Nuthatch and nutcases

What, they used up their overtime budget the first time around and that ghoul at WH Budget won't give more money? Big Beautiful Bill--more FAFO, I guess, hitting MAGArads where and when it hurts.

ICE even fucked with Da Claus back in the day...just listen to the sad story of Da Claus as told by two guys who were there! youtu.be/5nwIYXqH3RQ?...

This is a fun read, just for the fun of thinking about how much more dignified the Oval Office will be in 2028. One of those additions to visualization meditations I work on, along with the 2026 Blue Tsunami... No paywall www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

This is an upbeat closing evening groove for all of us True and Militant Blue folks--keep the spirit flowing and the beat cool, folks. Vision the Blue Tsunami in 2026 😉 youtu.be/hTDh30rW_50?...

Sumgai wanted drum videos, but don't like people to add replies to his posts. Anybody in the dude's good graces might want to share this great drum set with him or her or them, as the case may be. Might want to the person to allow folks that don't follow them to be a bit more open to reply content

One can listen to econ wonks and talking heads for hours about DJT's BS. Just listen to the first 9 minutes of this great analysis of a city-size FAFO from just a guy. Try listening at 1.25-1.50x speed. youtu.be/g8J99bs1w1o?...

And, the nomination for the best show of PHYSICAL VIOLENCE IN A HOLIDAY MOVIE THAT AIN'T DIE HARD GOES TO-- Carol Kane, clocking Bill Murray in SCROOGED... youtu.be/opta30RyCQ8?...

Continuing with the alt-holiday grooves, this is a classic with words that reflect real life.... youtu.be/RCHMnEjEseo?...

More anti-doomscrolling/anti-trad holiday music. youtu.be/Xn4APvlaS3U?...

Fuck doom-scrolling. Fuck Traditional fucking holiday music. PS: The keyboardist for this group used to be the main driver behind O2'L youtu.be/u8RSHiaIcNU?...

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This is George Will podcast is worth a listen.... youtu.be/6_0pAAaeS44?...

I loved that you all were so great in your thoughts and comments. So, I have to share this Gary Larson (who is a jazz lover) cartoon with you. I laugh every time I see it.

Well, if we move fast enough, perhaps we can stop this little piece of hellishness: Trumpian Hunger Games tinyurl.com/bwhngrgms01

Caught in a "best chick-flick" clickbait thing. Agreed with 20% BW's TOP 3 best DATE flicks-something for gal and guy! 1. A MAN AND A WOMAN- Great love story with car-racing 2. Four Weddings and a Funeral-Crack up and sigh 3. What Dreams May Come-Total complete love, Robin Williams at his best

Open to discussion... 🔷How confined do you feel by the 300-character hard stop? 🔷Would an extra 25 characters help? 50? 🔷Do you think folks read serial posts (1/3, 2/3, 3/3), etc? 🔷Do you read alt texts? Do you use alt text to expand your skeets? 🔷Other comments on the topic? Inquiring minds.

I sorta wish I were on speaking terms with a MAGArad. Cuz, well, I got questions. Here are two. 🔷Drug prices have been cut by 600%, per DJT. I have a script I pay $1K for. When is my $5K check coming from the pharm company? 🔷Why does Trump keep puttin' stupid people in charge of stuff?

Music: Listening today, as always, to one of my Spotify playlists. (All are public, abcbill185). Thought hit me. Which players, who have passed, do I miss the most? Limit is 5, cuz we all could list a hundred. 🔷Miles Davis 🔷Dave Brubeck 🔷Herbie Mann 🔷Herbie Hancock 🔷Quincy Jones

Happy Hanukkah ...

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Will everyone who fucking hates this time of year, including SAD, fucked up family stories, ex-wives who over-fucking-did the C-mas thing, dreary weather, forced bonhomie, the nice Pagan celebrations converted to contrived Christofacsist conspiciouios consumption gluttony Raise their hands.

Just an evening thought--These movies Commando Expendables (1) Demolition Man In Like Flint Were all about bringing down fascist dictatorships run by psychotic narcissists.

I have 3 fave rom-coms. WHMS is one. (I have 4 top chick-flicks, they take 4 of my top 10 movie slots, 5 if you count Casablanca.) A groove from the WHMS soundtrack---This by Diana Krall youtu.be/v5FVmJKPSrY?...

My musical eulogy for Rob and Michele. I don't expect most to listen, more's the pity, since it is one of Herbie's best works. Rob and Michele, you were and always will be, in my heart and my watchlist... youtu.be/_uvJnSkf5lM?...

