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ThoughtCriminal

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43. A lot of people missed seeing the corona in 2017

Fri Apr 5, 2024, 09:19 PM

Apr 5

Because they did not know it was safe to take off the glasses during totality.

One does have to be careful near the end when the Sun is emerging.

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Going blind to own the libs: Morons think they don't need glasses to see the eclipse [View all] Nevilledog Apr 5 OP

Trump stared into one Johnny2X2X Apr 5 #1

Maybe that's why he can't read teleprompters? wnylib Apr 5 #11

Oh, silly! MyOwnPeace Apr 5 #28

I have to believe he did some permanent damage doing that. CrispyQ Apr 5 #15

Trust me............ MyOwnPeace Apr 5 #29

Retiinal 3auld6phart Apr 5 #37

Please proceed! Drum Apr 5 #2

It's their free will to stare at the eclipse... Omnipresent Apr 7 #51

Time for an Idiocracy sequel to be made Chakaconcarne Apr 5 #3

Hope,they follow their leader and all look up malaise Apr 5 #4

Who is that person? EYESORE 9001 Apr 5 #5

Just someone who's going to need a seeing eye dog come Tuesday....lol Nevilledog Apr 5 #6

No doubt EYESORE 9001 Apr 5 #12

Greek surname. She is from South Carolina Celerity Apr 5 #45

I just don't want to pay for the effects of their stupidity Raven123 Apr 5 #7

i'm only for it if it makes them unable to vote MadameButterfly Apr 5 #16

. sarisataka Apr 5 #8

Unless the clouds get in the way? pwb Apr 5 #9

Please proceed! Mz Pip Apr 5 #10

Fewer MAGAs who can see a ballot to fill it out. wnylib Apr 5 #13

And no one is allowed to help them vote!! Nittersing Apr 5 #18

I would suggest that they practice by staring directly into the sun PCIntern Apr 5 #14

Practice makes Perfect. speak easy Apr 5 #32

Please, please magats... rubbersole Apr 5 #17

That has to be from a Russianbot. LakeArenal Apr 5 #19

Encourage them to "see the truth" by staring as long as they can... dwking66 Apr 5 #20

During totality, it is true you don't need solar glasses. roamer65 Apr 5 #21

Bwahahahaaa Those glasses are waaaaay too woke. spanone Apr 5 #22

They'll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror. mwb970 Apr 5 #23

Let's not forget this moron leading them in this folly back in 2017 OnlinePoker Apr 5 #24

Lose your sight, make a new friend. twodogsbarking Apr 5 #25

Who is surprised by this? LetMyPeopleVote Apr 5 #26

Who is surprised by this? speak easy Apr 5 #36

MAGATs are already blind so nothing will happen Cheezoholic Apr 5 #27

DAMN IT! SergeStorms Apr 5 #30

I only worry that they'll tell children it's okay to do that... Think. Again. Apr 5 #31

Oh, for the love of little green apples! ShazzieB Apr 5 #33

Post removed Post removed Apr 5 #34

Nefarious ninjanurse Apr 5 #35

any chance that nasa may have a live feed that wont be on youtube? AllaN01Bear Apr 5 #38

big difference between looking at it during totality, and looking when the sun is only partly covered. Crunchy Frog Apr 5 #39

A lot of people missed seeing the corona in 2017 ThoughtCriminal Apr 5 #43

I think a lot of people are so afraid of someone not understanding the difference... Silent3 Apr 6 #47

When the "diamond ring" appears... SergeStorms Apr 6 #48

I actually managed to snap a picture with my phone that captured the "diamond ring" effect. Crunchy Frog Apr 7 #49

Double post. Deleted. Crunchy Frog Apr 7 #50

The MAGAS are absolutely correct... B.See Apr 5 #40

Eclipse glasses equal vaccination oasis Apr 5 #41

Sales of canes and guide dogs are expected rise post-eclipse. Ping Tung Apr 5 #42

She seems more like a hippie Sympthsical Apr 5 #44

Texans, don't be like this guy. Wear eclipse glasses or make a pinhole projector to safely view Monday's eclipse! LetMyPeopleVote Apr 6 #46

Partially correct JackSabbath Apr 7 #52

I think the whole eclipse is interesting edhopper Apr 7 #53

Alpha Males Deep State Witch Apr 7 #54

Come to the Donald J. Trump State Park in Yorktown, NY this Mon, April 8 LetMyPeopleVote Apr 7 #55

For TFG supporters LetMyPeopleVote Apr 7 #56

Give new meaning to "None so blind as those that will not see." meadowlander Apr 7 #57

President Biden-But don't be silly, folks - play it safe and wear protective eyewear. LetMyPeopleVote Apr 8 #58

If they be Trump voters... ProudMNDemocrat Apr 8 #59

oh yeah. all those medical records that exist from "ancient cultures" clearly show no one ever went blind Takket Apr 8 #60