Overnight Open Thread (26 Mar 2016)

One would be naive to think that this is only going to happen in Europe. Raids uncover evidence of Europe-wide jihadist cell. Meanwhile, Obama reiterates his desire to admit 100,000 "refugees".

Ship Names

Yes, it's one of those stories again. Should we name a carrier the USS Barack Obama? My short answer? No. In fact, I'd like to do away with naming any ship after a politician. And why Obama? His foreign policy is in shambles. We're losing wars we either had won or should be winning and frankly, if you have Marines scrounging through museums for F-18 spare parts, you kinda don't deserve a ship named after you.

Earf Day

Now they want you to not drive your car on Earf Day. Guess I'll have to leave my car running all day long in addition to having every light on.

How To Make Your Own Mini Rocket

Healthy Lifestyle

Only 2.7% of US adults meet all four criteria for a healthy lifestyle. I think the moron lifestyle is better which is largely have something to drink, something to eat, don't wear pants, and fap when appropriate for exercise.

2016 Quadmire

Draft retired Marine General Mattis? Oh man, that would be pretty awesome.

Eviliver - The Last Of The Mohicans

One of you morons recommended this awesome cover. I forgot who though.

Antarctica

Think you can cross Antarctica?

Words We Don't Have

There are at least 216 foreign words for positive emotional states and concepts that we don't have in English.

College Students Today

Oh my God. Our youngins are a bunch of pussies. The University of Wisconsin-Madison to hire more counselors to help students cope with microaggressions.

Cat Video

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