Homeland Security doesn’t grasp the fact that the first Thanksgiving was about making “room at the table” for European “invaders.”

Straight-up sociopath. Asked about a Guard member who’s dead because of his bullshit and it takes him 30 seconds to make it all about how great he is.

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Watched Pluribus “Got Milk” again. It’s a work of art. Every shot just right. The title card makes a bit more sense. Rhea Seehorn looks like Joanne Woodward.

Grateful for my morning walk buddy, Ella. 🐶🩷 Also Mr. H! His love never wavers, always kind and supportive. I’m a lucky person. ❤️☕️ #Thankful

I love streaming, but I'm a sucker for linear TV broadcasts of classic films during the holidays. If you're like me, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1947) airs tonight at 7pm ET and Fri 2pm ET on FETV. You can watch on cable, satellite, or live TV streamers like Frndly TV and Sling. fetv.tv #FilmSky

Then as now ...

Radiohead - Separator, O2 25/11/25 They have always sung to my very soul, burrowed deep into the marrow of my bones. For 30 years now their music has soared and connected with me like no other band ever has. #Radiohead #O2 #Separator #London

This is how Enron did its accounting (seriously)

She is a national treasure, protect her at all costs. This is outrageous. Stop all ICE goon activities, they are lawless and a danger to all.

What a profoundly un-American sentiment. I'm thankful that my country has, generally, kept our Army off our streets.

Maybe this tragedy can be a moment to reflect on how war inflicts enduring horror and suffering on us all

The Trump administration has never met a crisis it couldn't make worse.

Elliott Erwitt, 1988

The National Guard aren't law enforcement. They can't even arrest people. They're just official muscle.

What a good man. He shows respect for individuals and gathers facts to help those in need. Watch:

When tested the Trump admin does everything wrong. Don’t add 500 troops to DC. Remove all troops from all cities. They destabilize and are not needed except for malicious political purposes. Shift back security specialists from immigration to terrorism, foreign and domestic. Enact gun reform.

Christmas vacation ? Library wish list ? #HigherEd #Edchat

Poised for Secular Pie Thursday. #secularpiethursday #duchessgoldblatt @duchessgoldblatt.bsky.social

He is risen

We used to live near the route. I’d run out, leaving my coffee, at the sound of the marching band drums. Those giant balloons are a splendid wonder, even for the most jaded adults. Except Mr. H, who would rather sleep late on a holiday. 🦃

If one Afghan nationalist shooter means all Afghan nationalists are evil, wait until I tell you about white male shooters.

“Gawande noted that the toll will continue to grow and may go unseen because it can take months or years for people to die from lack of treatments or vaccine-preventable illnesses—and because deaths are scattered.“

Trump's speech about the shooting in DC veered into him attacking the Somali community in Minnesota, which of course had nothing to do with the shooting. Gives away his bigoted game.

Don’t forget that *Trump’s own lawyer’s argument* to the Supreme Court in the immunity case was that the check on the President using his immunity to order criminal acts was that those under him would not follow illegal orders. Now it’s a crime for lawmakers to remind servicemembers of that?

A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...

I will miss my Korean mom’s additions to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Kimchee, bulgogi, and also curried potatoes, a nod to my father from India, who died long before. Be kind to your parents. They don’t last.

This week's comic: Science Korner www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

Point Reyes Books is among my very favorite bookstores in the world. Every time I go, I find books I have never seen in another shop. It’s lovey and distinctive and suited to its clientele. Totally worth a trip if you are anywhere near.

I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.

Ugh.

A federal judge in Denver on Tuesday ordered federal immigration officers to stop making arrests in Colorado without a warrant, unless the detainee posed a flight risk, the latest in a string of lower-court decisions rebuking President Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics.

I hope the best for the National Guardsmen , but Hegseth says the national faith is Christian. He is wrong. There is no national faith. And the Guardsmen protect freedom of religion, or no religion, with their lives.

Say “The pie is delicious” instead of “Good Pie!” which may be taken to mean you are leaving early.

It’s carrot crunch time for rescue cow Widget

Officials added at least 29 remain hospitalized with 7 in critical condition after fire engulfed 7 high-rise buildings in a development. www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...

My review of this week's Pluribus, where Carol got some time alone to think about what she's done:

Love that the red ornaments are back! Don’t love the blue intel thing!

Christmas at Cartier, New York City 🎄

Since 1903, the United States has established more than 580 National Wildlife Refuges, designating a diverse array of lands and waters as protected areas for plants and wildlife. Gathered here via The Atlantic Photo are images of some of those refuges:

We heard it. He pressured the GA Sect of State to find him the votes to win.

The only charity I contribute to with “God” in its name. Worthy of support. #NYC

I'm not saying it's windy out there, but the beagle did achieve takeoff in less than a quarter mile this morning.

This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.

No. The Thing is a movie about a bunch of people who all distrust and hate each other trapped in one building as the tension between them slowly builds until it reaches a breaking point. It's a Thanksgiving movie.

Mind blowing #Radiohead at the #O2 last night. Did not want that evening to end There there.

BREAKING: 11th Cir. upholds $1M penalty on Trump & Habba for frivolous suit v. Hillary Clinton, Comey, DNC, etc. over Russia claims. 'Trump & his attorneys committed sanctionable conduct,' per Judge W. Pryor (GWB) w/Brasher (Trump) Kidd (Biden) Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

This reporter will get vile death threats and may need security just for doing her job. Not acceptable.

Friday / Monday Take time to notice good things; you never know how long they’ll be around.