Every now and then the music gods remind me of a *perfect* album... Strong from start to finish with no fillers. The 1988 release of Sunshine on Leith by the Proclaimers is one of these albums.

I don't know why this is so hard for Democratic leadership... Republicans control the presidency, both houses of Congress and the judiciary. If they can pass their budget by themselves, do it. If they NEED Democrats to pass a budget, we need some of our priorities in there. That's how this works. 🤷‍♂️

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I wonder how people know the Pilot song "Magic" was a top 10 smash in 1975... And not composed for an Ozempic commercial. music.youtube.com/watch?v=B1ve...

Coming to a US city near you!... The government is unleashing on its own population people who are trained to kill and break things. What could possibly go wrong?

Noodles and the Soup played a gig last night to support Mountaineers Indivisible Citizen Action at 123 Pleasant St. in Morgantown, West Virginia. RESIST!

Headlines: Hegseth lectures military brass on military values. Me: yet ANOTHER day of feeling deeply ashamed to have to live in Trump's America.

Poke @adamreizner.bsky.social

The two middle aged joggers on the side street are TERRIFYING.

🚨New episode🚨- Napoleon's strategies have arrived on the battlefields of Europe! Special guest Jonathan Abel @HistorianAbel discusses how Napoleon approached his campaigns and how Napoleon's system has influenced future generations of military planners. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

Mission accomplished, time to cash in

I dunno... Maybe if I was ABC/Disney I might tell Sinclair and Nexstar if they're not going to run ABC's content than maybe they shouldn't get access to ABC's college football line up... 🤷‍♂️

I am Antifa. In fact, I just returned from Europe touring Antifa highlights at Normandy (D-Day), the Netherlands (Market Garden) and Belgium (Bastogne/Bulge).

Happy birthday to Bilbo and Frodo for all those who celebrate! 🥳🎉🎂🎁

Just when I think the current Federal administration can't possibly make another colossally stupid decision, they find a way to do exactly that... www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Maybe it's just me but Republicans seem not only unwilling but incapable of imagining how they'd feel/react if Obama proposed any of this stuff. Can you imagine the right's reaction if Obama threatened to revoke Fox's license because they didn't like Obama? www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Hey... Where did all the "Don't Tread on Me" gang go? 🤔

In one of my mums this evening. How freaking cool is this!!!

Real profiles in courage these Republicans. . . . None of the three here are seeking reelection.

I wonder how many Venezuelan boats are going to be sent to the bottom of the ocean before the Epstein files are released. . . . 🤔

I have a single stalk of corn growing in my front flower bed. I did not plant it there. It looks like I may even get a cob out of the deal! 🤪

🚨New episode🚨- the menacing General Loison has arrived on the battlefield! Special guest Charles Mackay joins the show to discuss this French general who was known as "Maneta" or "One-hand" by the Portuguese for his cruelty. open.spotify.com/episode/0tYC... @bubblesvampire.bsky.social

The Justice Department's acting deputy chief was caught on a hidden camera saying that the government will "redact every Republican" from an Epstein client list and "leave all the liberal, Democratic people."

Take a little ride into the back alleys and underbelly of Alexandre Privat d’Anglemont’s 19th century Paris and discover some unusual - or downright weird - long-forgotten food-related trades and occupations. Hold onto your top hats 🎩 jamieschler.substack.com/p/the-strang...

One of the best things about being on vacation and away from work email/calls/meetings is not knowing exactly what day of the week it is without checking. 😁

This is beyond insane. Seriously beyond insane.

I wish I could repost this many, many times! Fascinating and well written.

New episode! In the summer of 1809, General Sir Arthur Wellesley led a small British army into Spain. While the war raged on, Napoleon was also picking a political fight with a powerful enemy: the Roman Catholic Church. www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect...

@amikaberidze.bsky.social Has your manga book come out yet?

@bubblesvampire.bsky.social @robgriffith.bsky.social @marksthompson.bsky.social @johnhaines.bsky.social A Napoleonic era wars private experience. I can't find the link for blue-sky

One of the greatest moments in cinematic history. From the movie Casablanca. Many of the actors playing patrons at Rick's had fled Nazi persecution in real life. For them this scene was very real. Vive la France!! youtu.be/yOliU7X1fEg?...

I'm sure the Venn diagram for those who think slavery wasn't that bad and people who the new redesign of Cracker Barrel is an abomination is one circle.

@atticus59914029.bsky.social I almost mentioned this in your Buc-ees/Wawa post but there's a hot battle in the northeast and mid-Atlantic between Sheetz and Wawa as well. I am #TeamSheetz

@bubblesvampire.bsky.social Sheetz is opening a store near me. Right in the heart of Wawa country. 😱 delco.today/2025/07/shee...

This is a very helpful guide. I believe we’ve reached the stage of the proceedings where it would be a good idea to study this, especially if traveling. www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...

So... Is that where he sent the National Guard? Because, and maybe I'm not paying enough attention, but it looks like they've been sent to the National Mall (where all the monuments are). There's no crime problem there... Just cameras and tourists.

Well, this is ill advised. Gee fucked WVU; entire programs were cut including the entire Modern Languages Dept. WVU had a $45 million dollar shortfall that resulted in 100s of cut faculty & staff positions. Former Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee returns to campus share.google/LyGMAf1rHSrx...

Looks like TACO is at it again... After meeting Putin, Trump pivots on need for a ceasefire www.npr.org/2025/08/17/g...

As a current resident of Kent, Ohio, where, in 1970, armed National Guard soldiers fired live rounds into students killing 4 and wounding 9 others (including one student who was permanently paralyzed) I say - what could possibly go wrong?? 😬 None of this is good.

Nebraska’s reliance on federal programs and its immigrant labor force make it uniquely vulnerable under Trump’s policies 🌽🌮🍊🤡 Nebraska’s gross domestic product has shrunken more than 6% in early 2025, tying it with equally Trumpy Iowa for the worst drop in the nation www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

The US government is led by lazy, incompetent pretenders. Interns would exhibit more judgement, better planning and more prudence. Trump-Putin documents left on hotel printer www.npr.org/2025/08/16/n...

Who did this?? 🤣🤣🤣

Born on this day in 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte. If that's something you celebrate in your world, raise a glass ti Napoleon's favorite wine, Chambertin, and his favorite cheese was Époisses, both from Burgundy and, not surprisingly, an excellent pairing. 🍷🧀

The lesson here is that the protester should have beaten him senseless with a flag pole with an American flag on it. The orange felon calls those guys patriots and heroes.

So there is a safety net, AND we should still be prepared. h/t @racebannon.bsky.social someone else added: I would add consideration and documentation regarding one’s digital life and online profiles after death. my recommendation: www.prideplans.com