GOP operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, convicted election fraudsters, were paid $960,000 in the second quarter to secure a pardon for a former nursing-home operator who defrauded the government of $38 million. Trump pardoned the man, Joseph Schwartz, last month.

Private equity owners are almost always the worst options for companies. They cut staff and costs to the bare minimum, requiring the remain employees to do several jobs. They sell off assets and drive up the company debt. And then after 2-5 years they exit leaving the business in shambles

But i am willing to bet the employees of the Private Equity firm get paid holidays

Seriously, Now...

Apparently #grok is trending because Musk's AI is facilitating the theft of artwork. What did we expect from the guy who stole Tesla from Mark Eberhard; self-landing rockets from McDonnell-Douglas/NASA; Neuralink tech from Miguel Nicolelis and Robotaxi/Optimus designs from Alex Proyas (I, Robot)?

The corruption is STRONG.

There are many places along Newfoundland’s East Coast Trail where, in winter, strong onshore winds blow seaward streams and brooks backwards, turning the surrounding area into a beautiful, frozen sculpture.

Melania Trump knows everything. Everything

Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…

ICE Officers are just street thugs that gang up and beat the shit out of people they don't like They don't follow laws, they don't know the law, they don't give a shit who they hurt, they are just randomly grabbing people to fill quotas. The courts can make this stop!

In a brutal abduction incident on December 18, 2025, ICE In Pittsburgh subjected a man to a horrific ordeal, involving beatings, pepper spraying, and choking.

And this ladies and gentlemen is the vice president of these United States! And I’m supposed to what? Oh I thought a clueless “there’s no racism in America” person said something! But yet no outrage from the masses because he’s only talking about a black woman! It says a lot!

Gary Hart was forced out of the Democratic primary for a photo with a woman sitting on his lap. Al Franken was forced out of the Senate for an old photo of him being juvenile and sexist. Meanwhile, this rapist asshole marches merrily on his way. crooksandliars.com/2025/12/nyt-...

Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.

They are *Actively* breaking the law with regard to the required release of the Epstein files and the administration's blatant evidence tampering..... Impeach the entire cabinet. NOW.

A few reminders about the SCOTUS immunity decision for Presidents: It does not provide immunity for prior crimes. It does not provide immunity to the President's cabinet. Similar to Roe v. Wade, it can be overturned in the future.

anyone have any suggestions on interchangeable circular needle brands? I've figured I've spent about the same amount on oodles of needles and now think interchangeable are the way to go. I am used to bamboo needles if that makes a difference #knitsky #ShowMeYourKnitting #Knitting

BLESSED YULE AND HAPPY SOLSTICE TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE 🌲🕯️🌟 THE SUN IS GONNA COME BACK

#Knitsky.. new books.. ❤️❤️❤️

What a shame. Real journos like DuBois & Dickerson will so be missed. Thank you! Now, they can continue calling it See BS or Foxxe A Deux!😜😅

Good lord, watching your nephew in goal for an 18U shootout after three periods and overtime of 0-0 hockey is not good for the blood pressure. (They won.)

Hey! Remember when Barr (Bondi) withheld the Mueller (Epstein) documents for weeks so he (she) could mischaracterize what was in the Mueller (Epstein) Report and spin the findings for three weeks and then over-redact them? I sure do!

Mark Kelly is being targeted by the administration for pointing out a clear facet of military tradition and American law. Kelly then voted to support a nomination offered up by the administration that is trying to censor and prosecute him. And people wonder why there’s so much cynicism.

one of the most egregious lies politicians invoke to drive their authoritarian agendas is that they’re pushing for x policy “to protect the kids”

Meanwhile, Putin has approved pedорhіІіа. No joke. No wonder why all pеdophіІеs support russia…

Spotted a 60-something man on the beach reading Olivia Nuzzi’s “American Canto.” His wife is nearby. She has Mar-a-Lago face and is wearing a trucker hat that says “Sun. Yoga. Champagne.” She’s been watching a live cam feed of her front door on a comically large tablet for the last 20 minutes.

Yes, it's obscene and will be removed. But it is amusing that Donald is too stupid to know what memorial means. If only . . .

Johnson may be committing multiple crimes by his actions in keeping Congress from a vote. Time to rise up and defend our freedoms and our rights!

Are we going to get back to a point in our country where the president and Congress work together to pass legislation? I don't think anyone can be satisfied with the current state of affairs, where most everything is by executive order or decree. No wonder people are angry.

The Melting Pot Pot Luck! The more diverse and inclusive it is, the equitable for everyone.

In Illinois, ICE agents have been documented swapping license plates to hide their identity. Under Illinois law, this constitutes a Class A misdemeanor. The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.

Trump may die, but between the Epstein Files and Boat Strikes, people are going to prison.

How badly does the corrupt GOP leadership of Trump & Lil' Mike Johnson want to steal healthcare from 15-20 million Americans on Jan 1st? Johnson stopped the voting in the House when it became clear enough GOP congressmen were going to vote with the Dems to continue ACA funding for 3 more years...

“Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people.” – Rob Reiner

I need non-sports fans to understand is that when Taylor says she runs 8 miles every night on tour, that is more running that nearly any athlete over the course of a single game. Soccer players come the closest, with some midfielders running 9 miles a gane, but most soccer players are only doing 7.

Tonight’s knitting is the first of two Christmas Day dog sweaters. Pattern is mostly the Edinburgh Seamless Dog Sweater, my go-to template for puppy knits. 🧶 #knitting #knitsky

Democratic Senator Ron Wyden said, “I cannot support a bill that increases military spending by tens of billions of dollars and fails to include guardrails against Donald Trump and Hegseth’s authoritarian abuses.”

A pair of near-misses between passenger jets and US Air Force aircraft off the coast of Venezuela last weekend raise questions about air travel in the Southern Caribbean.

ICE tried to arrest a Somali woman in Minnesota and protestors de-arrested her by pelting the agents with snowballs. This is good. We are fighting back. We are getting closer and closer to doing what we must do. ICE acts tough but they don't actually want smoke. Imagine if they weren't snowballs.

Putin has started his annual four-hour long end of year address. His aim: to show Russians everything is just fine despite a collapsing economy, failing infrastructure and rising prices.

Joe Dunlap, the Ohio State grad scores in Cleveland to make it 1-0 Rocket!

CONSIDER THIS: Donald Trump acts like the decision to rename the Kennedy Center after him was an unexpected decision of the board. A key claim by this administration is that the Executive has complete authority. If true, Donald Trump could overrule the KC board. He won’t.

Boycott HOME DEPOT. There are so many alternatives. A despicable company, now trying to rid itself of day laborers in the parking lot in Cypress, CA by audible torture devices. Stupid business decision, cowardly caving to the Orange Felon and Kristi Noem. I hate this company.

Jack Smith has requested that Jim Jordan release the entire video of his 8-hour closed-door testimony which he gave this week to the House Judiciary Committee. Will Jordan release the video to the public? If not, why not?

Gym Jordan. You mean the same Gym Jordan who blatantly ignored a Congressional subpoena ? A subpoena that, if I ignored such a demand, would get me a few years in prison? You mean that guy? He has the integrity of a hungry wolf in a hen house, so my expectations are more than low.

I love knitting the same patterns over again. This is the Wick Shawl by Curious Handmade. The tweed feels so cozy! What patterns do you turn to again and again?🧶 #shawlknitting #knitting #knitsky