Open thread. (You can skip right to the comments if you’re not interested in the zoom.)
Just a reminded that tomorrow (Saturday at 3:30 pm Eastern) is the second zoom with Elle Reeve.
The zoom link is the same as the first zoom with Elle. Please send me an email if you no longer have the link.
Please RSVP by mail if you weren’t at the last one but you want to join us tomorrow. You don’t need to have read the book to join us!
Hope to see a bunch of people at the zoom – the other zoom with Elle was great!
Open thread!
jimmiraybob
OK, I’ll double up. Meanwhile, the Donald is listed on the Jeffrey Epstein flight logs at least seven times.
Joy in FL
I just came to the blog to see if there was info about tomorrow!
I’ll email you because I need the link again.
See you tomorrow : )
A Ghost to Most
I’m glad she is making a living doing something I couldn’t get away from, but when you stare at the abyss, the abyss stares back.
BlueGuitarist
Kyiv independent editorial
https://kyivindependent.com/editorial-a-president-just-disrespected-america-in-the-oval-office-it-wasnt-zelensky/
WaterGirl
@BlueGuitarist: The only good thing I can say is that Trump really outed himself today in a way that made clear a lot of things Trumpers would have denied if we tried to tell them.
That’s all I’ve got.
Jay
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/27/you-cant-trust-putin-chechens-georgians-and-belarusians-fighting-for-ukraine-warn-of-russian-betrayal-a88158
Jay
And in other news,
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/28/department-of-education-buyout-email
no body no name
Turns out Mitt Romney was right about Russia. Is he going to rip his party to shreds now?
Mr. Bemused Senior
@Jay: “you can’t trust Russia.” How hard is this to figure out?
“Trump is a Russian asset.” Anyone who doesn’t see that after today’s little episode is beyond help.
Randal Sexton
Today was a terrible day but I did find this thread. https://bsky.app/profile/ewacat.bsky.social/post/3liz7ghyujs2a
LAC
@Jay: nobody should take anything offered by this bullshit administration. None of my fed friends in the government are falling for the okie doke. If they are going to be fired, then fire them. “See you in court” is the mantra
WaterGirl
@LAC: I hope they all stay strong.
lamh47
I’ve had a headache all day. I know it’s stress related but what can I do. The stress is going to continue until I find a new source of income or somehow get the job back so I can feel some security while looking for another job sigh.
one good bit of sunshine in my day..
I was sitting as the “signing” 2nd witness to my fav cousin and goddaughter Maddie’s brother signing the title for his first house!!! And it’s a nice house. My auntie would be proud of him. RIP Auntie P, ya baby boy doing good 👏🏾👏🏾😊😊😊
and yes that is Maddie (IYKYK) who’s 14 now
https://x.com/psddluva4evah/status/1895617637297897703?s=46
WaterGirl
@lamh47: I was hoping you would show up soon and give us an update. I’m sorry you don’t have a happier update to give. This is so awful.
Glad for your bit of happiness today.
LAC
@WaterGirl: thank you! They are but after seeing my former boss (he delivered my retirement gifts) I cried in my car afterwards. He is trying to be strong, but it is so wearing on him.
Baud
@lamh47:
I’m not going to click on that link because I don’t want to feel as old as I am.
WaterGirl
@lamh47: Is there a reasonable chance / hope of getting the job back? Have you been able to find an attorney or anyone who can help you?
Jay
@Mr. Bemused Senior:
Apparently, for a large number of ‘Merkins, DJTdiot and the GOP, it is akin to trying to figure out Maths for the DOGshits
And the moron’s think they can drive a wedge between Putin and China with trade deals, lifting sanctions, etc and gold cards for the ruZZian Mob.
Bulgakov
Thanks BlueGuitarist for that link. I’ve posted the link and excerpts on my BS page. It is an important statement for everyone in the world to recognize. Evil inhabits the White House
BlueGuitarist
@WaterGirl:
I hope you’re right, but the cult seems impervious.
don’t know the French magazine that did this but the headline is clear: “Moscow’s Man: Putin Trump the alliance of predators”
https://bsky.app/profile/kevinmkruse.bsky.social/post/3ljbk2cpwhc2c
TS
Talk about attacking your friends from behind, in front & every other direction. This is so horrible – and the support from some parts, unbelievable. We see the world disintegrating – has to be the only reason that any world leader
wantsneeds to meet himTS
Just realised I need a timeout from the news, I have too many tears for what he is doing to Ukraine – how can so many people think this making America great – what do we do from other countries – especially those of us who have been so closely aligned to the US since 1941
Renie
What time does Adam usually post his Ukraine news? I am very curious of his opinion of what happened today
Gin & Tonic
@Renie: It varies, depending on his workload.
Gin & Tonic
@BlueGuitarist: Yup. Nobody’s mind will be changed.
Mr. Bemused Senior
“Nobody” I think is too strong. The true believers, they are (as I wrote above) beyond help. I know, I’m a cockeyed optimist, but I think this will have an impact. How large? I cannot predict.
[ETA] We need to pound on this theme over and over. Trump is a Russian asset. DOGE [Musk] is stealing from the Treasury. You cannot trust any of these people, they are not loyal to the United States.
lamh47
@WaterGirl: I have filed an appeal with the MSPB board and I have reached out to an attorney.
TBH, I’m not holding out any hope for getting the job back, even with the latest ruling, since I believe it was to “halt” firings, but IDK if it really affects folks like me who’s termination date has come any gone.
What excerbates the whole thing is I’ve sent multiple emails trying to get more information on offboarding and what the hell I need to do about equipment and shit and keep getting “resolved” saying…Thank you for reaching out. It has come to our attention that staff received an email from HHS…At this time, we do not have any further information on this matter. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to gather more details.”
DAFUQ does that even mean
Jay
@lamh47:
Bill them for storage via email to the same “null” response email address,
when they don’t pay,
Sell it online
lamh47
@Jay: Oh…the ONLY thing they had an answer for was the equipment/govt card returns…supposedly I’ll receive a pre-paid box to return the equipment in…but they can’t tell me WHEN or HOW I’ll receive the damn box.
I still have the original packaging so I’ve already put that shit back in OG boxes and they are ready to be returned…but I’ll be damned if I use my own money for fuq’n postage. So I’ll wait until hell freezes over until they get me the damn box.
NotMax
@WaterGirl
As an aside, if you look at Vance nestled on the couch, he’s now wearing the Trumpbligatory extra extra long necktie.
WaterGirl
@lamh47: Fuckers
WaterGirl
@LAC: It’s so hard on everyone. At least the ones with hearts and souls.