Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

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

You can’t love your country only when you win.

Pessimism assures that nothing of any importance will change.

Russian mouthpiece, go fuck yourself.

Make the republican party small enough to drown in a bathtub.

Peak wingnut was a lie.

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

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

We are aware of all internet traditions.

Republicans seem to think life begins at the candlelight dinner the night before.

Eh, that’s media spin. biden’s health is fine and he’s doing a good job.

And now I have baud making fun of me. this day can’t get worse.

Speaking of republicans, is there a way for a political party to declare intellectual bankruptcy?

Do not shrug your shoulders and accept the normalization of untruths.

Take hopelessness and turn it into resilience.

Whoever he was, that guy was nuts.

Sadly, there is no cure for stupid.

When I decide to be condescending, you won’t have to dream up a fantasy about it.

It’s time for the GOP to dust off that post-2012 autopsy, completely ignore it, and light the party on fire again.

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

Let’s delete this post and never speak of this again.

After roe, women are no longer free.

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

It’s always darkest before the other shoe drops.

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This is a good-looking white-winged dove (sings a song sounds like she’s singing):

Those feets, though:

Here’s a Badger close-up that captures the progression of his ears:

They stand up on their own now, and they oscillate like fans.

He doesn’t know it yet, but we’re off to the vet tomorrow for his last round of puppy shots and a check-up, which means a thermometer up the poop-chute.

Open thread!

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  4. 4.

    Mike S

    That’s a very nice picture of a white-winged dove Betty, not a Europeancollared dove.

  6. 6.

    The Dangerman

    Hmmm, reminds me, my physical is coming up; thankfully, my MD has small hands.

    ETA: Shit, now I’m going to dream Trump is my MD.

  8. 8.

    Omnes Omnibus

    I rewatched the movie “Pride” today. It is about a group of gay activists who chose to support British miners during their 1984 strike. Positive and uplifting. And based on a true story.

  9. 9.

    TenguPhule

    With the economy arguably in its best condition since the 2008 financial crisis, administration officials say the United States can withstand a trade war. Kevin Hassett, chairman of the president’s Council of Economic Advisers, projects annual economic growth of 3 percent for the next decade.

    If Trump uses the threat of tariffs to extract more favorable terms from U.S. trading partners, the U.S. will benefit, Hassett says.

    Outside the administration, that sunny view is received skeptically. Economists at JPMorgan Chase Bank this week warned clients that “recent announcements from the Trump administration have raised risks that changes in trade policy could be more disruptive than we thought.”

    Via FTFNYT.

    President Obama got the American Economy back on its feet.

    Donald Trump is taking a wrecking ball to every single one of our economic strengths.

    We are headed for a recession in 2019.

  12. 12.

    ?BillinGlendaleCA

    He doesn’t know it yet, but we’re off to the vet tomorrow for his last round of puppy shots and a check-up, which means a thermometer up the poop-chute.

    Betty, look closely at his eyes, HE KNOWS.

  13. 13.

    Yarrow

    @Omnes Omnibus: That’s a very good film. Really enjoyed it.

    Love the photos, Betty. Badger is totally adorable.

    Did Anne Laurie say she was going to be offline? No late night thread last night, no morning thread today. Is she okay? Does anyone know?

  15. 15.

    NotMax

    As there are some here who enjoy TV shows about cooking, shall mention that have discovered the Irish program Lords & Ladles on Netflix. Not one of those competition shows, and you won’t learn how to prepare anything from it but the tone is so lighthearted, almost tongue-in-cheek, that it’s an agreeable pastime (even with the way too cutesy name). Plus it’s a pleasure to see chefs at work who aren’t frantic or nasty. teaser

    One thing some of us benighted Americans need to know about beforehand when watching, as it comes up a lot.

  16. 16.

    chopper

    @TenguPhule:

    Kevin Hassett, chairman of the president’s Council of Economic Advisers, projects annual economic growth of 3 percent for the next decade.

    funny, the CBO and the fed are saying about 1.7%. who to believe…

  17. 17.

    WaterGirl

    When I try to reply to Mike S at #4, I am taking to this web page:

    Trump aide Stephen Miller, meet your great-grandfather, who flunked his naturalization test

    P.S. Am I the only one to notice that Stephen Miller looks a bit like Putin?

