Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Not so fun when the rabbit gets the gun, is it?

Pessimism assures that nothing of any importance will change.

Only Democrats have agency, apparently.

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

Republicans don’t want a speaker to lead them; they want a hostage.

Text STOP to opt out of updates on war plans.

The fundamental promise of conservatism all over the world is a return to an idealized past that never existed.

Peak wingnut was a lie.

Those who are easily outraged are easily manipulated.

It is not hopeless, and we are not helpless.

In after Baud. Damn.

We are builders in a constant struggle with destroyers. keep building.

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

These are not very smart people, and things got out of hand.

“woke” is the new caravan.

I’d like to think you all would remain faithful to me if i ever tried to have some of you killed.

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

Mediocre white men think RFK Jr’s pathetic midlife crisis is inspirational. The bar is set so low for them, it’s subterranean.

If you don’t believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love isn’t freedom, it is privilege.

We can show the world that autocracy can be defeated.

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

If a good thing happens for a bad reason, it’s still a good thing.

Come on, man.

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

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  3. 3.

    Ruckus

    Chad has less hair than me. Damn.
    Did he make that decision on his own?
    And your sister still married him?

  5. 5.

    Jerzy Russian

    @Ruckus:

    And your sister still married him?

    I often question the judgement of women, given that they sometimes marry men like me.

  6. 6.

    Ruckus

    @Jerzy Russian:
    Exactly!!!!!
    Wait, are you talking about just you, or all of us?
    Damn this relationship thing is difficult. Sometimes you’re good to go and sometimes you’re good to GO!

  8. 8.

    geg6

    Lovely! I like the drama and the doggie.

    In other news, we have definitely adopted a kitten. Another one John found in the garage. This one is old and strong enough to make it (unlike the one we found this summer). And she is super friendly and sweet. I am not a cat person and I’m not sure how Koda and Lovey will deal with her, but we’ve sorta fallen for her. She is very loving and I know she chose us somehow. Will get a pic to TaMara when I can.

  9. 9.

    Suzanne

    They’re a lovely couple, and the doggo is adorable. Congrats to the whole family.

    Chad looks not unlike Mr. Suzanne. Good choice, Annie.

  11. 11.

    OzarkHillbilly

    Wait a minute. She is way too cute to be your sister. No fair raiding other people’s wedding pics and trying to pass them off as your relatives.

  14. 14.

    Anne Laurie

    I think the dog was hoping to get a nice bow on his collar, before the official pictures were taken. Here’s hoping someone remembered to slip him some cake, under the table if necessary…

    Seriously: Congratulations to the happy couple, and many happy returns!

  15. 15.

    J R in WV

    What a sweet set of pictures!

    And what a great Saturday for your family, WVU won a big game, your sister won a big game, the dog had a great time too!!

    Give your sister and her family all our best wishes, John!

  16. 16.

    Jerzy Russian

    @Ruckus:

    Wait, are you talking about just you, or all of us?

    I wanted to give you the benefit of the doubt, but yeah, all of us.

  18. 18.

    TaMara (HFG)

    @geg6: Yay. Check out WereBear’s website (Way of Cats) for some great suggestions on how to introduce a new cat to the pack. Of course, that’s all gone out the window here as Gabe has made his own decisions on introductions. Zander did the same when he came and that worked out okay, so I’m not too worried.

  19. 19.

    geg6

    @TaMara (HFG):

    I’m only really worried about Lovey. She’s very spoiled and assertive and full of piss and vinegar. Koda is a lover. She’ll be fine, I’m sure. Lovey is the wild card.

    We haven’t named her yet. A name hasn’t seemed right yet. But she’s gray with darker stripes that will, I’m sure, get more prominent with age. What is distinctive is that she has dark coloring around her eyes like black eye liner with very dramatic swoops from the outer corner of her eyes. A real cat eye effect on a real cat. She’s a love so far.

  23. 23.

    Anne Laurie

    @geg6:

    A name hasn’t seemed right yet. But she’s gray with darker stripes that will, I’m sure, get more prominent with age. What is distinctive is that she has dark coloring around her eyes like black eye liner with very dramatic swoops from the outer corner of her eyes. A real cat eye effect on a real cat. She’s a love so far.

    Elizabeth ‘Cleopatra’ Taylor, Lizzie for short. Of course, she may grow up into a Taylor, and everyone will think of another celebrity, but there are worse role models…

  24. 24.

    Tazj

    Very nice pictures, and I really like her dress. I wish I would have included my pets in my wedding photos.

  25. 25.

    Anne Laurie

    @geg6:

    I’m only really worried about Lovey. She’s very spoiled and assertive and full of piss and vinegar.

    The gradual, one-step-at-a-time introduction should involve ALL THE TREATS. Seriously: whatever goodie really gets Lovey’s attention — bits of chicken, chunks of hot dog, bacon bits, that overpriced boutique treat that’s full of (organic) sugar — she sees the cat & doesn’t immediately go into attack mode, she gets a little treat. The way to a dog’s heart & brain is through their stomachs; Lovely needs to start this relationship convinced that cat = I get the good stuff.

    And don’t make a big fuss about the new kid while Lovey’s still getting used to her. She sniffs (suspiciously) at the cat from behind a gate, you immediately tell her she’s such a GOOD girl who deserves the BEST treats. Rain treats down like manna! Don’t even point out there’s a (potential prey target) cat over there, just pay attention to LOVEY THE WONDER DOG…

    When your friends & neighbors eventually come over to admire the kitty, have them give Lovey a big hello (& of course TREATS!) before they get to see the cat, too.

    Think of it as introducing a kid to her new baby sister, only both siblings are armed & dangerous.

  31. 31.

    prostratedragon

    @Anne Laurie: Ah. Was going to suggest Cleopatra. Actually I had a cat ages ago, black with a few white strands, whose name evolved to Elizabeth.

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