Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

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

Let’s delete this post and never speak of this again.

Putin must be throwing ketchup at the walls.

Trump’s cabinet: like a magic 8 ball that only gives wrong answers.

So many bastards, so little time.

Well, whatever it is, it’s better than being a Republican.

When you’re a Republican, they let you do it.

We do not need to pander to people who do not like what we stand for.

Sometimes the world just tells you your cat is here.

Fight them, without becoming them!

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

SCOTUS: It’s not “bribery” unless it comes from the Bribery region of France. Otherwise, it’s merely “sparkling malfeasance”.

All hail the time of the bunny!

One way or another, he’s a liar.

Michigan is a great lesson for Dems everywhere: when you have power…use it!

The arc of the moral universe does not bend itself. it is up to us to bend it.

You cannot love your country only when you win.

Sadly, media malpractice has become standard practice.

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

I would try pessimism, but it probably wouldn’t work.

If you’re gonna whine, it’s time to resign!

Oppose, oppose, oppose. do not congratulate. this is not business as usual.

There are some who say that there are too many strawmen arguments on this blog.

“Until such time as the world ends, we will act as though it intends to spin on.”

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Tuesday Morning Open Thread: Good for Gov. Walz!

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On The Road – Captain C – Road Trip, April 2024 Part 9: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Part 1

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We now arrive at the main purpose for Dame N and I visiting Cooperstown:  the Baseball Hall of Fame!  Dame N had never been–she only became a baseball fan in general (and Mets fan in particular, thanks in part to the Beloved Announcers and no I don’t understand why she’s still with me after this ;^) ) when we started dating (this is one of the reasons her long-term Mets fan dad likes and approves of me).  I’ve been a baseball fan since the age of 4 and a Mets fan since 5, but I haven’t been to the Hall since I was 9 or so, when I had a great time then crashing into a real-looking padded wall that was part of an exhibit.

The Museum part of the Hall of Fame has a number of exhibits, with the main one being an overview of the history of the game (with several sub-exhibits) which covers, IIRC, pretty much the whole second floor (or at least most of it).  We went to this part first.  This set covers the early days of organized baseball, from the mid-1800s through the dead ball era which ended in 1920 with the emergence of a guy you might have heard of…

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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown, NYApril 19, 2024

Here we see a wide view of part of the 19th Century section.  Here you can see a bunch of early equipment and other baseball-related paraphernalia.

Late Night Open Thread: “Sanewashing”

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Tapper: Is the closing message you really want voters to hear from Donald Trump stories about Arnold Palmer’s genitals?

Johnson: Let’s put the rhetoric aside

Tapper: People have concerns about his fitness and stability. Why is he talking about Arnold Palmer’s genitals in front of Pennsylvania voters?

Johnson: Don’t say it again we don’t have to say it

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Antidotes to Election Anxiety

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Love this!  Wish I could remember who sent this to me!

I bet they have taco trucks on every corner!

https://twitter.com/7Veritas4/status/1848509863522914345

I had no patience for the 2-minute intro & entrance, so I skipped that part!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llUr5Y3DQjM

Only good news from election reporting on this thread, please.

Plenty of other threads to share your worries.

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War for Ukraine Day 971: Russia’s Butcher’s Bill – Glide Bombs, Shahed Swarms, & Executed POWs

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A picture of a black lab mix wearing a blue bandana. The bandana has "Kick Cancer's Tail" writtin on it in white letters.

A quick housekeeping note: Rosie had her last chemo treatment today. She’s still in full remission and the oncology vet is very pleased with her progress and status. Sorry about the blurry picture, but she wasn’t really interested in standing still and that was the best shot I could get of her wearing here “Kick Cancer’s Tail” bandana. Right now she’s snoozing away on the sofa. We’ll take it easy for a few days as the final dose of chemo works its way through her system. Thank you all for the good thoughts, well wishes, prayers, and donations.

We now have documentation that Russia executed even more POWs:

Ukrainian prosecutors have reported that russian soldiers executed two Ukrainian prisoners of war near the town of Selidove on October 18th.

According to the Ukrainian ombudsman, russia executed over 100 Ukrainian PoWs on camera.

It is utterly shocking that these atrocities are being treated with such indifference. Organizations that are supposed to protect human rights seem to be inactive and silent, major news outlets remain criminally ignorant, and the Western governments are turning a blind eye to these.

Given that this appears to be at least an unofficial standard operating procedure, it is amazing how many Ukrainian POWs the Ukrainians have been able to bring home.

Torture, humiliation, and hunger—these are what our Ukrainian people endure in Russian prisons and camps.

We have managed to bring 3,767 Ukrainians home. Almost all of them required long-term treatment and rehabilitation. Russia continues to illegally detain thousands more of our people and forcibly relocate children.

Together with everyone in the world who values human life, we must do everything possible to free each and every one of them. We are counting on the support of the Vatican and all our partners.

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The reason:

Here is President Zelenskyy’s address from earlier today. Video below, English transcript after the jump,

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Monday Night Open Thread

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I have REALLY been on edge today and my election anxiety is at an all time high. Like higher than it has ever been in any election. Just rolling waves of “they can’t possibly elect him again” and a white hot fear washes over me. So I am not going to talk about politics tonight.

I have made the command decision to roofie myself with edibles on election night.

In other news, I finished the pot of chili I made on Thursday night, so I can eat something different tomorrow. Mildly excited about that.

Man, this turned out to be a nothingburger of a post.

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