Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

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

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

It may be funny to you motherfucker, but it’s not funny to me.

They traffic in fear. it is their only currency. if we are fearful, they are winning.

Just because you believe it, that doesn’t make it true.

… riddled with inexplicable and elementary errors of law and fact

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

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

Motto for the House: Flip 5 and lose none.

Republicans can’t even be trusted with their own money.

fuckem (in honor of the late great efgoldman)

You cannot shame the shameless.

Within six months Twitter will be fully self-driving.

rich, arrogant assholes who equate luck with genius

This blog will pay for itself.

Incompetence, fear, or corruption? why not all three?

Everybody saw this coming.

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

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

Innocent people don’t delay justice.

No Justins, No Peace

Give the craziest people you know everything they want and hope they don’t ask for more? Great plan.

Let there be snark.

Black Jesus loves a paper trail.

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  7. 7.

    Jeffro

    Very cool, Cole!

    We just saw our first lady slipper flower (ETA: orchid, my bad, ORCHID!) here in the neighborhood a few days ago, and our first box turtle this morning.

    My understanding is that there was also a Dark Brandon sighting last night, so that’s also a good sign.  ;)

  9. 9.

    bbleh

    The particular frog doesn’t matter: it’s an instantiation of the garden’s frog guardian spirit.

    Important to leave frog treats (whatever exactly those are; I’m sure they have them at pet stores) as offerings of appreciation.

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    kalakal

    We had a toad that lived in a light fitting outside the front door. He was smart, every night the light would go on and a zillion moths would zoom in, Uber Eats for amphibians. His dinner came to him.

    We called him Platoad

  13. 13.

    dmsilev

    It’s hooded oriole season again around here. They always look so silly trying to pretend that they’re hummingbirds at the feeders.

  14. 14.

    geg6

    We have a frog pair populating the lily pads in our koi pond.  They are obnoxiously loud if you have the windows open or sit on the deck.

    ETA: They’ve either been here several years or they are progeny of previous obnoxious frogs.

  15. 15.

    Jackie

    John, tell your mom her pond and garden is STUNNING! I would spend a lot of time in that serenity!♥️

  20. 20.

    Suzanne

    @Baud: Mr. Suzanne and I just got some fireplace renovation done in our living room, and we also got some decorative shelves installed adjacent to the fireplace. Mr. Suzanne asked if it would be okay if he got a figurine of Hypnotoad for the shelves. Of course.

  25. 25.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @schrodingers_cat:

    Inspired by you — and because I have always loved colouring incredibly detailed and complex drawings — I ordered three of the Kerby Rosanes books: Worlds Within Worlds. Fragile World, and Mythic World. Cannot wait to dig out my coloured pencils and fine-line markers!! Beautiful, whimsical, respectful artwork.

  27. 27.

    Suzanne

    @Omnes Omnibus: Yeah, I don’t know why he asked (it’s really because he doesn’t buy decor stuff, like, ever). As long as it’s not a crappy plastic Hypnotoad, I am cool. I want, like, a high-quality porcelain Hypnotoad.

  30. 30.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @schrodingers_cat:

    I have a huge variety, from the pricey Faber-Castells to the cheapo Crayola pencils (Crayola are great on the metallics — gold, silver, bronze, brass, pewter, and the metallic pastels) and everything in between. My art supplies are boxed up at the moment, but I should be able to get at them soon. Have stacks of colouring books and periodically go on great binges. I’m definitely ready for the next binge! And thank you for reminding me what a gratifying pastime it can be.

    ETA: Your frog is amazing, BTW, and I love all the little dragonflies!

  35. 35.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @schrodingers_cat:

    I have always loved Ruth Heller’s drawings. Over the years I’ll bet I’ve gone through half a dozen of her Seashells books. I also love any detailed and complex mandalas and abstract geometric patterns. When I unearth the markers and pencils I’ll be able also to give you some artist names. Can’t conjure them right now.

  36. 36.

    Odie Hugh Manatee

    That is definitely a frog. You gonna try licking it? ;)

    I had to laugh at Biden mentioning the NYT pitchbot in his WHCD routine. DougJ has arrived!!

    Congrats to you,d00d!

  39. 39.

    zhena gogolia

    The PBS Tom Jones is pretty good, if people can tear themselves away from The Diplomat. James Fleet, Shirley Henderson, Alun Armstrong, and some young hotties.

  45. 45.

    Another Scott

    I saw Mr. Frog’s Virginia cousin Mr. Toad on a sidewalk during an evening walk yesterday.  He didn’t like Ellie sniffing at him, but everyone survived the encounter with no issues.

    Seeing amphibians about is a good thing!

    Cheers,
    Scott.

  51. 51.

    BSChief

    Mr Frog is (presumably) dead, long live Mr Frog!  Credit to your Mom for maintaining a frog-friendly pond.  We can’t have too many of those.

  53. 53.

    Mart

    Last week I was thinking to myself I miss Mr. Frog, seriously. Now he is back! But how do we know this one isn’t Ms. Frog?

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