The president stinks

One thing is quite simple

Freedom of speech ends
where it curtails that of others

No one can demand freedom
if he curtails that of others
and does not concede the same freedom to others

This applies to everyone

In #Finnish there's a #saying, to 'show someone from where the chicken pees'. Basically means to confidently kick ass. It is only yesterday that I learnt that #chickens don't actually pee (if you call me stupid, I'll show you where the chicken pees from, damnit).

Suddenly the #phrase takes on a whole new level of meaning and confusion.

Saw that on #BlueSky today.

They made #history by #saying ‘I do.’ 3 #SanFrancisco #couples reflect on #California #Governor #GavinNewsom’s #impact on #samesexmarriage

He defied the #federal #samesexmarriage #ban as #SanFrancisco #mayor 20 years ago. Three #couples look back on their #wedding days — and what happened after their #historic #nuptials.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #California #MarriageEquality #SameSexMarriage #LoveWins

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/same-sex-marriage-anniversary-18636023.php

The beans are having their say

is what you say

after beans

A picture is worth a thousand words. If you have a thousand words to say.

#NewZealand #media #cleared over #Conservative and #TERF #complaints for #saying #Nazis ‘#supported’ #PosieParker at her #Melbourne #rally. Because they actually did.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #NewZealand #Media #TERFS #Nazis #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Racism #Homophobia #Transphobia #TERFFails

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/09/12/posie-parker-anti-trans-new-zealand-australia/

To "throw a rock in a haystack". This is a new #saying for me, and I can't find any references to it in Google books or on the web in general. #Crawford is from #Omaha, so maybe it's a saying in #Nebraska considering the state's #agriculture activities. It implies to me that one is making a commotion to get whatever it is one wants to come out and talk.

https://youtu.be/0at0kzeiPKA

You know what a shit analogy is?

Someone being 'a third wheel'

Three wheels are useful and create stability.

It should be fifth wheel or something ... but then that doesn't make any sense to anything. Or maybe it should be 'a third wheel on something that doesn't need three wheels.'

idk

"When pigs fly", -old sarcastic #saying illustrated via #aiart (#stablediffusion)

Meaning: To state that something will never happen

Origin: the sentence has been used in various forms since the 1600s in multiple countries, e.g. Germany and Scotland. The first known use of the phrase "when pigs fly" comes from English lexicographer John Withals, who wrote A Shorte Dictionarie for Yonge Begynners, a Latin-English dictionary from 1616

“Show Your True Colours”, -old #saying illustrated via #aiart #stablediffusion

Means: Divulge your true intentions

Real meaning: ‘Colours’ refer to a ship’s flags and, therefore, their identity. In the 18th century, pirate ships would deliberately lower their colours or display false colours to confuse other ships into thinking they were friendly. It was only when they got close enough to attack they would show their true colours.

“Put a Sock in It” -an old #saying illustrated via #aiart #stablediffusion

Means: Be quiet and stop talking

Origins: Gramophones back in time used to have large trumpet-shaped horns which provided the sound. However, there was no way to adjust the volume in those days so the only way to lower the sound was to literally put a sock in the horn.

Paint the Town Red”, -old #saying now illustrated via #aiart .
Means: Go out for a wild night

Real meaning: It is generally attributed to a night of drunken antics in 1837 by the Marquis of Waterford.

According to the records, the Marquis was a known drunk and renowned for his drunken rampages in the small English town of Melton Mowbray. On this particular night, however, the marquis and his friends went wild, vandalising houses and eventually painting the doors and a statue with red paint.

As Mad as a Hatter”, -old #saying illustrated via #stablediffusion

Means: To be #crazy or #insane

Real meaning: In the 17th and 18th centuries, hatters made felt hats with #mercury, which lead to all kinds of side effects, including insanity.

“Caught Red-Handed” -old #saying illustrated via #stablediffusion

Means: Apprehended during the commission of a crime

Real meaning: In 15th century Scotland, being caught red-handed refers to committing a crime that leaves you with blood on your hands.