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Today in our ongoing national embarrassment…

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Be a wild strawberry.

Weird. Rome has an American Pope and America has a Russian President.

Giving in to doom is how authoritarians win.

… gradually, and then suddenly.

There are more Russians standing up to Putin than Republicans.

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

Optimism opens the door to great things.

Donald Trump found guilty as fuck – May 30, 2024!

Every one of the “Roberts Six” lied to get on the court.

The real work of an opposition party is to oppose.

One of our two political parties is a cult whose leader admires Vladimir Putin.

Those who are easily outraged are easily manipulated.

The real work of an opposition party is to hold the people in power accountable.

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

Accountability, motherfuckers.

Shut up, hissy kitty!

“What are Republicans afraid of?” Everything.

Yeah, with this crowd one never knows.

Stay strong, because they are weak.

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

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by John Cole|  June 24, 20108:16 am| 112 Comments

This post is in: Dog Blogging, Open Threads

It occurred to me this morning as I was going through my new daily ritual of having two wet noses thrust into my armpits at 6 am that the decision to have a second dog is much easier than the decision to get a dog. The first dog required lots of planning, thoughts about lifestyle changes, the needs of the pet, buying books and soliciting advice on how to be a good owner, etc.

With the second dog, the thought process was basically “If Tunch is going to be safe, I guess I need another leash.”

BTW- 21 years ago this month, I was lucky enough to see this guy play live at the Mid-Hudson Civic Arena in Poughkeepsie, NY:

Still a genius. And his music has not aged at all.

*** Update ***

BTW, I’m not sure what kind of growing season you all are having, but I feel like I am living in a tropical rain forest this year. I have to cut the grass every five days, and instead of the usual once a week to ten days pruning of the tomatoes, I am finding myself having to aggressively prune and re-tie every 2-3 days. And I don’t mean pulling a few little suckers off here and there. I mean having to cut off large limbs that were not there a few days ago. On some plants 30-40% of the bulk every couple of days needs to go. Crazy. Must be the rainy mornings, humid days, and hot nights, but jeebus.

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Late Night Open Thread

by Anne Laurie|  June 24, 201012:51 am| 38 Comments

This post is in: Music, Open Threads

Thanks to commentor Eemom for the following “In Memory of the Former General McChrystal” tribute:


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This, on the other hand, is from me to commentor Arguingwithsignposts, who needs to learn not to be snotty to old people…
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I Got Nothing

by John Cole|  June 23, 20108:51 pm| 135 Comments

This post is in: Open Threads

I’ve surveyed the news landscape, and I have nothing worth saying. Not that I didn’t try- hell, I even went to Reason expecting to catch Matt Welch gloating that the governator was going to cut all state workers salaries to minimum wage, and was sorely let down.

Think I’ll go for a walk and then finish Green Zone, which I started watching last night.

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Deep thought

by DougJ|  June 23, 20102:12 pm| 37 Comments

This post is in: Open Threads

If Obama had been this tough with Tony Hayward, the spill would have been stopped weeks ago.

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Tuesday Night Moment of Zen

by John Cole|  June 22, 20109:25 pm| 111 Comments

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Samkitten is one of the few wee ones who makes me want to have kids:

This picture presents a real dilemma for the Balloon Juice ladies- do they ogle the baby, the hardwood floors, or the big closet?

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Now This Is Genius

by John Cole|  June 22, 20107:12 pm| 97 Comments

This post is in: Open Threads

I think my rabbit problem has just been solved: Motion-Activated Sprinkler. I added it to my cart for the next time I make a purchase.

Also, my Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper showed up and it is the perfect size for a single person and very stylish.

*** Update ***

You’d think this would be effective against wabbits:

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Open Thread

by John Cole|  June 22, 20105:32 pm| 126 Comments

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So the birthday menu will consist of a bottle of Redwood Ranch Syrah, an aged ribeye, broccoli, squash, and a salad with some crumbled blue cheese.

I’m quite excited.

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