  18. 18.

    TenguPhule

    @NotMax:

    shall mention that have discovered the Irish program Lords & Ladles on Netflix.

    Its an awesome show.

  21. 21.

    Yarrow

    @Elizabelle: They usually don’t on obits. It’s a good policy. Family members don’t need to read horrible comments under the obit for their loved one.

  28. 28.

    sukabi

    He doesn’t know it yet, but we’re off to the vet tomorrow for his last round of puppy shots and a check-up, which means a thermometer up the poop-chute

    The look on his face says “Oh I know it mom, we’ll just see if you like my little surprise.”

    Cute pup. Nice sulky glare he’s got going on.

  29. 29.

    Calouste

    @lamh36: That’s not a given for everyone, that their family will miss them.

    I go with the phrase “his loved ones will miss him”.

  31. 31.

    TenguPhule


    Philadelphia Phillies fan hospitalized by flying hot dog launched by Phanatic

    Kathy McVay says she was at Monday night’s Phillies game when the team’s mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, rolled out his hot dog launcher. McVay was sitting near home plate and, she says, all of a sudden a hot dog wrapped in duct tape struck her in the face.

    McVay says she is suffering from a shoulder injury, so she was unable to swat the hot dog away.

    She left the game to get checked out at a hospital and was diagnosed with a small hematoma.

    She told WPVI-TV she doesn’t plan legal action.

  32. 32.

    lamh36

    Oooh…looks like I’ll be making a visit back to the NMAAHC!!!

    @NMAAHC
    Follow Follow @NMAAHC
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    We’re excited to announce the acquisition of several objects related to @theblackpanther! ??‍♀️??‍♂️??‍♀️??‍♂️

    Black Panther is the first superhero of African descent to appear in mainstream American comics.

    Learn more: http://s.si.edu/2I9mAAf #WakandaForever

    https://twitter.com/NMAAHC/status/1009519861561782273

    BTW, the guys from Luke Cage show in Netflix, tweeted back:

    @cheo_coker
    9h9 hours ago
    More
    Replying to @NMAAHC @theblackpanther
    We’ve got some Luke Cage gear if you want it. Lol.

    And the NMAAHC tweeted back:

    @NMAAHC
    7h7 hours ago
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    ? Really? Send us all the things here: http://s.si.edu/2sJl3wI
    https://twitter.com/NMAAHC/status/1009836558927659009

  34. 34.

    TenguPhule

    @NotMax: One part history lesson, one part hilarity of people trying to relearn old cooking methods, one part pure food pron.

  35. 35.

    lamh36

    I’ve been offline most of the day, has this changed?

    @NARAL
    Follow Follow @NARAL
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    We STILL haven’t see any photos or videos of detained girls. We are absolutely terrified of WHY that is—and what that might mean. http://fal.cn/y-2i #FamiliesBelongTogether

  43. 43.

    TenguPhule

    @lamh36:

    has this changed?

    No, it hasn’t. Some of the children have been located in New York. Less then 300 of them.

  48. 48.

    Mnemosyne

    @lamh36:

    Never ask a bunch of archivists if they want your stuff if you don’t really mean it. They WILL be on the next plane to your location with their white gloves and acid-free boxes, and they will want ALL THE THINGS! ?

  54. 54.

    raven

    @Mnemosyne: The retiree is on a purge mission! She’s going through 20 years of cards she’s had stashed. I thought they were stuff we had gotten in the mail but they are cards she bought thinking she’d need them!

  55. 55.

    sukabi

    @lamh36: still true, other than the 4 or 5 girls hustled to the shelter in the dead of night the other day, nothing.

  59. 59.

    efgoldman

    @raven:

    I thought they were stuff we had gotten in the mail but they are cards she bought thinking she’d need them!

    mrs efg has at least two similar drawers full

  60. 60.

    Roger Moore

    @Mnemosyne:

    Never ask a bunch of archivists if they want your stuff if you don’t really mean it.

    I assume you are speaking from professional experience.

  62. 62.

