminating the tyrannical Ayatollah Khamenei represents a major victory. As Senator Mark Warner admitted: "I'll be the first to say that removing key figures from the Iranian regime benefits the region and the globe immensely!" Amid cries of "war" from progressive activists, even party elites recognize this as a blow to terrorism funders and a step toward stability. Trump's unwavering America First stance highlights Democratic double standards—they quietly applaud moves they denounce in public. This embodies true leadership: delivering justice for both Americans and the Iranian people. Victory marches on.show more

i think it’s been enough time & we can... finally address this particular discourse, and i think there’s a healthy discussion we can have about it. i genuinely think a fully traditional rendition in 2026, by artists operating at a global pop level, would have changed how the project was received internationally. there’s a very real possibility it would’ve been boxed into “world music,” treated more like cultural exhibition than a modern musical statement, keeping in mind that Arirang Album is not for 'aesthetics' nor is it a history lesson. using 808s, trap production, pop structures, and english hooks while still centering Arirang was actually a significant artistic choice. historically, Arirang was the song of ordinary people. in today’s world, pop culture/pop music is the common language. using contemporary pop to carry that sentiment to millions of listeners across countries feels very aligned with the spirit of what Arirang represented in its own time. and ‘unapologetically korean’ does not have to mean “only in korean” or “frozen in tradition.” it can also mean Korean artists having full control over how their culture is presented, modernized, exported, and understood. i also think if they had leaned entirely into historical styling and traditional presentation, western media may have reduced it to a “cultural curiosity” instead of engaging with it as a current, competitive pop release. critics likely would’ve framed it as heritage performance before artistry. i am glad they chose this route for the album.show more

The Mercedes-AMG W205 C63 launched in 2015, which means... this car is now ten years old. That is difficult to reconcile because it still feels current in a way few cars manage to do. The 4.0-litre biturbo V8 and with 500 Hp in the ultimate version and relatively compact dimensions defined what a modern performance saloon was supposed to feel like before electrification and downsizing shifted priorities. At the time, the W205 felt like a technical upgrade over its predecessor. Today, it feels like the closing chapter of something more mechanical. The fact that it still holds attention is not about speed or numbers, but about how complete the package was. It represents the end of a period when AMG could still prioritise engine character over efficiency narratives.show more

Here it is: Declassified documents released by DNI Tulsi... Gabbard cOnFiRm: Russia wasn’t the only one sitting on explosive secrets—Barack Hussein Obama knew Hillary Clinton was mentally unfit for office and deliberately hid it from the American people. Even the DNC questioned whether, if elected, she would be capable of carrying out the duties of the presidency. The original ICA (Intelligence Community Assessment) confirmed that Hillary Clinton was suffering from “intensified psycho-emotional problems, including uncontrolled fits of anger and aggression,” and was placed on a daily regimen of “heavy tranquilizers.” Yet Barack Obama withheld a national-security threat from the American people and instead deliberately manufactured, falsified, and doctored intelligence in an attempt to overthrow the government of the United States. 📝 In other words: Russia had this information. If they wanted to crucify Hillary Clinton and swing the election for Donald Trump, they would have released it. Meaning: Barack Obama committed treason against the government of the United States. Think about it—a psychopath in the White House on heavy tranquilizers. Tell me, exactly how would that have turned out? Blackmail? Sabotage? Espionage? More uranium? World War III?show more

In 3 weeks! BamBam, in Europe. Who's ready?💗 2023-2024... BamBam THE 1ST WORLD TOUR [AREA 52] in Europe 📍24.03.22 Paris, France 📍24.03.24 London, UK 📍24.03.26 Frankfurt, Germany Official ticket link: BamBam, an artist who leads the world of K-pop, hiphop and R&B is finally embarking on his first ever solo tour in Europe. As one of the members of K-pop phenomenon GOT7, BamBam is truly an artist of many different talents - his heartwarming vocals, fascinating choreography, loving and caring personalities are some of the many reasons for his worldwide fanbase. Backed by countless chart-topping singles, BamBam is one of the most celebrated K-pop artists in the world. To date, his music has racked up well over 500 million plays across multiple streaming platforms. Calling all K-pop fans in Europe to party with BamBam in the month of March 2024! BamBam THE 1ST WORLD TOUR [AREA 52] is a tour that no music fans can afford to miss with lots of fun guaranteed. #뱀뱀 #BamBam #OnionProduction #AREA52 #BamBam_TOUR_AREA52 #BamBaminEurope #BamBaminLondon #BamBaminParis #BamBaminFrankfurtshow more

