Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

There is no compromise when it comes to body autonomy. You either have it or you do not.

There are no moderate republicans – only extremists and cowards.

Also, are you sure you want people to rate your comments?

People are complicated. Love is not.

We will not go back.

“Everybody’s entitled to be an idiot.”

Second rate reporter says what?

They want us to be overwhelmed and exhausted. Focus. Resist. Oppose.

The republican ‘Pastor’ of the House is an odious authoritarian little creep.

Live so that if you miss a day of work people aren’t hoping you’re dead.

Sadly, there is no cure for stupid.

Dear media: perhaps we ought to let Donald Trump speak for himself!

At some point, the ability to learn is a factor of character, not IQ.

The willow is too close to the house.

Donald Trump found guilty as fuck – May 30, 2024!

If you tweet it in all caps, that makes it true!

Just because you believe it, that does not make it true.

The “burn-it-down” people are good with that until they become part of the kindling.

Jesus, Mary, & Joseph how is that election even close?

Every decision we make has lots of baggage with it, known or unknown.

Everybody saw this coming.

I desperately hope that, yet again, i am wrong.

The media handbook says “controversial” is the most negative description that can be used for a Republican.

Let the trolls come, and then ignore them. that’s the worst thing you can do to a troll.

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Monday Morning Open Thread: Calendar Call for Pet Pics

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(Katherine H’s Juanita)

Excellent news! — we have a volunteer for the 2012 Balloon Juice Pet Calendar. Here’s Beth S.:

i am so pleased to be working on the calendar this year. i’ve been a devoted balloon juice reader since the 2008 campaign and i’m delighted to give a little bit back to this community that keeps me sane, informed and shares my sappy love of animals, especially rescues. (i have two dogs who are both rescues, one of which is my consolation prize for not being able to rescue any more cats as my husband is terrible allergic.) so here goes…
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the calender is for 2012. i will do my very best to get it done by the holidays. it’s my understanding the calenders will benefit charlie’s angels. i do have a full time job as a graphic designer but will try not to let that interfere too much with this.
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you can send your submissions to [email protected]. please send photos of all your fuzzy, scaly, feathered, finned companions. let me know their names and i’ll be sure to include it on their photos…
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i will do my best to answer any technical questions and you can always send me an email at the yahoo account.
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thanks so much for your generosity in sharing your pets for the calendar!

Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, November 30 — take some time over the long weekend to dig out those mementoes of your beloved pets, past or present. Email them directly to Beth at the address above, or click on my name near the top of the right-hand column & I’ll forward them.

One of the first submissions, posted above, came from commentor Katherine H:

We found Juanita homeless and starving down on the Res where the San Juan river passes through the canyons / Hence she is named for the San Juan.
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We think she is part some kind of terrier and an undernourished coyote.
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She is the most fun loving and sociable dog I have ever had / every one in town knows her name.
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We have endless pictures of her being cute but this one is her serious look.

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    MikeBoyScout

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    PurpleGirl

    I hope to send a picture of the late Hugo, but I need to ask the friend whose pet he was if I can.

    Raven: They are so cute.

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    Mino

    Incidently, there are two great articles frontpaged at GOS.

    One on political poster art through the years with tons of great links.

    And one on labor history in children’s literature if you want to introduce your kids to the topic. Which has just about disappeared from school texts.

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    Violet

    Juanita is a lovely dog. So fierce in that pose! Gorgeous.

    Thanks for doing the calendar. I look forward to seeing everyone’s pets.

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    ruemara

    Juanita is pretty fierce. What a great look. BTW, if Beth S. needs some spillover layout help, I’m free. After I try to find some nice pictures.

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    Katherine H

    oh my Juanita is far from fierce ! she is cute in a cartoony kind of way with a personality to match / she is all fun and games / this picture was taken for the program of our community theatre musical in which she had a “bit” part and loved being a star

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    Katherine H

    okay one more thing about Juanita / she was so hopeless when we found her and she became so happy / we call her The Doggess of Unbridled Joy / she runs for fun and keeps me young (i will be 78 soon) / i told my daughter about the readers and commenters at Balloon Juice / how it is a political blog but strong on pets / i told her that there are lots of folks who love and dote on their pets as much as we do Juanita and there are many more dogs and cats who are similarly smart, loyal, engaging, and just plain fun. we see them here every day

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