Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

The republican caucus is already covering themselves with something, and it’s not glory.

“Everybody’s entitled to be an idiot.”

Sadly, there is no cure for stupid.

We’ve had enough carrots to last a lifetime. break out the sticks.

When someone says they “love freedom”, rest assured they don’t mean yours.

But frankly mr. cole, I’ll be happier when you get back to telling us to go fuck ourselves.

A democracy can’t function when people can’t distinguish facts from lies.

I’ve spoken to my cat about this, but it doesn’t seem to do any good.

Why is it so hard for them to condemn hate?

Hot air and ill-informed banter

Meanwhile over at truth Social, the former president is busy confessing to crimes.

It’s the corruption, stupid.

Sitting here in limbo waiting for the dice to roll

Wow, I can’t imagine what it was like to comment in morse code.

Whatever happens next week, the fight doesn’t end.

Americans barely caring about Afghanistan is so last month.

That’s my take and I am available for criticism at this time.

I did not have telepathic declassification on my 2022 bingo card.

Within six months Twitter will be fully self-driving.

Too often we hand the biggest microphones to the cynics and the critics who delight in declaring failure.

Despite his magical powers, I don’t think Trump is thinking this through, to be honest.

We are aware of all internet traditions.

Their freedom requires your slavery.

Only Democrats have agency, apparently.

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Another Day, Another March of Thousands

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I’m dutifully ignoring the Cheeto-In-Chief rally, though I saw a report there were actual skinheads in attendance.

The Climate March today, which I was only peripherally aware of, seems to have drawn quite a crowd. You can see some of the impact here.

Also, if you need a boost, I still highly recommend, Carbon Nation, a great little film on solutions to climate change from around the world.

What’s going on in your world tonight?

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  1. 1.

    Mnemosyne

    I hope I’m just a worrywart, but it concerns me that we seem to have two totally separate factions protesting Trump from the left. That does not seem to bode well for 2018.

  2. 2.

    efgoldman

    @Mnemosyne:

    we seem to have two totally separate factions protesting Trump from the left.

    No, we have Democrats and people who understand politics protesting the Shitgibbon, and the leftiers and wilmerbots protesting Democrats.

  3. 3.

    geg6

    Made herb marinated pork chops on the grill, Brussels sprouts and yams roasted in maple syrup and sweet and tart apples roasted in butter and honey for dinner. Yummy!

    PENS!!! DAMN! Woohoo!

  5. 5.

    Redshift

    I’m watching Samantha Bee’s Not the White House Correspondents Dinner. It’s quite fun, especially the “historical” videos of her roasting Wilson, Reagan, etc. And that she’s honoring journalists, and still giving them shit.

  9. 9.

    efgoldman

    @Adam L Silverman:

    the Caps pulled Holtby and are playing their backup goalie this period?

    Yup. And now he’s let in two. Bailed out by a bogus interference call. Or maybe not.

  13. 13.

    efgoldman

    @Adam L Silverman:

    Yep another whacky goalie interference call.

    Even though he’s allowed two, Fleury is doing what neither goalie in the early game could do. Especially in the first period.
    Looks like Caps are another team to lose first two games at home. Weird playoff year.

  14. 14.

    geg6

    Fuck. Must I be forced to endure that dumbbell Matthew McConaghey during my hockey game? Ugh, he makes me want to vomit, he’s so repulsive.

  15. 15.

    efgoldman

    @geg6:

    Must I be forced to endure that dumbbell Matthew McConaghey

    Aren’t you old enough to learn to ignore commercials?

  16. 16.

    Omnes Omnibus

    @Mnemosyne: Because of work, I wasn’t able to be in the January march. When I went to the march last last weekend, I met a bunch of people who went to both.

  17. 17.

    geg6

    @efgoldman:

    I was caught off guard. The guy makes my skin crawl. He always looks to me as if he hasn’t bathed in months. And his stoner schtick is just disgusting and old.

  20. 20.

    amk

    Wonder when the media minions will take twitler’s rants and threats against them seriously. When some gun nut resorts to 2nd amindment solutions against them?

  22. 22.

    Lapassionara

    Well here in the greater St Louis area, we have had thunderstorms off and on all day, and expect more tomorrow. Some hail thrown in for good measure. So here’s to climate! I hear Quinerly is off on another one of her adventures and is missing this excitement.

  25. 25.

