I find myself watching these edits more and more frequently lately, just to make sure I never lose sight of what true class, kindness, leadership, and empathy actually look like!

Watching the unflinching determination of Minneapolis resisters this past week, it reminded me of this old Tumblr post about the RMS Carpathia's response to the Titanic sinking. When things seem futile, I like to give this a reread to remind me that we're far more capable than we realize.

If there's a more poignant social critique of the current state of western Democracy than this new release from Ren, I've yet to see it!! I'm by no means a huge fan of rap, but this is so on point and poetic. It's a 10-minute watch (turn CC on). Oh, and Act III is breath-takingly heart-wrenching. 😎

When Powell's term expires in 4 months (May 15th), you can bet Trump will nominate Kevin Hassett for Fed Chair - the man who Jonathan Last of The Bulwark called "Conservatism’s Invincible Ignoramus," and the one candidate who'll do exactly what he's told. It's going to be a bloodbath in the market.

Not that I'm grieving his disappearance, but where the F has the 'human thumb' gone? Did someone Jimmy Hoffa him under the new ballroom foundation? Seems like right after the "bag of cash" allegations he just went 💨 which makes me think there's a whole lot more people didn't want to see uncovered.

Two thoughts for the day, paraphrased from Gloria Steinem: 1. If cismen had periods: Generals, right wing politicians and religious fundamentalists would cite it as proof that only men should serve in combat, shouting "You have to give blood to take blood! [1/2]

Not that we don't already have enough on our plate to worry about...but think about this for a minute: When the ship is finally righted and ICE is abolished, we'll still have to deal with 22,000+ of the worst humans imaginable suddenly returned to their prior impotency...and oh how they will rage!

Okay, hear me out. We start a 'GoFundMe' that raises enough money to convince Prime Minister Nielsen of Greenland to officially change the country's name to 'Obamastan' for the next three years. If that doesn't trigger a massive ischemic stroke, I don't know what will!! 😎

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations affords every nation the right to declare ANY diplomatic staff member (including the head of mission) as persona non grata at any time, without explanation. So, why don't western nations collectively agree to expel every one of Trump's ambassadors! 🚪

Instead of supporting Trump's economy this holiday season, please consider gifting to these two worthy charities doing amazing work in Gaza, Ukraine, and around the globe: World Central Kitchen and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)🙂 bsky.app/profile/wck.... bsky.app/profile/msf.ca

Whoever created this meme...you are diabolical and I love you for it!!! 🤣

I wish some researcher would conduct a new study to see what kind of correlation exists between lifetime distance traveled by Americans and their political views/affiliation. Most MAGA types I know rarely leave their regional comfort zone, let alone venture outside the U.S.

Welcome to the economic equivalent of Megyn Kelly's "There's a difference between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old" Epstein rationalization. 🙄

I fully realize small businesses like restaurants and small owner-franchised hotels/motels are struggling in this economy, but they still must be held accountable for feeding and housing ICE agents! We need to shine a brighter light on the facilitators of this racist purge.

Tried to come up with a list of men (alive at the time) who I'd be shocked to see on any Epstein list. I could only come up with eleven: Mr. Rogers Ken Burns Hugh Jackman Jeff Goldblum Keanu Reeves Steve Burns (Blue’s Clues) Barack Obama Anthony Fauci Robin Williams Bruce Springsteen Post Malone

I'm guessing it might only take a few dozen more horrifically misogynistic, racist or xenophobic Oval Office comments before the NYT drops some hard-hitting headline like: "Could Trump's Unique Rhetorical Style Begin to Erode Political Decorum?" 🙄🖕

Where's the U.S. outrage towards the brutal cruelty of Israel's government? As always, crickets! 🦗🦗🦗🦗

It's been almost a decade since she filed suit (eventually dropping it due to death threats to her family), but I wish we could somehow make it mandatory that every MAGA supporter watch Katie Johnson's entire sworn deposition. She was a 13-year-old CHILD when Trump raped her at Epstein's.

Saw the photo on the right from ICE confrontations last month in Chicago and was struck by the parallels to Goya's 3rd of May! More than two hundred years later, and we're still doing the same evil shit. 😑

This is what my car tires look like when the rim says 38psi maximum but I inflate them to 60psi 😱

Let's pump the brakes on giving accolades to these assholes considering they used the same gathering to formally ban all catholic hospitals from providing any gender-affirming care.

I posted this way too late last night...but it's the earworm we all need this weekend. 🤣

Things that Trump has blown (one more added to the list): - Democracy - The U.S. economy - The rule of law - Our reputation on the world stage - An opportunity to bring down Putin (the world's most destabilizing influence) - Bill Clinton

What I wouldn't pay for the White House press corps members to all stand there pressing their tongues back and forth against their cheeks the entire time KKKaroline is yammering.