Driving back from my weekly shopping run to New Jersey, I was heading for the FDR on West Ave. Passed by the Hobby Lobby. Thought hit me. Each Hobby Lobby store should be required to employ a minimum of three atheists per store and have sections that feature items for Wiccans, Pagans and Mages. 🤔

Narcissistic psychopaths exhibit a lack of empathy, superficial charm, manipulative behavior, entitlement, and arrogance. Trump's statement on Rob and Michele Reiner's murder.

The entire current administration should be strapped to uncomfortable chairs and made to watch this clip over and over and over and over and over..... youtube.com/shorts/dWyPW...

Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Nick, has been arrested in conjunction with the stabbing death of his father and mother and is being held on a $4 million bond.

@anthonypeterson.bsky.social Ironically, you and I disagree entirely on time management to a level beyond belief. Perhaps it is the wisdom of age that is the difference. Pretty much everything else--yeah, we are in congruence, my friend.

Next up in the Sunday Gooves.... Let's rock a bit... youtu.be/3FFZgqlYMhE?...

Continuing my noisy non-doom-scrolling posts. Just cool grooves. I am bone-tired of the meme posts. Yeah, he and his simpering shitstains are a bane. Fucking VOTE in the mid-terms and off MAGArads. IDGAF if you like or not First groove, my personal anti-MAGArad anthem youtu.be/JTTC_fD598A?...

Now that we are all together, let's head here. Good place to congregate in NYC... youtu.be/Zdlee71vlqw?...

Next up, if I had my druthers, this is my wish right this minute for all the folks that I am connected to through Bluesky. youtu.be/6l_EqCAx59U?...

Two songs in quick succession. First, a song to let you know how I feel about having y'll as Bluesky connections.... youtu.be/4v8YQ6sU6I4?...

If you are like me, I just can NOT get enough sax. I mean, good sax is just the best. Some flute, well, some good flute just adds to the good sax. Here is some of both!!! youtu.be/guk0Sj3xxBc?...

Are you just about done with the doom-scrolling for today? I AM, TOO. So. Here's some good grooves. I'll be spinning them the rest of the evening. Got a request? DM me. Kicking things off with Chris Sandring's Liquid Soul... youtu.be/y7M7K1WjIBE?...

Caught in a "best chick-flick" clickbait thing. Agreed with 20% BW's TOP 3 best DATE flicks-something for gal and guy! 1. A MAN AND A WOMAN- Great love story with car-racing 2. Four Weddings and a Funeral-Crack up and sigh 3. What Dreams May Come-Total complete love, Robin Williams at his best

Baba O'Riley. Because Blue Man Group. Three drum sets and beating on a grand piano, that's why. And to feekin' warm this place. UP. youtu.be/316HQ3769-s?...

Posted without agency or comment...and without paywall... www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...

Why don't I post more? Because I am pedantic and 300 characters ain't enough and there ain't enough pictures with 1000 words to capture my anger and ferocity at what is happening in the UNTIED STATES. That is what being a MILITANT BLUE is all about. Would you read my substack?

Posted without agency or comment, through gritted teeth... www.propublica.org/article/pete...

Happy Caturday... Our beloved Seranne celebrates her 19th birthday this weekend...

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Driving back from my weekly shopping run to New Jersey, I was heading for the FDR on West Ave. Passed by the Hobby Lobby. Thought hit me. Each Hobby Lobby store should be required to employ a minimum of three atheists per store and have sections that feature items for Wiccans, Pagans and Mages. 🤔

I love this stupid thing...just because. earthclock.cwandt.com

Quintalist #477 5/5 World Cup*** 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ ⬜2️⃣2️⃣⬜2️⃣ 3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ 4️⃣4️⃣⬜4️⃣4️⃣ 5️⃣⬜5️⃣5️⃣5️⃣ Crosswordle #1111 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜️⬜️ 🟩⬜️⬜️🟩⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🟩⬜️⬜️🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬜️🟩⬜️🟩 ⬜️🟩⬜️⬜️🟩🟩🟩 ⬜️🟩⬜️⬜️🟩⬜️🟩 Streak: 6🔥 Strands #642 “Feeling peckish?” 🔵🔵🔵🔵 🟡🔵🔵 Connections Puzzle #908 🟨🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩 2/5 Difficulty

And now, for something besides doom-scrolling. I had to clean my monitor twice...for real. youtu.be/QpWK7kDzsMk?...

We have a new verb--underbussing. Wonder if it will hit the OED BEST NEW WORD LIST next year. UNDERBUSSING-the verbal statement ensuring a subordinate takes the blame for something the boss did. "...setting him up for underbussing."