    Jager

    @Major Major Major Major:

    On one of my many trips to New York, I flew in on a Friday night for a Saturday afternoon meeting. I stayed at the Plaza, got up early and ran in Central Park. I got cleaned up, walked to a little bar/restaurant a few blocks from the hotel, ordered a BLT with egg sandwich and a beer. A guy came in, he looked familiar, it was Billy Martin, the ex Yankee player and manager, he was working as the color guy on the Yankee TV broadcasts. Billy downed three Vodka rocks with a twist and left. The bartender said, ‘Billy always comes in before a home game.” One of the many reasons why I Love New York.

    Good luck on your interview!

  64. 64.

    Mnemosyne

    @raven:

    She may be able to donate them — check with your local Boys & Girls Club or YMCA that has childcare. They sometimes use them for art projects.

  68. 68.

    debbie

    Has anyone heard from Corner Stone? I wonder if he’s floated away in all that rain.

  71. 71.

    MisterForkbeard

    @efgoldman: He lived to see his party arrive at the destination he’d been guiding it to for so long: fact-free, unbridled racism and hatred of the left. I know he didn’t enjoy that result, so I’m happy to see he lived that long.

  73. 73.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @Yarrow:

    Did Anne Laurie say she was going to be offline? No late night thread last night, no morning thread today. Is she okay? Does anyone know?

    Alain posted this today in the World Cup thread:

    Note: Anne Laurie is off for a few days, so I’m hosting the World Cup posts for the next few days. As I’m not as cool as she, my posts will be simple and focused on providing a place for interested folks to chat about the cup.

    Hope that’s reassuring, and I hope wherever Anne Laurie is and whatever she’s doing, she’s having a fine old time.

  75. 75.

    burnspbesq

    Willy Caballero may be seeking asylum. After today’s display, he certainly won’t be welcome in Argentina any more.

  78. 78.

    Mnemosyne

    Also, since we’re discussing absent front pagers, Cheryl said earlier that she’s on a trip with spotty WiFi, so we probably won’t see her much this week, either.

  83. 83.

    SiubhanDuinne

    Doves are among God’s stupider creations, but they are gentle and they make a soothing noise. I’m quite fond of them.

    Badger is adorable and hilarious, and has some attitude going on. Those EARS!!

  84. 84.

    TenguPhule

    Not the children suffering from Trump’s child internment camp policy. No, this is a different group of children being abused.

    The lawsuit recounts multiple alleged violent incidents between Latino children and staff at the Shenandoah center. It describes the guards as mostly white, non-Spanish speakers who are undertrained in dealing with individuals with mental illness. The suit alleges staff members routinely taunt the Latino youths with racially charged epithets, including “wetback,” ”onion head” and “pendejo,” which roughly translates to dumbass in Spanish.

    A 16-year-old who said he had lived in Texas with his mother since he was an infant ended up at Shenandoah in September after a police officer pulled over a car he was riding in and asked for ID, which he couldn’t provide. As one of the few Latino kids who is fluent in English, the teen would translate for other detainees the taunts and names the staff members were calling them. He said that angered the guards, resulting in his losing such modest privileges as attending art classes.

    “If you are behaving bad, resisting the staff when they try to remove you from the program, they will take everything in your room away — your mattress, blanket, everything,” he said. “They will also take your clothes. Then they will leave you locked in there for a while. This has happened to me, and I know it has happened to other kids, too.”

    The immigrant detainees said they were largely segregated from the mostly white juveniles being held on criminal charges, but they could see that the other housing units had amenities that included plush chairs and video gaming consoles not available in the Spartan pods housing the Latinos.

    In their sworn statements, the teens reported spending the bulk of their days locked alone in their cells, with a few hours set aside for classroom instruction, recreation and meals. Some said they had never been allowed outdoors, while the U.S.-born children were afforded a spacious recreation yard.

    The Latino children reported being fed sparse and often cold meals that left them hungry, though meals of American fast food were occasionally provided. Records show Shenandoah receives nearly $82,000 a year from the Agriculture Department to feed the immigration detainees.

    The lawsuit said the poor conditions, frequent physical searches and verbal abuse by staff often escalated into confrontations, as the frustrated children acted out. The staff regularly responded “by physically assaulting the youth, applying an excessive amount of force that goes far beyond what is needed to establish or regain control.”

  85. 85.

    lamh36

    Interesting commentary on the latest TIME mag cover featuring Trump and the little migrant girl/boy (wearing pink or red, so folks assume a girl).

