I want to live in a country where the Peace on Earth themed boat doesn't lose to the LGB boat

[maxrandb]

https://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nw-york-boat-parade-20211207-zxfmnbckkrby3otnaset4zn2ry-story.html

Let’s go, Brandon” — a boat bedecked with a coded insult to President Joe Biden — won the Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade contest Saturday evening. At least initially.

Hours after the festive event, the Yorktown Foundation, the non-profit organization that sponsors the parade, disqualified the winning vessel for its “overt political message” and stripped it of its award.

BTW - the prize was then given to the 2ND PLACE boat...you know...the one with the "Peace on Earth" theme

(More from the article)

It was the winning boat,” Diggs said. “And let me put it this way: If there had been a boat out there with some kind of content that I personally didn’t like, do I penalize that person because they were exercising their free speech, and I just didn’t like it? The answer is no.” The sheriff said he ranked the “Peace on Earth” boat a close second.

One boat judge, a military service member, voted for the “Let’s go, Brandon” boat without realizing what the phrase meant. He rescinded his vote after a family member informed him of the meaning, Akers said.

- Nice Ass Covering military dipshit!

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Just another example of how disgusting and depraved some of our "fellow Murikans" have become.

So, your idea for a Christmas theme to warm the cockles and represent the spirit of good will is to honor Christ with "*uck Joe Biden". How Christlike.

Well, at least the "Peace on Earth" boat came in a "close second."

I bolded the "military member", because, trust me...if I were still on active duty, I would file charges and this fuckstick would be investigated. He "didn't know" what FJB, or Let's Go Brandon" meant? Sure Jan!

If enlisted, I would process him for Article 134.
If an Officer, I would process him for Article 88.

A simple search of his social media, or interviews with his co-workers would determine whether or not he wants to add "False Official Statements" to his charges.

There should be ZERO TOLERANCE for this kind of Shit in the military.

[Celerity]

1. That motherfucker knows EXACTLY what Let's Go Brandon means. Lying POS.

[maxrandb]

2. Exactly, put an official witness statement in front of him

then let him decide if he wants to add Article 107 - False Official Statement to the mix.

[jimfields33]

8. I bet over half the country at least don't have a clue what Let's go Brandon means

I would not if not for DU. I never watch the news and only get it here. If I didn’t read DU there is a lot of stuff I’d miss. We are a rare populous here that has the political pulse on every story.

[Conjuay]

14. And that would be

The same group of people who never vote and can never be bothered. The same people who don't care about voting rights because that's "All a waste of time" They're (politicians) all the same, blah,blah,blah...

[kimimer]

3. Why do you assume the service member knew what the phrase meant?

The connection between "Let’s go, Brandon” and a reference to Joe Biden is not intuitive. My assumption would be that there are many people that have no idea what it means. I learned about the underlying meaning here on DU but I typically spend the majority of my online time browsing music and music theory sites. I'm sure I've never seen any reference to "Let's go Brandon" on sites like that.
Best, kimioxox

[PJMcK]

4. Off topic

You make an excellent point: perhaps the man didn’t know what the expression meant. After all, he changed his vote upon learning its meaning.

Which music theory sites do you read? Thanks, in advance.

[kimimer]

12. OT: I tried to reply privately but was unable

A few of my current favorites are:
Jazz Heaven [link:https://www.youtube.com/c/jazzheavendotcom|]
Open Studio [link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbEFvUhe-QuH9-0Ksno9dwA|]
Rick Beato [link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJquYOG5EL82sKTfH9aMA9Q|]
Adam Neely [link:https://www.youtube.com/user/havic5|]
Jazzadvice [link:https://www.jazzadvice.com/lessons/|]

Best, kimioxox

[Conjuay]

18. I'm glad you didn't post this privately

- I know Beato and Nealys' sites but the other three are new to me!
Thanks!

[JI7]

5. Why are boat parades a thing at all ?

I mean, I can see the appeal of being on a boat out in the water . But a boat parade ? Maybe it's the fact I don't even like the regular parades so i'm just not into parades .

Turning it into a parade takes away any enjoyment from being on a boat . Who wants to be out there surrounded by a bunch of other boats ? Especially with the obnoxious flags and shit on it . Do they have no interest in just enjoying the scenery of the ocean or whatever water they are in ?

I guess it's the same as right wing motorcycle gangs . Riding a Bike looks to be enjoyable when you imagine the places you could ride in and see. But to gather in a large group the way they do and mostly annoy people ?

[maxrandb]

9. It's an annual Holiday Light show

Folks decorate their boats with Christmas Lights.

It's usually a thing for anyplace with a harbor, or where boating is a "thing"

[jimfields33]

10. I'm sure one hour every year doesn't take the enjoyment out of boating

I’m sure they have plenty of time to observe the beauty of nature being on the boat the other 364 days.

[NCDem47]

21. I'm being serious here...

I just bought a boat.

Can't wait to pilot around Florida with a HUUUUUUUUUGE "Fuck Trump" flag flying from it.

That'll blow the MAGAT boaters heads. Of course they just think they OWN this space. Can't possibly be any prosperous Democrats out there with disposable income to afford boating as a hobby.

[CaptainTruth]

22. Why do people put Christmas lights on their house? Why is that a thing?

I live on an island & always look forward to the Christmas boat parade. It's really beautiful, it's at night so you can see the lights, the colors reflect off the water, & some people go all out with decorating their boats. As I said, it's beautiful. With the exception of a few idiots, it's all about holiday celebration & joy.

Here are a few examples:

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[stopdiggin]

24. Thank you. For many who have never seen

what is being talked about. Impressive. And I can see where this would be hugely popular.

[JI7]

27. I see, I was imagining something more like this

[randr]

6. LGB is Q code

It means "I AM AN ASSHOLE"

[MLAA]

7. You accidentally dropped the B

I am an asshole bigly 😬

[Tommymac]

11. Neighborhood QANON house has a LGB sign prominently displayed in their outdoor Christmas Decorations

How Christian of them. (I know they are fanatical members of the most conservative Catholic Church in the area. We call them 'arm raisers' - they hold hands with their family members and keep their heads bowed and arms raised almost the entire Mass. Very very cultist.)

I wanted to puke when I saw it.

Where are these peoples' common decency???? (No need to answer - rhetorical question.)

[Aviation Pro]

16. Just take a giant dump on their front lawn

If caught, just say that you were just recreating the patriotic act of the 1/6ers in the Capitol latrines.

They should appreciate the gesture and help decorating.

[keithbvadu2]

13. Remember the Trump flotilla boat parade where some of the boats were overloaded and some sank.

Remember the Trump flotilla boat parade where some of the boats were overloaded and some sank.

[CaptainTruth]

23. A fitting analogy for GOP economics.

The "big boats" have theirs, they don't care if the "small boats" sink.

[Aviation Pro]

15. I guess this 'officer' skipped the class where

We learned that an officer does not lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those that do.

[BidenRocks]

17. What do you call it when LGB beats POE?

That would be your War on Christmas!

[gibraltar72]

19. I didn't even know where Let's go Brandon came from until yesterday.

[duhneece]

20. Alamogordo Center of Commerce 1st place to LGB

I’m so disgusted. The float had a nativity scene but was pulled by truck with big, ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ banner.

[keithbvadu2]

26. Jesus never said 'F__k Emperor Tiberius'?

Yet LGB (FJB) goes with their nativity scene.

[Sympthsical]

25. LGB totally means something different to me as a gay man

Was so confused.

(It's a splinter movement in the LGBT community, where the T is dropped)