It’s hard to put into words what it means... to watch your son live out his dream & even harder to describe what it feels like knowing he gets to do it wearing the green of the Boston Celtics. For our family, this is more than basketball. It’s a privilege. What makes this organization special isn’t just banners, history, or championships. It’s the standard. From the outside looking in, you see talent. But up close, you see something deeper, a group of men brought together based on character 1st, talent 2nd. People who represent the game and the city the right way. The culture is real. The accountability is real. The commitment to excellence shows up in the smallest daily details. From the coaching staff to the front office to ownership, this is an organization that bleeds excellence. Standards aren’t talked about, they’re lived. Grateful, proud, & deeply appreciative of what it means to be part of Celtics basketball. 🍀show more

Natasha Cloud represents everything wrong with the modern WNBA.... She walked away from an entire season in 2020 to campaign around social justice after George Floyd’s death, and later called that activism one of her proudest accomplishments. Since then, it’s been racial politics, LGBTQ+ activism and culture-war lectures. Now she’s going after Enes Kanter Freedom while presenting herself as some great defender against “transphobia.” Give me a break. Cloud can believe whatever she wants. But Americans are equally free to reject the lectures. Fans came for basketball, not to be preached at about politics every five minutes. The WNBA keeps wondering why people criticize its product while personalities like Cloud keep supplying the answer.show more

People are too quick to blackpill every time someone... mentions the possibility of a new great era for AKB48 A lot of people, especially non-Indonesian in the fandom, may not know this. But within the 48 Group, there is a very real example of a group that fell to the brink of collapse, and then rose again to the national stage Let me remind you of a concrete example of a 2nd Golden Era, that is the rebirth of JKT48 Around 2018 to 2021, JKT48 was on the brink of collapse, especially when COVID hit We saw it unfold in real time. Mass graduations. Low morale across the fandom. It genuinely felt like the end was near. They tried everything to gain new fans and even retain old ones, traveling across cities to meet fans. But the reception was low. Even the venues were often far from full in those tours Until, around late 2021-2022, there's a lot of reform in the group and in the fandom. But in my opinion, the biggest catalyst was memes and TikTok Fans on Facebook and TikTok, where a lot of normies and the general public are, started editing photos and videos in comedic ways that resonated with viewers One viral video I remember used "RIVER" over a flood clip, turning a tragic moment into comedy. Sometimes people cope through humor, and those jokes connected with the wider public Another moment was the widespread Freya memes during Ramadhan. They attracted young people who became curious about her, and eventually about the group itself. The memes were relatable, and that relatability opened the door and personally, I think another major turning point was the release of "Rapsodi". The general public reception was incredible. So many normies heard it, and many genuinely loved it There's an insane influx of new fans during that era, bigger that anyone would expected. I would even argue that the 2023 era of JKT48 was bigger than they had ever been before. For most of their history, JKT48 was a niche fandom. People knew the name, but that was it I witnessed it myself during their annual tour stop in Yogyakarta at Sleman City Hall, the venue used to be only half full. But at the peak of their rebirth, it was completely packed. Even the upper floors were full. People were curious about this group that had existed for almost 10 years stopping by their city At that moment, I realize that we've reached a new turning point. A turning point that we've really wished for since like 2017 Now, the general public has, more or less, embraced both the group and its fandom, relative to the previous era So the lesson is simple Anything can happen Stop blackpilling Stop doomerposting Manifest the rebirth that you wish to seeshow more

Nobody camped 8 days for a pocket watch. They... camped for the right to own something with an Audemars Piguet logo for $400 instead of $30,000. AP built their brand over 50 years by making sure most people can never buy one. Waitlists. Relationships. Six figures minimum. The wall around the brand IS the brand. Royal Pop punched a hole in that wall. $400. Walk in. Buy it. Except so many people wanted through that hole that Dubai cancelled the launch. Liverpool called police. Bangkok had queues through entire malls at 6am. NYC had overnight camps in Times Square. Swatch says it's not limited. They'll make millions. And people still camped. Because it was never about the watch. It was about standing on the other side of that wall, even for a day.show more