    @JamilSmith
    Visual journalist @kainazamaria is critical of the new @TIME cover image. “I see it as an insensitive and exploitative play to sell magazines,” she writes, “and one that, albeit unintentionally, offers up this personal tragedy to be memed and ridiculed.”

    @JamilSmith
    I saw the @TIME cover depicting Trump looking down at that crying toddler as a powerful statement on power, and on the racism inherent in family separation policy. I still think that, but @kainazamaria got me to consider the image differently. It can be both poignant and flawed.

    I think it’s both, but I’m fine with the cover, but I do see the argument that it’s exploitiveness, especially since we don’t even have an ID on the baby’s location, name or family status.

  88. 88.

    lamh36

    @Mnemosyne: ha…true. Ya’ll know I “stan” for BP…so I’m serious when I say I may have to go back to the museum to see the exhibit

  89. 89.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @efgoldman:

    Oh yeah, I have dozens (if not scores) of greeting cards purchased over the years for every possible occasion and every conceivable recipient.

  93. 93.

    Betty Cracker

    @lamh36: My criticism of the cover is that it didn’t fully capture Trump’s moral monstrousity and physical hideousness.

  95. 95.

    The Ancient Randonneur

    @lamh36: I can see it both ways. The original photo is probably going to win a Pulitzer. It broke my heart.

  106. 106.

    rikyrah

    @lamh36:
    Lamh,

    Did you miss it last week? The opening?
    For the next year, until June 2019, one of their permanent exhibitions is a retrospective of Oprah and what she has meant to the popular culture. It is a HUGE exhibit. I thought that you knew.

  111. 111.

    BC in Illinois

    On Charles Krauthammer. I remember one time when he was right, and I appreciated the point he made.

    It was at least three or four years ago, when the name of the Washington DC NFL team was a topic of debate. He — amazing to me — came out in favor of changing the name.

    His clinching argument was that you can’t defend the name “Redskin” for the football team, when it’s a word you would avoid in every other context. His example, if I remember it correctly, was the way you would describe the ethnic makeup of a state legislature (for example, Colorado). You wouldn’t say, “there are this many Whites, this many Blacks, and this many Redskins.” You just wouldn’t say it. No one would say that. [ Okay, some people would say it, but not in public. ] And if a name is that offensive in general conversation, then it’s offensive in sports, too.

    I have told people that I figured the debate was over when Charles Krauthammer and Barack Obama both came out against the name in the same week. I was wrong about the debate being over; the name is still there; but Krathammer was on the right side.

  116. 116.

    The Thin Black Duke

    @lamh36: Bottom line, I don’t think the image is exploitative, because what happened to that little girl is Trump’s fault, and people need to be reminded of that.

  120. 120.

    Ohio Mom

    @delk: Oh phooey. I hope you take comfort in knowing you gave him a good life and a good transition. Because you did.

  121. 121.

    germy

    @SiubhanDuinne:

    Doves are among God’s stupider creations, but they are gentle and they make a soothing noise. I’m quite fond of them.

    I read sometime during the W administration that Dick Cheney used to go dove hunting with his buddies. I guess it was a hunt rigged against the doves.

  124. 124.

    Mnemosyne

    @delk:

    I’m so sorry. Sometimes we do the best we can, but it’s their time to go. ? I know that Gav will be missed.

  125. 125.

    Elizabelle

    @delk: Ah, delk, I am sorry.

    Gav had a lovely life with you, right up to the end. Could not have asked for better. In time, another Gav photo, please. All my best to you and your partner.

  126. 126.

    The Ancient Randonneur

    @germy: He hunts on ranches stocked with birds in much the same way lakes and rivers are stocked with fish.

  128. 128.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @delk:

    Oh, delk. Oh, delk. Heartbroken for you. You gave Gav a wonderful life, and I hope that’s a bit of comfort to you as you mourn your sweet pup. Sending you {{{{{loving hugs}}}}} and limitless treats and scritches to Gav.

  135. 135.

    Brachiator

    Mentioned earlier that this has been a crazy week. I had some big time dental work done on Tuesday and took that day and Wednesday off to rest up.

    Came in to work today to find that someone had broken into our offices (and the alarm strangely was armed but did not work). Some laptops stolen, including one of mine.

    Left early after taking care of a few matters, and am trying to avoid the craziness coming out of Trump Central.

