Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Oh FFS you might as well trust a 6-year-old with a flamethrower.

It is not hopeless, and we are not helpless.

Shut up, hissy kitty!

“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.”

This has so much WTF written all over it that it is hard to comprehend.

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

Never entrust democracy to any process that requires Republicans to act in good faith.

There are consequences to being an arrogant, sullen prick.

Imperialist aggressors must be defeated, or the whole world loses.

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

Jack Smith: “Why did you start campaigning in the middle of my investigation?!”

Celebrate the fucking wins.

T R E 4 5 O N

That’s my take and I am available for criticism at this time.

Whatever happens next week, the fight doesn’t end.

It’s pointless to bring up problems that can only be solved with a time machine.

Teach a man to fish, and he’ll sit in a boat all day drinking beer.

They are not red states to be hated; they are voter suppression states to be fixed.

We can show the world that autocracy can be defeated.

Hot air and ill-informed banter

Hell hath no fury like a farmer bankrupted.

Shallow, uninformed, and lacking identity

The party of Reagan has become the party of Putin.

Why is it so hard for them to condemn hate?

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  1. 1.

    Jeffg166

    The felon does that to everything. Even the raccoons need a break from this reality.

  2. 2.

    oldster

    Wait, they were arresting the raccoon?  Or they found the raccoon in the course of arresting a human?

    Maybe they were answering a call about a masked bandit?

  5. 5.

    NotMax

    For no particular reason, Cher (along with a clutch of moderately height challenged chorus boys).
    ;)

  7. 7.

    BlueGuitarist

    @NotMax:

    hahaha!!

    hoping you have some suggestions for
    Protest signs and chants
    for the demonstrations ahead

  11. 11.

    Omnes Omnibus

    Have fun. Planks is a good place. For those interested in history, I used to live just a couple of blocks south of there. Also, walk over to Schiller Park if you get a chance.

  13. 13.

    sab

    Raccoon either had an irresponsible owner, or had been kidnapped. He was not dealing meth. He probably didn’t even smoke it.

  14. 14.

    NotMax

    @zhena gogolia

    Elderly grandmother in Florida dragged me out to the Early Bird Special at some eatery in order to get home in time to watch her favorite program: Soul Train.

    True story.

  17. 17.

    Old Man Shadow

    I see Rocket Raccoon has fallen on hard times now that Marvel has moved on from the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

  18. 18.

    Manyakitty

    I’m leaning more and more toward attending, even though my job exploded last week and I’m trying to cut costs.

  19. 19.

    WaterGirl

    @Manyakitty: Oh, no!  Very sorry to hear about your job.  I hope you can make it to the meetup, I imagine it will be good for the soul! :-

    Do you have to travel far to get there?

  20. 20.

    tam1MI

    This is just horrifying…

    Earlier this month, Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as “the concluding moves” of the war in Gaza. Called “Gideon’s Chariots,” the operation’s plan calls for the mass destruction of remaining buildings in Gaza and the “conquest” of much of the Strip by Israel.

    The more than 2 million Palestinian civilians would be given a choice: Live indefinitely in a tiny “humanitarian area,” or else leave the Strip for some third country. At least one high-level Israeli official, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, has openly proclaimed that the purpose of this policy is to inflict so much suffering that Palestinians are effectively forced to make the latter choice — a textbook example of ethnic cleansing.

    “Within a few months…Gaza will be totally destroyed,” Smotrich said on May 6. Civilians “will be totally despairing, understanding that there is no hope and nothing to look for in Gaza, and will be looking for relocation to begin a new life in other places.”

    The situation in Gaza is already beyond dire: An Israeli blockade on foreign aid has left children starving. Were Israel to do what Smotrich is describing, the consequences would be untold death and suffering.

    “[My organization] has not used the term genocide before. We do now,” says Matt Duss, the executive vice president at the Center for International Policy think tank.

  21. 21.

    prufrock

    Your reminder that one of the reasons that Florida is “that way” is due to all of the Ohio transplants.

  27. 27.

