Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

fuckem (in honor of the late great efgoldman)

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

The current Supreme Court is a dangerous, rogue court.

Republican speaker of the house Mike Johnson is the bland and smiling face of evil.

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

My right to basic bodily autonomy is not on the table. that’s the new deal.

Stamping your little feets and demanding that they see how important you are? Not working anymore.

We still have time to mess this up!

The willow is too close to the house.

Dear elected officials: Trump is temporary, dishonor is forever.

The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand.

This must be what justice looks like, not vengeful, just peaceful exuberance.

The arc of history bends toward the same old fuckery.

Their shamelessness is their super power.

Tide comes in. Tide goes out. You can’t explain that.

You passed on an opportunity to be offended? What are you even doing here?

You can’t attract Republican voters. You can only out organize them.

“Just close your eyes and kiss the girl and go where the tilt-a-whirl takes you.” ~OzarkHillbilly

Republicans are radicals, not conservatives.

You cannot shame the shameless.

Bark louder, little dog.

🎶 Those boots were made for mockin’ 🎵

Their boy Ron is an empty plastic cup that will never know pudding.

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Desmond Tutu Gone at 90, A Loss For Us All

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    Yutsano

    Everyone focused more on Nelson Mandela, but Archbishop Desmond Tutu also did great work ending the apartheid regime in South Africa. I think, though, the small stories will be the ones that will have the strongest resonance. Rest in power doesn’t seem sufficient for this great man.

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    Emma from Miami

    The world is a little darker today as we mourn. Tomorrow we should use his example to keep fighting.

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    Suzanne

    I got to see him speak at a conference about 12 years ago. He was incredible and inspiring (as expected) but also surprisingly charming and funny. I am thankful for his life. May his memory be a blessing.

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    Bex

    “I would not worship a God who is homophobic…I would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven…I would rather go to the other place.  I am as passionate about this campaign as I ever was about apartheid.”–Abp Desmond Tutu.

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    debbie

    @Professor Bigfoot:

    Esp. for his work with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Overnight, the BBC ran audio clips from the hearings and they were harrowing. I don’t know how I got back to sleep.

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    prostratedragon

    He was invaluable to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.  It took both grace and courage to walk with the victims back through that horror for so many months.

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    LiminalOwl

    @Suzanne: I never saw him, but I had the privilege of hearing his daughter Naomi Nontombi Tutu, who seems to be a worthy successor. (And was one of my favorite speakers at that organization’s annual conferences, though bell hooks tops the list.)

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    CaseyL

    We’re so lucky – particularly, South Africa was lucky – to have him.  Rest in peace and power, dear sir.

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    Felanius Kootea

    Thank you Watergirl!

    Rest In Peace Desmond Tutu. I always remember a quote of his. Paraphrasing, it’s that forgiving is not forgetting, it’s remembering and deciding not to retaliate, so you have a chance at a new (better) beginning. Powerful words from an amazing man.

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    Miss Bianca

    @Felanius Kootea:

    forgiving is not forgetting, it’s remembering and deciding not to retaliate, so you have a chance at a new (better) beginning.

    Damn. Now those are some words I will always need to hear. RIP, Desmond Tutu.

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    Dan B

    He told a story of being in a “mixed” race church service in the countryside.  The military surrounded the church and blocked the exits.  He called to them to “join us” because we are winning.  Most everyone was terrified.

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    laura

    A great man has earned his rest. Joy and rigor in pursuing justice and forgiveness, humanity and love in action, his deeds; large and small; remembered are a fitting tribute to a long and fully lived life.

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    mali muso

    An amazing man.  I had the good fortune to see him speak once at a nearby university.  The energy and sheer joy emanating from his compact frame was electrifying.  And his giggle!  He was radiant.  Rest in power, sir.

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    Another Scott

    A good man and a life well lived.  It’s hard to imagine him doing more good with his time.

    ObOpenThread – more bad news for Biden and Democrats…

    NEW: Holiday sales in the US were up by a massive 10.7% compared to the *pre-pandemic* 2019 holiday season. The Biden economy is roaring. (per @AP)

    — No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) December 26, 2021

    Cheers,
    Scott.

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    Tinare

    I shook his hand after a speech he gave at my university more than 30 years ago. He was warm and kind to all in the room. Truly a good soul.

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    Bagel J

    Longtime lurker, rare commentator. I was a 10 year old white, suburban Lutheran whose parents took him to a church conference. A featured speaker was a black, Lutheran South African pastor living in exile. I learned about apartheid and other horrors of the world. It was a powerful experience that influenced how I see the world. I thank him for his service, love, and advocacy. A true light to remember for these dark days.

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