    What are the chances that we might have a quiet Friday?

  142. 142.

    Teddys Person

    @Omnes Omnibus: I find it’s a loosing battle most of the time right now. Baby prisons have broken me momentarily. Plus, I’m heading to my hometown next week for two months to visit/help elder parents (mom has dementia). Lucky for me (eye-rolling sacrasm), it’s in the middle of Trump country in Pennsyltucky (the county went for Trump by 80%). I’ve never been fond of my hometown. Some of my earliest childhood memories were plotting my escape. Luckily (no sarcasm), Teddy will be with me as my constant source of comfort and joy.

  146. 146.

    TIlda Swintons Bald Cap

    Hey guys, about the jacket worn by Melanie.

    @KlasfeldReports
    1h1 hour ago
    More
    Adam Klasfeld Retweeted Donald J. Trump
    Real News:

    @Zara, the maker of the First Lady’s flak jacket, has been accused of habitually marketing Nazi-themed attire and was sued three years ago for a corporate culture their attorney found brimming with racism, sexism, anti-Semitism and homophobia

    Article about the lawsuit here.

  149. 149.

    efgoldman

    @germy:

    I wonder what he makes of #45?

    Probably can’t believe how stupid and incompetent Weasel Face is

    ETA: Also likely supports the same ends.

  150. 150.

    lamh36

    @rikyrah: WHAT!!! I missed that news! Was it while I was us Australia? If not, I missed ALOTt of news afterward cause I was just jetlagged and tired oh and working every weekend for 3 weeks will make ya a bit tired…LOL

  151. 151.

    Elizabelle

    @TIlda Swintons Bald Cap: I remember Zara’s Holocaust prisoner pajamas a few years back.

    Company based in Spain. I do not know why these things happen with Zara. Young designers with no background in history and not enough oversight?

  153. 153.

    germy

    I’ve posted this before, but here’s the link again:

    http://wnyt.com/news/farm-donates-produce-to-refugees/4956154/

    These people are my heroes.

    GRAFTON – From May to November, five acres at Soul Fire Farm are providing 92 Capital District families with fresh fruits and vegetables. And this year, 14 of the families are are recent refugees.

    “Anything we can do to show solidarity and love and support for our neighbors is essential in this time,” explains Soul Farm’s Leah Penniman.

    Soul Fire is a community and people of color led farm dedicated to ending racism in the food system so a partnership between the area’s newest and most vulnerable residents, and the farm, is a natural fit.

    “We want to make sure the people who feel targeted by the nation know they are not alone and citizens are doing what they can.”

  154. 154.

    TenguPhule

    @germy:

    The chances of a throat lozenge under a hot water faucet.

    You didn’t say if the faucet was running.

  157. 157.

    Brachiator

    @Roger Moore:

    On a sad note, 46-Year-Old Spinster Dies Surrounded By Cats.

    Very droll. However, Koko had 2 male companions over the years.

  159. 159.

    germy

    @Brachiator: I saw some very moving clips of Koko having fun with Mr. Rogers, Robin Williams and of course her beloved cats.

    A sweet and gentle soul, she was.

  162. 162.

    Yarrow

    @delk: So very sorry. You gave Gav a good life and did the hardest, kindest thing for your last gesture of love. Be kind to yourself.

  163. 163.

    MomSense

    @SiubhanDuinne:

    It’s the next line in the song BC references in her post. It’s also a ruthless ear worm and has been playing in my head since I read this post.

    Just like the white winged dove
    Sings a song sounds like she’s singing
    Oooh baby oooh said oooh

  168. 168.

    Steve in the ATL

    @Yutsano: might work where you live. Friend in Memphis has one, and it adds a lot of heat to an already hot place. Much better suited to the damp, cool English countryside.

  169. 169.

    JPL

    @delk: I’m so sorry, and the only reason I believe in heaven is because of dogs. All dogs go to heaven and the snacks are free . hugs

  170. 170.

    germy

    Some GOP senators will celebrate the 4th of July in Moscow, according a report in the official state-run Russian news agency Interfax, republished by The New York Daily News:

    The delegation will arrive in St. Petersburg on June 30 and spend time there before heading to the country’s capital on July 3 and 4th for meetings with lawmakers, Russian news agency Interfax reported, citing an unnamed official.