Are you living your best life now? Not always?... GREAT ME NEITHER. My name is Kate Bowler. I study the stories we tell about success and failure, suffering and happiness. And hobbies are wasted on me because I’d rather be talking to funny and wise people about how to live with the knowledge that, well, *EVERYTHING* happens. A new season of *fantastic* conversation starts on September 5th. Mark your calendar. Make sure you’re subscribed. You won’t want to miss this. EVERYTHING HAPPENS is available everywhere you get your podcasts.show more

You are and always have been my dream, the... quiet vision my heart learned before my mind could name it. You lived in my hopes long before you stood before me, a familiar echo I could never trace to its beginning. In every future I imagined your presence was already there, steady and patient, teaching my wishes how to feel real. You are the reason longing feels gentle instead of heavy, the proof that desire can be kind. Even when the night stretches and doubt tries to speak, my dream does not fade because it has your shape and your voice. You are not a place I escape to but a truth I wake into, a dream that chose to stay.show more

People are applauding this guy, but really, there is... nothing to applaud He is the epitome of the modern elitist liberal I don't believe he is being brave or “close to God” The opposite! Modern elitist liberals don’t care about anything and hate themselves They drink to sleep at night and dream of destroying the country They loathe everyone around them They hate God and everything Jesus represents He is sitting there unbothered because he finds comfort in chaos and can't bring himself to care An Elizabethan tragedy captured on camera with a much deeper meaning beneath what is being misinterpreted as a stoic composureshow more

IN MY OPINION If Mr. Miles Guo wants to... come out, I do believe that he has an option to make it happen - The question is, why doesn’t he do it ? Once he is released, he will give us an answer in a way that will be unexpected, which may lead to some need more questions while others might fully understand. In my mind, all I knew was that everything he did was because of the NFSC, not just for himself alone. He chose to suffer in order to show that the new Chinese people will be recognized and respected by the whole world. No one knows the detailed outcome of his case more than he does. Up to date, CCP isn’t focused on trying to keep him imprisoned for as long as possible anymore; instead, they are more concerned about how they can face him once he is released.show more

JUST IN: Donald Trump blasts Kamala Harris for the... animals being k*lled and eaten by illegal immigrant Haitians in Springfield, Ohio. "They're eating the cats... they're eating the pets." The comments came just one hour after a call was leaked from a man who said he saw four Haitians k*lling local geese and taking them home. "I'm sitting here, I'm riding on the trail, going to my orientation for my job today. And I see a group of Haitian people," the man on the call said. "There was about four of them. They all had geese in their hand. They got away. I couldn't make out the first three of the license plate..." Video: Nick Sortorshow more

🤨 “Gaza Is The ONLY Issue That Matters” Yasmin... Alibhai-Brown has once again shown just how detached some public voices have become from the reality facing ordinary people in Britain. During a debate about Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s listening tour and the urgent questions of what he can and should do about the cost of living crisis and the many other huge problems crushing this country, she declared: “I know Andy and I like him but I still won’t vote for him because the ONLY issue that matters to me is what’s he’s going to do on Gaza and he hasn’t answered that.” Not the NHS. Not housing. Not energy bills. Not crime. Not immigration. Not the state of the economy. Just Gaza. This is not principled. It is obsessive. It is a textbook example of someone elevating a distant conflict, however tragic, above the actual, immediate suffering of the people who live here and pay the taxes that keep the lights on. How many more voices like this are there, treating Britain as an afterthought while demanding politicians prioritise foreign policy litmus tests over which they have almost no real control?”​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ When your own country is struggling with stagnant wages, broken public services and a genuine cost of living emergency, announcing that none of it counts unless the politician says the right words about Gaza is just insane to me. You can care about Gaza. Plenty of people do. But when you openly say it is the only thing that matters, and you would reject someone you otherwise like purely on that basis while ignoring everything else, you have stopped talking about politics and started performing purity. And that performance is coming at the expense of the country you actually live in.show more