    Ohio Mom

    @Manyakitty: Ohio Family will buy you lunch and a drink. You will recognize us because Ohio Dad has grey Shirley-Temple-type curls and will be wearing plaid shirt; I am 4’11 and have white hair and glasses; Ohio Son will be wearing a yellow baseball cap and have his nose in his phone.

    I think a trip out of town to meet friendly souls will help remind you that life is bigger than any one job.

    Has anyone heard from Professor Big Foot? Is he recovered enough to make the drive to Columbus? Maybe I should ask WaterGirl to write him?

  28. 28.

    columbusqueen

    Car owner was stopped for an outstanding warrant & also had an expired license. After arresting the 55 year woman, the cops go back to the car, they discovered Chewy in the passenger seat with the used pipe in his mouth. A search found crack, meth, & more used pipes.  She is now facing a raft of drug changes

    No word yet on Chewy’s whereabouts, though her papers for him were in order so he can’t be confiscated.  I just know I wouldn’t want to represent her-not least because I couldn’t keep a straight face in court.

  29. 29.

    columbusqueen

    Also, it’s supposed to rain Saturday morning, so let’s be careful out there!

    I’ll be the plump woman with dark blond hair & a pink “Lotus for Potus’ t shirt.

    And I may need a ride home, since only have one car & hubby’s due at work after he drops me off. Sorry!

  30. 30.

    Manyakitty

    @Ohio Mom: aww, thank you. Jackals really are like a found family.

    Not sure what I’m wearing, but I have long, curly brown hair that will likely be in a ponytail.

  31. 31.

    columbusqueen

    Just called Plank’s & learned they’re not taking reservations,  because it’s the day of the German Village annual garage sale & they’ll be very busy. She did say most of us need to be there for seating, so if everyone can try to arrive by 12:30-12:45, that would help.

    I apologize for not knowing this. If everyone wants to switch, I can try to think of somewhere else.

  32. 32.

    Ohio Mom

    @columbusqueen: I’m good with staying with Planks but if most people want to go somewhere else, I’m flexible.

    Looks like nice but maybe weather on Saturday in Columbus, so the idea that Plank’s patio will be open means more chance of space for us.

  35. 35.

    Shakti

    @zhena gogolia:  Ah ok.

    I think these ads are great and reach at the 2nd grade reading level; not paying attention level  of the average voter.  Plus that first meme is easily repurpose-able.

  36. 36.

    WaterGirl

    @tam1MI: You went into moderation because there’s something not quite right about your nym in that comment.  You have probably already fixed it, but if not, you will want to fix it before you make your next comment.

  37. 37.

    sab

    So this is still on at Planks? I hope so.

    Reminds me of a funeral I went to last week, where they mentioned a local watering hole as a gathering place afterwards, and didn’t tell the bar. The bar had read the obit and adjusted sort of. Three hundred mourners packed the place and couldn’t get service, and the regulars couldn’t even find seats.

    Hopefully 15 people won’t max them out. Spousal unit likes to be fashionably late so I will have to lie about the time change and hope he believes me. Or stamp my foot and imsist. I hate doing that. It makes the car ride afterwards very uncomfortable. ( Are we going to this event or filing for divorce on Monday.) Been there done that so rarely this marriage.

  39. 39.

    SuzieC

    OhioMom, ColumbusQueen, I would love to meet you but probably will not make it.  Have a great time and I hope someone posts a recap and highlights.

     

    SuzieC, Columbus resident

  40. 40.

    sab

    So is Chewy up for adoption while his mom goes to long term prison? That seems sad

    ETA I have a pitbull. Raccoons are not an option.

  42. 42.

    columbusqueen

    @sab: i have six cats, so not an option for me either. Not to mention my house doesn’t need more damage. But my husband would love him; he read Rascal as a kid & always wanted a pet raccoon.  We had a yearling kit camped out in our garage lasr summer & I caught Mike feeding it pizza once.

  43. 43.

    Ohio farmer

    Looking forward to Saturday…. Guess I will be shooting for 12:30 instead of 1!

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