With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind: If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist. If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist. Pretty clear

In light of the Epstein Blackout, shouldn’t Khanna and Massie demand Johnson call the House back into session? (If he won’t, can they somehow hijack the pro forma session scheduled for Tuesday Dec. 23?) And Senators should make a similar demand of Thune.

Interesting to consider that if you were to go and deface the Kennedy center by removing Trump’s name, you’d be arrested and charged with a crime, but your act would be no more unlawful than what they’re doing right now.

Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII. One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing. The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.

Americans who brush off the idea that Trump is a fascist sometimes imagine that a real fascist regime, unlike Trump’s, would persecute ethnic minorities. Don't look now... lnk.thebulwark.com/44UVz0H

If the Sep. 2 boat really had "narco-terrorists" on board, questioning the survivors would have been a way to learn about how the organization worked, where more drugs were stashed, etc. But this isn't a counter-terrorism campaign. It's a shooting gallery with helpless targets.

Boomers: It just sucks so much that everyone gets participation trophies now, you used to have to show real merit to get an award Also Boomers:

What an obsequious, toadying, servile, brown-nosing, corrupt little cunt Gianni Infantino is. The FIFA 'peace prize' is the most cringe-worthy, pathetic thing I've ever seen in my life. Football deserves better than this travesty of a ceremony and ruling body.

This. And a thousand times this.

We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community. The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution. Don’t give up the ship.

This is real. A government agency calling Americans performing their democratic right of protest “imbecilic morons.” This Trump regime is a poison and never should have gotten power. A total disgrace.

COYG!!!

I urge our nation to use this weekend's No Kings marches as a declaration of independence against the tyranny and lawlessness currently running this country. Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community. THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.

Hello, Secretary Noem? I heard you were looking for the original address of #Antifa headquarters. I think I found it!

NEW: THREAD: Just a small collection of propaganda emails sent by the regime to federal employees who have sent them to me on the condition of anonymity. First, we all saw the HUD banner from Tuesday morning. 1/

MAGA’s government shutdown was totally avoidable, and I will keep fighting hard to get government back open. In the meantime, my team and I have put together a dedicated resource page to help your family navigate this rocky time.

I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane

Any journalist or commentator who writes a wrap-up of this speech that suggests that any of it was normal, worthy of respect, not absolutely deranged, not an insult to the audience, not an embarrassment for the US, should be relieved of their jobs.

Trump hyped a huge autism announcement for months then followed through today with a press conference where his brain leaked out of his ears for an hour while he couldn't pronounce "acetaminophen" and yelled "DON'T TAKE ASPIRIN" over and over. Congratulations, America.

hey it's another stupid cartoon www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

The Kimmel suspension is a much bigger deal than you know. It's really about a growing alliance between Trump and the companies that own America's local TV stations - like Nexstar - to turn local TV into Trump propaganda. 1/ Let me tell you the short story. It's chilling.

This is a very telling decision on the part of AHIP. Insurance company executives are fiduciaries for their shareholders. They have a legal obligation (good & bad) to minimize costs. They formally recognize here that vaccines prevent and/or minimize the acquisition and severity of costly diseases.

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. Why would we destroy 70 years of Science excellence? Good question. #Science

I know this is yes just another distraction from the #EpsteinFiles but, damn, how incredibly embarrassing this is for our country. We have surpassed Idiocracy at this point in the timeline.

I see and I hear and I speak no evil; I carry no malice within my breast; yet quite without wishing a man to the Devil one may be permitted to hope for the best. -“An Ethical Grook” by Piet Hein

This interview, which is also available to listen to as a podcast, provides a useful overview of some of the dangerous trends we’ve been seeing in recent months regarding federalization and militarization of state and local police functions.

"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people." —The Declaration of Independence

Really excited to try the new Herr’s flavor they’re doing to honor NYC Mayor Eric Adams!

Trump sending ICE agents to Newsom’s press conference is thuggish totalitarian behavior, but more than that it’s deeply pathetic, insecure, and petty.

This “big, ugly bill” is dangerous and will destroy rural health care. In Kentucky alone, 35 hospitals are under the threat of closing, stripping care from families, cutting jobs and crippling local economies. 1/2

Strains bounds of propriety? Strains…bounds…of…proprietary? Am I having a stroke? What is happening?

On lies. From the @profgalloway.com podcast

I think we get used to stuff, like the proverbial frog in the pot, and lose track of how absolutely humiliating it is to have a belligerent, altered buffoon representing our nation and spewing gibberish on the world stage. But sitting him next to a normal person brings it home.

It was a baking and cooking day, yesterday. Two loaves of sandwich bread, King Arthur Flour’s 2024 cookies of the year (packaged for sharing), a mini-loaf of herbed sourdough and then saucy spiced shrimp and white beans. A good meal was had by all 😍

Good morning. Today is the 80th day that the U.S. President is running a backdoor bribery scheme in which any CEO or foreign oligarch can send him money secretly through his crypto coin scam in exchange for favors. It's the biggest scandal in the history of the Presidency.

Sometimes you just get the urge for bagels…so you bake some! Good, lazy and rainy Sunday morning project. The variety included everything, Parmesan, salt, black garlic, and plain. Oh, and the usual accompaniments ☺️ #baking #homebaking #bagels #sundaybaking #breakfast

In order to defeat CHAOTIC EVIL… …you’re gonna need CHAOTIC GOOD. Am I right? Level 5 Dungeon Masters, please check in.

Any doubts now about how “perfect” that phone call was?

If Google is going to go along with renaming the Gulf of Mexico I think we need to rename them.

So I tried a Guinness Rye Sourdough recipe and had a great result. I used Arrowhead Mills organic rye flour and King Arthur bread flour for this bake. The house smells amazing and can’t wait to tuck into it with some Irish butter! #baking #sourdoughbread #bread

Sometimes the chilly weather requires a hearty option, in this case curried lentil stew with turkey sausage and spinach. 🙂 #curry #lentils #stew #healthyfood #food #dinner

Some #baking and #homecooking photos from this week - whole-wheat pita, one-hour hamburger buns, pork cubed steak picatta and a Mediterranean feast with homemade hummus, quinoa tabbouleh, Greek salad and zatar-marinated chicken.

Just a couple of photos of my latest baking adventures. #baking #homebaking #food #sourdough