A stance all Irish Repblicans can appreciate. (Non-Irish, please understand that being an Irish Republican bears no relationship to being an American Republican.)

For today's good news, we turn to a species other than our own.

Today's tragifarce episode.

"Moulton continued, 'back in World War II, the allies tried Nazi submarine captains for doing this exact same thing. And guess what the conclusion was? They got executed. Listen to that, Mr. Secretary!'”

I'd offer this as the outrage of the day, but if you think only one such outrage happens per day, you're not paying attention.

Gathered a few signatures for this. We need your vote (Californians.)

California's proposed billionaire tax has officially gathered enough signatures to make the November ballot, per the Wall Street Journal. Here's why I'm encouraging my fellow Californians to vote YES on this much-needed measure to rein in the super rich. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUcgiqsU6NQ

What every Twinkie eater should know.

"the position had stemmed from congressional concerns that military leaders tried to stifle unfavorable news about the 1980s Iran-contra affair and other controversies."

"Last week, while speaking at a conference, Mr. Lutnick blasted Canada for its trade negotiating strategy, adding, “They suck.” Lest you think that maybe not all of Trump's Cabinet members -- well, you know, suck.

Well, no, the government can't afford housing or health care, it's got more important things to do.

Hopefully no elephants were harmed.

"Remember, not a word about our vast oil reserves." Back issue of the NYer; seems apropos to the moment.

Meanwhile, in the West Bank ... but "Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Jail for Damaging Jesus Statue in Lebanon"

The CIA acting in violation of another country's laws -- shocking! "President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico said on Monday that her cabinet had no prior knowledge of the activities involving the Americans in Chihuahua"

Representative Cory Mills ... has drafted a resolution to expel his colleague, Representative Nancy Mace, from Congress after she tried to expel him and three other members of Congress last week. If we've got to live with these people, we might as well enjoy the fun parts.

Just in case you've not been following what's going on deep in the heart of Texas.

A far less wealthy country than the US dedicates itself to doing what the US won't.

I've been surprised by people thinking JFK's "Cuban Missle Crisis" actions somehow heroic -- forgetting or ignoring, perhaps, the fact that Cuba's acquisition of those missiles followed its invasion by a force launched from the US. Phil Ochs' reaction at the time seems much more appropriate.

Flickers of hope!

I'd like to share what I learned today with all serious fans of left wing literature and baseball: Tillie Olsen was born in the same town as Wahoo Sam Crawford, the all-time triples leader.

The Sisters of Charity ran St. Athanasius my elementary school in Hunts Point. This is the first I've learned of their decision to close the doors on their order.

One for you Beatles/Dylanologists

Biggest and best at everything -- the most watched brain melt in the history of the world. No one's seen anything like this!

Lest we forget -- 177 killed now.

To God, who art in the White House.

While I actually consider the 40 Democratic votes for the Sanders resolution to be progress, I do think people should note the seven who voted against. Both Senators from NY!

AOC in 28!

"Mr. Lawler was among the only G.O.P. members of Congress who dared to hold an in-person session with constituents while he was in his district during a two-week spring recess."

I don't generally agree with CIA directors on much, but ...

To keep you up to date on DC delusions, here's what our Holy Father sent on Easter -- in case you're not getting your messages from "Truth" Social.

Lest we forget ...

This is how Bruce Springsteen opened his concert in Los Angeles last night. 🔥🔥 Footage from @margaret_nagle on Threads.

"he cared very little about the hatred he might incite. Perhaps the lesson is that a dictator’s true source of power is his shamelessness ... what defined Franco at his core was the arrogant conviction he and only he could lead the childlike Spaniards into the future." Sound familiar?

Anybody see this one coming?

The President of the United States is a madman.

We were all taught to wonder how those "good Germans" could ever let that happen.

A little good news (from the Daily Beast!)

Glad to see one person up there who's qualified for their job.

I made sure to check this before reposting. People need to actually see what he posts to understand the man's level of degeneration.

Dope, it's rain, not reign. Reign applies to what you unfortunately do.

The Axis of Evil.

Many countries still go to war believing that God is on their side. Just as dangerous are those that believe that they will win because technology is on their side.