I will confess to a bit of a crush on Tim Miller. When I first heard him as a commenter on MSNBC, I did not know that he was, a)gay, b)married c) a father, and d)a Republican – to say I was stumped by D would be an understatement. I still am. But he’s from Denver and a huge Nuggets fan, so that forgives a lot. LOL
A month or so ago, he took over as the host of the Bulwark podcast. Several have popped up on my YouTube feed and they weren’t awful.
These two I thought were worth sharing. First one is today’s where he and Gov. Josh Shapiro have a thoughtful discussion.
And this one with Simon Rosenberg:
Now the obligatory Reggie update:
He’s fitting right in. My resolve to give him a week before solid intros was out the window pretty quickly. He’s very social, loves everyone and with the exception of Willow (oh, and how I was not expecting her reaction) they all love him. Sully has become the big brother I knew he would be. I connected with Reggie’s foster mom and found out he was raised with a Newfie, so he has no fear of the big dogs. I kind of wish he did, because he’s soooo tiny and they are soooo klutzy. He is not allowed to roam without me being around – which is fine by him – he loves to sleep in this cat crate. (ETA – I took the door off of it, so it’s just his little cave in my office). But while I’m here, he is Mr. Adventure.
I have misplaced him several times. The first time I found him like this:
Me: Crap, where is the kitten?
Sully: Relax, I got this.
(I have NO idea how he got on the bed. I’m sure claws were involved) I’ll have dog/kitty photos next time.
This is an open thread
SomeRandomGuy
Kittens are more than capable of climbing up a made bed… the sheets/blankets don’t even need to be tucked in, so long as enough mass is on the bed (including a big kitty to add weight to prevent the sliding of bedding) to keep them from sliding too much. Kittens have very low density, plus the advantages of feline flexibility.
You’re right, though, claws were probably involved – kittens drive pitons into everything they climb!
schrodingers_cat
Adorable! Kittens not the podcasts.
mrmoshpotato
Excellent!
Jackie
Ahhhh Reggie is adorable! 🥰
Yes, kitten claws are needle-point sharp and, boy, they sure know how to use and take advantage of them!
WaterGirl
Oh my gosh, that first photo. It made me laugh! Please don’t take this wrong – that pose reminds me of an old man with a beer belly sitting in a chair, with a beer in his hand, watching TV. He looks like he could be grumbling, go get me another beer, would ja?
So awesome that everyone loves him. I guess there’s a story about Willow?
Jackie
Tim Miller has denounced the GQP, I do believe. He’s a regular commentator on Nicolle Wallace’s show.
And, yes, he’s a cutie – especially since he cut his hair short.
TaMara
@WaterGirl: She’s totally butthurt…she’s so easy going and loves the dogs, Sully and loved Zander, I did not see the drama coming. She’ll adapt and probably adore him. I’m just letting her be her for now.
And that photo – yes, it’s “the service here sucks” attitude
WaterGirl
@TaMara: Oh, poor Willow. Another layer of grief over Zander, I imagine? She may need some extra love from her mom.
Now I’m tearing up again about Zander.
schrodingers_cat
Was watching the Snooze Hour. Trump has again threatened in his latest rally that he is not going to accept the results of the election if he doesn’t win. This was not the headline news though.
Almost Retired
@schrodingers_cat: isn’t it amazing that this wasn’t the headline? There’s such a bullshit gush from him that super scary stuff gets buried!
lowtechcyclist
What an adorable kitteh! I just want to jump through the internet into that pic so I can cuddle him.
Spanky
@WaterGirl:
Too close to the house.
WaterGirl
@Spanky: hahaha
schrodingers_cat
@Almost Retired: Yeah the hottest topic on this and other leftie blogs is how Joe Biden is not saying the right thing about Gaza and the student protests.
I feel like we are sleepwalking into nightmare.
Gloria DryGarden
I like Tim miller, too. Very cute. And clear, and says useful helpful things.
I am so heartened by these former republicans against trump. I’m surprised to know the bulwark is conservative. They just say clear things, have reasonable explanations, and, backed by Sarah longwood, are organizing to convert / persuade former trump voters.
from Denver? Do you know which high school? I wonder if I know people whose children know him..
UncleEbeneezer
I didn’t realize Miller was a Republican. He tweeted something today like: we need to make a space for people who oppose anti-semitism, and Islamophobia, and what Hamas did on 10/7, and what Israel’s done since, and police crushing protesters etc. And I thought that was pretty damn refreshing and reasonable. I feel like that’s the majority of us and we’ve been constantly sidelined in the Gaza discussions.
eclare
Oh I missed the origin story somehow! What a cutie!
opiejeanne
Reggie’s little beauty spot is adorable
Old School
@eclare: Heret you go!
Anne Laurie
Reggie is one seriously adorable kitten, and he KNOWS it!
Willow wasn’t re-homed because she was ‘replaced’ by a kitten, was she?
(Our late rescue Gloria, among her many other issues, never got over the suspicion that every other pet brought into the house meant we were about to dump her… )
SkyBluePink
What a debonair kitty! I think he looks like an Hollywood star from the the golden age in that pic.
eclare
@Old School:
Thanks!
eclare
@Old School:
Now I’m thinking of a new kitty. Up until a year ago, this was a two cat, one dog, house. Now it’s one of each, and like TaMara said, something is missing. And it was my more affectionate kitty that left too soon.
TaMara
@Anne Laurie: No, I’m thinking it’s either she’s really missing Zander and Reggie feels like an interloper, or she liked being the “baby”
She’s shown interest, but she’s not going to give in easily, LOL If she wasn’t mostly Maine Coon, I’d say there was some calico in there.
He’s really good at this, though, he gives her her space and doesn’t try to win her over. I’d say another week and she’ll be reluctantly okay with him and in a month, playing with him.
TaMara
@eclare: Well, if you’re thinking kitty, it is kitty season, so timing is good! Reggie really has eased my grief, just by being adorable all the time.
Let us know if you find a new kitteh and we’ll need photos.
zhena gogolia
@schrodingers_cat: Me too.
MazeDancer
Tim Miller, besides being cute, and well-spoken, is an excellent writer. Loved his book “Why We Did It”.
Perfect kitten is perfect, Lotta pluck, clearly.
Savor the moment. In a couple months, will still be a perfect kitten. But not so tiny anymore.
schrodingers_cat
@zhena gogolia: Heh I got called a facsist yesterday on this blog. The same person has also called me a racist. All because I point out the danger that our left flank poses to our electoral chances come November. Good times.
Horseshoe left always flings personal insults because they can’t argue on issues. They are as self centered as their counterparts on the right
eclare
@TaMara:
Will do!
12xuser
I really enjoy the Bulwark cast of characters, Bill Kristol and Linda Chavez excepted, but they are having a difficult time with Israel/Palestine. Tim said, kinda matter-of-factly, that the student protesters “wanna kill Jews”, which was a shocker to me. They are sincerely anti-Trump, but beyond that, I’m not sure where they go after Trump departs the scene.
A woman from anywhere (formerly Mohagan)
@UncleEbeneezer: I’ve seen Tim Miller a lot on evening MSNBC shows and his background IIRC is that he was high up in the Jeb! presidential run (what there was of it).
way2blue
Such a little critter with big paws & an attitude. Charmed.
Birdie
@schrodingers_cat: Horseshoe left always flings personal insults because they can’t argue on issues. They are as self centered as their counterparts on the right.
Just wondering, do you see the irony here?
sab
That Sully with Reggie photo made my day. Every kitten needs a Sully.
sab
@Birdie: You may see the irony but I don’t.
captain toast
He looks like a cartoon cat