Maddie James (about whom I posted here) passed away last night. You can read this message from her parents here and donate to the Maddie James Foundation here.
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Come for the politics, stay for the snark.
If rights aren’t universal, they are privilege, not rights.
“Jesus paying for the sins of everyone is an insult to those who paid for their own sins.”
They want us to be overwhelmed and exhausted. Focus. Resist. Oppose.
“woke” is the new caravan.
Their freedom requires your slavery.
So many bastards, so little time.
Oh FFS you might as well trust a 6-year-old with a flamethrower.
Tick tock motherfuckers!
We are aware of all internet traditions.
The fundamental promise of conservatism all over the world is a return to an idealized past that never existed.
Insiders who complain to politico: please report to the white house office of shut the fuck up.
Not so fun when the rabbit gets the gun, is it?
This has so much WTF written all over it that it is hard to comprehend.
Incompetence, fear, or corruption? why not all three?
They are lying in pursuit of an agenda.
Jesus watching the most hateful people claiming to be his followers
And now I have baud making fun of me. this day can’t get worse.
Wake up. Grow up. Get in the fight.
There are a lot more evil idiots than evil geniuses.
Everything is totally normal and fine!!!
It’s pointless to bring up problems that can only be solved with a time machine.
The press swings at every pitch, we don’t have to.
Stamping your little feets and demanding that they see how important you are? Not working anymore.
Nothing worth doing is easy.
Yutsano
The angel has indeed spread her wings. Welcome to the next level Maddie, no matter what you find that to be.
Maude
I am so sorry.
What Yutsano said.
freelancer
Goddamnit. (sigh) Diagnosed barely 3 months ago. I’m speechless and in tears. May her parents have many hands to hold right now.
Angry Black Lady
It’s so sad. I don’t know her parents, but a good friend of mine does.
Elvis Elvisberg
Oh no. Just unfathomable. Condolences to you and your friends, ABL.
What an admirable project they’ve pursued at such a difficult time.
Villago Delenda Est
So much life crammed into so little time.
Onward to the next level, Maddie.
freelancer
@Angry Black Lady:
Wish them well, all of them, and give them our sympathies.
For Maddie:
Explosions in the Sky – Human Qualities
If they had heard about you, their music would have been yours, of you and for you. Goodnight, child. Rest in peace.
Angry Black Lady
I love Explosions in the Sky. Such haunting music. I listen to them a lot.
freelancer
@Angry Black Lady:
I’ve seen them live twice. I would almost describe it as a religious experience if I wasn’t so damned secular. And then when the TV series of Friday Night Lights came out, I was taken enough as a fan of their music to give the show a shot. Boy was I rewarded tenfold there. Their new album comes out in April, and I posted a song from it as it’s already been leaked to youtube and elsewhere. Here is another brilliant track from the album: “Postcard from 1952“, and the layers of drums are just amazing. Seriously, every track on this album is solid, at least upon my first listen. That is, except for Track 3, “Trembling Hands”, but I suspect this release is gonna be on repeat for me for quite some time.
Night all, and hug your kids, pets, and loved ones. If you’re short on those at the moment, hug yourself, for Maddie.
serge
What Shakespeare did not say…”How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to lose a thankful child.”
What a goddamned shame.
Gregory
That’s just awful. I’m so sorry for their loss.
Dave
I’ll keep them in my prayers. It’s a burden no parent should ever shoulder.
JoeG
life can be so unbearably cruel and unfair at times. Shine on peace and love. Tell someone you love today how important they are to you. Help a stranger; smile at a passerby.
ABL – thank you for sharing Maddie’s Story with us.
Marc McKenzie
@Yutsano:
What you said….
Ruckus
There really are no words for the loss of a child.
Angry Black Lady
@freelancer: I had never heard of them before Friday Night Lights and I found myself wanting to know who composed the title song.
Gah, I love that show.
Paul in KY
Poor little girl. Makes one wonder why you’ve been so lucky in your life (healthwise) & this poor little girl didn’t even make it to 7.
TANJ.
God bless her & her parents.
asiangrrlMN
Run in Peace, little one. May you look in on your parents from time to time so they can feel your presence once more. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Maddie.
Triassic Sands
Life isn’t fair, but this is cruel beyond words.