Bari Weiss pulled the 60 Minutes story on the mistreatment of migrants because “our viewers come first”. She’s not fooling anybody. We all know who that “viewer” is.

The Beatles' second film HELP! was successful in capturing their charisma. But the film isn’t without its issues, including those that are problematic from cultural, conceptual, and continuity perspectives--and for a subsequent scripted film put the band in danger of becoming the Monkees.

Wow! Trump’s idea was to give people “money” for health care. And how many tens of thousands will they generously offer? Wow, a whopping $84 or $125 a month, depending on their age. Guess that ballroom cost more than Trump thought.

Here is the list of senators who confirmed Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense. Remember these are elected officials who put fealty to Trump over doing their actual jobs in choosing someone qualified for the job. And remember them come time to reelect them. www.senate.gov/legislative/...

According to a knowledgeable friend war crimes are not pardonable. Thanks to Tom for gifting this article. Here’s what stood out for me.

@bsky.app you have a major bug you need to fix. Whenever I watch an external video full screen after choosing a link on a BlueSky post there’s no way to close it: tapping on the screen does nothing and I’m forced to swipe it away to reset the app. This is a Pri 1 bug IMO.

In this first of a multi-part series on HELP! I look at its origins, its components, & its positive aspects. It may not match the now rightfully classic status of A HARD DAY’S NIGHT & future essays will address its thornier issues. But there is nevertheless a ton of charisma, & a lot to admire.

All religions are man made. Prove me wrong.

@benmank77.bsky.social tonight you’re hosting THE WIZARD OF OZ on @tcmtv.bsky.social. If Dorothy had thrown a sandwich instead of a bucket of water the wicked witch might have survived & had her indicted on felony charges.

Exactly.

worth 4 mins of your time to watch this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmfD...

Rhino has released Genesis' THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY Super Deluxe box with astounding Dolby Atmos Mix & the full show at the Shrine in LA-- & I was there. I cover those items in my new essay as well as how the Musical Box and @stevehacketthq.bsky.social kept the album alive.

DO IT!

I love ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING. I enjoy the offerings from HULU. But I abhor any major organizations that bow to government censorship. Which is the reason I gave when I cancelled my membership this AM. (I don’t subscribe to Disney+.) @stevemartinreally.bsky.social

RIP Robert Redford. While he delivered so many great performances (I choose THE CANDIDATE) let’s also remember him for his directing: QUIZ SHOW is one of my favorite movies. Which Redford works would you choose, @david-rooney.bsky.social?

@maddow.msnbc.com tell us. Conservative SCOTUS aren’t gods. They have to follow the law like everyone else. If they flagrantly & illegally are taking away the rights of people of color I WANT TO KNOW WHY FOLKS IMPACTED BY THEIR DECISION CANT SUE THEM!

Conservative SCOTUS aren’t gods. They have to follow the law like everyone else. If they flagrantly & illegally are taking away the rights of people of color I WANT TO KNOW WHY FOLKS IMPACTED BY THEIR DECISION CANT SUE THEM! @katiephang.bsky.social @barbmcquade.bsky.social @joycevance.bsky.social

Conservative justices are racist partisan assholes. It’s time we let them know it. US Supreme Court backs Trump on aggressive immigration raids www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

FAUX BREAKING: It’s been revealed who the people were in that Venezuelian boat bombed by the Trump administration. Instead of the alleged drug dealers the individuals were actually Epstein victims. When asked about this Trump replied, “Doesn’t matter. Either way a win for me!!!”

@david-rooney.bsky.social I wish I read your review before I tried to watch this. What a waste of a name cast. When Bill Murray shot some innocent guy in the head & the punchline was his brain matter falling off the wall behind him I was done. At least Murray vindicated himself with THE FRIEND.

Pritzker: To the members of the press who are assembled here today and listening across the country, I am asking for your courage to tell it like it is. This is not a time to pretend here that there are two sides to this story.

Texas has officially becone a police state. Residents of Austin should riot, including storming the houses of those unAmerican Republicans responsible for this shocking & disgusting affront on our rights. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

When the USA gets a non-cult majority & Dems are back in power we should demand arrests & televised hearings that make the judgement at Nuremberg & the Watergate trials pale in comparison. Accountability will blast these assholes to smithereens, & their descendents will bear their shame.

The payoff comes at the end. Ah, if only.

Time for this 💩 to hit the fan & smack #COTUS in the face. Their job isn’t to legislate “morality”. They want to keep America homophobic & Christian, just as in the past they tried to keep it white & male. If one is gay it’s not because they “chose” to be so. It’s just a facet of human nature.

This is what it looked like in Kirkland, a suburb just outside of Seattle. People are still streaming in from the starting point almost a mile away, over 90 minutes ago. At last count over 4000 protesters are here—& counting. We will emerge triumphant. #NoKings @maddow.msnbc.com

POGO by Walt Kelly included strips deemed subversive by conservative rags who would refuse to print them. I don’t know if this from 1963 was one of those but how prescient. @gtconway.bsky.social @katiephang.bsky.social @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com @maddow.msnbc.com @mollyjongfast.bsky.social

For a long time Yes influenced me in a number of ways, until they didn’t. In my essay at SER I explain how Jon’s performance with the Band Geeks in Seattle brought back the kind of energy and joy I hadn’t expected was possible, making it a show I’ll never forget.

RIP Brian Wilson. I wrote a short essay which is on my Facebook feed, where I reveal how living in L.A. when the Beach Boys became popular made their impact all the more resonant. www.facebook.com/share/18sAMJ...

@david-rooney.bsky.social did you see “Good Night and Good Luck”—the original movie, the recent play live, or the CNN broadcast? Wish I could have seen it live, it looked amazing. I hope they rebroadcast it. So many parallels with the shitshow happening today. www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...

I’m with Bryan. And we need to call out each & every GQP vermin who voted to advance the budget with a hidden provision that makes a president king. It’s time we listed them by name & ensure this follows them & their families forever. www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...

Hey Kristi Noem: 8647 Come and get me, you Trump cocksucking bitch

The late Billy James, rock author who ran the PR firm Glass Onyon, also created some really interesting music as Ant-Bee that almost defies description: avant-garde psychedelic prog tinged with more than a little of his love for Frank Zappa. Read my tribute to find out more.

Trump pardoned all the J6 insurrectionists—including ones who harmed law enforcement—because he directed them & therefore they were in his mob. Ask him why he pardoned an out & out thief. There is no reasonable explanation. None.

What song title was shared by both the Beatles & the Dave Clark 5? @beatlesbible.com

On HBO’s THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES after he was embarrassed by another nominee for a top Christian follower award, young gay preacher Kelvin finally admitted who he is & exactly who made him that way. Those trying to legislate discrimination need to see & answer to this each and every time they try.

This might not have really appeared on my screen, but hey, pot is legal here in Washington state so my milage might vary.

Redmond, WA on May Day! May Day! @maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com @chrislhayes.bsky.social @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com @50501movement.bsky.social

@maddow.msnbc.com Redmond, Wa!

Hopefully you can read this gift opinion piece of satire, mocking Bill Maher’s dinner with Trump. Apparently this has gotten under Maher’s skin. Good. I stopped watching his HBO show a few weeks ago because of his trying to normalize Trump’s shitshow. Fuck them both (& I’m not referring to David).

@maddow.msnbc.com Redmond, WA!

@maddow.msnbc.com Redmond, WA every Thursday until we get true justice!

This. 👇🏽👇👇🏼👇🏿👇🏾👇🏻