Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

If America since Jan 2025 hasn’t broken your heart, you haven’t loved her enough.

We can’t confuse what’s necessary to win elections with the policies that we want to implement when we do.

I really should read my own blog.

Just because you believe it, that does not make it true.

Consistently wrong since 2002

In my day, never was longer.

The desire to stay informed is directly at odds with the need to not be constantly enraged.

Anyone who bans teaching American history has no right to shape America’s future.

Today in our ongoing national embarrassment…

If you still can’t see these things even now, maybe politics isn’t your forte and you should stop writing about it.

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

Marge, god is saying you’re stupid.

“When somebody takes the time to draw up a playbook, they’re gonna use it.”

rich, arrogant assholes who equate luck with genius

… gradually, and then suddenly.

The revolution will be supervised.

Republicans want to make it harder to vote and easier for them to cheat.

We can show the world that autocracy can be defeated.

You don’t get rid of your umbrella while it’s still raining.

Nothing says ‘pro-life’ like letting children go hungry.

Let me file that under fuck it.

A thin legal pretext to veneer over their personal religious and political desires.

So many bastards, so little time.

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

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Much of the wildlife I saw at the park was either along the shoreline or in the water near the shore. Sometimes you could see them while driving, while other times the boat was the best way to approach.

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According to our guide this is a Goliath Heron. It certainly is big.

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I love Yellow-billed Storks. They always look like they are having a good time.

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A fierce looking Martial Eagle.

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These hippos appear closer to the boat than they actually were (obligatory Jurassic Park reference). The Nile Crocodile at the edge of the water has his mouth open to help gain warmth from the sun.

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Apparently this Open-billed Stork knows it is not in danger when the croc is in this pose.

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We got a little too close to this crocodile. It left the shore and swam away.

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This is a female Waterbuck that was illuminated by the low golden sunlight. The photo almost looks like a 19th century painting that would hang in a wood paneled room decorated with trophy heads.

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There was a large dead palm tree out in the lake. This Fish Eagle was perched on top as the moon rose.

On The Road - lashonharangue - Tanzania - Nyerere National Park: Part 2

At the end of the boat ride we pulled onto shore. My camera was packed away. I used my phone for this photo of a palm tree lit by the setting sun with the moon rising in the background. 

Someone asked me if I was excited about going to Africa. I told them going to Africa is a pain. However, once you are there it is amazing. While I would not recommend this as a substitute for seeing the parks up in northern Tanzania, it is worth adding to a trip if you can make it there.

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    Dagaetch

    Thanks for sharing! I particularly like that last image…gives me a real sense of atmosphere. A safari is on my bucket list for sure.

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    Torrey

    These pictures are amazing. You seem expert at catching just the right moment for the shot.

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    pieceofpeace

    Excellent!  I like the colorful, stork.  What a thrilling ‘find’ each time you took a photo.

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    SkyBluePink

    Wonderful pics! Great photography!

    Giant Heron and eagle with moon are my favorites.

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    Yutsano

    Looks like someone is honing in on Albatrossity’s schtick. Not that it matters. Moar birbs!

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    lashonharangue

    @Torrey: Nope. I just take many photos and throw away most of them. However, I did ask the guide to move the boat to get the Fish Eagle and the moon.

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