Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Republicans in disarray!

if you can’t see it, then you are useless in the fight to stop it.

The real work of an opposition party is to oppose.

Seems like a complicated subject, have you tried yelling at it?

Thanks to your bullshit, we are now under siege.

Boeing: repeatedly making the case for high speed rail.

These days, even the boring Republicans are nuts.

The willow is too close to the house.

Following reporting rules is only for the little people, apparently.

Do we throw up our hands or do we roll up our sleeves? (hint, it’s door #2)

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

We still have time to mess this up!

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

So many bastards, so little time.

They love authoritarianism, but only when they get to be the authoritarians.

Imperialist aggressors must be defeated, or the whole world loses.

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

Republicans: The threats are dire, but my tickets are non-refundable!

You cannot love your country only when you win.

Never give a known liar the benefit of the doubt.

He seems like a smart guy, but JFC, what a dick!

Let’s bury these fuckers at the polls 2 years from now.

Narcissists are always shocked to discover other people have agency.

I’d hate to be the candidate who lost to this guy.

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    Argiope

    This just gives a few more of us the opportunity to root for you and Lily. May her recovery be swift and complete.

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    Omnes Omnibus

    What happened?

    Looked back, busy day and all that. Further good thoughts added on. Keep us apprised.

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    seaboogie

    We are here for you, always – unless you tell us you turned back into a Republican, and then – you just don’t want to know. ? ❤️

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    Villago Delenda Est

    More good thoughts coming from myself and Her Serene Highness. Lily, get better soon!

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    SiubhanDuinne

    We all adore you, John, and your wonderful menagerie is part of the reason why.

    Love to dear Lily. I hope she is having a comfortable night. And love to Rosie, Thurston, and Steve. They may be a bit confused what is going on without their warm friend.

    And love to you, John. Please take care of yourself.

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    Heidi Morgan

    Rarely post, but wanted to let you know that a lurker was reduced to tears for you and Lily. Best to you both…

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    ljt

    Have been lurking here since before you and Lily found each other. Freaks me out how much you and your brood (and all jackals and their 4-legged family members) are a part of my life. Holding Lily in my heart.

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    mvr

    I really appreciate this blog. MAde life easier for the past decade and a half or thereabouts.
    Best wishes with Lily.

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    zhena gogolia

    We’re thinking of you and Lily. It’s so hard when we have to leave them overnight at the hospital. But she will inspire love in everyone who sees her.

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    mai naem mobile

    I don’t know how I missed the thread earlier. I hope Lily is up and back to normal very soon. Its obvious you have a very strong bond with her and she’s basically your favorite kidlet.

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    Alternative Fax, a hip hop artist from Idaho

    Harry and Mr Q and I send our best wishes to Lily and to you.

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    Beeb

    I’m beaming warm healing thoughts to WV and sending a couple of Unitarian prayers into the ether. I look forward to good news about Lily’s progress tomorrow.

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    wonkie

    JOhn, I rarely post, but I have been reading your blog since before Lily. And I remember when she came into your life. And I remember thinking that someday you would really grieve for her because you love her so much. I have lost three dogs so far. My pug died of being a pug–collapsed lung My Blackie died of heart disease. My little Izzy, died of congestive heart failure. My German Shepard was diagnosed with cancer about a year ago. She is on steriods and is doing amazingly well. We are grateful every day that she is still with us.

    I wish I could say something that woudl take the pain away. But the only thing I can say is that we all love you and those of us who have animals knwo what you are feeling. My love to Lily and I hope her meds help her and I hope you will have some more time together.

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    MobiusKlein

    Is this the thread where I can complain about my shoulder aching?

    Just kidding. Good health to you and all your best beasts.

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    Sandia Blanca

    Love and kisses from our cats, Teddy (sweet like Lily) and Hallie (bossy like Rosie) in Austin. We know how that basket-case thing is so hard to shake; praying that Lily will come home with a good treatment plan. She is certainly awash in love from all of us.

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    Nicole

    Thinking of you and Lily and the rest of the menagerie. Keep us updated on how Lily is doing (when and if you feel like it).

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    Eljai

    I am tuning in to the healing powers of the Universe and sending blessings over to you and Lily right now.

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    NickM

    Delurking to extend best wishes. She seems like such a sweetie – I hope you enjoy much more time together.

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    Mj_Oregon

    Sending healing thoughts to Lily tonight. And a gentle hug to you, Cole. May the morning bring the best of news to you.

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    Cowgirl in the Sandi

    Another lurker delurking to send you and Lily best wishes. Rest easy John – I hope that tomorrow all will be well.

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    Dog Mom

    Wishing strength and healing energy to the sweet Lily. Wishing you the peace and energy to deal with an awful disease. Pace yourself.

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    Libraryguy

    We’ve all been where you are, and will be again. Our hearts are with you and Lily and your family.

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    odinhans

    Another long time lurker here to tell you that this is my go-to blog and I have to come to really care for all the folks herein, but especially you, John. Best to Lily and you

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    Original Lee

    Nothing in a pet owner’s life feels as bad as a “your dog is very sick” diagnosis. The Original Lee household remembers the gut punch when Lucky was diagnosed with liver cancer a little over a year ago. Best wishes for Lily – may her treatments do her good and help her feel better for a long time to come. Supportive thoughts for you, too, Cole.

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    Debbie(aussie)

    Commented really late on original thread so….. lots of love from downunder to John, Lily and the gang, with extra healing thoughts for a good outcome for Lily. Debs?

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    wasdeaconblues

    Delurking. Balloon-juice is one of my daily drivers.

    I’m grateful.

    All good wishes to you and dear Lily, John.

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    HeartlandLiberal

    I think the degree to which a human attaches to their domestic animals is a marker for their humanity and ability to empathize with the precious gift of life. It is not just cats and dogs, I have been watching a lot of videos lately on raising chickens, and coats, and cattle. One of the warnings that people giving advice give is to beware, even with chickens you can form an “attachment”, you become so fond of your animals, that the idea of killing them and eating them becomes a problem. Seriously, we want to do do another grand tour, sail to England, tour a few weeks, and sail back, before we get too old and feeble to do it. But what is our biggest worry? Our three cats. What to do with them for five or six weeks? And of course, for those of you unfamiliar with Tom T. Hall, you should check out his famous song about the aging, ill farmer: “Who’s Gonna Feed them Hogs?” Easy to find on YouTube.

    I think our ability to love and care for our animals is a marker for what Lincoln called “the better angels of our nature.”

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    WaterGirl

    Who’s the best doggie? Lily! Cole, have you instructed your vet/friend that someone is to say that to Lily in the morning?

    I know you miss Lily and she will be missing you, but I am comforted by the fact that your vet/friend and everyone at the vet clinic surely loves you and Lily, so she will be getting some serious TLC while in their care.

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