#formal statement

Formal statement from President Biden on the passing of Henry Kissinger:

I’ll never forget the first time I met Dr. Kissinger. I was a young Senator, and he was Secretary of State—giving a briefing on the state of the world. Throughout our careers, we often disagreed. And often strongly. But from that first briefing  — his fierce intellect and profound strategic focus was evident. Long after retiring from government, he continued to offer his views and ideas to the most important policy discussion across multiple generations. Jill and I send our condolences to his wife Nancy, his children Elizabeth and David, his grandchildren, and all those who loved him.

Informal translation:

I'll never forget the first time I met Dr. Kissinger.

Yes, officer, this guy existed and I talked to him on at least two occasions.

I was a young Senator, and he was Secretary of State—giving a briefing on the state of the world.

These are factual statements. These events occurred.

Throughout our careers, we often disagreed.

it would be harder to find points where we ever agreed.

And often strongly.

wow that dude was fucked up, am I right

But from that first briefing  — his fierce intellect and profound strategic focus was evident.

He was a cold, calculating, ruthless bastard

Long after retiring from government, he continued to offer his views and ideas to the most important policy discussion across multiple generations.

These are also factual statements, with an undertone of "he really should not have"

Jill and I send our condolences to his wife Nancy, his children Elizabeth and David, his grandchildren,

We are actually sorry for the people who did care, because we're not cold calculating ruthless bastards, and it's okay to acknowledge someone else's grief.

and all those who loved him.

Statement Regarding Proposed Guidance on Title IX protections for Trans people #trans100 @GLAAD

We at the Trans 100 have a stringent policy regarding political commentary and commentary which does not uplift or affirm Trans people. We are, however, moved to make a statement condemning, strongly, stridently, and ferociously, the proposed guidance from the current Administration regarding the status of Title IX guidance relating to transgender students in US schools. This change in policy,…

Greetings, my followers and friends.

It is with some consternation that I will be enacting Radio Silence for the next few days. It has become necessary for me to depart from my current locale, and relocate to another area - and thus I must prepare for that trip.

Once my relocation is completed, I will resume posting Premium Web Content as soon as I can - however, even at that time I may encounter some difficulties returning to my usual schedule.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

“Famine” card that I made, for @old-manrupee ’s tarot card design project. 

My followers,

It has come to my attention that longtime follower and second-place winner of this year’s Bury The Hatchet event, @nickelbackmidisonline, has come upon some times of financial instability, and might face the possibility of being without a home. This is a situation that nobody should have to face alone, and it has my neck muscles knotted with concern even as I type this. 

Please consider donating Money, Dollars, Cash, Pesos, Euros, Galactic Credits, and/or favorable incantations towards this individual of impeccable musical taste and an apparent dedication toward digging to the center of the earth as determined by popular vote. 

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Energy firms told to refund customers after gas meters mistake – BBC News

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Energy firms have been ordered to refund thousands of gas customers affected by a meter reading mistake.

The error – caused by companies confusing measurements from older imperial meters with modern metric ones – is believed to have affected more than 100,000 customers.

“We have written to suppliers and asked them to refund affected customers,” an Ofgem spokesperson told…

My Esteemed Followers,

It has come to my attention that one @lieutenantfish has publicly endorsed me. This is a gesture that must not go unnoticed. If it were within my jurisdiction, I would have his rank promoted to General Fish without hesitation.

At the very least I, too, urge any of you who are unfamiliar with lieutanantfish to follow him posthaste. His work is very much worthy of the title of “Premium Web Content” - especially his gripping Atlantic Rim story.

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