Sooo...do you think it will be tomorrow or Friday that Pam Bondi suddenly announces a full-scale DOJ investigation into "damning new evidence that just came to light" regarding Pizzagate, and Hillary Clinton's role in the ritual murder of children? #AnyDistractionInAStorm

Back in the day, you could start at Madoff’s Palm Beach home and drive 4 miles down to Mar-a-Lago. Along the way you could stop at two of the Koch brothers homes plus swing by Jeff Epstein’s place. Oh, and Limbaugh was just up the road! Instead of Palm Beach it should be called "Asshole's Island"?

The only way we will EVER see genuine accountability on the part of the Democratic party is by financially holding their feet to the fire. Unless and until we get these two installed as minority party leaders, we shouldn't give them a single damn💲!!

(checks notes to see when Schumer finally endorsed Mamdani)........oh, that's right he NEVER FUCKING DID! 😑🙄 Anyone who tries to paint that invertebrate as a "hold out" for voting against this CR has zero clue how party politics works. We absolutely must primary his ass into oblivion.

I'm really confused why everyone's trying to tie the Tenn District 7 special election to the Epstein discharge petition. Massie's one signature short of the needed 218 signatories - that's Rep Grijalva's. Regardless of Tenn7 outcome, once she signs...that's it. There's no vote offsetting involved. 🤔

Unfortunately, the next day ICE showed up, profiled Boots as an illegal, dragged him into a van, and whisked him off to an El Salvadorean prison.

Just to put this 50-year mortgage 'game-changer' into perspective: The total amount paid on a $350,000 50-year loan at 6.5% interest would be $1,363,855, consisting of the original principal of $350,000 and over $1 million ($1,013,855) in INTEREST over the life of the loan!

The man's utter stupidity is breathtaking. Donald J. Trump makes George W. Bush look like Stephen Fucking Hawking!

I'm not Michelangelo or even an architect...but just in case it helps speed up his departure, I've graciously designed a custom "East Wing Exit" casket for the occasion. 😏

"Sire, the peasants are revolting!" "You said it...they stink on ice."

We all need to be realistic regarding any Supreme Court tariff win. As soon as the regime loses this case they will: 1. Use Section 122 of the Trade Expansion Act to impose maximum 15% tariffs for up to 150 days 2. Howard Lutnick will then conduct a series of quick bogus ‘investigations’... [1/2]

Could someone please post Alan "Budd Dwyer" Dershowitz' memorial service details? I'd like to send a nice flower arrangement. 💐🤭

There are currently ~88 democracies in the world. In 87 of those, AOC would be considered a centrist politician and Mamdani would be considered a center-left politician. Only in America would they be viewed as some sort of amalgam of Lenin, Mao and Che Guevara! 🙄

POV: Republicans deciding on the strategy of “Hey…I've got an idea. Let’s go after Jack Smith in court!!” is the political equivalent of using a giant wasp's nest as the piñata for your child's birthday! 🤣

Could someone who is still on the bird app please post Bill Ackman's book-length meltdown tweet as soon as it arrives! Thanks 🤣

My expectation for tomorrow's Washington Post headline 🤪

Aside from the use of the word "one," every time I hear the theme from Slow Horses I think it should become the new Republican anthem: "Surrounded by losers Misfits and boozers Hanging by your fingernails You made one mistake You got burned at the stake You're finished, you're foolish, you failed"

Today's Drinking Game: Take a shot every time you see or hear someone use the word "POLARIZING." I'm guessing we'll all be looking like Whiskey Pete by 10:30am. 🤪

Republicans thrive on "Buridan's Donkey Paradox" which posits that a hungry donkey placed halfway between two identical hay bales will be paralyzed (unable to choose between the two) and thus starve to death. Marginally affordable healthcare or minimal food assistance are their current hay bales.

He's so spot on, he never fails to make me laugh 😂

I was fortunate enough to be able to spend 15 minutes in front of Bosch's 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' at the Prado last month. But the entire time, i had an overwhelming urge to separate these two panels into BEFORE Trump and AFTER Trump. 🤪

Given the looming food crisis so many families will now face, I hope all of us who have the means will consider donating to World Central Kitchen this weekend. José Andrés has done amazing work around the world, and is busy feeding federal workers during the shutdown. It's a great cause wck.org

Sure...let’s all fawn over the guy who voted against The Voting Rights Act, the guy who voted against the For The People Voter Registration Act, the guy who voted against the Assault Weapons Ban, and the guy who voted against the Women’s Health Protection Act. 🙄

POV: Bluesky users on that not-too-distant day we finally hear that a certain someone won't be coming down for breakfast.😎

I know it's petty...but I so wish a majority of fans would turn their backs during the American national anthem tomorrow night at Dodgers Stadium and then turn back around and loudly cheer for the Canadian anthem. For no other reason than it will INFURIATE Trump and Fox News.

Sort of proud getting a notification that I was added to the "Dumbest Mofos On Bluecry" custom feed list. Feels like I've made it to the big leagues! 🤣