Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

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

The line between political reporting and fan fiction continues to blur.

We cannot abandon the truth and remain a free nation.

The poor and middle-class pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the wealthy pay politicians.

The low info voters probably won’t even notice or remember by their next lap around the goldfish bowl.

She burned that motherfucker down, and I am so here for it. Thank you, Caroline Kennedy.

Democracy cannot function without a free press.

Accused of treason; bitches about the ratings. I am in awe.

New McCarthy, same old McCarthyism.

Hot air and ill-informed banter

Never entrust democracy to any process that requires republicans to act in good faith.

Quote tweet friends, screenshot enemies.

The Giant Orange Man Baby is having a bad day.

Welcome to day five of every-bit-as-bad-as-you-thought-it-would-be.

Sitting here in limbo waiting for the dice to roll

Nothing says ‘pro-life’ like letting children go hungry.

DeSantis transforming Florida into 1930s Germany with gators and theme parks.

I swear, each month of 2025 will have its own history degree.

Oh FFS you might as well trust a 6-year-old with a flamethrower.

You cannot shame the shameless.

The Supreme Court cannot be allowed to become the ultimate, unaccountable arbiter of everything.

Trump’s cabinet: like a magic 8 ball that only gives wrong answers.

My years-long effort to drive family and friends away has really paid off this year.

People really shouldn’t expect the government to help after they watched the GOP drown it in a bathtub.

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  3. 3.

    hovercraft

    Your Dabits are adorable, in spite of your reassurances, I wouldn’t turn my back on those Dabits until you’ve given them a well deserved extra treat as penance for your transgression. How could you!!

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    Butthurt Jordan Trombone (fka XTPD)

    Question: Is Alex Pareene’s descent into electoral nihilism during the election cycle made worse by the fact that starting 2017 he’s reverted to his (generally at least B+-material) range?* Or should it count for something that he didn’t completely disappear down the rabbit hole?

    *Since it was brought up in one of last week’s threads — no, his hatred of Cuomo was always constant in 2015-16.

  6. 6.

    Miss Bianca

    Baking biscotti, then bread, then if I’m ambitious putting the ham in the oven. Gearing up for a walk while the bread is in the oven. Transcribing some story starts and wondering why in hell I have a half-dozen starts and so few finishes. Scritching the pups (who would NOT sit still for bunny ears. Well, maybe Stella would. But definitely not Luna!)

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    Lizzy L

    Re-posting from prior thread, because I want to make sure it gets seen:

    I need to ask the local (SF Bay Area) jackals for some (possible) help. I’m the caregiver for a dear friend with multiple medical issues. She’s recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor which is destroying her sight. She lives in assisted living (she’s in the East Bay, San Pablo) and has two cats. Geoffrey is diabetic and needs insulin shots twice a day. He’s a sweet, loving, mellow boy, a brown tabby, about 10 years old. He needs a new home. My friend is broken-hearted, but she can’t adequately care for him. His brother, Spooky, also needs a new home but has no particular medical needs, so re-homing him is not an emergency, but finding a new home (temporary or permanent) for Geoffrey definitely is. Can BJ help? Please, spread the word among your friends. I’m the contact person, and you can reach me at my email address — the front pagers can supply it to you. A foster home, while a permanent one is found, would be fine. THANK YOU.

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    SiubhanDuinne

    @Miss Bianca:

    Idle question: do you ever go up to that farm to visit the two (former) office kitties? I’m sure they’re happy with things to chase and all that space.

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    debbie

    Dogs never look happy when debased by their humans.

    I tried a new recipe, something called Little French Fudge Cakes and am underwhelmed. Maybe they’ll age well.

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    satby

    I have a ham in the oven that I’ll put a maple glaze on, mashed potatoes and a kale salad ready for my dinner. Heard from the kids, one working today, the other on his first day off in several weeks. Was debating where to plant my sticks with roots now that it’s dried out a bit outside, but now I’m feeling lazy.
    I love lazy days like this, especially after tough days at work like yesterday. This is my idea of an almost perfect holiday (perfect would be cooking for the family and friends).
    Everyone enjoy the rest of your day!

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    Miss Bianca

    @SiubhanDuinne: I was just there yesterday, in fact…saw Pancho, but not Lefty. I’ll have to post some photos to Alain – Lefty climbing on the paddock fence, playing with my horse Iron’s face, is just too precious…as well as her boxing my friend’s West Highland White terrier…

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    Miss Bianca

    @WereBear: OK, “Nathan’s dogs” gave me a quite a turn, till I realized you meant “hot dogs”…all I could think was, “who is Nathan, and what have his poor dogs ever done to you?”!

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    Hal

    Has anyone seen Kellyanne Conway recently? I feel like she’s completely fallen off the radar.

    BTW: Chrome spellcheck wants to change Kellyanne to Pollyanna, and that’s really perfect.

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    Ceci n est pas mon nym

    Wife is a church musician, so it was a busy morning and a busy week. Just lazing around this afternoon with the ducks & geese at the local pond and it’s a great feeling.

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    debit

    I just woke up from a lovely nap and now I’m going to throw a roast in the oven. Maybe I’ll roast some asparagus, definitely some small potatoes and carrots. After dinner the dogs and I will go on a nice walk.

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    ThresherK

    Yesterday I prepared something for Spousal ThresherK. Her favorite high-class meal is prime rib, and I got a great deal on standing rib roast, so that was Saturday’s dinner.

    We’re just eating slices of it until it’s finished, and tonight I’m using the drippings for a fresh Yorkshire pudding. (Yes, intentional pun to follow “Nathan’s dogs”.)

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    SiubhanDuinne

    Has there been any kind of Betty Cracker sighting today? I want to see pictures of this year’s Butter Lamb!

  36. 36.

    Elie

    Beautiful poem by Jane Hirschfield published in the WAPO as about the presidency — but its bigger than that. See what you think about it…
    Wishing everyone a beautiful day and praying for a world of love…

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    Alain the site fixer

    @?BillinGlendaleCA: I keep yours and Comte’s in reserve because there are bursts from others. I’ve got a few more in reserve right now, so if you ever want me to show something more timely, tell me!

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