    A group of Republican senators had been planning a visit to the country after an invitation from U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman, the Washington Post reported last week.

    Those reportedly part of the group included Richard Shelby of Alabama, John Neely Kennedy of Louisiana and North Dakota’s John Hoeven, though those members have not announced any plans.

  171. 171.

    lamh36

    @RepAdamSchiff
    Follow Follow @RepAdamSchiff
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    Secretary Nielsen privately told lawmakers the Administration may go back to separating children from their parents. Congress must ensure that NEVER happens. I’m urging the House Appropriations Committee to prevent funds from ever being used to separate families entering the US:

    https://twitter.com/RepAdamSchiff/status/1009906186752331776

  172. 172.

    Brachiator

    @Mnemosyne:

    Being a naturally suspicious person, I’m curious about this alarm that was armed but didn’t work. Inside job?

    People are looking into this. Got to eliminate all the possible factors.

  173. 173.

    Mnemosyne

    I found out yesterday that the songwriting team who wrote “it’s a small world (after all)” also wrote the Johnny Burnette/Ringo Starr hit “You’re Sixteen.” Coincidence? ?

  174. 174.

    Yarrow

    @SiubhanDuinne: I hope she’s okay. Usually if she plans to be gone she gives us a heads up. It’s unusual for her just not post and then have someone else let us know that she’ll be off for a few days. Hope all is well.

  178. 178.

    Mary G

    Call to Action:

    BREAKING: The House GOP just voted a budget bill out of committee that fast tracks ACA repeal and $2 TRILLION in cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. We need to flood them with calls to prevent a floor vote. https://t.co/qrKf490v93— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) June 21, 2018

  180. 180.

    Mnemosyne

    @lamh36:

    Of course she did. It’s not a ransom threat unless you continue threatening people. ?

    I am glad Congressional Dems like Schiff are staying on the case. He’s not a firebrand like Waters or Lieu, but he is relentless when he’s pissed off.

  187. 187.

    efgoldman

    @lamh36:

    Trump repeals Obama order protecting oceans from oil spills

    Time to run a tanker aground off Mal-A-Loco

    I imagine it will be in court pretty quickly

  188. 188.

    Origuy

    @p.a.: Koko has been discussed on several threads today. Commentor VeniceRiley had worked with Koko and her mate Michael.
    ETA Link

  189. 189.

    J R in WV

    Back on the “Breaking News” thread — yes that old dead thread! — I have a late comment that’s in moderation hell because of a game of chance I overlooked. Actually, I thought Alain fixed most of that vocabulary land mine stuff.

    Help, someone? Please?

    Thanx

  192. 192.

    Platonailedit

    Taxpayers have paid more than $1,500,000,000 in the past 4 years to private companies operating immigrant youth shelters accused of serious lapses in care, including neglect and sexual and physical abuse, a probe by Reveal and The Texas Tribune has found. https://t.co/aMsXoQJxa3

    — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 22, 2018

  197. 197.

    raven

    @delk: @delk:

    We who choose to surround ourselves
    with lives even more temporary than our
    own, live within a fragile circle;
    easily and often breached.
    Unable to accept its awful gaps,
    we would still live no other way.
    We cherish memory as the only
    certain immortality, never fully
    understanding the necessary plan.
    — Irving Townsend

  202. 202.

    Platonailedit

    Now, are we done with this bullshit?

    Do you see it NOW?

    It's not Stockholm Syndrome. Melania Trump wasn't kidnapped. Or tricked.

    THIS is who she is.

    She's a fucking accomplice.

    I don't want to hear another word about her being some kind of victim.

    — Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) June 21, 2018

  204. 204.

    Ken

    @Mnemosyne: I was fascinated to learn, from my one interaction with archivists, that some people think of documents in terms of linear feet of shelf space.

  205. 205.

    Ohio Mom

    @TIlda Swintons Bald Cap: Reading your comment, I just googled “Antisemitic Zara” and clicked on Images. And wow, some of what I saw: swastikas embroidered on a flowered handbag; a child’s striped shirt, reminiscent of concentration camp wear, with a bright yellow six-pointed Star on the upper chest; a necklace of black-face beads; a denim skirt with Pepe the frogs embroidered on.

    Hip happening evil.

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