It really is surprising that a guy who hasn’t negotiated a single deal in 40 years since bankrupting a few casinos and a USFL team can’t open the Strait of Hormuz. He couldn’t open a jelly jar or a car door either.

They're entertaining us with truth bombs about our own country. They're doing a good fucking job. It's probably no secret to Iranian leaders that the majority of us fucking hate Donald Trump. I mourn those school girls that my country murdered. I can't imagine the grief of their families.

What's the best advice when negotiating with regime like the USA? www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

The stable genius, always winning!

The worst possible tactic you can use when negotiating a deal with a regime like Iran is to dunk on them in public during negotiations. Any knowledgeable seasoned diplomat knows this. But we have Mr. Art of the Deal who needs to feed his cult and the markets a steady diet of BS.

The grift never ends. Most corrupt regime in history

Excessive drinking & erratic behavior are things that can prevent you from getting a security clearance. But here we are, having the guy who’s IN CHARGE of security clearances behaving this way. If this was a board game, we would sweep the entire board off into the trash, and start over completely.

I put out a montage of him a while ago sniffling in nearly every podcast interview he did for two years, but maybe that wasn’t the only thing he had going on.

On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite became anchor of the CBS Evening News. He would hold the title for nearly 20 years and would become known as “the most trusted man in America.”

Curious tuna crabs in the Pacific show their inquisitive side as they investigate a diver. Nature’s wonders never cease to amaze us.

Former President Obama posts another video to promote voting yes on the redistricting referendum in Virginia. Thank you, Obama!

April 16, 1980 | Sieber’s Climb (Epilogue) After safely descending Mount St. Helens on Sunday, Otto Sieber, Andy Sterne, and Brian Witt began sharing their story with the world. Footage from their climb airs nationally on NBC’s Today, ABC’s Nightline, and on local news broadcasts nationwide.

Madness In Chump's Case,Is A Chemical Brain Disease,Dementia !

I think regulating what poor people are allowed to eat is one of the most disgusting things I've ever heard of.

Last year, President Donald Trump dispatched a chainsaw-wielding billionaire to loudly eliminate more than 300,000 federal jobs in an unsparing attempt to shrink the government. Now, the Trump administration is quietly hiring again.

On the topic of vetting rows, shouldn't there be calls for Farage to resign given how many dire candidates have actually passed Refuk's vetting...?

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of longtime Seattle political columnist Joel Connelly. Joel dedicated more than five decades of his life to journalism as a quick-witted, insightful reporter in the Seattle area.

A 'Trump Madman Theory' of the Stock Market Read The Triad only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/a-trump-ma...

If you are worried that China is beating us, then take a look at this. China is investing heavily in renewable energy. The USA is fighting all forms of green energy. Reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and diversifying our energy sources could help us get ahead. It could prevent wars over oil.

House Judiciary Investigating Jared Kushner’s Investments From Saudi Arabia #TruthOut

Living their best lives...

Committing or threatening a war crime would normally result in a President being arrested and removed from office. You know, like saying "A whole civilization will die tonight..." Why the fuck is Trump still in office? GOP: Stop being so shit scared of him and do your fucking job.

"Nigel Farage reported to Parliament over alleged ‘undeclared donations’" “... Nigel Farage [enjoyed] a range of hospitality & logistics support from US PR firm, CapitalHQ, [Feb 2023 to 25] Mr Farage has not declared any .. on his register of interests" www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/nig...

Our colleague Christiane Baumeister recently spoke with Marketplace, @marketplace.org, about the potential effects of oil prices beyond the gas pump. Have a listen: www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...

Near the end of Fairyland Loop Trail yesterday, a window in the rock on the rim yielded a view of where we had hiked earlier in the canyon below. Bryce Canyon National Park #nationalparks #hiking #trails #canyons #utah #brycecanyon #hoodoos #windows

"I don't think people are sufficiently prepared notwithstanding what happened in 2021, for the possibility that he will try to fuck with this election. And he will. He's already basically telling us that's what he's going to do, just the same way he told us he would do that in 2020."

We should be learning from other countries...

It’s the domestic violence. It’s the guns. It’s the combination of patriarchy and easy access to guns. Domestic violence is a gun violence issue, and gun violence is a domestic violence issue. We cannot address one without addressing the other.

I lost my cat of seventeen years a month ago, and last night I could’ve sworn I heard and felt him jump onto my bed like he always used to, settling in beside me. I know that’s a common psychological phenomenon tied to grief, but it felt so real I can’t shake it.

When I was a child the President was John F. Kennedy. Kennedy was charming and witty. He was not just intelligent but intellectual. He was not just articulate but eloquent. I pity children during this Trump presidency.

And then there's this "diss track." www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNri...

Christ healed the sick, fed the poor, hung out with blue collar workers, and kicked out money changers from the temple. This mofo wants to take away food and healthcare from the poor, hang out with a bunch of rich bastards, and make money off of the Church.

Stephen Colbert "dude, you can't compare yourself to Jesus, for one thing, Jesus' father loved him"

📚 BOOK CHALLENGE 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge (5/20)

Congrats Whittier, right next to my home town 👍

🐙 Painted Octopus — By Lumen Street Theatre in Limerick 🇮🇪 This Is Clever (14 Photos): streetartutopia.com/2026/04/17/c...

This early warmth is now fading for New England. This will culminate with rain on Sunday and below average temperatures early next. #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx #NHwx #MEwx #VTwx newenglandstormcenter.substack.com/p/the-two-si...

Holy shit, I have NEVER been more excited for a movie.

Baby elephant holds the caretakers hand while it falls asleep. 😴

"These days, I’m feeling more aligned with Catholicism than I have since my first communion. I’m not alone in that," writes @sulliview.bsky.social.

A protester for using their first amendment right is often beaten and arrested But a warmonger with thousands of deaths caused by their actions never even sees hand cuffs

Bluesky under attack. (Maybe you noticed that Thursday.) "Bluesky’s website and app are still struggling on Friday after experiencing service interruptions that chief operating officer Rose Wang attributed to an ongoing cyberattack." techcrunch.com/2026/04/17/i...

My favorite scene from the Bible

The first time cats lay eyes on an abandoned puppy. Watch their reaction. Original post