Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

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

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

“Squeaker” McCarthy

Take your GOP plan out of the witness protection program.

No Justins, No Peace

American History and Black History Cannot Be Separated

We cannot abandon the truth and remain a free nation.

White supremacy is terrorism.

There are a lot more evil idiots than evil geniuses.

I’m pretty sure there’s only one Jack Smith.

You don’t get to peddle hatred on saturday and offer condolences on sunday.

… pundit janitors mopping up after the GOP

Nancy smash is sick of your bullshit.

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

The next time the wall street journal editorial board speaks the truth will be the first.

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

After dobbs, women are no longer free.

Authoritarian republicans are opposed to freedom for the rest of us.

If you tweet it in all caps, that makes it true!

Yeah, with this crowd one never knows.

Chutkan laughs. Lauro sits back down.

‘Museums aren’t America’s attic for its racist shit.’

This country desperately needs a functioning Fourth Estate.

Bark louder, little dog.

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Sunday Evening Open Thread: Good for Mary Peltola

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From the local Juneau Empire (I owe someone a hat tip for this), “Peltola unites crowd at AFN convention”:

The “Celebrating Our Unity” theme of this year’s Alaska Federation of Natives convention was emphasized by U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola in her keynote address Thursday, but perhaps the biggest symbol during the convention’s opening day came when the recently inaugurated Democrat was given the beaded Alaska flag bolo tie of her predecessor, Republican Don Young, by his elder daughter Joni Nelson.

“Now I’m a real congressman for all Alaska,” Peltola said upon receiving the tie, invoking the slogan Young used during his nearly 50 years in office.

Peltola, sworn into office less than 40 days ago to fill the remainder of Young’s term after his death and facing a reelection campaign in less than three weeks as she seeks a full term, is the first Alaska Native elected to Congress. She received a hero’s welcome from convention attendees who gave her a long standing ovation before she began her speech…

Peltola, in her speech, applied the theme to situations ranging from families to global conflict. Early on she called to the stage members of Young’s family, who are supporting her reelection campaign, as she talked about his lengthy career of accomplishments beginning as a freshman when he was vital to establishing the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System which “built the foundation of Alaska’s economy as we know it.”

An exchange of hugs and the bolo tie followed. The younger of Young’s two daughters, Dawn Vallely, told the audience her father would have been happy with Peltola’s win in the special election.

Such personal and political unity among people from different political parties is something many Alaskans are long familiar with when confronting shared challenges ranging from extreme storms to food shortages, Peltola said. She said taking such an approach to her campaign and congressional duties, including hiring a large number of Young’s former staff, seems to be why the election is attracting global attention…

I get the feeling Palin realizes it’s a good time for her to transition from ‘starburst-inducing politician’ to ‘folksy Fox commentor’. She’s not the brightest bulb in the chandelier, but she’s smart enough to understand that her natural political followers have found newer & shinier MILF figures, from the polished sociopathy of professional tv presence Kari Lake to the feral foaming dementia of MTG.

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  1. 1.

    West of the Cascades

    I have not read a colder (or funnier) thing on the intertubes today than this: “She’s not the brightest bulb in the chandelier, but she’s smart enough to understand that her natural political followers have found newer & shinier MILF figures, from the polished sociopathy of professional tv presence Kari Lake to the feral dementia of MTG.

    I have family in Alaska who are long-suffering Democrats up there, and they are very hopeful that Peltola will win (again).

  10. 10.

    Anne Laurie

    @Baud: I *swear* Cole’s post wasn’t there when I checked just before hitting the ‘publish’ button!

    (He’s rescheduled it for later this evening.)

  11. 11.

    Jackie

    Peltola seems well-liked by ALL Alaskans. I think it’s awesome an Alaskan Native represents them in Congress! I hope she wins in a landslide!

  14. 14.

    Sure Lurkalot

    Mary Peltola is the real deal, she’s already sponsored legislation (establishing office of food security for vets) that has passed the House rather decidedly. I hope she retains the seat!

  15. 15.

    J R in WV

    @Baud:

    COLE!! :: where did that great post go? I added a comment, then went to update the post to add the word Constitutional to a description of the Kansas protection of reproductive health care, and got a 404 error code page not found… So sad. Cole’s past was great, and the other 5 or 6 comments before mine were all great.

    I’m sick and tired of the gloomy and despairing  remarks about the economy, which is actually dong great with the lowest unemployment rate in decades. and the polling, which is distorted by the desire of the billionaires to own everything and everyone in the nation.

    The first election after the Dobbs decision was in Kansas, and polling was claimed to show that Kansas was going to reject their reproductive freedom —  in reality the election went in favor of preserving reproductive rights by 60-40 % — an overwhelming win for Democracy.

    All my money is riding on that being the results in the upcoming nationwide election in 3 weeks. People know the economy is doing great, just look at the “NOW HIRING” signs on every business in town!! Every news story about how scared people are of the economy is fraudulent propaganda, and most people know that for a fact.

    I’m really glad Ms Peltola won her special election last month, and I expect she will win the regular election next month. That’s great news too! But the nation wide tendency for Americans to vote for their freedom from Fascist Russo-Republican control is more important for everyone.

  17. 17.

    Martin

    @Baud: Yeah, as I’ve said many times, this is Watergirl’s blog now. Classic example of the formal leader taking their foot off the gas just long enough for their assistant to slowly consolidate power until such point they are indispensable. Bloodless coup accomplished.

  21. 21.

    Geminid

    @J R in WV: Cook’s Political Report lists the Alaska seat as “Tossup” when it ought to be “Lean D.” Alaska is a singular state, but I think there are more “Lean Ds” among their 30 other “Tossups.”

  23. 23.

    mrmoshpotato

    @WaterGirl:

    I had never seen that before and now I have that awful song in my head! 

    You’re welcome!  Phineas and Ferb was an awesome, ridiculous cartoon.

    Have you voted yet?  I got email saying they have mine and it’s been checked in.

    I have my ballot at home.  Haven’t filled anything out yet.

  25. 25.

    mrmoshpotato

    @Suzanne:

    Phineas and Ferb was a huge favorite in my house. Not just with the kids, either. 

    Old boss of mine told me about it because his kids watched it.  I had to check it out when I heard about the ridiculous Perry the Platypus subplot.

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