    NotMax

    Of course there’s no way y’all can see it to confirm the date, but wrote and tucked the following away on the computer as a .txt file dated Feb. 27:

    William Henry Harrison’s first 100 days were more notable and more successful than the new occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

    And Harrison was dead for 69½ of them.

  26. 26.

    J R in WV

    @Lapassionara:

    She’s gone to the NC beaches… so she may see the effect of climate change in person. And Poco.

    I wish I liked hockey. But on our TV you can’t see the puck at all, so no point to the game, really.

    Thunderstorms here veered north of us, mostly in Ohio, so far. We can always use a few hours of rain, but a chain of thunderstorms can be deadly in the steeper mountains.

  32. 32.

    NotMax

    @geg6

    Brussels sprouts and maple syrup are an idyllic match.

    Like to parboil them (always score an X in the stem before boiling), then slice somewhat thinly lengthwise, coat with slightly diluted maple syrup and a touch of lemon juice, place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with a dusting of bread crumbs and roast ’em

  35. 35.

    NotMax

    @geg6

    Thanks, but shall pass on the salt. A taste I generally don’t care for. Mayhaps a dash of cayenne, though….

  36. 36.

    Chet Murthy

    I watched the not-WHCD. Was hoping that Sam Bee would have a buncha comics to roast old Dampnut and his yellow hordes. Sadly it was Sam (and sure, she was funny, but …) and Will Ferrell as GWB. And that was it. Ah, well.

  37. 37.

    EricNNY

    Hey Yinz,

    I’m early (for me) on this thread. I was just thinking, I’ve never said thanks to all the FP’rs here for all your good work and entertaining/informative posts. Thanks. This is the first blog I ever followed and is still my favorite.

  38. 38.

    Glidwrith

    I made a dragon-form chocolate fudge cake from scratch and topped it with ganache for the now-14 year old’s birthday.

  39. 39.

    MisterForkbeard

    @Chet Murthy: Once Trump bailed on the WHCD, the not-WHCD was destined to not get nearly as much attention. Which is sad, as it would have been pretty epic.

  40. 40.

    Yarrow

    @Redshift: Watched the whole thing and thought it was great. I love Sam Bee. She’s so smart and funny and her show is nonstop. I find I have to pay close attention because I’ll miss something if I don’t. She just tosses out comments and jokes so fast.

  41. 41.

    Another Scott

    J and her sister (visiting from Austin, TX) were at the DC march. They had a good time and said it was a great crowd.

    I see that Donnie’s love affair with tyrannical monsters continues – he’s invited Duterte to Washington:

    U.S. President Donald Trump invited Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to the White House during a phone call on Saturday that also addressed concerns over North Korea, the White House said in a statement.

    The White House gave no details of when the leaders would meet in Washington to discuss their alliance, but said Trump looked forward to visiting the Philippines in November as part of two summits with other Asian nations.

    (sigh)

    Cheers,
    Scott.

  42. 42.

    Aleta

    Some sole from the fish buyer who comes to the farmer’s market, in cornmeal and olive oil and some kind of mixed color pepper, very lightly broiled.

  45. 45.

    Jeffro

    @Adam L Silverman: @efgoldman: @geg6:

    Me and the fam were at that game and NOW I GET IT…you three were basically conspiring to ruin my good time!

    (j/k…I don’t follow hockey…lucked into some tickets…it was fun but it’ll only be a once-a-decade-thing)

  48. 48.

    Jeffro

    And since this is an OT, just thought I should note:
    – inviting Duerte to the WH
    – acting like a crazy person at the NRA convention
    – rallying and lying his ass off in Harrisburg
    – coming back around for Round 3 of Trumpcare
    – interview after interview of nonsensical psycho-babble

    This guy’s not going down until we knock him out for good. Let’s go, Comey! Let’s go, IC!! I wanna see some indictments before Memorial Day weekend!

  50. 50.

    Gaffer

    Hockey is the closest we come to Gladiator violence. In this day and age. I’m guessing the Apricot Schuurg probably loves seeing young men bash each others teeth out. But not me.

  51. 51.

    Another Scott

    @Gaffer: I guess you haven’t seen boxing and UFC.

    :-/

    You don’t have to read what people (in particular, or in general) post here.

    Cheers,
    Scott.
    (Who doesn’t care much at all about any professional sport anymore, especially those that involve violent interpersonal contact.)

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